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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:09 AM
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I'm going to change out the exhaust system on my 05 Ultra and decided to go with Rineharts. The "true dual" set-up involves a specific muffler that only fits with Rinehart pipes. On the other hand a Rinehart dual header will fit any muffler. Is there advantages / disadvantages in going with a dual header as opposed to a "true dual" set-up? They appear to be the same thing and the header option gives you more flexibility.

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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:16 AM
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I decided to convert my stock head pipe to true dual and use Rinehart slipons. If I ever decide to change muffs I wont have a problem. Rineharts true dual head pipe will only accept Rineharts. I do like the dual set up because the exhaust is stereo and it does cut down on some of the heat issue. I have also read where a lot of guys have had some problems with Rineharts true dual head pipes.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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I have had the Rinehart true duals installed on by 07 Ultra - great pipes - good sound - no problems and I did pick up some hp and Torque
 
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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Thanks...you have the set-up I am going with...true duals and Power Commander. How did that work out for you and what issues were eliminated as result (heat, pinging, lean fuel mixture)...?

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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 09:21 AM
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Thanks...you have the set-up I am going with...true duals and Power Commander. How did that work out for you and what issues were eliminated as result (heat, pinging, lean fuel mixture)...?

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All the above. I have the same setup.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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I decided to convert my stock head pipe to true dual and use Rinehart slipons.
I did the same thing, actually have Vance & Hines Dresser Dual head pipes with Rinehart slip-ons. Rinehart has an equivilant head pipe they call Cross Dressers. My thinking is that on a stock 88" engine the 1.75" head pipes may work a little better in the low rpm range compared to the larger diameter "True Dual "head pipes.
 
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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I recently swapped out my V&H dual headers and SE-II/Kerker slip-on mufflers for a complete Rinehart True Dual setup. Based on my highly tuned and refined buttometer, I can positively confirm that the stepped header design of the Rinehart True Duals produces similar, if not equal, power down low to the V&H Dresser Duals with a bit more top end oomph to go along with it.

Bike is a stock 2006 FLHTi, factory 25 degree injectors, PC-III canned map w/stock ECU, and Arlen Ness Big Sucker intake. Oh and there's a ride bell on the bottom along with some sort of oil like fluid in the 3 holes- I think......

 
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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I recently swapped out my V&H dual headers and SE-II/Kerker slip-on mufflers for a complete Rinehart True Dual setup. Based on my highly tuned and refined buttometer, I can positively confirm that the stepped header design of the Rinehart True Duals produces similar, if not equal, power down low to the V&H Dresser Duals with a bit more top end oomph to go along with it.
This may be the firat back to back butt dyno comparison I've seen, thanks for the info.
 
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Great setup you can't go wrong. Had it on my 98 RK and it sounded great, picked up a little more oomph by seat of pants feel compared to my bassani set. PLus there is the Reinhart sound. Toss up between the duals again or 2:1 Reinhart for the 07 RG.
 
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