Rinehart Slip-on Rocks
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Joined: Jun 2019
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From: DFW
Nice looking exhaust. Question, their website states requires replacement of the OEM muffler gaskets. My understanding is that there is no such gasket on the M8 stock muffler setup. Is the statement on their website incorrect or am I missing something? I was thinking of putting the S&S slip-on on my '18 Slim, but after your post and looking at the Rhinehart I like what I see and hear.
Ill add that the mufflers are slotted in the front to expand as you insert the gaskets, and it is important to insert the gasket far enough to seal the slots. Otherwise, you get an exhaust leak. I had to use a rubber mallet to get mine in far enough after the dealer didnt get it right.
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From: Susssex County Delaware
Dealer installed mine but The m pretty sure you are right that there are no OEM gaskets. So you are adding gaskets instead of replacing them.
Ill add that the mufflers are slotted in the front to expand as you insert the gaskets, and it is important to insert the gasket far enough to seal the slots. Otherwise, you get an exhaust leak. I had to use a rubber mallet to get mine in far enough after the dealer didnt get it right.
Ill add that the mufflers are slotted in the front to expand as you insert the gaskets, and it is important to insert the gasket far enough to seal the slots. Otherwise, you get an exhaust leak. I had to use a rubber mallet to get mine in far enough after the dealer didnt get it right.
Nice bike. I'm looking to put those Rhineharts on my 18 Deluxe after my warranty is over in February.
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Use an expander to size the muffers so the seal slips in. Especially if the pipes have been crushed some by the clamps. I bought one at a NAPA store.
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I would recommend a gasket at the slip-on for the same reason you have one at the header. You don't want any leaks. For the record, gaskets were pulled and replaced when I installed my Rinehart slip-ons. But you do you...
Last edited by Sideburn; Oct 24, 2019 at 04:23 PM.
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From: DFW
I think the gaskets are just needed on the newer softails. I think I recall Stinger1 has an 09 fat boy.
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From: Colorado
Ah, ok, the OP has a 19 Heritage. I know my buddy, with a 19 Heritage, removed and installed new gaskets, so that's the context of my reply. Cheers.