Thanks for the comparo. I just bought a Highball and it's so QUIET! It sounds like a sewing machine. From the vid it doesn't look like the rippers are just overly obnoxious (which I am trying to avoid) but also not lame like stock. Did you also do the anger management with these? I like the fact that they provide tuning options.
How is the heat from these pipes? I have a kingpin that has octane pipes on it. They sound good but if I get stuck in traffic they burn my leg! I want the sound but not the heat
dude...i wanted the breakout so bad, but your bike looks so badass i'm so convinced i'll probably get victory hammer 8 ball too and the way you customized it. loved the handle bars and pipes. did you change the size of your front tire? how much did it cost you in all? the reason i ask so i can save to get it all decked out.
The front tire is stock. The bike was $14,500 back in 2012. With all the customization (handle bars, grips, mirrors, PCV, pipes, K&N air filter kit, and my new blacked-out led headlight kit that's not in the video) I spent about $2000.
Not really. That being said I wouldn't recommend them for anybody who is very small in stature and consider themselves physically weak. You don't need to be able to bench 300 pounds to control one but at the same time opening a jar of pickles shouldn't be an issue either for someone who wants to ride one.
Do you still have the hammer ? I've been thinking about either the Vegas or the 8 ball seems the only difference is the rear tire from what I can tell been on sport bikes all my life but my knees are telling me it's time for a cruiser and ive fell in love with the victory
Hey Rell. I'm not getting rid of it any time soon. The Hammer and Vegas have different size front and rear tires, forks, seats, front and rear fenders, tail lights and different shaped gas tanks. A month ago I saw a 2013 Hammer 8 Ball on craigslist with 2k miles for $9k! There's great deals out there! Look around.
Rell Wynne if you like Victory bikes? Check the Vegas Jackpot!! It’s another bike with fat back tire and it looks a little better than the hammer in my opinion?? I have a 2011 Jackpot in gloss black and chrome with swept exhaust the sounds good and is fast for a cruiser.
Hello. Good video! I have a hammer s with factory exhaust. I like your exhaust. If I buy like your exhaust what can I do more with my bike? Do I change anything in my bike? Thanks your answer.
SilaZoli Hi. Yes, you will need to also buy a power commander or similar fuel controller. Then, either use a pre-mapped setting on the fuel controller OR get it dyno-tuned at a shop.
+derek evans I'm 6' tall, 200 lb. It requires a little more effort to turn than a bike with a more narrow rear tire, obviously. But it's really not bad at all. I'm so used to the bike now, it's not an issue anymore. I'm concentrating more on not scraping the foot pegs while turning hard.
+1wallymack Thanks for the info really appreciate your time responding! I am coming from riding a Suzuki GSXR 1000 and now I am getting to an age where i am starting to look silly riding a sport bike. But looking at your bike and the way you ride it seems like going from a GSXR to a Hammer should be really fun. I am only 5'10" with a 31-32" inseam so I shouldn't have a problem with reach on a Hammer. Have you done any other mods since you last posted your vid?
You're welcome. I know you won't have any trouble reaching the controls. It's designed for a rider around our height. My bike still looks exactly the same, no new mods. Although in the future, I might change out the speedo to a smaller black one...not sure yet. It depends on how much work it requires.
+derek evans I ride a Vegas 8-ball, same reach as the hammer. I am 5'3" and have a 29" inseam, I can reach and touch without issues. And yes, you can easily drag a peg or the stock pipes on these bikes.
The pipes at the beginning of the video are the stock pipes. The baffles ARE NOT removed. The aftermarket swept pipes (at 0:13) are called Rippers, made by Hacker Pipes.
I’m trying to find some curved pipes like these for my 2012 hammer but all I find is straight like the stock ones. All the ones I find only fit the Vegas, highball. Ugh.
Hello! What do you make on your Victory ? I like your bike and want to do the same.. wich tire and size you use? looks pretty nice! your videos was buying reason for my hammer 8 ball :D
+Stiegltrinker Thanks for watching and I'm glad that my videos are helping buyers all over the world ! The tires on my Hammer are actually stock tires. Dunlop Elite 3. The front is a 130/70 R18. The rear is a 250/40 R18. If you have any other questions, let me know.
+1wallymack Thank you! It looks really awesome! Where du you buy the Bar endings and the dark "turn signal" ? Dont find it in Europe.. BIG GREETINGS FROM AUSTRIA!
+Stiegltrinker The bar endings or grips are from an online store called Victory Only. Aftermarket parts strictly for Victory bikes. I don't think they have the glossy grips anymore. But, they carry the flat black grips. ( All links below). Then I added rubber bicycle grips for comfort and grip. The turn signals were sprayed with 4 light layers of VHT Nite Shades spray paint. Then I had them sprayed with clear coat. www.victoryonly.com/product/grips-flat-matte-black-spike-end-victory/ www.amazon.com/Bell-Sports-7015869-Bicycle-Grip/dp/B00GVLLOFM www.vhtpaint.com/specialty/vht-nite-shades
How loud are they just cruising around? I do a lot of distance riding and don't want to be stone deaf when I get there. Love the bike though, I just picked up a 2010 Vegas, these are my next purchase hopefully.
+Zachary Fannin If you're riding without a full-face helmet, they can be pretty loud when you hit the throttle hard, but not ridiculously loud. When I'm on the freeway I always wear a helmet and my hearing is fine afterwards. When riding around my neighborhood at low speeds, I'm able to come and go at late hours without pissing people off.
+Zachary Fannin No problem. It takes awhile to get the Hackers, but when you crank it up for the first time, it's worth it! If you're going to install the pipes and fuel controller, do yourself a favor and remove the seat and gas tank first. That front fuel injector clip is a bitch to get to! Other than that it's pretty easy. Be safe.
+Zachary Fannin And I think I remember that lady lol! It sounds like she smokes a carton a day! I would bet that she has to be related to the owner. Like his mom or aunt. That's the only way she able to keep that job. She sounded mad at me over the phone ha ha.
+1wallymack yeah I have a PC5 coming and I'm gonna do exhaust and Lloydz torque tubes at the same time. I'm pumped. just need money's. thanks for the advice on taking the tank off, I've done it once and it was a pain in the ass.
let me know if your buddy with the HD FATBOB wants a medium profile rear backrest (detatchable/quick release) for his passenger seat. I traded in my fatbob for a vegas 8 ball but i still have some of the parts for the fatbob. its brand new and im asking $100. Safe riding
Karl Kinsman As far as I know there's only one PCV. Dynojet makes it. I found the best deal online, installed the pipes and PCV myself , then had it tuned at the local bike shop.
They're loud, but not ridiculously loud. I don't have the quiet option and I wouldn't recommend it. You can ride slowly around the neighborhood at night in 2nd gear without disturbing everyone ,that's for sure. Thanks for watching!!
+Sergey GoogL.e Two different cameras were used. My friend's Sony DSLR was used for all the older footage and my compact Sony DSC-HX50V Cyber-shot was used for the newer footage. Both record in 1080P 60 FPS. Thanks for watching!
Wallymack, my 2016 Hammer S was delivered closed carrier on Thursday and I'm so glad I had the dealer install the Hammer Drag Bars. You can check out some photos of me and my new bike.......on the following link........and thanks. Cobra (Peter) www.thevog.net/threads/new-hammer-s.61191/page-7
+Peter McNichol I like the new paint scheme. I saw one the last time I was picking up some oil from the local dealership. I see your long list of upgrades, looks like you have plenty of time to get it ready before spring. Not being able to ride it now must be torture! I felt your same enthusiasm three years ago when I bought mine, lol. Oh and by the way, my Hackers NEVER backfire while decelerating. I installed a PCV and had it Dyno tuned at Tejas Motorsports . They have it dialed-in perfectly. If you don't stare at your bike every time you walk past it...you bought the wrong bike.
No problem, the bar ends are from www.victoryonly.com/product/grips-flat-matte-black-spike-end-victory/ and the rubber grips I bought from www.amazon.com/Bell-Sports-7015869-Bicycle-Grip/dp/B00GVLLOFM
Snorting machine corky big time tons of power plenty of horsepower she is a rocket I have the 2006 arlin ness signature series jackpot it's a jet more power than you know what to do with but you better respect it and besides that the motors are bulletproof they will last many many miles with just the changing of oil and filter occasionally a belt and tires spark plugs once in awhile and that's all you ever have to do the clutch will last you a few good years just don't abuse it and it will make that back tire turn to licorice with just the twist of the throttle but I don't want my car getting ate up there too expensive I take care of my bike but if ever a Harley gets next to me I'll eat him up even with their screaming eagle motor I blow them off the start and then they catch up about mid-range and we're cruising side by side just having fun but here's the thing the victory always is out front I have never had any bike ever leave me behind now there are some that are within seconds behind me they are still fast bikes they've got a lot of money tied up in them and all I have is a stage 3 power Commander pipe air cleaner and the power Commander and she is a straight-up rocket because those motors are already bad to the Bone mine is the 100 in 1634 cc's way more power than you ever will need like that movie said you boys just get out and ride have yourself some fun
Please confirm if your bars are the Victory Hammer Drag Bars shown in the link below....... www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-ca/shop/accessories/black-drag-bars/pid-2878126-266 I have a new 2016 Hammer S being delivered to my home next week and they are installing the Victory bars shown in the link above. The dealer reviewed your video and advised me they are indeed the same bars. I sure hope so because they are installing them on my bike Tuesday. I must have the same bars as your bike. By the way, Riding in Houston Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 are outstanding. You have tremendous talent! Thanks Peter
+Peter McNichol Yes sir, those are the same bars. I have no idea why they would have those horrible-looking stock handlebars on that bike. Drag bars should be standard. They actually cost less in Canada than here in the US. I'm about to install a new speedo to complete my bike. I've spent enough on it already and this should be the last thing. Check out the pics on my Google+ page in a couple weeks. Thanks for the huge compliment!!!
+1wallymack Thanks for the quick reply.....which I'll add makes me very happy. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of your bike and I agree wholeheartedly, that bike should come standard with the drag bars right from the factory!
+Peter McNichol , derek evans, Turns out that the speedometer I wanted is only for 2010 models or older, (www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=654/category_id=535/mode=prod/prd654.htm ) Damn! I wanted a Black 7400 model. Looks like I'm stuck with the stock speedometer. If anyone reading this knows of a similar product, please leave me a link.
+1wallymack The digital gauge does look good, but I'm more into the traditional round gauges. I think that the two gauges side by side shown on the Hammer S however is a huge improvement from simply the single gauge. That should be something you could easily do and likely much cheaper than the digital gauge.......just a thought!
![[Докатились!] Тест драйв Victory Vegas. Достопримечательность.](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Kc60goU9PgE/mqdefault.jpg)
I just bought a 2011 victory hammer 8 ball... Love love love it. The sound got me
I want this bike BADLY! Awesome bike man
Thanks for the comparo. I just bought a Highball and it's so QUIET! It sounds like a sewing machine. From the vid it doesn't look like the rippers are just overly obnoxious (which I am trying to avoid) but also not lame like stock. Did you also do the anger management with these? I like the fact that they provide tuning options.
How is the heat from these pipes? I have a kingpin that has octane pipes on it. They sound good but if I get stuck in traffic they burn my leg! I want the sound but not the heat
Just picked up a 2012 Hammer 8 Ball and looking for exhaust for it, Thanks for sharing!
Bike looks damn good going down the road
Nice bike! Hammer's look bad ass with drag bars.
Nothing but the best,this bike will last you life time.
How tall are you guys.. I'm 6'0".. just want and idea on how would I look on one of them.
dude...i wanted the breakout so bad, but your bike looks so badass i'm so convinced i'll probably get victory hammer 8 ball too and the way you customized it. loved the handle bars and pipes. did you change the size of your front tire? how much did it cost you in all? the reason i ask so i can save to get it all decked out.
The front tire is stock. The bike was $14,500 back in 2012. With all the customization (handle bars, grips, mirrors, PCV, pipes, K&N air filter kit, and my new blacked-out led headlight kit that's not in the video) I spent about $2000.
nice...i'll start saving now...thanks for the info...once again bad ass bike bro...
Yooo brotha where can I find the passenger seat hard cover? Where did you get yours? Or do you know.
Its sad they stopped making them
Yes it is but they run for ever . And they don't need a bunch of parts like a Harley 😎 i have 2 victorys love them
do you have to work out to ride one of these bikes?
Not really. That being said I wouldn't recommend them for anybody who is very small in stature and consider themselves physically weak. You don't need to be able to bench 300 pounds to control one but at the same time opening a jar of pickles shouldn't be an issue either for someone who wants to ride one.
Very nice videos. Thanks.
mobgma I'm glad you like them. I tried to capture every angle of the bike and I hope my videos are helpful and entertaining to the viewers. Thanks!
I need to learn how to ride, i swear!
Frederick Jones it is easy man.
Do you still have the hammer ? I've been thinking about either the Vegas or the 8 ball seems the only difference is the rear tire from what I can tell been on sport bikes all my life but my knees are telling me it's time for a cruiser and ive fell in love with the victory
Hey Rell. I'm not getting rid of it any time soon. The Hammer and Vegas have different size front and rear tires, forks, seats, front and rear fenders, tail lights and different shaped gas tanks. A month ago I saw a 2013 Hammer 8 Ball on craigslist with 2k miles for $9k! There's great deals out there! Look around.
Rell Wynne if you like Victory bikes? Check the Vegas Jackpot!! It’s another bike with fat back tire and it looks a little better than the hammer in my opinion?? I have a 2011 Jackpot in gloss black and chrome with swept exhaust the sounds good and is fast for a cruiser.
2011 hammer 8 ball for less than 6. Great bike
Can you do custom walk around show what else was done to the bike
Nice
Cool bike. So much wind in the armpits.
Did you have to replace the cables with those V-drag bars? They look sick and I must have them.
+J Nelson You don't have to do anything with the cables. It's really easy to switch them out. You're gonna like those bars!
So where does you find those bars
Hello. Good video! I have a hammer s with factory exhaust. I like your exhaust. If I buy like your exhaust what can I do more with my bike? Do I change anything in my bike? Thanks your answer.
SilaZoli Hi. Yes, you will need to also buy a power commander or similar fuel controller. Then, either use a pre-mapped setting on the fuel controller OR get it dyno-tuned at a shop.
Victory the beast 🤘
250 Tire in the rear end with freedom exhaust sound so much better than Factory made it look better and sound better
Love this bike, just wondering how tall are you and how is the bike in the corners
+derek evans I'm 6' tall, 200 lb. It requires a little more effort to turn than a bike with a more narrow rear tire, obviously. But it's really not bad at all. I'm so used to the bike now, it's not an issue anymore. I'm concentrating more on not scraping the foot pegs while turning hard.
+1wallymack Thanks for the info really appreciate your time responding! I am coming from riding a Suzuki GSXR 1000 and now I am getting to an age where i am starting to look silly riding a sport bike. But looking at your bike and the way you ride it seems like going from a GSXR to a Hammer should be really fun. I am only 5'10" with a 31-32" inseam so I shouldn't have a problem with reach on a Hammer. Have you done any other mods since you last posted your vid?
You're welcome. I know you won't have any trouble reaching the controls. It's designed for a rider around our height. My bike still looks exactly the same, no new mods. Although in the future, I might change out the speedo to a smaller black one...not sure yet. It depends on how much work it requires.
I agree, i like it how it looks on the Hammer S and it will look great on yours.
+derek evans I ride a Vegas 8-ball, same reach as the hammer. I am 5'3" and have a 29" inseam, I can reach and touch without issues. And yes, you can easily drag a peg or the stock pipes on these bikes.
Do those pipes have the baffles removed? Do they sound that way coming out of the box? They are Cobra?
The pipes at the beginning of the video are the stock pipes. The baffles ARE NOT removed. The aftermarket swept pipes (at 0:13) are called Rippers, made by Hacker Pipes.
I’m trying to find some curved pipes like these for my 2012 hammer but all I find is straight like the stock ones. All the ones I find only fit the Vegas, highball. Ugh.
Lloyds performance has them and performance parts for victorys
Hello!
What do you make on your Victory ? I like your bike and want to do the same..
wich tire and size you use?
looks pretty nice! your videos was buying reason for my hammer 8 ball :D
+Stiegltrinker Thanks for watching and I'm glad that my videos are helping buyers all over the world ! The tires on my Hammer are actually stock tires. Dunlop Elite 3. The front is a 130/70 R18. The rear is a 250/40 R18. If you have any other questions, let me know.
+1wallymack
Thank you! It looks really awesome! Where du you buy the Bar endings and the dark "turn signal" ?
Dont find it in Europe..
BIG GREETINGS FROM AUSTRIA!
+Stiegltrinker The bar endings or grips are from an online store called Victory Only. Aftermarket parts strictly for Victory bikes. I don't think they have the glossy grips anymore. But, they carry the flat black grips. ( All links below). Then I added rubber bicycle grips for comfort and grip. The turn signals were sprayed with 4 light layers of VHT Nite Shades spray paint. Then I had them sprayed with clear coat.
www.victoryonly.com/product/grips-flat-matte-black-spike-end-victory/
www.amazon.com/Bell-Sports-7015869-Bicycle-Grip/dp/B00GVLLOFM
www.vhtpaint.com/specialty/vht-nite-shades
How loud are they just cruising around? I do a lot of distance riding and don't want to be stone deaf when I get there. Love the bike though, I just picked up a 2010 Vegas, these are my next purchase hopefully.
+Zachary Fannin If you're riding without a full-face helmet, they can be pretty loud when you hit the throttle hard, but not ridiculously loud. When I'm on the freeway I always wear a helmet and my hearing is fine afterwards. When riding around my neighborhood at low speeds, I'm able to come and go at late hours without pissing people off.
+1wallymack thanks for the quick response man. i called their shop the other day, woman on the phone was an idiot but I really like the product.
+Zachary Fannin No problem. It takes awhile to get the Hackers, but when you crank it up for the first time, it's worth it! If you're going to install the pipes and fuel controller, do yourself a favor and remove the seat and gas tank first. That front fuel injector clip is a bitch to get to! Other than that it's pretty easy. Be safe.
+Zachary Fannin And I think I remember that lady lol! It sounds like she smokes a carton a day! I would bet that she has to be related to the owner. Like his mom or aunt. That's the only way she able to keep that job. She sounded mad at me over the phone ha ha.
+1wallymack yeah I have a PC5 coming and I'm gonna do exhaust and Lloydz torque tubes at the same time. I'm pumped. just need money's. thanks for the advice on taking the tank off, I've done it once and it was a pain in the ass.
let me know if your buddy with the HD FATBOB wants a medium profile rear backrest (detatchable/quick release) for his passenger seat. I traded in my fatbob for a vegas 8 ball but i still have some of the parts for the fatbob. its brand new and im asking $100. Safe riding
Will do. Love the Vegas 8 Ball! Be safe.
Thanks bud, same to yall
Just picked up a new 2012 vegas 8 ball, assuming these pipes will fit it, whats the exact model for exhaust system and what did they run you?
Karl Kinsman Hacker Rippers with a Power Commander Five . About $750 for the pipes.
Do you know which Power Commander Five Module to go with because theres a shit ton of them
Karl Kinsman As far as I know there's only one PCV. Dynojet makes it. I found the best deal online, installed the pipes and PCV myself , then had it tuned at the local bike shop.
no worries i'll figure it out thanks boss
I love that bike but not the black pipes. I ride a Triumph America LT but would consider one of these next if it came with a chrome exhaust.
Hi 1wallymack are those rippers the "quiet" version or regular?
They are the regular version.
Are the Hackers loud or REALLY loud. Also did you get them with the Quiet option? Its hard to know just by listening to youtube
They're loud, but not ridiculously loud. I don't have the quiet option and I wouldn't recommend it. You can ride slowly around the neighborhood at night in 2nd gear without disturbing everyone ,that's for sure. Thanks for watching!!
Thank you for responding.
Do you get all that air noise in your helmet like the video? Just wondering
dannie carmona Not at all. HJC helmets are pretty good at blocking out noise. My friend was holding the camera out of the car window in a few scenes.
Money well spent my man enjoy
Actually these are quiet from what I'm used to.
no. they are not. the video sound is bad. they are loud af
What video camera is this??? tnx!
+Sergey GoogL.e Two different cameras were used. My friend's Sony DSLR was used for all the older footage and my compact Sony DSC-HX50V Cyber-shot was used for the newer footage. Both record in 1080P 60 FPS. Thanks for watching!
+Sergey GoogL.e Its a nokia
What is the make of that exhaust?
+Peter McNichol The company is Hacker Custom Exhaust. The model is called Rippers.
I FIND THE HAMMER A VERY MUSCLE BIKE from ITALY FRANK
Wallymack, my 2016 Hammer S was delivered closed carrier on Thursday and I'm so glad I had the dealer install the Hammer Drag Bars. You can check out some photos of me and my new bike.......on the following link........and thanks. Cobra (Peter)
www.thevog.net/threads/new-hammer-s.61191/page-7
+Peter McNichol I like the new paint scheme. I saw one the last time I was picking up some oil from the local dealership. I see your long list of upgrades, looks like you have plenty of time to get it ready before spring. Not being able to ride it now must be torture! I felt your same enthusiasm three years ago when I bought mine, lol. Oh and by the way, my Hackers NEVER backfire while decelerating. I installed a PCV and had it Dyno tuned at Tejas Motorsports . They have it dialed-in perfectly.
If you don't stare at your bike every time you walk past it...you bought the wrong bike.
which exhaust is that?
Grant G Hacker Rippers
thank u
what year bike is that?
2012
Thanks. Also, what kind of grips are those and where can i get them from?
No problem, the bar ends are from www.victoryonly.com/product/grips-flat-matte-black-spike-end-victory/ and the rubber grips I bought from www.amazon.com/Bell-Sports-7015869-Bicycle-Grip/dp/B00GVLLOFM
You can use any bmx rubber grips. Just cut the ends off and use soapy water to slide them on the bar ends.
Thank you!!!!
How tall are you?
+P Sullivan 6 ft at 200 lb.
Snorting machine corky big time tons of power plenty of horsepower she is a rocket I have the 2006 arlin ness signature series jackpot it's a jet more power than you know what to do with but you better respect it and besides that the motors are bulletproof they will last many many miles with just the changing of oil and filter occasionally a belt and tires spark plugs once in awhile and that's all you ever have to do the clutch will last you a few good years just don't abuse it and it will make that back tire turn to licorice with just the twist of the throttle but I don't want my car getting ate up there too expensive I take care of my bike but if ever a Harley gets next to me I'll eat him up even with their screaming eagle motor I blow them off the start and then they catch up about mid-range and we're cruising side by side just having fun but here's the thing the victory always is out front I have never had any bike ever leave me behind now there are some that are within seconds behind me they are still fast bikes they've got a lot of money tied up in them and all I have is a stage 3 power Commander pipe air cleaner and the power Commander and she is a straight-up rocket because those motors are already bad to the Bone mine is the 100 in 1634 cc's way more power than you ever will need like that movie said you boys just get out and ride have yourself some fun
Please confirm if your bars are the Victory Hammer Drag Bars shown in the link below.......
www.victorymotorcycles.com/en-ca/shop/accessories/black-drag-bars/pid-2878126-266
I have a new 2016 Hammer S being delivered to my home next week and they are installing the Victory bars shown in the link above. The dealer reviewed your video and advised me they are indeed the same bars. I sure hope so because they are installing them on my bike Tuesday. I must have the same bars as your bike. By the way, Riding in Houston Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 are outstanding. You have tremendous talent!
Thanks Peter
+Peter McNichol Yes sir, those are the same bars. I have no idea why they would have those horrible-looking stock handlebars on that bike. Drag bars should be standard. They actually cost less in Canada than here in the US. I'm about to install a new speedo to complete my bike. I've spent enough on it already and this should be the last thing. Check out the pics on my Google+ page in a couple weeks. Thanks for the huge compliment!!!
+1wallymack Thanks for the quick reply.....which I'll add makes me very happy. I'm looking forward to seeing pics of your bike and I agree wholeheartedly, that bike should come standard with the drag bars right from the factory!
+Peter McNichol , derek evans, Turns out that the speedometer I wanted is only for 2010 models or older, (www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=product/product_id=654/category_id=535/mode=prod/prd654.htm ) Damn! I wanted a Black 7400 model. Looks like I'm stuck with the stock speedometer. If anyone reading this knows of a similar product, please leave me a link.
+1wallymack The digital gauge does look good, but I'm more into the traditional round gauges. I think that the two gauges side by side shown on the Hammer S however is a huge improvement from simply the single gauge. That should be something you could easily do and likely much cheaper than the digital gauge.......just a thought!
Nice