Cobra Slip on install on my VStar 1300 Part 1 Vlog# 162

[@Lagniappe.]

I know this is super old, but if anyone has trouble with that cover. Do top first by hand. Then use 1/4 bit head. Put it in by hand, then use a 1/4 wrench to turn it tight. Definitely gotta say thank you for the directions really helped get this done.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Awesome thank you.

[@bones2405]

Dude im so excited man, as soon as I saw the notification I ran in to watch the video...been waiting to see you get this mod done...congrats!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

BONES Thank you so much for watching, it took me a long while to edit this out, just didn't want it drawn out. Really glad you liked the video . part 2 should be up in a few hours.

[@tgmotoman1]

100% improvement in looks and the sound is for sure an improvement. Great upgrade.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Terry George I 100%agree. Only thing I'd want different is the pipe to extend past the bags, but that's ok. Now I want to do the RTB mod.

[@KrazyKoolNYer]

Very nice job! The bike sounds great!!🏍 can't wait to hear them in person. Spring is here!😎

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Krazy Kool NYer Hey Krazy Kool , I'm such a pipes advocate, lol 😂 thought it was fine before, but I love it now. I loved the note of the Victory cross country Magnum with the intake, and pipes.. that was frigen intoxicating.

[@KrazyKoolNYer]

Dbest1a Vlogs you know once I get to hear yours it will make me wanna upgrade mine!! Lol

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Lol. I am so addicted to the added noise.

[@bluesriderDF]

Watching this reminded my of working on my Harley. "Slip-ons" is a misnomer, more like "Beat-ons", LOL. When you revved it with the new exhaust - oh yeah baby!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

gfish66 lol. Their are guys on the forum that like it, and some dont. I was a little hesitant , I must say. I like the results of the risk . thanks for watching.

[@BigBadWolfMoto]

They look and sound great! Great install! Rock ON!!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

BigBadWolfMoto Thank you big bad , appreciate you watching .. I love the sound .

[@wilesv-star5259]

I remember that pain in the butt cover/heat shield. Glad you got it on and I hope you enjoy the rumble. I love my slip-on.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Wiles V-star That thing was just insane, I don't understand how they made it like that..

[@wilesv-star5259]

I had to take the slip on back off and barely put the cover on, then put the muffler back on.

[@getoutofthekitchen]

Nice install job and it sounds good. Nice, deep rumble.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

John Cain Oh man I love the sound .. I wonder what it sounds like without the baffle, but that may just be too much ..

[@RidinCountry]

Now I know why you don't have time to ride...you're always upgrading and working on the bike!! Lol!!! Glad I watched this, I learned a couple things that are gonna so help me now with another project, thanks!!! . Sounds great, love em!! ✌️

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Ridin' Country thank you broskie

[@Viper6-MotoVlogger]

Hard work always pays off. Sounds badass bro.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

vac0002 I agree, I wasn't sure I'd like the new sound, but I'm loving it.

[@HarleyDayRider]

Very nice job. Sometimes I wonder how the put bolts where they do? Ride Safe

[@dbest1aVlogs]

HarleyDayRider lol, you an I both. I tend to wonder why they put them in odd places..

[@TexRider]

Sounds nice .. you won the fight with them hard bolts haha

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Tex Rider Tex, those bolts were the biggest pain in the buns.. I was laying on my back, then my hands were cramping lol...

[@tybills4885]

Did you have trouble hearing your sound system after you installed these pipes?

[@dbest1aVlogs]

If I was cruising no.. but yes there wad a loss in audio. To overcome it , some may use an amp. I sold that exhaust n just run stock with drilled baffle. I got tired of the noise. Now I also have a reckless fairing on it with an amp system. See the playlist section for install.

[@nwroadrat]

A lot more punch. Nice!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

nwroadrat Yes , I had to adjust the 3rd pot a bit for the top end, and turn down the mid range a bit. Don't want to dump fuel on the midrange, and in the first two clips the top end was a little sluggish.. just have to change things to see what's better or worse.

[@faithbiker8262]

Great job! I have Rush slip on's and was thinking about a new exhaust (Vance and Hines Short Shots) but too expensive because you have to tune the bike. Best to you!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

faith biker Yes, if you really want the pipes, then the tune is worth it. Depends on what you want basically. Hope all is well.

[@markfraser6307]

I just finished fitting them same pipesI fitted that pesky little heat shield to the pipes first and then attached it to the bike worked for me

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Lol, I wish i knew that then . Hahahahahaha. I've since wrapped it in stover rope, and added a smart partz baffle

[@jesserobertson6383]

Did those saddle bags come with the bike or did you purchase them. I want to change mine from the plastic black bags to hard shell. But can't fins any I like. But I like yours

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Yes. This is a deluxe model

[@SkeggyCruiser]

Good install bro, mine are the Highway Hawk Slip ons, The original is so heavy compared to the the new slip on, sounds so much better than the old one, RSM8.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Skeggy Cruiser Oh ok, I wasn't sure, I just know yours barks like hell when you get on it .. love that in your vids. That stock exhaust weighs a ton lol.

[@lakayfilcanrider]

this sounds really good! I'm thinking of upgrading mine into the same way you did. but I have a question regarding the ivan ECU flash and the fi2000 .I know this is already old 6years ago but I'm still new on this type of upgrade that's why I'm still looking around and I found on your upgrade that you installed them both, since I've seen others only prefer either one of those Ivan ECU flash/ power comander or just the fi2000 alone. does it recommend to have it both? sorry for asking I'm just trying to look at something that will work without going back

[@dbest1aVlogs]

I needed to add just a little fuel to the top end wide open throttle .. that's where thr fi2000 helped. Not needed in mid range or down low. Riding and adjusting I could feel the difference haha. I've since sold the cobra. Just too loud. Back to stock exhaust n using the fi2000 with very little fuel added at top end. Probably not even needed.

[@lakayfilcanrider]

@@dbest1aVlogs great thanks for reply 👍👌😎

[@dnw92zx]

Hi Dbest1a Vlogs , I'm interested in these 1300 v stars and considering buying one. I currently ride a Yamaha v star 1100 and I enjoy it but I just need a bike with a little bit more guts, plus I like the luggage bags and the wind fairing on this 1300. Are you very happy with this bike? or could you see yourself wanting a bigger engine further down the line. The only reason I'm asking is because I want my next bike purchase to be the bike I ride for a long time and don't get tired of it.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

sean downs I have heard some talk about the differences of the 1300 and the 1100. Most say the power is more on the 1300, and the gearing is different. I can't honestly comment more due to not having ever rode a 1100. Storage : the storage of the deluxe is nice, the bags are a bit bigger than those on the touring, but to combat this most will add a rear top trunk or rear bag. More room to put my junk lol. Fairing: the fairing works pretty well, and actually has a design that takes a bit to grow on you, still I prefer it over the Victory cross country fairing - hence why I never bought one of those. See test ride section for those videos. It could use : a 6th gear, most don't feel so, but at 75mph riding down south on the interstate I felt it did. Most feel it doesn't, which I can agree of your on the backroads. There it's pretty much at home, but the highways can be a little busy for the 1300 with no 6th gear. Lowers : yes wind deflectors, the buffeting that will come from under the fairing will drive u nuts. One will Def need fork lowers. I made my own set with some plexi and metal n instructions found on google. See my Facebook page Www.facebook.com/dbest1a Overall I am happy with the bike.. see my vstar 1300 review videos 2 of them. I don't have many of much complaints . At this point I just spend most my time doing the scheduled maintenance to the bike, and enjoying putting miles on it.

[@dnw92zx]

thanks so much for the awesome reply man, I live in Australia and I went to a Yamaha dealership today to enquire about this bike and unfortunately they wont be bringing it to Australia, their isn't a high enough demand for the most of the Yamaha cruiser range in Australia so they're only selling the vstar 650, the Yamaha bolt, Yamaha stryker and the 1300 without the fairing and bags at moST dealerships. its a shame cause I love this 1300 deluxe you have. I think im just going to order a 1300 and I will have to order myself some nice custom hardbags for it. thanks so much for your help!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

sean downs You can get bags, and even get the deluxe bags... just shipping would have to be figured out as your in Australia. There are tons of aftermarket fairings online that can be purchase, you can even find the deluxe fairing online too. I don't know if there is a used market there, but you could also find a lightly used one and save some on the price, then outfit it.

[@dnw92zx]

I'll definitely be looking into doing that, thanks so much for your response you've been really helpful.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

sean downs Anytime. Theirs always options. Also there is a Facebook forum under Vstar 1300

[@КравцовСергей-ф2ж]

Sound Cobra Super.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Thank you

[@melvinrenfroe224]

Sounds great you just sold me on cobra slip on pipes

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Glad you like it. If you don't mind the noise , lol, it's cool. I never ran it without the baffle, don't think I will. I also did wrap the baffle in some "flat wood stove rope" . To mellow it out a bit. Thanks for watching.

[@j2151law]

Real dope and sounds good bruh. I want to do the same to my 950 in the future

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Jermaine Wright Keep your eyes peeled in the for sale sections of the forum.. and eBay , and Facebook pages. There is always someone looking to let something go. That's how I got this.

[@j2151law]

Dbest1a Vlogs Thx for the infor will do

[@shreedevi2005]

nice sound!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

motonut Thank you Motonut, it helps her breath.. hehe

[@brianjohnston6323]

Your bike looks like the 2014 VStar. I have the same. I've been thinking of changing up my exhaust to something like the cobra slip on or go for the Vance & Hines Pro exhaust which will be way more expensive. I find with the stock exhaust on the bike sounds kind of tinny so I would like to get more louder and deeper and throatier sound for it and a bit more horsepower. I see that you also have changed up your air-intake. I was looking at the same one. So after you added the cobra slip on did you have to remap the engine to get it tuned in right?

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Late reply , as my YT app never pushed this comment to me . Sorry about that. I had the intake first with the baffle drilled. The bike ran like crap. I also had the o2 bypassed. It just ran horrible. Then I found out about Ivans flash and I went down to see about it. I ended up doing it , and it was n night and day . The bike was so smooth after I couldn't believe it. So when I added this slip on , then I added a cobra fi2000 fuel tuner, but would only add a little fuel to the top end. .5 or so . Some run the intake and exhaust with out the tuner too. just with the eco flash from Ivan.

[@TheRadioflyer777]

Nice sound! BTW, what kind of fairing do you have? I'm looking for something similar.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Thanks, this is the star 1300 deluxe fairing. Stock deluxe.

[@markbright7845]

I know this is four years ago. Did you have someone hold the bike level before you slip the jack/stand in under the frame rails? Can you support the bike level and raise the bike level on your own. Do you recommend strapping the bike to the stand?

[@dbest1aVlogs]

No I usually, pull the bike up to level. Then slip the jack under. Not to bad.

[@austonz71]

How hot does the cobra exhaust get

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Absolutely, 100% no where as hot as the stock pipe. You can still put your gloves in the right saddle bag so they stay warm though. Thanks for watching.

[@baltsosser]

Did that mod alter the mileage/ range any for you?

[@dbest1aVlogs]

I was getting about 43/44 at the time. I did have to increase fuel a bit though. Then I installed the smart baffle n it gave me back my low end back pressure. I also had to pull the extra fuel.

[@Steve61084]

I love your videos man! I know this is an older vid but I have a question. I have a 2015 deluxe and I'm getting an exhaust this summer. Do you still have the cobra slip on installed? That seems to be the easiest and most economical route to take but I'm worried it might be too quiet for my tastes. I like loud but not obnoxious with a deeper tone. I know the videos don't do them justice. Do you still like it? How loud is it compared to drilled out stock? I'm torn between the slip on or the newer cobra 2 into 1 pro system or V&H. Thanks and ride safe!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Hey Steve thanks for the awesome kind words. I do still have the cobra on . showing some rust under the chrome end cap. I hear they do that. I did put a smart partz baffle in it to shut it up a bit on the highway at 70+. But without that baffle, and just the stock baffle, oh yeah it will be loud enough. I def do think it would be hehe. I don't think you would have any issue with not enough noise lol. Compared to stock drilled, it is throatier. It has more deep tone, and just screams if I get on it. You can see some more test video footage of it, after this video. Thanks for watching Bruce.

[@Steve61084]

@@dbest1aVlogs thanks for the reply! It's great that you have a lot of "how to" vids on the channel. That will help someone like me save some money. I think I am going with the cobra slip on. That seems to be the most common exhaust mod and most economical and easy for DIY. I have the bully fuel commander from gman industries and I drilled my airbox. Exhaust is the next step. Thanks again!

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Personally the exhaust is nice , but the intake was the real eye opener. The intake actually over shadows the exhaust at wot lol. These bikes suck in air. I'd probably look for a better intake , then save the exhaust for last. Or catch a deal on the wiki or forum from someone selling their pipe at a steal. I got both my intake and exhaust off of someone on the forum. At a steal too. If you drilled the baffle it will do in the mean times, you will love the intake upgrade.

[@Steve61084]

@@dbest1aVlogs do you have the cobra intake or the kuryakyn? Those seem to be the 2 most popular ones for this bike. Also I've seen that you had your ECU flashed. Is that a must? Like I said I have a fuel commander and I also have the O2 sensor bypass. Thanks again!

[@andyduck1127]

Appreciate all your advice. I have a 2015 se new in late 2016. How are you finding the shinko tires? I just put one on the rear and handling is really good. Will it last? I have 27000 k. On my bike and this is the Third set of tires. Nice bullet proof bike except rear tire wear.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Thank you for the kind words. The shinko rear lasted 6 to 7k. I replaced it with a commander 2, but that's a short height tire and I don't like that part about it. 180/65 vs 170/70.. gonna try a 200/60 or whatever size it was I saw.. The front shinko is still kicking , has about 8 to 9k on it .. Still performs darn good. I highly recommend the shinko front.

[@andyduck1127]

@@dbest1aVlogs really appreciate the solid advice. Watch your vids regularly. Thanks.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

@@andyduck1127 Thank you very much .. Sometimes I'm not sure who watches these till someone says haha... If ever anything ya wanna know , don't be afraid to ask ... I'm on IG too with same name.

[@timoxford5124]

just put my cobra on, took 15-20 mins for the muffler,etc.... but it took 1.5 hours to get the butt cover/heat shield on...ended up widening the slots for it to finally go on- Hey Cobra, you might want to address this issue...........BTW- I love the new exhaust, next is intake,cobra powerpro and engine guards

[@dbest1aVlogs]

You know after I struggled with that, someone told me to put that stupid cover on first, then to put the slip on on . Well I have never taken that cover off again lol. I also spray a little lubricant under the slip on joint so it's easier to take off. thanks for watching and commenting.

[@tylerthrash3155]

did you have to get a tuner with that intake and slip on?

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Tyler Thrash yes, I put a cobra if 2000 on that I got for a steal on the 1300 wiki forums. The ecu is also flashed from Ivanperformance. With the tuner, I am adding very little. Fuel to the mid, and the top end.

[@Jayr2374]

​@@dbest1aVlogs with ecu flash why would u need tuner ?

[@johngraham5722]

10 4 on Skeeeggyy

[@dbest1aVlogs]

See test ride video here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGa4eGicpN2Yf8U

[@johngraham5722]

Yes🇺🇸u can hear it...im still stock 58k 😐

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Nothing wrong with that , It's all about what you prefer. I did end up selling this muffler though , and have a drilled stock.

[@trucktravel6695]

Seal me.

[@dbest1aVlogs]

Yes sir .. 10 ...4 ...