Baffle Question
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Baffle Question
Hello,
Im getting ready to slip my Rinehart True Duals mufflers back onto the header after having them off for other work I did, and was thinking of swapping to the 2.5” hi flow baffles before I did.
Just curious, are there any other baffles not made by Rinehart that will fit the ‘99-‘06 Touring 3.5” True Dual mufflers?
I didnt know if there there were any companies or anyone who made baffles. Probably not, I can’t see where there would be much you could do that the exhaust manufacture didn’t already do or offer, but figured I would ask before I ordered s set of the hi flows.
Funy story, a buddy told me a tall tale about a guy taking two square cheese graters, and cutting them down one side, then using a 2.5” pipe and a hammer, bent them into a round cylinder. He then cut about 1/16” off and mated the ends so it was 2.5” diameter, and Tig welded it into a cylinder, and to each other. Then cut them to same length as the baffles, welded closed the holes toward each end and ended up with a home made 2.5” baffle.
Now keep in mind this guy is full of ****. He also claims to ride wheelies “ALL THE TIME, MAN” on a ‘04 street glide.
I dont k ow if this really happened, and if so, how long it took for these homemade baffles to come apart but I must admit it perked my interest.
No worries, I will not be attempting to fabricate baffles. I did however, weld a crack in my rear cylinder header for the True Duals. I hear they are notorious for this, but don’t have the money to get different system or replace the headers. I am curious to see how long it takes to crack again.
I’m rambling.
Back on subject, any baffle options besides what Rinehart offers for the tie dual mufflers??
Im getting ready to slip my Rinehart True Duals mufflers back onto the header after having them off for other work I did, and was thinking of swapping to the 2.5” hi flow baffles before I did.
Just curious, are there any other baffles not made by Rinehart that will fit the ‘99-‘06 Touring 3.5” True Dual mufflers?
I didnt know if there there were any companies or anyone who made baffles. Probably not, I can’t see where there would be much you could do that the exhaust manufacture didn’t already do or offer, but figured I would ask before I ordered s set of the hi flows.
Funy story, a buddy told me a tall tale about a guy taking two square cheese graters, and cutting them down one side, then using a 2.5” pipe and a hammer, bent them into a round cylinder. He then cut about 1/16” off and mated the ends so it was 2.5” diameter, and Tig welded it into a cylinder, and to each other. Then cut them to same length as the baffles, welded closed the holes toward each end and ended up with a home made 2.5” baffle.
Now keep in mind this guy is full of ****. He also claims to ride wheelies “ALL THE TIME, MAN” on a ‘04 street glide.
I dont k ow if this really happened, and if so, how long it took for these homemade baffles to come apart but I must admit it perked my interest.
No worries, I will not be attempting to fabricate baffles. I did however, weld a crack in my rear cylinder header for the True Duals. I hear they are notorious for this, but don’t have the money to get different system or replace the headers. I am curious to see how long it takes to crack again.
I’m rambling.
Back on subject, any baffle options besides what Rinehart offers for the tie dual mufflers??
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My Ultra came with Rinehart True Duals with the Hi-Flow baffles. I was a bit surprised when I looked them over and saw that the baffles are open all the way through and don't look like they are providing very much back pressure. The engine tuned easy enough and runs great but it is pretty loud.
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