Bought V&H CS One Used, Gotta Question

[coachmajor]

Today I won an Ebay auction for the stainless version of the CS1.  I bought it from a nice local fella with great feedback.  The pipe was only installed for a couple of K and the seller still has instructions etc.  For $ 217.50, I thought it was fair.  My question is whether there are key things i should be looking for when i go pick it up.  Assuming the booklet has a breakdown of what is supposed to be included, I intend to make sure all pieces and parts are included.  Other than that, anybody have any advice regarding inspection?  Thanks!

[Deziner]

Great score for $217!!!!!     

[jimmymac]

The guy that sold me a used one left out the rear bracket to mount it. Luckily I was able to fab my own. I'm kinda gifted like that.
No good pics to show it though...

[coachmajor]

Thanks.  I'll make sure and ask about that mount.  I'm no fabricator

[elp_jc]

They should also come with a black heat shield, I believe. Curious how well that works, so I can inquire if it can be bought by itself from V&H. I might not need it, but that's the only option I can think of. There's also the option of a 'quiet insert' to make less noise, if you so desire. Good luck.

[coachmajor]

Thanks.  I'm picking it up today.  Installation seems pretty simple for an old grease monkey.  I'm confident the guy will have everything, but I am ready to inspect it and get it on the bike.  Electric cars sound cooler than a stock C14 

[rwnielsen]

I think you're really gonna like it. I've only had my connie for about a month and, while I enjoyed the electric rush of the stock system, I needed to hear the engine a little more. I snagged a Two Brothers on Amazon and it was a breeze to change and really enhanced the ride quality. I wear foam earplugs religiously to cut down on wind noise so the result is a nice, mellow, tone.
Good luck, ride safe
Richard

[connie14boy]

Thanks.  I'm picking it up today.  Installation seems pretty simple for an old grease monkey.  I'm confident the guy will have everything, but I am ready to inspect it and get it on the bike.  Electric cars sound cooler than a stock C14 

Even the Jetson's car sounds better than the stock bazooka. I have really enjoyed my CS-1 the last 3 years, and it makes Connie very 'operatic' when wanted- the fat lady can sing.

[Deziner]

Even the Jetson's car sounds better than the stock bazooka. I have really enjoyed my CS-1 the last 3 years, and it makes very Connie 'operatic' when wanted- the fat lady can sing.

    My Electra Glide was fat, my Concours is pleasingly plump, or perhaps voluptuous.     

[MrPepsi]

It has a nice burble at idle, but at WOT as you get on it, its heavenly.

[coachmajor]

You guys are right.  Picked it up today.  It was in outstanding condition and, as expected, easy to install.  Sounds much, much better.  I could probably handle it a little bit louder at idle and under 4-5k but man it begins to sing after that!  I generally wear ear plugs too, but it'll be nice to hear a little bit of that growl.  Thanks again.  I dont know what these generally sell for used but i feel like I stole it. Thanks for y'all's input.