Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rush Full Length Exhaust

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 5, 2012 | 09:13 PM
  #1  
armyhooah's Avatar
armyhooah
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Default Rush Full Length Exhaust

I just put on my exhaust, not as loud as I expected. Will grow on me, I hope.

Now the real question is, has anyone ever had the pipe clamps smoke when you first start the bike up? Maybe burning off some coating or protective grease for the metal part? It was kind of weird and smell really bad.

Plus, has anyone had any experience with Thunderhead baffles? I would like some first hand experiences with from other members on here if at all possible.

Thanks
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 06:46 AM
  #2  
oct1949's Avatar
oct1949
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Default

Most new pipes will smoke some what, its the oils that the metals have left on them with their made/machined burning off as they get hot.
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 06:56 AM
  #3  
Jaburg1's Avatar
Jaburg1
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 784
Likes: 10
From: SE Pennsylvania
Default

I put these black ceramic Rush 2 into 1's on last Fall and they did smoke the first couple of times I started it up and the smell was...let's say....less than pleasant . It's normal, especially for black pipes. Post some pics of your new set up!
 
Reply
Old Mar 6, 2012 | 09:50 AM
  #4  
hdgzr's Avatar
hdgzr
Seasoned HDF Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 5,618
Likes: 5,209
From: Green Country
Default

I'm running Frank Drago's version of the Rush 2-1...
 
Attached Thumbnails Rush Full Length Exhaust-img00028-20110603-2048.jpg  
Reply
Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:21 PM
  #5  
armyhooah's Avatar
armyhooah
Thread Starter
|
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 93
Likes: 0
Default

Finally got some pictures to post. I like them, they are louder than the slip-ons that I had.

Now I have to find myself a EFI control and Air cleaner.
 
Attached Thumbnails Rush Full Length Exhaust-rush-exhaust.jpg   Rush Full Length Exhaust-side-view-fxstc.jpg   Rush Full Length Exhaust-mini-apes.jpg  
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
av8or
Softail Models
11
Aug 1, 2011 03:32 PM
f4kev
Dyna Glide Models
4
Dec 6, 2010 10:26 AM
Skunky82
Sportster Models
20
Sep 29, 2010 01:02 PM
hdjoe88
Touring Models
2
Mar 19, 2009 08:42 AM
Mathews2
General Harley Davidson Chat
7
Aug 11, 2006 07:47 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:48 AM.

story-0
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-2
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-3
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-4
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-5
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-6
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-7
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE