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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: racefan29 on April 29, 2009, 11:02:09 AM

Title: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: racefan29 on April 29, 2009, 11:02:09 AM
Just looking to get some opinions on the two systems. Performance, sound and quality are my main areas of concern. 
Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: TurkeyChicken on April 29, 2009, 11:23:05 AM
I'm also interested in hearing the responses.
Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: mach1 on April 29, 2009, 11:35:30 AM
Performance wise they should be about the same. Sound will both be louder and deeper than stock, I think the jardine will be deeper than vance because of the bigger can. Jardine will look better than vance the vance has painted pipes that will rust within a year or so the jardine is fully chromed and shines nice may rust overtime  but not that quick. Jardine may be you better choice, the only reason I got my vance was I got it for 100 bucks
Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: Lukewarm Wilson on April 29, 2009, 03:08:24 PM
No chrome on the Jardine pipes just stainless steel :thumb: :cheers:
Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: commuterdude on April 29, 2009, 07:42:00 PM
+1 the Jardine is all stainless header/tubes and aluminum can.   A very nice exhaust for our bikes.
Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: mach1 on April 29, 2009, 07:58:46 PM
ehh close enough
Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: CliffHanger on April 30, 2009, 07:02:35 AM
Which full system is quieter?
I live in a fairly quiet neighbourhood...

I figure the low note of the Jardine may not be as annoying.

What about those insertable db-killers?  Do you sacrifice all of the power gains when those are installed?

Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: Lukewarm Wilson on April 30, 2009, 03:04:25 PM
What about those insertable db-killers?  Do you sacrifice all of the power gains when those are installed?


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Dont know about the inserts I didn't buy one but as long as you don't take off at about 9000rpm the jardine should be quite enough but your neighbours will still know your going for a ride. I can't vouch for the V&H as I don't think anyone in Aust has one I think I was the 1st or 2nd to import the Jardine from the states (I like to think first  8) :laugh:)
Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: black and silver twin on May 06, 2009, 09:32:42 PM
The V&H has equal length tubes (theoretically more power :icon_rolleyes:) and is lighter than stock and Jardine. also v&h is cheaper but it will rust
im goin with V&H
Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: Weston on May 07, 2009, 09:54:09 AM
I think the jardine is equall length tubes too though.
Title: Re: Jardine vs. Vance and Hines full exhaust systems
Post by: jeremy_nash on May 08, 2009, 06:11:31 AM
do equal length tubes reallymatter? I mean the stock headers are technicly equal length.  I would base my decision more on price, and will it have to be removed when you change your oil.  I have heard on here that some will require removal to access the oil filter