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I have a 2007 Ultra with Rinehart Tru Duals on it. They are way to loud for me with the distances I like to travel. They were on it when I bought it. I am looking for something quieter. I am thinking of trying to find a set of Stock pipes or something similar. The only upgrade I make is a new air cleaner. This is my first touring bike and when I look at the stock parts on ebay it looks like they are missing the left side pipes. My other bike is a sportster. Exhaust for the touring seem to be more involved. Can I just add quieter slip-ons to my tru duals? Will it actually help? It seems Rineharts are known to be loud. I have been reading exhaust posts but, I think it's time I just ask my own questions.
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If your headers are Rinehart as well, they will not accept the smaller inlet diameter of the stock mufflers or the majority of aftermarket mufflers either. If your running the stock headers with the Y-pipe coming off the rear cylinder, most all of the aftermarket slipons will fit.
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They are the Rinehart headers. So I would need a set of stock headers and some slip-on mufflers. Going back to stock almost seems as expensive as buying a new exhaust. Any suggestions on if I bought a new setup? Most after market are either duals or 2-1.
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IMHO you will find many aftermarket systems very loud, unfortunately its a fact of life! My Supertrapp Supermeg 2-into-1 is reasonable and also adjustable, by reducing the number of 'washers' in the adjustable stack. It also gives excellent low/mid range torque and a very smooth engine, as a bonus. I found my TDs (not Rinehart) were fine, but the Supertrapp is excellent.
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You can get "Stealth" baffles from Reinhart for your mufflers, they quiet them down to a manageable level where they are livable while cruising at highway speeds. Or, you can buy fiberglass packing and wrap the baffles with it and shove them back in. I used to have the BUB7 true duels, and had to get the "Stealth" baffles for them because they hurt my ears! Call Reinhart and see what they can do for you before going back to stock.
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I agree. A baffle and or packing change is a lot easier and cheaper. I have 4 sets of baffles myself, mild to wild. Depending on the id of your muffler you may be able to use another brand of baffle. Although stock mufflers are the other option. With the flooded market I've seen new take offs for $40 a pair.
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