The number plates are just the universal 9x11 size. That’s really the only size I’ve seen, and I think they fit the bike and that space pretty perfectly. I am thinking about trying black number plates, but I’m afraid they’d blend with the bike too much or that the gloss black would look too cheap and out of place. Definitely stoked to see how the ammo cans end up looking though! They’ll obviously stick out much further, but will be a bit smaller from the side view.
At this point, Coffman should just sponsor you, man. You show off how good their products are consistently. Plus this particular product is better quality, better price and has massive weight savings. Clever thought on the ammo cans, just might want to find a way to seal where you still the holes through. Looking forward to more, like this mythical new bike we heard about.
They actually have sponsored a trip for me before! I don’t let companies sponsor videos like this though because I need to be able to be 100% honest in my opinions when doing any kind of review video. I do have plans to keep the ammo cans water sealed, although it shouldn’t matter too much for me because I avoid rain on this thing like the plague. The disadvantages of having no rear fender 😅😂 The mythical new bike will be revealed as soon as we get our next break from the crappy winter weather we’ve been dealing with! 🤞🏻
@LifeOfBurch Heyo, on the note about making a seal where the mounting holes would go, ya could toss in a bolt from inside of ammo can, and just ONLY dismount the ammo can usint a nut you loosen. I remember seeing in a FortNine video called "Dark Side" or something (where he puts a car tire on the rear wheel then talks about pros and cons) he uses a strong epoxy, if its good enough to keep air in a tire it would be strong enough to not let water in is what I'm thinking. 2nd solution (and able to keep dismounting potential from just opening ammo can lid and using a ratchet screwdriver to loosen the bolt) would be, just an O-ring on the inside of the ammo can, on the bolt so O-ring squishes in between Bolt head and ammo can, and then if ya want redundancy put a 2nd O-ring on the bolt part that is outside the ammo can, a washer to squish the outside O-ring down to the outside wall of the ammo can, and if need to, a simple nut to run down the bolt length and tighten down against the outside ammo can wall to keep pressure on the washer (that's squishing the O-ring). ... sorry for lengthy response, got mentally distractedwith ways to water-proof the mounting holes.
I wanted to thank you, as a very new rider who bought a CL500 like 2 months ago and with zero experience with cars or any other motorized vehicle before that, your channel, your mentality and the mods you did on your bike, all of that has helped me a lot having more fun riding my motorcycle and finding the confidence to start customizing some things to my liking. Also, your bike looks gorgeous with that new exhaust, as cool as the Vance & Hines was, it looked a bit too long and "snakey" to really suit your bike's look, and the number plate idea is really cool too !
Love your videos Burch! For the V&H rust worries, we wouldn't worry about it much. The factory exhaust is made from the same material, steel. The only difference is that the factory muffler has a peep-hole under it that allows the condensation to drain out, where as the V&H one doesn't have the peep hole, so the water could collect or pool some where. Look under the OEM muffler of your SCL500 and you'll see the said peep hole that allows drainage. Once the engine is warmed up, all of the condensation would blast out and the hot air will dry the muffler. Any rust shown is only surface. The OEM muffler would also have the same surface rust as well if you pull out the muffler section and peep inside. If you're worried about the condensation building up, some would run the slip-on clamp slightly loose so that it could drain from there, this is the only thing about running a high-mount exhaust, is that liquid flows to the lowest point, so it has to be released somewhere and the V&H has no where to put the drainage hole at the lowest point (lowest point is actually the OEM header. Just wanted to put it out there for those that are worried! Keep up the great work!
Man, that YEET at 5:45 killed me 😂 I appreciate your videos, brother! I’m going to do most of the upgrades you have. As other commenters have mentioned, you provided tremendous service to all of us with your installation guides and feedback. I haven't ridden on street-legal bikes yet, but this one will be my first 💪 thank you again man, be safe out there!!
I’m working my way through all your SCL500 videos again because I just bought one today. So far I love it…took a short ride to Annapolis on back roads to get familiar with it and had a great time!
Typically the longer the exhaust… the better performance. Hence why the shorty GP sounds great, yet the performance is diminished. As for the rust issue… for the cost of these pipes… there is no excuse for this. As for Coffman… they’ve always done great work. Nice video as always Mike. Oh yeah… the number plate is a great touch dude.
Thanks dude!! Personally, I don’t think the Shorty GP’s performance is diminished strictly because it’s short…I think it’s more because it’s just an unengineered tube of metal 😂 No denying they sound rad though!
longer exhaust is for low rpm engines and short for high rpm (best performance) so long is not always better. But as you said typically, for this engine yes I think ur right. sometimes happy horse power also counts haha
@@quinnvisser4287 absolutely, these 500cc engines are still low-mid rpm type engines. (Compared to motorcycle engines) Happy horse power… or better known as the seat dyno is always a factor lol. Great point.
I just got my bike license and this bike and now I'm waiting on my Coffmans in the mail! Been really enjoying your videos with this bike and you inspired me to do the same!
Exhaust looks great. Sounds good too. Not a big fan of the number plates. They look a bit big. Throw some bags on it or a tube for a fuel bottle maybe.
I personally really love that Vance & Hines, I hope they fix that rusting issue and heat shielding. But Coffman's is so top tier, I love all their stuff. I really hope they can make an exhaust for the XR150L.
Yea it’s a shame the issues with the V&H cause aside from that, I loooved that exhaust! The Coffman’s is definitely the better choice for me, but if the V&H hadn’t rusted it would’ve been a tough choice deciding if I wanted to swap it out or not…
@@LifeOfBurchWere the V&H exhausts on your Rebel 500 (I think you might've done it on the Rebel 300 as well? If so, same question) have any rust issues, water accumulation issues, etc?
I like how its giving like vintage dirt track racing vibes! Going to be hard to decide between this more naked racing look or the 60's dirt bike/scrambler feel.
J'adore vos vidéos ! J'étais perplexe au sujet du CL500. J'aime cette moto et je l'échangerai volontiers contre mon CB500X mais le pot d'échappement me pose un vrai problème d'esthétique mais aussi de capacité d'emport pour mes road trip. Après avoir navigué longuement sur internet à la recherche d'une solution satisfaisante, je suis enfin tombé sur vos vidéos et j'ai enfin trouvé la solution !!! Merci à vous !
Coffman’s gaaang 😎🤘🏻 I just realized that now 4 out of our 6 bikes are rocking a Coffman’s! The Navi and the XR are the only ones that aren’t, and both of those have Yoshi’s 😳
Saving up currently to buy my first bike, no experience riding or anything, decided on the rebel 500, can’t wait to get it! Would just finance but my wife is not thrilled about me getting a bike but once I told her i was paying cash she came around. Love the videos man
The guys at Coffmans are awesome, my bike is the one on the site and it came out amazing when i got my bike back. Love what youve been doing with your scl!!! Ive been building mine in a similar fashion
Agree with everyone here on the Coffmans. Your early video led me to get one for my first bike, the Rebel 500, and i love it. Going to do it again on my other bikes.
Yeah oh well. I’m still gonna keep the V&H around . Might come in handy down the road . Have you noticed any issues with the Coffman and engine operating temp Will it need a tune with the sound suppressor out?
I think the saddlebags are gonna be nice once you figure out how to rig them up. The ammo cans are cool, but semi-rigid waxed canvas bags would be sick.
You can modify the removable baffle on the Coffman's exhaust. I take off the cone shaped metal with the holes in it and put the end piece back in. That actually brings the volume level up about halfway.
Lucky for me I just got my Scrambler yesterday and noticed all the bad reviews for the Vance and Hines and stumbled across the Coffman's due to a google search, made the purchase and was hoping this one would be a better exhaust? This video made me feel like I made the right choice, great video man
oh I am so impressed by your kindness instruction guide. thank you so much. and your bike looking nice! I hope you custom your bike like cafe-racer style someday future
I'll be honest I wasn't too sure where you were going with this build at first. I also didn't really like the Vance exhaust. But, the new look and sound is totally killing it.
Because of watching you show case coffmans I am totally hooked and buying a set for my 2008 yamah fjr1300 I have heard a couple fjr on RUclips and can't seem to beat for thee price and weight savings
Nah, it doesn’t translate well over camera, but it’s way too quiet for my liking with the suppressor still in. Sounds great both ways, but suppressor out is much more my vibe 🙌🏻🤘🏻
I considered cutting off the old bracket, but I don’t know if I’m ready to commit like that just yet 😅😂 And for what it’s worth, I think the SCL is sooo much better than the Rebel 500!! I’m loving this thing!
Hehe, I was laughing beevis and butthead style at "so I don't chip the tip" and then was thinking... take a shot every time Burch says tip haha. At least a tiny buzz.
The exhaust is awesome! And while I’m never one to judge a man’s number plates, I think I’d prefer them a little smaller. Also if smaller, you could maybe put them on the outside of the ammo cans!
the VnH exhausts for the navi broke for almost every person that got them on release. cracked at the flange. they were redesigned and even the new ones had issues. will never touch that company again
100%- it seems that every time a new bike comes out V&H just wants to put out a product as quickly as possible without any regard for quality control. After my Navi exhaust broke- I opted for the refund- but I know people who got the new version STILL had the same exact issue! Ridiculous and inexcusable. I will never buy any of their products ever again.
Have you noticed any gains after install, after I put mine on it felt like I had more torque. Maybe that's just the weight savings but definitely different. Also Coffman's has super fast shipping ^^ Love the crackles and burps for the exhaust
Great video , loved the Vance & Hines but actually like the new one even better . However not to crazy about those number plates . Isn't it possible to maybe attach panniers over that bracket ?
Hey LOB, I have been a sub for a long time and I remember the vid. of your 500 Rebel and the Coffman's exhaust. It was awesome. I put the Coffman's on my Rebel and I love it. Of course it works well on this bike. I think the engine is the same , yea?
Looking much better with the new exhaust! Hopefully you can share your thought on the engine performance and fuel consumption after the change. Great work dude!
nope for years Vance & Hines have been making garbage mild steel rusted exhaust and will never change. Ive had this issue with my Rebel 500 5 years ago and the fact that in 2024 is still happening. They will never change it.
waiting for my IXIL RB slip on to come in for my scl500. Was going to wait for the coffman and if IXIL takes much longer to ship I might scrub that shit and go coffmans xD
Sound wise it didn't sound much different. However loox wise I think it loox much better. Before you showed the number decals on the sides I thought some throw over bags in a colour co-ordinated denim. You could do that using those plates as a make shift frame.
"stainless steel" just (usually) means 13% chromium in the steel. Chromium forms chunks when making metal, so you can get stainless with less than 13%, but more usually is not better unless it is a soft metal, like a pot.
Thanks dude! Typically a tune isn’t needed with just a muffler on most modern bikes. It’ll always help, but not usually necessary. I do have a Power Commander on my Rebel 1100 since I also did an intake, but this will run fine as is!
are you planning on adding clip-ons or some sort of handles that are more in line with the cafe racer look? Love the looks of this bike, and you've made it look even better with your mods. Personally I think the number plates are a bit large/loud for my taste. I'm sure those ammo cans will look sick though.
Ooh, the tone of the Coffman with baffle in sounds REALLY nice to me, but I do wonder if it would be too loud for us here in Australia with tougher restrictions, and also for my own tastes. It's a tough compromise between tone and volume.
I've seen some people use ammo cans (like what Burch said he found and will try mounting) find 3D Printed inserts to slide into the ammo cam box and hold a drink cup. Burch has both, number plates but also small saddlebags in the form of Ammo Cans, he just didn't get them installed yet in time to mount them in this video (he did show them off though). It would be awesome to see what all Burch fits into his ammo cans he has. He's said before that he's doesn't like how some saddlebags look, so I'm kinda just thrilled to see he'll be rigging up/making his own saddlebags, hopefully that's a dedicated video but maybe not if it's a huge trial-and-error process, I don't know. *Anyways, the short of it: he's planning to rock both; number plates, as well as a custom-made saddlebag solution.*
The number plates doubling up (or even just the number plate mounting points doubling up) as saddlebag stays is pretty good. ALSO considerations about Moto Camping?! Whaaa? Maybe motocamping trips coming Soon™ 🤔??
I don't even own this bike but I enjoyed this video. Wish Coffman made a slip on for my bike. Look into the apache cases.feom harbor freight for saddlebags
Seat upgrade next? I have a SCL500 and Have copied a few of your upgrades (now on the Coffman's Exhaust). I would like to replace the stock seat and then upgrade to a hybrid sprocket and better lighter chain.
A trick from the old days to stop exhausts rotting from the inside: This NEVER occurred on 2 stroke bikes because of the coating of oily residue throughout the exhaust. To get similar protection on a 4 stroke, some people tipped 2 stroke oil in the exhaust and swished it around to coat all of the internals...when the engine is started (accompanied by a cloud of blue smoke!) the oil burns on leaving a coating. Some swore by it and in my experience it definitely seemed to work. That said, oil getting into the cat would not be great so wouldn't do that on the inlet side of the cat and would ensure that the oil completely drained before fitting and then start the bike asap after starting. Raising front wheel would also be wise....do job on a steep hill with bike pointing upwards!
I love what you’ve done to the bike. I have been considering this Honda in particular I started with a Harley Dina and that’s about to get sold. I’m looking at a full faring street bike, but my girlfriend will be starting on a rebel 300 and I didn’t want to leave her in the dust when we start riding again, that will be her first bike but I’ve been riding for 8+ years and I wanted something comparable to what she had so we were kind of on the same field. Looks damn good! Do you have any thoughts on going with Nabi tires on your 500 SC, just wondering if that’s something you are considering it’s something I am considering foolish because I like the way it looks😂
Love the Coffman's but also love the V&H (except for the rust). Just depends on the look you're going for. I like the number plates but they would look so much better if they weren't white. It just doesn't go with the look of the bike.
Yea I was unsure of the price at first, but as soon as I saw that you could also use it to print photos off your phone onto a Polaroid I said TAKE MY MONEY 😂 It’s been well worth the cost already! I found a $12 lens cap for it on Amazon too, so now I can travel with it and not be as concerned.
I think to offset the weird bracket, an asymmetric single bag is a good solution. And I don't know but wrapping the headers could look dope to fit the look.
Exhaust looks 100% better than both the stock and the Vance. Both were too big for my preference. Also preferred the clean look vs the number plate which looks too big in proportion to the bike.🤙🏽
@@LifeOfBurch Looking to get back into motorcycling. Was always off-road, but now considering a scrambler for the versatility of commuting with some light off-road just to get that little fix. Was leaning towards the Triumph, but really interested in the Honda for reliability & affordability. Still on the fence, but I like the direction you’re going in regards to aftermarket possibilities.👍🏾🤙🏾
Burch is gonna be eating Tacos and having Burgers too. (The quote/reference being just because he's has one installed, doesn't mean he can't have both.) He showed off ammo cans in the video, it will be interesting how he goes with them. But he is planning to mount to the number plates (or their mounting posts?, unsure). So, he will still have some small luggage space when he gets them installed. Can't wait to see how they turn out.
Hey dude - love the build. The local honda dealership had a SCL500 with the V&H exhaust also high fender kit and bar ends. I didn't really like the look of those mods but I'm glad I watched this video to stray away from the V&H exhaust. Have you come across anyone with the Arrow exhaust for this bike? That's the other one I'm considering. I may just get this Coffman and ride it unless Yoshi comes out with something.
Mild steel will rust, period. But it will take years or should I’d think to be a problem with causing an exhaust leak or something. That said, stainless is the way to go.
Yup, you could have a passenger just fine! My passenger pegs obviously aren’t on, but this new exhaust would sit a few inches below and behind the footpeg and not interfere at all.
I was wondering, not sure if you answered this already, but how do passengers work on this bike? Is it comfortable for them? Do the aftermarket exhausts make it any better or worse?
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Looks a heck of a lot better than that "Rube Goldberg" contraption that was on there.
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Can you tell me where I bought the muffler?
Smaller plates in black with orange numbers would look better, they look too big for the bike
Would look better with the cans with graphics to me
The number plates are just the universal 9x11 size. That’s really the only size I’ve seen, and I think they fit the bike and that space pretty perfectly. I am thinking about trying black number plates, but I’m afraid they’d blend with the bike too much or that the gloss black would look too cheap and out of place. Definitely stoked to see how the ammo cans end up looking though! They’ll obviously stick out much further, but will be a bit smaller from the side view.
@@LifeOfBurchyou can plastic dip the back of these plates black to avoid the contrast whne looking from the rear side or sideways.
@trailrider1980 why not just spray paint? Plastic dip will come off
Apropos orange, the orange tape in the slipon looked kinda good
I have a black plate with yellow lettering. I cut my license plate smaller and never had issues.
At this point, Coffman should just sponsor you, man. You show off how good their products are consistently. Plus this particular product is better quality, better price and has massive weight savings. Clever thought on the ammo cans, just might want to find a way to seal where you still the holes through. Looking forward to more, like this mythical new bike we heard about.
They actually have sponsored a trip for me before! I don’t let companies sponsor videos like this though because I need to be able to be 100% honest in my opinions when doing any kind of review video.
I do have plans to keep the ammo cans water sealed, although it shouldn’t matter too much for me because I avoid rain on this thing like the plague. The disadvantages of having no rear fender 😅😂
The mythical new bike will be revealed as soon as we get our next break from the crappy winter weather we’ve been dealing with! 🤞🏻
@LifeOfBurch Heyo, on the note about making a seal where the mounting holes would go, ya could toss in a bolt from inside of ammo can, and just ONLY dismount the ammo can usint a nut you loosen.
I remember seeing in a FortNine video called "Dark Side" or something (where he puts a car tire on the rear wheel then talks about pros and cons) he uses a strong epoxy, if its good enough to keep air in a tire it would be strong enough to not let water in is what I'm thinking.
2nd solution (and able to keep dismounting potential from just opening ammo can lid and using a ratchet screwdriver to loosen the bolt) would be, just an O-ring on the inside of the ammo can, on the bolt so O-ring squishes in between Bolt head and ammo can, and then if ya want redundancy put a 2nd O-ring on the bolt part that is outside the ammo can, a washer to squish the outside O-ring down to the outside wall of the ammo can, and if need to, a simple nut to run down the bolt length and tighten down against the outside ammo can wall to keep pressure on the washer (that's squishing the O-ring).
... sorry for lengthy response, got mentally distractedwith ways to water-proof the mounting holes.
I wanted to thank you, as a very new rider who bought a CL500 like 2 months ago and with zero experience with cars or any other motorized vehicle before that, your channel, your mentality and the mods you did on your bike, all of that has helped me a lot having more fun riding my motorcycle and finding the confidence to start customizing some things to my liking.
Also, your bike looks gorgeous with that new exhaust, as cool as the Vance & Hines was, it looked a bit too long and "snakey" to really suit your bike's look, and the number plate idea is really cool too !
That’s so rad dude!! Congrats on the new bike, welcome to the motorcycle world, and I’m so glad my videos have helped play a part in that! 🙌🏻🙏🏻🤘🏻
Love your videos Burch! For the V&H rust worries, we wouldn't worry about it much. The factory exhaust is made from the same material, steel. The only difference is that the factory muffler has a peep-hole under it that allows the condensation to drain out, where as the V&H one doesn't have the peep hole, so the water could collect or pool some where. Look under the OEM muffler of your SCL500 and you'll see the said peep hole that allows drainage. Once the engine is warmed up, all of the condensation would blast out and the hot air will dry the muffler. Any rust shown is only surface. The OEM muffler would also have the same surface rust as well if you pull out the muffler section and peep inside. If you're worried about the condensation building up, some would run the slip-on clamp slightly loose so that it could drain from there, this is the only thing about running a high-mount exhaust, is that liquid flows to the lowest point, so it has to be released somewhere and the V&H has no where to put the drainage hole at the lowest point (lowest point is actually the OEM header. Just wanted to put it out there for those that are worried! Keep up the great work!
Don't mean to be pedantic, but it's weep hole not "peep hole" 😊
Man, that YEET at 5:45 killed me 😂 I appreciate your videos, brother! I’m going to do most of the upgrades you have. As other commenters have mentioned, you provided tremendous service to all of us with your installation guides and feedback. I haven't ridden on street-legal bikes yet, but this one will be my first 💪 thank you again man, be safe out there!!
I’m working my way through all your SCL500 videos again because I just bought one today. So far I love it…took a short ride to Annapolis on back roads to get familiar with it and had a great time!
Typically the longer the exhaust… the better performance. Hence why the shorty GP sounds great, yet the performance is diminished.
As for the rust issue… for the cost of these pipes… there is no excuse for this. As for Coffman… they’ve always done great work.
Nice video as always Mike.
Oh yeah… the number plate is a great touch dude.
Thanks dude!! Personally, I don’t think the Shorty GP’s performance is diminished strictly because it’s short…I think it’s more because it’s just an unengineered tube of metal 😂 No denying they sound rad though!
longer exhaust is for low rpm engines and short for high rpm (best performance) so long is not always better. But as you said typically, for this engine yes I think ur right.
sometimes happy horse power also counts haha
@@quinnvisser4287 absolutely, these 500cc engines are still low-mid rpm type engines. (Compared to motorcycle engines)
Happy horse power… or better known as the seat dyno is always a factor lol. Great point.
I just got my bike license and this bike and now I'm waiting on my Coffmans in the mail! Been really enjoying your videos with this bike and you inspired me to do the same!
dude I LOVE the way this bike looks. You made it look even cooler with the fender delete and this exhaust. Makes me want to trade in my Rebel
Exhaust looks great. Sounds good too. Not a big fan of the number plates. They look a bit big. Throw some bags on it or a tube for a fuel bottle maybe.
I personally really love that Vance & Hines, I hope they fix that rusting issue and heat shielding. But Coffman's is so top tier, I love all their stuff. I really hope they can make an exhaust for the XR150L.
Yea it’s a shame the issues with the V&H cause aside from that, I loooved that exhaust! The Coffman’s is definitely the better choice for me, but if the V&H hadn’t rusted it would’ve been a tough choice deciding if I wanted to swap it out or not…
@@LifeOfBurchWere the V&H exhausts on your Rebel 500 (I think you might've done it on the Rebel 300 as well? If so, same question) have any rust issues, water accumulation issues, etc?
@@MotoDash1100 I’ve never ran a V&H on anything else. I had a TBR on my 300 and a Shorty GP on both 500’s.
@@LifeOfBurch aaah okay.
I like how its giving like vintage dirt track racing vibes! Going to be hard to decide between this more naked racing look or the 60's dirt bike/scrambler feel.
J'adore vos vidéos ! J'étais perplexe au sujet du CL500. J'aime cette moto et je l'échangerai volontiers contre mon CB500X mais le pot d'échappement me pose un vrai problème d'esthétique mais aussi de capacité d'emport pour mes road trip. Après avoir navigué longuement sur internet à la recherche d'une solution satisfaisante, je suis enfin tombé sur vos vidéos et j'ai enfin trouvé la solution !!! Merci à vous !
Idk why I’m surprised, coffmans crushes it every time but that thing sounds tough🫨💪🏻 and I loveeeeee the number plates.
Coffman’s gaaang 😎🤘🏻 I just realized that now 4 out of our 6 bikes are rocking a Coffman’s! The Navi and the XR are the only ones that aren’t, and both of those have Yoshi’s 😳
@@LifeOfBurch that’s wild! But when it works it works. Love coffmans!!
Saving up currently to buy my first bike, no experience riding or anything, decided on the rebel 500, can’t wait to get it! Would just finance but my wife is not thrilled about me getting a bike but once I told her i was paying cash she came around. Love the videos man
The guys at Coffmans are awesome, my bike is the one on the site and it came out amazing when i got my bike back. Love what youve been doing with your scl!!! Ive been building mine in a similar fashion
That’s so sick that it’s your bike on the site!! They really nailed it with this exhaust! 🙌🏻
Seeing how good this orange and black combo looks makes me really want the orange grom now.
Coffman ist the best looking exhaust for CL 500. If I ever get this bike, I am buying this exhaust.
You know when you change the exhaust pipe it was beautiful 👍
Agree with everyone here on the Coffmans. Your early video led me to get one for my first bike, the Rebel 500, and i love it. Going to do it again on my other bikes.
finding your channel and watching your take on the Grom and navi have me really thinking about getting my first bike the grom seems perfect
Another great video. Just about lost my crap at the beginning of-thought the bike tipped but it was just the camera.
Hell yeah I’m so glad you put up this video. I’ve had the same Vance Hines issue as you just put in an order for this bad boy!
Let’s gooo!! You’re gonna love it man! Sorry you had to deal with the V&H issues too though 😔
Yeah oh well. I’m still gonna keep the V&H around . Might come in handy down the road . Have you noticed any issues with the Coffman and engine operating temp Will it need a tune with the sound suppressor out?
You’ve now changed my mind about buying this bike and this is my favourite colour combo also
That exhaust is sick too
I think the saddlebags are gonna be nice once you figure out how to rig them up. The ammo cans are cool, but semi-rigid waxed canvas bags would be sick.
You can modify the removable baffle on the Coffman's exhaust. I take off the cone shaped metal with the holes in it and put the end piece back in. That actually brings the volume level up about halfway.
Awesome video, well put together broski.
Not huge on the number plates but that’s why it’s your bike, the ammo cans are a great suggestion.
Awesome. Sounds great both ways
Thanks Mike! 😬🤘🏻
That shortie sounds amazing 👍
Lucky for me I just got my Scrambler yesterday and noticed all the bad reviews for the Vance and Hines and stumbled across the Coffman's due to a google search, made the purchase and was hoping this one would be a better exhaust? This video made me feel like I made the right choice, great video man
oh I am so impressed by your kindness instruction guide.
thank you so much. and your bike looking nice!
I hope you custom your bike like cafe-racer style someday future
Thanks so much, that means a lot! 🙏🏻 I’m definitely hoping to keep adding cafe racer influences to this bike!
I was gonna get 2 full sized 5.56 metal green ammo cans to put on my 2022 Rebel 500 in green. Saw a video and they looked so good
I'll be honest I wasn't too sure where you were going with this build at first. I also didn't really like the Vance exhaust. But, the new look and sound is totally killing it.
Ayyy thanks dude!! I’m glad I’ve started to make you a believer 😂🤘🏻
Because of watching you show case coffmans I am totally hooked and buying a set for my 2008 yamah fjr1300 I have heard a couple fjr on RUclips and can't seem to beat for thee price and weight savings
Hell yea dude, that’s awesome!! I’m sure you’re gonna love them! 🙌🏻🤘🏻
@@LifeOfBurch and I think they sound fantastic
Yes, it is better than the old one, but I would put the suppressor back. It just sounds with it.
Nah, it doesn’t translate well over camera, but it’s way too quiet for my liking with the suppressor still in. Sounds great both ways, but suppressor out is much more my vibe 🙌🏻🤘🏻
Death wheel and die grinder to the old exhaust bracket.
Rebel 500 was my first bike. You're making me want a CL500.
I considered cutting off the old bracket, but I don’t know if I’m ready to commit like that just yet 😅😂 And for what it’s worth, I think the SCL is sooo much better than the Rebel 500!! I’m loving this thing!
Hehe, I was laughing beevis and butthead style at "so I don't chip the tip" and then was thinking... take a shot every time Burch says tip haha. At least a tiny buzz.
I almost put the “that’s what she said” cutscene there, but wasn’t sure it fit quite right 😂 Wait…that’s what she said?? 🤔😂
The exhaust is awesome! And while I’m never one to judge a man’s number plates, I think I’d prefer them a little smaller. Also if smaller, you could maybe put them on the outside of the ammo cans!
Hope this exhaust works out, let us know how it does
I like the sound of that a lot without the silencer. It reminds me a lot of my vintage cb200 twin with shorty pipes on it.
That sounded awesome without the suppressor. Now I really want the bike and exhaust.
the VnH exhausts for the navi broke for almost every person that got them on release. cracked at the flange. they were redesigned and even the new ones had issues. will never touch that company again
100%- it seems that every time a new bike comes out V&H just wants to put out a product as quickly as possible without any regard for quality control. After my Navi exhaust broke- I opted for the refund- but I know people who got the new version STILL had the same exact issue! Ridiculous and inexcusable. I will never buy any of their products ever again.
The number plates looks sick on the bike.
Thanks Spensa! I’m so stoked on how they turned out!! 🙌🏻
Have you noticed any gains after install, after I put mine on it felt like I had more torque. Maybe that's just the weight savings but definitely different. Also Coffman's has super fast shipping ^^ Love the crackles and burps for the exhaust
Great video , loved the Vance & Hines but actually like the new one even better . However not to crazy about those number plates . Isn't it possible to maybe attach panniers over that bracket ?
Like the SCL 500 content . keep up the good work .
Great sounds from the new exhaust. It sounds like a proper 500. Definitely run it without the silencer and save an extra pound or two 😊
Hey LOB, I have been a sub for a long time and I remember the vid. of your 500 Rebel and the Coffman's exhaust. It was awesome. I put the Coffman's on my Rebel and I love it. Of course it works well on this bike. I think the engine is the same , yea?
Thanks for being a longtime subscriber!! Yup, this is essentially the same exact motor as the Rebel 500 🤘🏻
Looking much better with the new exhaust! Hopefully you can share your thought on the engine performance and fuel consumption after the change. Great work dude!
MUCH BETTER 💪💪💪
That exhaust should be perfect for catching any bags you mount on fire!
nope for years Vance & Hines have been making garbage mild steel rusted exhaust and will never change. Ive had this issue with my Rebel 500 5 years ago and the fact that in 2024 is still happening. They will never change it.
waiting for my IXIL RB slip on to come in for my scl500. Was going to wait for the coffman and if IXIL takes much longer to ship I might scrub that shit and go coffmans xD
Sound wise it didn't sound much different. However loox wise I think it loox much better. Before you showed the number decals on the sides I thought some throw over bags in a colour co-ordinated denim. You could do that using those plates as a make shift frame.
Great video Burch !!! 🤙🏽
Thanks Marvin!! 😁🤘🏻
"stainless steel" just (usually) means 13% chromium in the steel. Chromium forms chunks when making metal, so you can get stainless with less than 13%, but more usually is not better unless it is a soft metal, like a pot.
No matter what exhaust you buy no matter how expensive they are. A 180 degree crank exhaust sound is shayt!
Do you ever tune the bike once you change out the exhausts? Love the vids man!
Thanks dude! Typically a tune isn’t needed with just a muffler on most modern bikes. It’ll always help, but not usually necessary. I do have a Power Commander on my Rebel 1100 since I also did an intake, but this will run fine as is!
@@LifeOfBurchgood to know, I appreciate the response!
Orange/Black or Black/Orange plates definitely!
Bravo mladiću.Pozdrav iz Croatia!❤
Looks sweet!
Thanks brotha!! 😁🤘🏻
Damn brother, that sounds great (both versions). I'm looking at one of these, probably put some leather saddle bags and tour on it
lol I’m commenting as I watch cuz why not lol but that pipe sounds sick
It’s like live tweeting…but it helps my algorithm. Works for me! 😂
And thanks dude! Definitely suuuper stoked on how it ended up sounding! 🙌🏻
are you planning on adding clip-ons or some sort of handles that are more in line with the cafe racer look? Love the looks of this bike, and you've made it look even better with your mods. Personally I think the number plates are a bit large/loud for my taste. I'm sure those ammo cans will look sick though.
Absolutely no excuse for Vance to rust like that.
Agreed 😔
For as much as V&H charges for this shit, it should be stainless!
Ooh, the tone of the Coffman with baffle in sounds REALLY nice to me, but I do wonder if it would be too loud for us here in Australia with tougher restrictions, and also for my own tastes. It's a tough compromise between tone and volume.
Very cool!
Instead of the plate, i would buy sadlebags to store drinks, tools or clothes for traveling.
I've seen some people use ammo cans (like what Burch said he found and will try mounting) find 3D Printed inserts to slide into the ammo cam box and hold a drink cup.
Burch has both, number plates but also small saddlebags in the form of Ammo Cans, he just didn't get them installed yet in time to mount them in this video (he did show them off though).
It would be awesome to see what all Burch fits into his ammo cans he has. He's said before that he's doesn't like how some saddlebags look, so I'm kinda just thrilled to see he'll be rigging up/making his own saddlebags, hopefully that's a dedicated video but maybe not if it's a huge trial-and-error process, I don't know.
*Anyways, the short of it: he's planning to rock both; number plates, as well as a custom-made saddlebag solution.*
Thanks!
Thanks so much James!! Hope you’re doing well! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I like the plate. You could even have a QR code for your channel instead of a number. Either way looks good
The number plates doubling up (or even just the number plate mounting points doubling up) as saddlebag stays is pretty good.
ALSO considerations about Moto Camping?! Whaaa? Maybe motocamping trips coming Soon™ 🤔??
Motocamping round 2 is definitely coming asap! It’ll most likely be on the 1100 though and not this bike.
@@LifeOfBurch What do ya mean Round 2? This would be _summons inner Dude Perfect_ "First try!!" Ya gunkill it this 1st try 😉
Edit: lol, whoops typo.
Good video Burch .
I don't really like the number plates .
I don't even own this bike but I enjoyed this video. Wish Coffman made a slip on for my bike. Look into the apache cases.feom harbor freight for saddlebags
Seat upgrade next? I have a SCL500 and Have copied a few of your upgrades (now on the Coffman's Exhaust). I would like to replace the stock seat and then upgrade to a hybrid sprocket and better lighter chain.
sounds great
Thanks dude!! 😎🤘🏻
Please do a raw sound ride with this exhaust
Sounds similar to the 1981 Honda cb750
A trick from the old days to stop exhausts rotting from the inside: This NEVER occurred on 2 stroke bikes because of the coating of oily residue throughout the exhaust. To get similar protection on a 4 stroke, some people tipped 2 stroke oil in the exhaust and swished it around to coat all of the internals...when the engine is started (accompanied by a cloud of blue smoke!) the oil burns on leaving a coating. Some swore by it and in my experience it definitely seemed to work.
That said, oil getting into the cat would not be great so wouldn't do that on the inlet side of the cat and would ensure that the oil completely drained before fitting and then start the bike asap after starting. Raising front wheel would also be wise....do job on a steep hill with bike pointing upwards!
I love what you’ve done to the bike. I have been considering this Honda in particular I started with a Harley Dina and that’s about to get sold. I’m looking at a full faring street bike, but my girlfriend will be starting on a rebel 300 and I didn’t want to leave her in the dust when we start riding again, that will be her first bike but I’ve been riding for 8+ years and I wanted something comparable to what she had so we were kind of on the same field. Looks damn good! Do you have any thoughts on going with Nabi tires on your 500 SC, just wondering if that’s something you are considering it’s something I am considering foolish because I like the way it looks😂
Remove the number plate, grind off the brackets, paint. Done.
Love the Coffman's but also love the V&H (except for the rust). Just depends on the look you're going for. I like the number plates but they would look so much better if they weren't white. It just doesn't go with the look of the bike.
hello Burch! did you see Beams Japan's new muffler for CL? the model name is powerheader W, It really nice design
the Fujifilm Instax Mini EVO camera is nice but wish it didn't cost a whopping $200.
Yea I was unsure of the price at first, but as soon as I saw that you could also use it to print photos off your phone onto a Polaroid I said TAKE MY MONEY 😂 It’s been well worth the cost already! I found a $12 lens cap for it on Amazon too, so now I can travel with it and not be as concerned.
You could put a "saddle"-bag on the exhaust mount
The signs aren't super streamline imo.
I think to offset the weird bracket, an asymmetric single bag is a good solution.
And I don't know but wrapping the headers could look dope to fit the look.
Vance and Hines also did a terrible job with the Navi exhaust. Hard to say I would ever buy another one given these issues as well.
i would leave the number on the exhaust side, and the travel box on the other side.
Hello Mike,
Can you make a db test with a db meter for EU people?
Best regards
Exhaust looks 100% better than both the stock and the Vance. Both were too big for my preference. Also preferred the clean look vs the number plate which looks too big in proportion to the bike.🤙🏽
Yea based off the comments it seems like the number plates are an acquired taste 😂 Definitely agreed at how much better this exhaust is though!! 🙌🏻
@@LifeOfBurch Looking to get back into motorcycling. Was always off-road, but now considering a scrambler for the versatility of commuting with some light off-road just to get that little fix. Was leaning towards the Triumph, but really interested in the Honda for reliability & affordability. Still on the fence, but I like the direction you’re going in regards to aftermarket possibilities.👍🏾🤙🏾
hmmm.. I would have opted for a small luggage or tool bag.
Burch is gonna be eating Tacos and having Burgers too.
(The quote/reference being just because he's has one installed, doesn't mean he can't have both.)
He showed off ammo cans in the video, it will be interesting how he goes with them. But he is planning to mount to the number plates (or their mounting posts?, unsure).
So, he will still have some small luggage space when he gets them installed. Can't wait to see how they turn out.
with all of your weight savings you are getting close to 400 lbs!
Definitely creeping down there! I should’ve checked the weight difference in stock fender vs fender delete 🤔
You can also move into a Lithium battery to save a few lbs. and after that cat is deleted you will probably. be well under 400. @@LifeOfBurch
Hey dude - love the build. The local honda dealership had a SCL500 with the V&H exhaust also high fender kit and bar ends. I didn't really like the look of those mods but I'm glad I watched this video to stray away from the V&H exhaust. Have you come across anyone with the Arrow exhaust for this bike? That's the other one I'm considering. I may just get this Coffman and ride it unless Yoshi comes out with something.
That was excellent!
For me I would use big tab for a helmet holder
Mild steel will rust, period. But it will take years or should I’d think to be a problem with causing an exhaust leak or something. That said, stainless is the way to go.
I had to watch the video a second time the bike looks so good. Also, just wanted to know if you could still fit a passenger on there?
Yup, you could have a passenger just fine! My passenger pegs obviously aren’t on, but this new exhaust would sit a few inches below and behind the footpeg and not interfere at all.
Hey! I have the Scrambler and absolutely love it!! Would you please share where you purchased the tank bag.
Thank you, Mona
Where did you get the tank bag? Can you share the link? Thank you. 😊
I was wondering, not sure if you answered this already, but how do passengers work on this bike? Is it comfortable for them? Do the aftermarket exhausts make it any better or worse?
The stock exhaust looks good and sounds OK to me, if you want subtle then delete the orange fuel tank.