Bub 7's...to crossover or not to crossover?
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Bub 7's...to crossover or not to crossover?
I've been contemplating putting Rinehart true duals on my 05 RKC for the past several months. Lately, I've been reading a lot about the Bub 7 true duals, and I'm really starting to lean that way. My question is, for you guys that have the Bubs, does the cross over make that much difference in performance? I like the look better without the crossover, but I'd like to get some opinions from those with first hand knowledge.
Thanks,
Rick
Thanks,
Rick
RE: Bub 7's...to crossover or not to crossover?
I have no first hand knowledge of the crossover version. But, the true duals absolutely rock for sound! I ride with a guy that has Rinehart true duals on his SE Road King. And he hates it because mine sound better than his!
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RE: Bub 7's...to crossover or not to crossover?
Bub 7 True Dual - after 2,500 miles
You will feel the slight Bottom End Loss of Torque.
Mid - High - Torque gain, to me, more than madeup for the loss on the bottom end...
These are a bit louder than the Rinehart, but Bub says byAugust they should be able to offer a quit baffle....
My V&H 2into1 was the best over all "Torque / Power- gains" but the 106db forced the sale, after only 1,000 miles..
You will feel the slight Bottom End Loss of Torque.
Mid - High - Torque gain, to me, more than madeup for the loss on the bottom end...
These are a bit louder than the Rinehart, but Bub says byAugust they should be able to offer a quit baffle....
My V&H 2into1 was the best over all "Torque / Power- gains" but the 106db forced the sale, after only 1,000 miles..
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RE: Bub 7's...to crossover or not to crossover?
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You might want to check to see where you can get them. Buddy of mine tried to get them and was told there was a 4 to 6 month wait.
You might want to check to see where you can get them. Buddy of mine tried to get them and was told there was a 4 to 6 month wait.
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RE: Bub 7's...to crossover or not to crossover?
Really... When I see him again, I'll have to ask him? He was looking for a set for an 08 EG.
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RE: Bub 7's...to crossover or not to crossover?
ORIGINAL: heywood727
Really... When I see him again, I'll have to ask him? He was looking for a set for an 08 EG.
Really... When I see him again, I'll have to ask him? He was looking for a set for an 08 EG.
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RE: Bub 7's...to crossover or not to crossover?
I spoke to BUB last friday about the same thing. I have Rinehart Slip-ons and the standard HD crossover header pipes. I want to do a Stage 1 and add Rinehart tru-dual headers, Ness Big Sucker and PC III.
Rinehart explained theTru-duals may sound louder but will have a power loss in lower RPMs. The Crossovers will have a perfromance gain more evenly distributed.
I started corresponding with BUB tech support via email and then a tech called me on my cell phone to follow-up. I found them to bevery helpful.I'm going with the Tru-Dual setup.
Good luck.
Fly
Rinehart explained theTru-duals may sound louder but will have a power loss in lower RPMs. The Crossovers will have a perfromance gain more evenly distributed.
I started corresponding with BUB tech support via email and then a tech called me on my cell phone to follow-up. I found them to bevery helpful.I'm going with the Tru-Dual setup.
Good luck.
Fly
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RE: Bub 7's...to crossover or not to crossover?
Tru Duals for me. Guys riding with me love the deep sound. I too talked to techs @ Bub & was told about the low end loss of torque ( not enough to really matter) unless you drag racing. The longer (hotter) they get the better they sound. Guys with me have all top name Rinehart , V&H , Cobras , Pythons , . Not so much better, but very good and different sound. LOVE 'EM !
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