rinehart slipns
rinehart slipns
I have 08 Street Glide im looking at 3.5 rinehart slipons is the 4s better or worse and with the slip ons do you have to retune and change breather on the bike(Ive heard yes and no from dealers so im confussed) . I am 1/2 way mechanically inclined and can add slip ons myself but if needing dealer enhancement I may be better off letting them do it all Thanks
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Cincinnati, OH
J,
First, there are a ton of threads on here about this so do a search and you'll have plenty to read for a few nights.
Second, I've had both the Rinehart 3.5s and the 4s. My 3.5 were slightly louder but my 4s have a deeper tone. I sold the 3.5s to get the 4s. I prefer the 4s and I'm very happy with them.
As far as needing to add a breather or get the bike retuned, I don't think you NEED to do either. Wait for someone else to chime in and confirm this but I believe the EFI engine is able to adjust to new slip ons without needing a full tune. The breather is totally optional and up to you.
BTW, welcome to the forum!
First, there are a ton of threads on here about this so do a search and you'll have plenty to read for a few nights.
Second, I've had both the Rinehart 3.5s and the 4s. My 3.5 were slightly louder but my 4s have a deeper tone. I sold the 3.5s to get the 4s. I prefer the 4s and I'm very happy with them.
As far as needing to add a breather or get the bike retuned, I don't think you NEED to do either. Wait for someone else to chime in and confirm this but I believe the EFI engine is able to adjust to new slip ons without needing a full tune. The breather is totally optional and up to you.
BTW, welcome to the forum!
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Albuquerque New Mexico
jhelms, welcome aboard, did the same as Fender, went from the 3.5" to 4", loved them both, no need to have the EFI remapped
J,
First, there are a ton of threads on here about this so do a search and you'll have plenty to read for a few nights.
Second, I've had both the Rinehart 3.5s and the 4s. My 3.5 were slightly louder but my 4s have a deeper tone. I sold the 3.5s to get the 4s. I prefer the 4s and I'm very happy with them.
As far as needing to add a breather or get the bike retuned, I don't think you NEED to do either. Wait for someone else to chime in and confirm this but I believe the EFI engine is able to adjust to new slip ons without needing a full tune. The breather is totally optional and up to you.
BTW, welcome to the forum!
First, there are a ton of threads on here about this so do a search and you'll have plenty to read for a few nights.
Second, I've had both the Rinehart 3.5s and the 4s. My 3.5 were slightly louder but my 4s have a deeper tone. I sold the 3.5s to get the 4s. I prefer the 4s and I'm very happy with them.
As far as needing to add a breather or get the bike retuned, I don't think you NEED to do either. Wait for someone else to chime in and confirm this but I believe the EFI engine is able to adjust to new slip ons without needing a full tune. The breather is totally optional and up to you.
BTW, welcome to the forum!
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 189
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From: North Ga.
I have 08 Street Glide im looking at 3.5 rinehart slipons is the 4s better or worse and with the slip ons do you have to retune and change breather on the bike(Ive heard yes and no from dealers so im confussed) . I am 1/2 way mechanically inclined and can add slip ons myself but if needing dealer enhancement I may be better off letting them do it all Thanks
Last edited by Fat Mike; Feb 4, 2012 at 09:11 PM.
Cruiser
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Really like the look and sound of the 4's, but have read a number of threads here that talk about quality control issues ( rattling, etc..). Also read about a "kit" that RH makes to take care of that. Has this issue imporved recently or have recently purchased slip ons seen the same. Would really like to go with the RH's, but looking at the VandH Monster Ovals to get dead on quality. Thanks
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 189
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From: North Ga.
Really like the look and sound of the 4's, but have read a number of threads here that talk about quality control issues ( rattling, etc..). Also read about a "kit" that RH makes to take care of that. Has this issue imporved recently or have recently purchased slip ons seen the same. Would really like to go with the RH's, but looking at the VandH Monster Ovals to get dead on quality. Thanks
HDF Community Team
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Georgia
I did exactly the opposite. It's a very subjective thing. I really like the 3.5" better and replaced my 4s with the 3.5" I had them both at the same time and switched back and forth until I made the decision. I'm sure everybody's ride is different but the 4s didn't feel as good "seat of the pants" as the 3.5" to me. I think you'll be happy with either.
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Big Kahuna HDF Member
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I have the 4 inch on my current bike,and had another set of 4 inch on my previous bike. I really love the look and sound,I don't think you will be dissapointed.
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