I have thoroughly investigated the situation and nothing can be moved or slipped in without misaligning everything else including the connection to the headers. I should probably send all that to Vandemon so they can adjust their design.
After having had 30 (or so)High performance bikes and having changed every exhaust system in all, I've found several truths!I must say that this exhaust is louder than I expected,even stock to aftermarket side by side YT videos don't convey what one actually gets. Maybe the size of the cans implies a tamer sound but don't get me wrong, I love it. Of course all that racket emanating more or less directly below my ears calls for earplugs which I normally wear anyhow, but skipped them on this maiden voyage to get the full experience. I flashed the Penner tune a few months ago and even with the then still stock exhaust the decel pops sounded more aggressive. Now it sounds outright evil with all the other noises that emanate from the beast which were silenced before.
I went back and re-tightened the clamps since last night before heading out and also checked on the upper center mount where the pipe contacts it from the left and there is nothing I can do about that. I'm pretty sure that curved piece is actually plastic so we'll see how that goes and eliminating it is probably not a good idea. I'll find out if my rear tire will come off without removing the right muffler when it's time for a tire change.
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That's my plan for now. I'm actually enjoying a quiet bike for a change.
I have gotten used to the sound and this system is actually as secure as stock which is nice. I have the Penner tune right now but am going to Vegas for Halloween and am getting a custom dyno tune at Revv Point Moto.
Just out of curiosity, is the clearance between the exhaust and tire the same as stock or do you think it’s closer? I was just wondering if those 18inch 280/35 custom rims would still work with the vandemon.
Oof, I'm wondering if I'll be able to get the stock rim off without removing the can. The Vandemon extends in front of the tire. I guess I'll find out before my Vegas trip when I get a new tire.
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