comparing big shots and rineharts.....
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comparing big shots and rineharts.....
I have big shot duals on my 2011 flhx now, and they are "ok". I'm not thrilled with the sound, but I can live with it for now. I was expecting them to sound like my flstc did with long shots, but its not even close.
I'm looking for something louder, and deeper (less raspy). Is this what the rineharts bring to the table?
im not sure on a 2into1 or a true dual setup.....
anyone have any experience with both setups?
I have the harley race tuner so tuning shouldnt be an issue. thanks guys!
I'm looking for something louder, and deeper (less raspy). Is this what the rineharts bring to the table?
im not sure on a 2into1 or a true dual setup.....
anyone have any experience with both setups?
I have the harley race tuner so tuning shouldnt be an issue. thanks guys!
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My experience may help. I went with samsons, then changed to rineharts for the same reason as you, to raspy and metalic sounding. The rineharts were nice and I ran them for 10,000 miles. I still wanted a deeper, louder sound, and discovered the 4" turndowns. It took me 3 tries, but I finally have that loud, deep, classic Harley sound!
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i wish i could use my headpipe with a different muffler but i believe its all one piece....
so you have the v&h true dual headpipe, and the classic turndowns? im not big on the looks of the turndown......hmmm
so you have the v&h true dual headpipe, and the classic turndowns? im not big on the looks of the turndown......hmmm
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I have tried many on my 05 Road King with a built 103 and V&Hines Headers including V&H Basics, Wild Pigs (w/largest baffle), Bassani (largest baffle). I also had a Thundermax w/auto tune on that bike. On my 10 Ultra w/stock 96, high flow a/c and V&H Dresser duals, I have had SE Fatshotz, D&D Boss Fat Cat and now the 4 inch Rineharts with the larger baffle and SE tuner. So, I have tried many and in the end I liked the Bassani on the Rk and I love the 4 inch Rineharts on the Ultra. I am done trying stuff for now. Hope this helps
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i am picking up the quiet baffles tomorrow and ill see how it sounds. I chopped the stockers in half, and tried it, and i still wasnt happy, then completely removed them, and it sounds terrible lol.
I am hoping these help the bike out
i am picking up the quiet baffles tomorrow and ill see how it sounds. I chopped the stockers in half, and tried it, and i still wasnt happy, then completely removed them, and it sounds terrible lol.
I am hoping these help the bike out
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One of the things I've come to realize in recent weeks is that we (myself included) place way too much emphasis on how a set of pipes makes the bike sound and not near enough emphasis on how they make the bike perform. Making even small changes to the baffles in the same set of pipes can make a huge difference in how the bike performs.
If you're going to stick with the same pipes, I recommend doing several pulls on a dyno with different baffles and see which set of baffles provides the best performance. The sound doesn't make much difference if your riding buddies are always in front of you.
If you're going to stick with the same pipes, I recommend doing several pulls on a dyno with different baffles and see which set of baffles provides the best performance. The sound doesn't make much difference if your riding buddies are always in front of you.
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One of the things I've come to realize in recent weeks is that we (myself included) place way too much emphasis on how a set of pipes makes the bike sound and not near enough emphasis on how they make the bike perform. Making even small changes to the baffles in the same set of pipes can make a huge difference in how the bike performs.
If you're going to stick with the same pipes, I recommend doing several pulls on a dyno with different baffles and see which set of baffles provides the best performance. The sound doesn't make much difference if your riding buddies are always in front of you.
If you're going to stick with the same pipes, I recommend doing several pulls on a dyno with different baffles and see which set of baffles provides the best performance. The sound doesn't make much difference if your riding buddies are always in front of you.
however i do have a couple hours of dyno time coming to me in the spring and I will def. be taking advantage of it. I hope I with the quiet baffles these pipes mellow out a bit and get deeper....if not, I'll just switch to the rineharts