Vance and Hines or Rush
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Sound is subjective to every different ear that hears them. To my ear every V&H I've heard sounds like a John Deere tractor with a bad muffler. The Rush definitely have a deeper sound. Rineharts even deeper. So, it depends on what sound you like.
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From: THE OCEAN STATE
I have a 10 Limited and run the V&H power duals, twin slash ovals (not the monsters) and the V&H power pak along with the s/e stage 1 air cleaner. They run, look and sound real good especially when you crack the throttle. try Dr V Twin he is probably the best around for price and a Forum sponsor and responds quick. Get rid of that bogus cat converter youll be glad you did. Pay close attention to what map goes with your set up it took V&H 3 shots to get mine right only because my set up was a new one for them back in april but I think their all set now with the right dyno and map for this set up. Good luck with the new Limited youre really gonna like this bike.
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From: outskirts of ba habba
I think the Rush system with 2" baffles has a deeper tone....
and their customer service is second to none.
Fit and finish on the Rush is also darn good.....
I'm not affiliated with them, just a satisfied customer
and their customer service is second to none.
Fit and finish on the Rush is also darn good.....
I'm not affiliated with them, just a satisfied customer
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I'm picking up a new 2011 Ultra Classic Limited next week ... (yeah!)
In the meantime, I am looking at purchasing a complete exhaust system from Vance and Hines or Rush ...
I want the true dual look on my bagger, so I'm looking at the Vance and Hines (with power pack) or the Rush true duals (with 2" baffles).
But, I'm not sure of the sound ... in that past I've had Rineharts which I liked.
Any thoughts on how either of these compare with Rineharts?
In the meantime, I am looking at purchasing a complete exhaust system from Vance and Hines or Rush ...
I want the true dual look on my bagger, so I'm looking at the Vance and Hines (with power pack) or the Rush true duals (with 2" baffles).
But, I'm not sure of the sound ... in that past I've had Rineharts which I liked.
Any thoughts on how either of these compare with Rineharts?
thank you,
JR
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Liked the Rush, deep and fairly loud with my Dresser Duals (V&H).
V&H ovals on same duals not as deep but very aggressive, not overly loud but louder then the Rush.
Picked up Monster Ovals from a member and on the TD's I would say very close to Rush but maybe a little less db then the Rush. (can you tell I like to try different combo's?)
I am sticking with the V&H MO's on the TD's even though they are a bit "tame" for me. I think when I do the SE255 cams they will wake up just enough for my liking. Did someone already say the sound combo's are subjective?
opps....meant to add to this long ramble that I had Sampson pipes on a "different" make bike for years also but never on our HD's. So in quality of chrome, fit and looks I have been very pleased with Rush, V&H and Sampson.
V&H ovals on same duals not as deep but very aggressive, not overly loud but louder then the Rush.
Picked up Monster Ovals from a member and on the TD's I would say very close to Rush but maybe a little less db then the Rush. (can you tell I like to try different combo's?)
I am sticking with the V&H MO's on the TD's even though they are a bit "tame" for me. I think when I do the SE255 cams they will wake up just enough for my liking. Did someone already say the sound combo's are subjective?
opps....meant to add to this long ramble that I had Sampson pipes on a "different" make bike for years also but never on our HD's. So in quality of chrome, fit and looks I have been very pleased with Rush, V&H and Sampson.
Last edited by IndyClassic; Nov 8, 2010 at 07:14 PM. Reason: forgot to finish thought......old age = root cause