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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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I have an '09 Ultra. It is stock and the '09s come with no catalytic converter. I am considering a set of Rinehart 4" mufflers. I am looking for a deeper sound than the stock but don't want it to be too loud that it would interfere with hearing the radio. Do Rhineharts come with different size baffles and what size would you recommend? Also, would I need a tune up or can I just simply replace the mufflers?
 
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 10:29 AM
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I have Rinehart slipons on my 2010 ultra limited. They have a very nice rumble...but I can still hear the stereo just fine, even with the cruise set at 75mph riding down the freeway.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by klwheat
i have rinehart slipons on my 2010 ultra limited. They have a very nice rumble...but i can still hear the stereo just fine, even with the cruise set at 75mph riding down the freeway.
+1.....sounds great
 
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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Yeah, the 4" Rineharts are deeper and a little louder than stock, but not obnoxious on a long trip. I really like mine.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:22 AM
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Sound great and not really loud. Can still easily hear the stereo on my Street Glide.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:33 AM
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Of all the slip ons I've had over the years, the Rineharts are definitely the loudest but they sound really good and I can hear my radio. By the way, I have the 3 1/2" and not the 4".
 
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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+1 on 4" rineharts. I didnt think mine were loud enough until i put on some dragos tru duals. Now it is perfect. I might have liked it better at first if i had the catless head pipes
 
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Old Dec 10, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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I have them on my '11 SG along with tru duals, screamin eagle hi intake, and screamin eagle race tuner. Have no trouble hearing the stereo at all even at highway speeds. I talked to Rhinehart and you can replace the stock baffle they come with for one that would make the pipes louder, but I am happy with the nice sound they put out now. Would highly recommend them.
 
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I have the Rinehart 4" on my 2012 SG. They aren't as loud as expected however, I haven't gone catless yet. I have heard that when the cat goes the rumble is more noticeable.
 
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Mine were a little quiet at first. Around 3000 mi they were much louder and deeper. Radio sounds fine on mine.
 
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