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Feb 22, 2014 | 04:31 PM

preacherman62

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From: murrayville

black soot

I have a 2011 flhtk I put new Rhinehart slip on pipes on it at the end of last year. I have noticed some black soot on the fender and bags is this normal. 5200 Miles, all services are up to date.

Feb 22, 2014 | 04:38 PM

prezflyr

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I would have thought that would make it leaner and not richer?

Feb 23, 2014 | 01:03 AM

ke5rbd

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From: Monroe, Louisiana

I have seen several of the Rineharts that have carbon deposits come out around the end cap to pipe joint. I would guess they are little loose fit. Sound good though.

Feb 23, 2014 | 06:45 AM

hd_rolling

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I have it all the time, with my last 96"/w cams and with this 120r. Both are tuned properly and everything is tight on mine. After every longer ride I have the black soot spots all over the rear of my bike. Rineharts on both, D&D is almost finished being installed just waiting on an exhaust bracket to get here and I'll see if it had anything to do with the rineharts.

Feb 23, 2014 | 08:21 AM

Fairshake

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That is a strange occurance to me as black soot is a sign of a rich fuel setting. When you install a new AC, pipes it usually makes for a lean mix. May take a Dyno run to see what is going on. I'm guessing about the AC. Later Fairshake