Is the street 500 discontinued?

The beginner-friendly Street 500 and 750 have been officially discontinued, putting an end to Harley’s small-and-medium-displacement era. They also made getting on a Harley far more accessible to a wider range of riders.

Are Vance and Hines legal?

Our exhaust systems are considered an aftermarket accessory and anything that is not an OEM part on your vehicle by law is considered illegal.

How much horsepower does a Harley Davidson Street 500 have?

53 hp
Harley-Davidson Street

Manufacturer Harley-Davidson
Bore / stroke Street 750: 3.35 in × 2.60 in (85.0 mm × 66.0 mm) Street 500: 2.72 in × 2.60 in (69.0 mm × 66.0 mm)
Compression ratio Street 750: 10.5:1
Power 53 hp (40 kW) (estimated) (Street 750)

Are Vance and Hines pipes good?

For those familiar with Harley Davidson, it is very likely that they are aware of Vance and Hines and the popularity of their exhaust systems. According to industry experts, Vance & Hines manufacture some of the best performance products on the market, and Harley riders absolutely love them.

Why did Harley Davidson stop making the street 500?

Their demise is in part due to H-D wanting to streamline its operations and focus on its core products: large displacement cruisers. In addition, the Harley-Davidson factory in Bawal, India, which manufactures the Street line for the rest of the world, was shut down in September 2020.

What is the smallest engine size Harley Davidson makes?

30 cubic-inches
Harley-Davidson Street 500 / Street 750 Drivetrain The liquid-cooled, 60-degree V-twin on the Street 500 displaces a mere 30 cubic-inches (491.6 cc), making it the smallest production engine from Harley to this point.

What aftermarket exhaust is legal in California?

The sale and installation of an aftermarket exhaust system remains legal in California so long as it does not exceed a sound level of 95-decibels when tested under SAE J1492 and complies with all other exhaust and safety laws and regulations.

Can you take the baffles out of stock Harley pipes?

The baffles are located in the pipes of the exhaust system of your Harley and can be removed without damaging the bike. You can take your bike to an authorized Harley Davidson shop to have this done, but the cost will be much higher than doing it yourself using tools that you likely have on hand.

Are Vance and Hines pipes loud?

The sound was loud and about 85-86 Db standing about 50 feet away. Then I took out the standard baffles that came with the Vance & Hines pipes. Wow the sound was very loud and about 90-91 Db standing about 50 feet away. Then Installed these Baffles and the sound was much better, about 79-80 Db standing about 50 feet.

Is Vance and Hines made in USA?

Today Vance & Hines produces their core products in the United States of America using state-of-the-art equipment in a world class manufacturing facility in Santa Fe Springs, California. From metal forming to smartphone-driven electronics, we believe pushing the envelope for design and technology is the way forward.