Honda VTX1300 Pipes (Cobra VS Vance & Hines)

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Both bikes are a Honda VTX1300C, the candy cherry is a 2006 and the yellow one is a 2008.
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[@4seasonsbbq]

In my opinion, the Cobra pipes look and sound better. Thanks for making my choice easier. I just bought an 06 VTX 1300R right before Christmas.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! The vance and hines are very aggressive and way louder… i also prefer the cobras (but as it turned out i sold the red one but still have the yellow bike)

[@jamesneil7716]

Can I ask a question as someone who wants to get into riding to you? Feel free too decline but I have a question about this bike.

[@thegreenman2030]

I agree regarding the cobra pipes they have that deeper base that Carrie’s right through the revs. I had them on an 08 Shadow Saber that I wish I never sold. I went to look at an 06 VTX1300 today with 4500 miles on it and the dealer failed to tell me they sold it yesterday when I got there.

[@shanevision]

This is a tough choice. Both sound awesome. Hines's would be my pick on this one.

[@Drive315]

I think for me too, Hines sounds more vicious .
Thanks for watching and subscribe!
I made a real cool video today, will be uploaded tomorrow

[@Bodi07UA]

Vance and hines sounds aggressive i love it

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@takodamoto]

Mine is so loud man 😂

[@JDeezle21]

@@Drive315 what Handlebars do you have on these?

[@CactusJack252]

@@JDeezle21 they look like the stock bars that comes on these bikes

[@Mojo27564]

Cobra by far ,they sound really good They're tuned very well!!!!

[@moukafaslouka4796]

I spent about a week fixing some running issues on my 2003 vtx 1300 s. I had some popping sounds during deceleration. I was surprised when a neighbor of mine showed up to complain about the loud noises. She mentioned that she works from home.
My bike has cobra pipes. They have a deep and loud rumble I love.
Ride safe. Both bikes look great.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watch and subscribe! I need to make another video soon with the yellow vtx1300

[@JW-bw8nj]

What did you say to her?

[@DiversityKev]

I just got an 06 Honda VTX 1300 and it has some vance and hines exhaust and i love the sound of it! Glad i got it for my first bike!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! More videos to come!

[@joeglenaman4148]

Had the Cobras on my 1300, absolutely loved the sound of them

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yeah they give the bike a nice sound, especially at low rpms. The V&H are way louder and more aggressive, but I prefer the cobras

[@AridersLifeYT]

thank you for posting this video, much appreciated.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!
I also have a valkyrie and a vtx1800 !

[@timmyplayzwell2008]

Have an 05 C with V & H Longshot pipes. Best sound i've heard IMO. After getting nailed by the cops for loud noise I bought V & H's "quiet baffles" and swapped them out to keep from getting hit up and also to respect my neighbors as I'm an early morning guy. They actually bring the sound towards your Cobra pipes and still sound very good but tamed down. I do get very tempted to put the original baffles back in as I miss the throaty/aggressive sound they gave. I love the VTX's! You have 2 nice bikes and they both sound good! Cheers!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Currently i only have the yellow one left, but i get new ones every year stay tuned!

[@joshmcneil7676]

Any chance you know the model number of the v&h pipes please I can't find them on their site. Thanks

[@lendirk902]

I have Vance and Hines on my '09 1300C. Bike has also been de-smogged with the pair valve delete. It sounds awesome. In fact it sounds better than my 2008 Honda VTX 1800T with Vance and Hines. Both your bikes sound great, but I am partial to the Vance and Hines sound.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!
The 1800 is quite a bit more powerful, but the 1300s seem to sound better (when stock and when they have an exhaust)

[@Kennethrogers05]

Thanks for the video! I’m trying to decide between the two for my 2006 VTX 1300. Love that red color. Beautiful bike!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I prefer the cobra exhaust, the hines is very loud and a little too aggressive for me, the cobra pipes were just right for that bike. But every one has their preferences!

[@kenleppek]

I'll take the Vance and Hines any day. A friend of mine had one just exactly like your 2006 but with the Vance pipes. It was a great bike.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Yeah the V&H definitely sound great, louder than the cobra pipes

[@jeremiahnevel8098]

What v&h pipes are they I need them on mine

[@KevlarVTX]

@@jeremiahnevel8098 Big shots staggered.

[@jshipley001]

Great comparison. Thanks

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@BudsCartoon]

V&H sounds a little maxed and rattley at high RPM. It's a little louder. I love a high RPM slow down on the Cobras. Has such a sweet belching sound.

[@billyvallejo5530]

I just bought an 07 shadow sabre 1100 that has Vance&Hines. It sounds throaty and deep, it is such an aggressive tone. The bike really stands out on the streets. Im in love with it

[@shep68]

I’ve got an 07 C in Coronado Blue and the full exhaust Cobra drag pipes. I like them but they pop on decel. Previously had an 07 R with V/H slip-ons. Both are nice exhaust with a deep rumble at idle and sound like a race car at speed. By far the best exhaust I ever ran were 3.5” Rineharts on my Harley tho.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, i also have a vtx1800r (stock exhaust). Check out my channel i have 7 bikes currently

[@gartheobreeding5475]

The yellow with the v&h was louder. I have a 1800 with cobra, I had Rinehart that I really liked, but wore out after about 18 years. Mines is a 02 and I'm still riding it after 20 years.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, i like my maroon one better, its just an amazing bike. Maybe i will keep it a while

[@Biker65]

Yellow looks great on a bike.

[@rickace6986]

I've got 2004 VTX1300C which I had put in storage for the last 5 years until now. Never had time to ride. It's red like your 2006. I had thought about selling it but got it back out because of the gas prices being so high. I like the sound of both but prefer the Vance and Hines. I'll be getting a set when I can afford them. A while ago I heard the Jug Huggers by Bubz and thought they sounded the best of all. Don't think they're available anymore though.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! They’re really amazing bikes, they’re well known to last over 100,000 miles as long as you maintain them. I have 6 bikes, including a honda valkyrie and a honda vtx1800r (the valkyrie is my favorite)

[@truleejammin]

I have the same exact black cherry 1300c with same exact cobra slashdowns. IMO it's the best sounding bike around.

[@rocky7522]

I like the side by side comparison on the same make and model with the same motor size. The Vance & Hines has a more throaty sound, both sound great.

[@moyleeppelstun638]

Man I usually dont dig yellow but But this time I fell in love ,,,,, the sound and solo seat exactly how I'd run her.. cheers for the upload. from down under.

[@striker996597d]

I have an o five c and I also have V&H Longshot And absolutely love them

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@Mauser-bp8le]

Cobra.
They pipes seems to create more bass.
Vance and Hines sounds loud, but hollow on gas.
Cobra is my favourite.
The wine red colour tone kills me ❤.

[@CavemanAF]

Cobra. Clean, smooth (even accounting for warming up), but still sounds mean without being too harsh.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Its for sale

[@mechanic198030]

I have exact 06 but black with Vance and Hines I love it

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@PainterD54]

I've always liked the sound of Vance & Hines on bikes I've heard, but now hearing slashcut Cobras on a 1300c Vtx, I really like the sound of them better than the Vance & Hines. Side by side the Cobras sound lot better to me. They're not as harsh and have a deeper rumble to me. I have them on my '06 VTX now!

[@water-boymartin2753]

I second that

[@aliasfakename2267]

I'll third that, I've the slash cut Cobras on my 04 1300c. I love the sound.

[@mitchellhampton4175]

I'll 4th it I feel like the Vance and Hines is pure sound but the cobras give a nice deep tone. Both are great but I like the cobras

[@relevation0]

Hard Krome 👍

[@alexshurly6410]

I have V&H on my 04. I love them. I could’ve picked out which one of yours was V&H just by the sound.
Mine takes very little time to warm up…

[@canadiand6371]

Vance ! Nice video and bikes

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I will make a video with the yellow bike soon

[@jordykellogg5568]

The long shots have a crossover section between the two pipes if I remember correctly. Similar to an x or h pipe on a v8 car. Evens out the exhaust pulses making it sound more like one engine vs sounding like two engines fighting with each other to be heard ( as in typical Harley Davidson fashion).

[@hydroaegis6658]

I like the high ripping note of the Vance but Cobra has a better bass note.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe !
I currently only own the yellow one with the vance n hines

[@JALNIN66]

I love the sound of the V&H. Raspy and nasty. That's what I have on my 04 VTX1300c. Mine is also very cold blooded.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I still have my yellow 2008 vtx1300c. It really roars! And still feels great to ride

[@rayblanchard3183]

I like the Cobra pipes sound, but the Vance's sound louder.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe !

[@RustyShackleford86868]

The camera was positioned towards the hines.

[@williamhagan7590]

I have Vance & Hines on mine and I just like the snarl of their pipes.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@OldManTupX]

How long were the Cobra pipes on the bike at the time of this video? My experience with my pipes is that they got louder over time. Both bikes sound great.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!
I am not sure but if i had to guess i would say at least 5 years. The vance and hines will always be louder, they’re just so mean sounding

[@bradb9146]

I like the cobra pipes much better . Especially at idle .

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!
Yeah the yellow one idles a bit low, gonna adjust it at some point

[@jordanblair5410]

Do both of those have baffles in the pipes? I test rode a Suzuki M50 with unbaffled VH exhaust and it was really loud. I think a light baffle in those pipes tames it enough where it's not obnoxious but you still have a mean rumble.

[@packfan1946]

Both sound really good but the V&H on yellow one sounds more throaty and more badass.

[@RustyShackleford86868]

The camera was facing the hines, look closer at the start ups.

[@belial1879]

hello everyone. I listened to this video for about a month, once or twice a week, and I thought and composed exhaust sounds. My personal, subjective choice is: I start the motorcycle with COBRA and while riding I change to V&H :) The sound of COBRA when stationary is, in my opinion, "deeper, stronger, more bassy, ​​BUT when you accelerate, the sound becomes a bit weak, it loses depth and power. V&H is the opposite when stationary." it's great, but it lacks the depth like in Cobra, you accelerate and it gets better 😀 one thing is certain - I still don't know which one to choose 🙄 Maybe COBRA on one cylinder and second V&H ? 😅😂

[@ganonpig]

I've got V&H pipes on my 02 VTX 1800c. They sound almost the same but mine probably sound a little more aggressive just because of the bigger motor. lol

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! If im honest i think the 1300s sound better in general, even if you put them side by side with the same exhaust

[@corteydmusic]

How smooth is the resistance on the clutch? Does it take off pretty good?

[@joepie221]

Yellow. Did it need any re-jetting? Those were the V & H right? I bet if you drop the bowl on the accelerator pump ( NOT THE FLOAT BOWL) and clean it out, it will run better.

[@Marc716]

Thanks for the videos man! I'm looking at a 2003 vtx1300 right now, I might just buy it....I'm still debating if I ''need the 1800'' or not..

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Honestly with a cruiser i dont feel like i needed the extra power, but i do prefer the fuel injection that the 1800 has. The 1300 felt plenty powerful for me, and it handles better. But if you plan on riding on the highway alot then the 1800 is better. Both are high quality bikes!

[@demented_cycles]

I have the cobras on my 1300C (same color as yours) and the chrome plating on the plastic tips has come off.

[@melissahuff8483]

i like them both, u get a low decibel provocative growl that sounds mean and alive yet respectful of neighbors with cobra compared to loud growl near bite with the v&h that says "respect me, i'm the boss B#*$&".

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! To this day I still don’t know which one i like better , check out all my bikes on my channel!
I actually have a Suzuki m50 that so sound nice

[@emdee69]

I prefer the red one's sound :)

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!
I still dont know which one i truly like better, they’re both awesome

[@js4512]

Definitely need the idle air mixture turned out about 1 turn or until it takes the throttle smooth.

[@Drive315]

How do i get to the idle air mixture screw?

[@vtxfan]

@@Drive315 The idle air mixture screw, or air/fuel screw is on the bottom of the carb, it uses a “D” shape fitting to turn it, definitely hard to reach. Turning it out, or counter-clockwise enriches the idle mixture. I installed an aftermarket air/fuel screw with a cable and a knob on the end that can be adjusted on the fly, from Glen’s VTX Garage 🤙

[@jloaeza65]

Hey I changed my exhaust on my 2006 vtx 1800 c2 and the original had a hole where was plugged a sensor and the cobra doesn’t has the hole to put the sensor, what can I do with the sensor, just zip tie or I need buy something else ?

[@RustyShackleford86868]

At 1:40 notice the cobra is about 3ft to the left of the camera and the hines is about 1ft to the right, the hines got better sound quality because it was closer.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, the hines is alot louder in person, but i think the cobras sounded just right in my opinion. I only have the yellow one now

[@Cundalinis_Hand]

Cobra: refined rumble
V&H: mean and angry
My personal pick, Cobra, but ultimately beauty is in the ear of the beholder.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@deborahchesser7375]

The 1300 is a perfect bike, the 1800 is a little top heavy, the 1100 and 750 don’t quite have the muscle. Nice bikes brother, the V+H are definitely my fave for both sound and quality. PS maybe go up one on the main jets on the yellow bike, does it backfire a lot under deceleration too ?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, actually it does not backfire. It runs good once it warms up all the way, but kinda annoying at first

[@deborahchesser7375]

@@Drive315 oh ok cool, this will actually help though as it’s not as big a change, open the pilot screws another turn, that will warm it up better and eliminate any off idle stumbles, they always come a little lean for the sniffer test, it’ll run better regardless I guarantee it. It may just have a cooler thermostat too. Thanks again for sharing buddy.

[@CactusJack252]

The yellow one sounds like it needs a little bit of carb work done to it.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, maybe, but also maybe it’s because of the exhaust

[@pilotwings2107]

Any air fuel mods with the Cobra? Re-jet, high flow intake/filter, etc.?

[@HeroGuitar94]

while the vance and Hines are louder and more agressive, the cobra sounds is more rumbling deep. I would choose the Cobra

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!
They’re both great, but if you really want attention then the yellow bike with the super loud vance n hines is the way to go

[@HeroGuitar94]

@@Drive315
it depends on what you prefer. I prefer the sound over volume. So for me it is the deep rumbling.

[@RustyShackleford86868]

The camera was facing the hines, that's why they sound louder.

[@davidlundy5007]

Cobra

[@scottcol23]

I like both. But if I had to choose. Id go with the Cobra. It has a better tone and is a little more refined sounding. The V&H have a great chop to the idle.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I really liked the red one, but I ended up selling the red one and kept the yellow one. Stay tuned!

[@jeremyc.6434]

Vance and Hines sounds way better to me.. Its Not even a close comparison for me. And, Loud pipes can save lives. ❤

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I actually sold the red one , but still have 4 bikes total currently!

[@jeffhudspeth6397]

Cobra sounds better to me, but they both sound good

[@EzraWhite-ql2tx]

Cobra pipes for vtx is just good it is just the right pipes for vtx

[@paulaskew1294]

I am sorry but I have a 2007 vtx 1300r with Cobra pipes and a 2006 vtx 1300c with stock pipes. The Vance and Hines pipes sounds like stock pipes with the baffles removed. Just noise like a cherry bomb on a 6 cylinder.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I describe the vance and hines as just loud straight pipes… but some people love that sound

[@ivancoley11]

It sounds like a honda pilot 3.5 v6 reving 6100 rpms with true dual streight pipes streight out the back whenever you reved it up to 6100 rev limiter .

[@SplashCuash]

Cobra sounds powerfull, Vince & Hines sounds beautiful … both are good options

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I just made a cold start video with it check it out on my channel!

[@garrylynch1516]

Vance and Hines is playing my song! 👍

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@vitman2409]

I'm trying to get me a hold of a Vance & Hines system to a '05 VTX1800, but they don't seem to sell them anymore. Anyone knows where I can buy that system?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!
Mine is stock

[@kennethwilliams2198]

I got the vtx 1800 in 02, frantic for pipes, I put the cobras on, went to bikeweek an heard vance pipes an immediately switched. Cobras don't measure to the vances.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! The vance and hines are alot louder

[@anibal7069]

I had vance and hines on my vtx1300c, I think I still prefer them over the cobra. I'm still not entirely sure if I regret selling the vtx haha

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I have 7 bikes currently

[@ganonpig]

The only reason you wont regret selling it is if you upgraded to the VTX 1800. Tons of power, reliable as steel and damn good looking. Lol

[@Matt-se3fb]

will these bikes need carbs adjusted after changing exhaust??

[@user-sg6fb4ip5h]

Sweet bikes. What seat is on the yellow one? It looks badass

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe. Thats a mustang seat

[@harleyvulcancobra4.619]

I think the cobra speedster longs sound the best on the VTX 1300! Are you running with baffles in or out? You need some back pressure because without back pressure your going to lose some power running straight pipes! Great looking bikes! I have a 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 1500 with Cobra drag pipes! I put thunder torque inserts in my pipes,they are adjustable so you can adjust to get the sound you want!Ride safe!😎🇺🇸🏴‍☠️🇺🇸🏴‍☠️🇺🇸🏴‍☠️🇺🇸🏴‍☠️

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I think my cobras may have baffles in them, but the vance and hines on my yellow one are as close to straight pipes as you can get… super aggressive. I kinda prefer the cobras, but when you want attention the yellow one is the best

[@RustyShackleford86868]

He placed the camera directed towards the hines. That's why it sounds more clear.

[@donaldstiles397]

Both sound good,but v&h sound a bit better,little deeper. Nice bikes man.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Check out my channel to see my 7 bikes i have !!

[@EdwinRodriguez-nw4fe]

V&H 💪

[@Drive315]

I actually prefer the cobra pipes, but the V&H are definitely louder

[@PauloCFarias]

Vtx 👍

[@Bradlovestravel]

Can you tell me what Cobra pipes are on the burgundy one? Beautiful bikes!!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe. Its the cobra speedster exhaust, you can find it on revzilla website

[@1957smokey]

Exactly which Cobra pipes are those , I love the sound !

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe unfortunately I bought the bike like this and I don’t know the name of them

[@sdugasjr]

Speedster slash cuts

[@chillwillracing803]

Vance for me. Cobra does some smoother. But if you want that nasty rough sound, it's the vance

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! The Vance and Hines exhaust sounds very mean and the bike is overall a great package has an LED headlight rare yellow color and sounds amazing

[@carlgangl6360]

I liked the Cobra by far. Has a deeper softer sound.

[@Clarke1962gmc]

Do both bikes have baffles installed within the pipes or were those removed?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I think both had baffles removed

[@Andrewssj4TheAthenian]

Red one both sounds, AND (as i can tell) runs better.. Maybe the yelow one needs to increase idle just a tiny bit...

[@countryboy602]

I like the cobra pipes. There arnt to loud but not to quite either. Nice middle ground for sure. I actually have Vance and Hines on my 1300R and it sounds good as well but the sound of those cobras are sweet.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe !

[@SB-mw1bg]

I think the Cobras look better.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! The V&H look real thin, but man do they make some noise… kinda like straight pipes

[@andyor3114]

It’s hard to judge buy video. But which pipes have a clean sound, without extra noises?

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, the cobra pipe’s definitely sound cleaner, the vance are nasty and vicious sounding!

[@josephlarsen5580]

did you have to adjust the carb or but new jets in the carb

[@Drive315]

I didn’t do either, stay tuned im gonna do a cold start video with it soon!

[@luismiguelastudillo2087]

Vance & Hines 👍🏻

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@billstapleton8833]

Does both exhausts have baffles ?

[@daytonbrattin9455]

Both sound good, But I prefer the cobra sounds best!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe

[@robmac5493]

I am not an expert with bikes. I liked the Cobra pipes sound the most.

[@dinoturkic9684]

What size is the rear tire on the yellow one? Looks larger than stock for sure

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! I think its a 170 width

[@jeffthibodeaux7401]

Vance and Hines,. yep.!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@jloaeza65]

I have 2006 Honda VTX 1800c2 and I can’t find any cobra in eBay can someone please send me the link to buy, thanks

[@dbmann4639]

Love them both, I have an 06 VTX 1300 C that looks identical to the red one. I have the BUB jug huggers and i have to be bias and say the BUBs sound better lol. Great video over all.

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching, I appreciate it. I have the yellow vtx left, its a real nice looking bike, almost like art in the garage.
Subscribe if you want, I always get different bikes mainly in the summer time!

[@dbmann4639]

@@Drive315 I have and I've watched a few of your videos so far. 🤘

[@johnrambot]

Hines sounds louder idling..I go with louder for rider safety

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe, you are correct… it is also louder with the hines while riding, but it is a nice noise!

[@jasonnettnin7128]

I sounds more mean the yellow one but the red one sounds faster i love the red too

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching, i do like the red one more too, but the yellow one sounds so mean

[@lukestevenson9760]

I have VH, I'd swap for cobra for sure! And the cobras look better

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe !
I currently own just the yellow one, as well as 2 other motorcycles check em out

[@ronss1]

like the cobra

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@johnerickson5512]

V&H's all day long!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!

[@stigjensen4818]

Cobra 👌👍

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe!
Yeah me too, although the bike with the cobras is 2 years older

[@blade_monstababy9945]

I have the cobra piper on my VT1300 interstate, I think the edge goes to Vance. If the cobra is a 9 the Vance is 9.5 to 10

[@idaholewis265]

Vance & Hines ALL the way on this one!!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe! Definitely a mean sounding bike

[@truthhurtsalways2781]

Vance and Hines!

[@Drive315]

Thanks for watching and subscribe ! I own the bike to this day and love it