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Aug 25, 2007 | 09:35 AM

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smathisen

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I guess you always have to be a little careful with the information those Harley tech-guys give you. Appreciate the note, I'll look into that conversion. Do you know if installing the Thundermax can screw up your factory warranty?

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Scott

Aug 25, 2007 | 09:37 AM

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My wife and I tour a bit and I worry if the exhaust is so loud I won't hear the music, not to mention her lovely voice asking me how much further.

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Aug 25, 2007 | 09:43 AM

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RE: Exhaust System Question

In '04-'05 Rinehart TD's had a problem with some installations experiencing a broken rear header pipe bracket. The bracket was redesigned and when I bought my Rinehart TD's in Nov. '05 the new bracket was installed with the TD's. Haven't heard of any problems with Rinehart header pipes since.

If you want to keep the SE slip-ons, consider the Rinehart Cross Dresser header pipes. They are a true dual system that allows you to use any of the slip-ons out there, like the V&H duals. I have the TD's and think they are great, but if you don't want to be limited to the TD mufflers, the Rinehart Cross Dresser duals or V&H will work well for you.

Aug 25, 2007 | 10:59 AM

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Regarding T-Max and warranty issues...the short answer is yes. If you were to have a problem that the dealer can blame on the Thundermax ECM, he could try to deny warranty coverage. Now if hetries to give you a blanket statement like "if you install a Thundermax you warranty is void", he's full of it. The T-Max has nothing whatsoever to do with your brakes, for instance. He must, by law, prove that your modification(s) caused whatever failure you've experienced.

Aug 25, 2007 | 11:00 AM

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I pulled my Rineharts for other reasons, but I MISS THE SOUND. They sound as good or better than any exhaust on the market in my opinion. They are not so loud that you cannot hear your stereo.

Aug 26, 2007 | 10:00 AM

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I really appreciate all the great information. I bought the V&H headers yesterday and I'll try them out with the Screamin Eagle mufflers I currently have. I'll probably get the Rineharts because I've heard great things about them and they really look good. The HD dealer here is pushing the Screamin Eagle tuner but the reports on the Thundermax seem pretty convincing. Is it difficult to install and what's the programing like? Thanks again.

Ride Safe
Scott

Aug 26, 2007 | 10:18 AM

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Ask you dealer what happens if I trade my bike? The sert is married to it. So you lose your money whereas any thing else you can remove and put on your new bike. Sounds like a no brainer to me.

Aug 26, 2007 | 12:12 PM

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The right thought, but I've had a number of bikes and never traded them in for a replacement. Harley dealers speak brotherhood, but they're in it for the money. Never had a problem selling a bike on my own where the new experienced buyer oftenplaces a greater value on the add-on's then the dealer.

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Scott