Stage 1 Question
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Road Master
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Stage 1 Question
A couple of questions with the upgrade I'd appreciate if you guys can help with...Merry Christmas!
[ol][*]Any issues with putting Rinehart True Duals on an '07 RK Custom? If so, best alternative; V&H, SE slip-ons, etc.[*]If not, best match A/C; SE, K&N, A. Ness?[*]Adding PCIII/SERT and remap to this setup, warranty issues?[*]Lastly, currently waiting on bike, should some/all of this be HD dealer installed or should it be DIY.[/ol]
Thanks guys
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[ol][*]Any issues with putting Rinehart True Duals on an '07 RK Custom? If so, best alternative; V&H, SE slip-ons, etc.[*]If not, best match A/C; SE, K&N, A. Ness?[*]Adding PCIII/SERT and remap to this setup, warranty issues?[*]Lastly, currently waiting on bike, should some/all of this be HD dealer installed or should it be DIY.[/ol]
Thanks guys
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RE: Stage 1 Question
Although this may elicit some nasty comments, our experience with Rhinehart has been poor. Quality issues with bad welds, rusting prematurely and poor factory support are but a few of the problems. I personally prefer Vance and Hines products as they seem to still hold their quality after several years of hard use. You will want either the SERT or the PCIII after the install as the bike will run pretty lean (17-18/1 a/f). We prefer the PCIII simply because we don't have a qualified person to tune the SERT. Be sure you find out from other customers if your dealer is OK with the SERT (meaning, GOOD). The exhaust and air cleaner are great DIY projects and you'll learn a few things as you do it plus, save a bunch of $$. Ask your dealer about the warranty issue before you start and, even if your dealer will back you, some other ones may not. It's a crap shoot.
Cruiser
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From: Greenville, SC
RE: Stage 1 Question
If you purchase HD add-ons with the new bike and have them installed by the dealer before you take delivery, most dealers will extend the 2 year warranty on these parts and labor.
Parts purchased after youtake delivery ofthe bike have a 90-day warranty. Since you haven't taken delivery yet, ask your dealer about the warranty on add-ons.
I would recommend a SEAC, Vance & Hines pipes, Vance & Hines or Wild Pigs mufflers and the EFI that your dealer recommends, probably a SERT. Let the dealer install them, then the dealer is on the hook for any issues during the warranty period.
Parts purchased after youtake delivery ofthe bike have a 90-day warranty. Since you haven't taken delivery yet, ask your dealer about the warranty on add-ons.
I would recommend a SEAC, Vance & Hines pipes, Vance & Hines or Wild Pigs mufflers and the EFI that your dealer recommends, probably a SERT. Let the dealer install them, then the dealer is on the hook for any issues during the warranty period.
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RE: Stage 1 Question
Do not waste your money installing Rineharts ona stock bike. They are built for engines with very high volumetric efficiency, and will actually lower your performance at low rpm's. They are a scavenging pipe, designed to help high performance engines get large quantities of exhaust out of the cylinder. Trust me, I did it, and I have a dyno chart that shows a loss of torque at the bottom. They work pretty good with my new build, but even now, they are not doing all that they are capable of.
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RE: Stage 1 Question
Just another opinion-----Ive personally installed MANY set of rineharts---I would recommend V & H , a PCIII so you can download maps yourself & either a Screamin eagle air cleaner or a ness.jsut a opinion. Goodluck
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RE: Stage 1 Question
I'd also skip on the Rineharts. I've heard as many bad stories about them as good. If I wanted Duals, I'd get V&H's with my choice of whomever's muffler turned me on. Either the Big Sucker or HD SE air cleaner will do a good job. You are gonna need to enrichen your fuel circuit with something. Please pass on the V&H Fuel Pak. There are better units. Personally, I feel the SERT is overkill for a pipe swap. Lots of people are very happy with a PCIII. I run a DFO on my bike and am very happy with how it works.
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Road Captain
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From: Atlanta
RE: Stage 1 Question
If you decide to go pcIII then give Jamie at fuelmoto a call. if you are not compleatly set on duals you may find a lot of us have been thru many diffrent exaust setup's have ended up with 2-1's
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RE: Stage 1 Question
I went with Rhinehart. I like the deep throaty sound. I did not buy my bike to please anyone but me and speed is not an issue. I tried Vance and Hines and was way to loud and tinny sounding. But to each his own this was just MHO.
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RE: Stage 1 Question
I also have the Rineharts, but just the slip ons. I still have the HD head pipes and using a Fullsack true dual conversion. I love the sound of the bike and it runs just fine. Plenty fast for me. If I ever did want real fast I wouldn't be riding a touring bike.
If you have anything on the ball you can do these things yourself ,and then you can spend that money you saved from not paying dealer labor on some other mods.
If you have anything on the ball you can do these things yourself ,and then you can spend that money you saved from not paying dealer labor on some other mods.