Thoughts on Rinehart pricing...
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Hey folks, hopefully I'm putting this in the right place....???
I've got a 2006 FLHRCI, and I've been wanting to get some Rinehart true duals (3-1/2") put on it. I planned on also having to put a power commander on it, but I'm also being told that I need to change the air intake, so it's running a little more than I thought it would.
The places around here are all quoting me about $2k for the exhaust, power commander, intake, and installation labor. Does that seem out a line with what you guys have seen? A buddy of mine that also rides seems to think that's pretty far off base, thought I'd see what you all thought.
If that's the case, I can't see forking over that kind of cash for a bike I only paid $10k for to start with. But, I REALLY like the sound of the Rineharts. Would I be totally disappointed with slip-ons, or are there any similar sounding pipes out there you all would suggest?
Thanks in advance for any input.
I've got a 2006 FLHRCI, and I've been wanting to get some Rinehart true duals (3-1/2") put on it. I planned on also having to put a power commander on it, but I'm also being told that I need to change the air intake, so it's running a little more than I thought it would.
The places around here are all quoting me about $2k for the exhaust, power commander, intake, and installation labor. Does that seem out a line with what you guys have seen? A buddy of mine that also rides seems to think that's pretty far off base, thought I'd see what you all thought.
If that's the case, I can't see forking over that kind of cash for a bike I only paid $10k for to start with. But, I REALLY like the sound of the Rineharts. Would I be totally disappointed with slip-ons, or are there any similar sounding pipes out there you all would suggest?
Thanks in advance for any input.
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I've got the Stage I flash with a PCIIIusb, the Rineharts True Duals, and the Screaming Eagle Air Cleaner. I pulled a matching map off the PC website and the bike seems to have been running fine since. I am probably getting 36mpg, but, I do get on the throttle a lot so I am sure I could do better if I was to ride "economical." A local shop who specializes in PC wants $300 to tune the bike. I just haven't felt the need to do it yet but I'm sure that would make the bike more efficient with both gas and power if I were really worried about mileage.
I used to buy brand new parts but nowadays it seems the new parts are more expensive than ever and used are more available than ever at a way better price. I suppose its cause my bike is older but it sure helps the wallet getting a decent break on parts. Especially now with CA trying to pass an internet sales tax collection law, looks like buying used parts will be the only way to go!
I used to buy brand new parts but nowadays it seems the new parts are more expensive than ever and used are more available than ever at a way better price. I suppose its cause my bike is older but it sure helps the wallet getting a decent break on parts. Especially now with CA trying to pass an internet sales tax collection law, looks like buying used parts will be the only way to go!
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From: La Vergne, TN
You didnt mention why you have chosen those particular parts. Do you still have the stock exhaust?
If it was me, and I had an older bike and just looking for some sound, I'd look around for a nice used set of slipons to try, not necessarily Rineharts. You can certainly install those yourself and only have a couple hundred bucks invested and no need for A/C and tuner.
If it was me, and I had an older bike and just looking for some sound, I'd look around for a nice used set of slipons to try, not necessarily Rineharts. You can certainly install those yourself and only have a couple hundred bucks invested and no need for A/C and tuner.
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From: Wisconsin
My choice was....Rinehart knockoffs for $199.95 from americanclassicmotors on ebay
PC III from Fuelmotousa for about $250.00
Arlen Ness big sucker air filter system from JP Cycles for $150.00
all new parts on a budget for $600.00
PC III from Fuelmotousa for about $250.00
Arlen Ness big sucker air filter system from JP Cycles for $150.00
all new parts on a budget for $600.00
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Update: So another forum member reached out to me and I'm going to buy his used set. I think I've settled on the power commander and the screamin' eagle air cleaner, so I'll be tracking those down as well.
Patsfan, I've walked up to a lot of strangers over the last few weeks and just asked what they had for exhaust and took a good listen to see what I liked. Lots of great sounding pipes out there, but at the end of the day, I just really like the sound of the Rineharts. Much better than the punched-out-baffle sound coming out of my stock exhaust right now....haha (although, I do have to admit I was surprised at how decent that even sounded).
Thanks again everyone, REALLY appreciate the input.
Patsfan, I've walked up to a lot of strangers over the last few weeks and just asked what they had for exhaust and took a good listen to see what I liked. Lots of great sounding pipes out there, but at the end of the day, I just really like the sound of the Rineharts. Much better than the punched-out-baffle sound coming out of my stock exhaust right now....haha (although, I do have to admit I was surprised at how decent that even sounded).
Thanks again everyone, REALLY appreciate the input.
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