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[Banana man]

Thinking about putting Rinehart True Duals on the banana bike.
Are they to loud to hear your radio at interstate speeds?
What about horsepower gains?

Thanks for your help.

Banana man

[Chief]

Thinking about putting Rinehart True Duals on the banana bike.
Are they to loud to hear your radio at interstate speeds?
What about horsepower gains?

Thanks for your help.

Banana man

Banana man,

Lots here love them, me included. They definitely have a growl to them, but at highway speeds, the wind in my ears drowns out the tunes more than the pipes.

It's such a subjective matter, what works for me may not be right for you. Can you find a bike local to ride and try? That would be the best way.

Heck, I just saw you're in Russelville, AR. A whole gaggle of us are going to be there on Friday. We should be able to hook you up.

Good luck,

[bpalmersheim]

I have been researching pipes for months and have read thousands of threads, spoke to tons of people, and have seen dozens of bikes with Rinehart TD's.  I love the sound of Rineharts because they have more of the true deep Harley rumble.  In fact out of all the pipes out there, I had my choices narrowed to V&H or Rineharts.

Most people with Rinehart's complain how loud they are at cruising speeds, which is a turn off for me.  Also, I think the biggest complaints leading me away from Rineharts is fitment and QC issues; such as, headers cracking, fitment issue around the brake lever and timing cover and of course the color changing end caps.

I have read a plethora of threads about people complaining about their Rineharts due to several factors, but they all love the sound.

When my turns comes around to replace the pipes on my SERK, I am planning V&H true duals with oval slip-ons.  Everything I have read, and everyone I have spoke to absolutley loves them.  They states the Vance and Hines are top quality pipes, i.e. fit, finish, perfomance and sound.

If I put a set of pipes on the bike, I only want to do it once and not have to swap out an exhaust system or part due to multiple warranty / quality control issues (Rinehart's)...

Looks like I'm going V&H for mine.  Just my input, your mileage may vary   Do your homework....

[Hoist!]

I have been researching pipes for months and have read thousands of threads, spoke to tons of people, and have seen dozens of bikes with Rinehart TD's.  I love the sound of Rineharts because they have more of the true deep Harley rumble.  In fact out of all the pipes out there, I had my choices narrowed to V&H or Rineharts.

Most people with Rinehart's complain how loud they are at cruising speeds, which is a turn off for me.  Also, I think the biggest complaints leading me away from Rineharts is fitment and QC issues; such as, headers cracking, fitment issue around the brake lever and timing cover and of course the color changing end caps.

I have read a plethora of threads about people complaining about their Rineharts due to several factors, but they all love the sound.

When my turns comes around to replace the pipes on my SERK, I am planning V&H true duals with oval slip-ons.  Everything I have read, and everyone I have spoke to absolutley loves them.  They states the Vance and Hines are top quality pipes, i.e. fit, finish, perfomance and sound.

If I put a set of pipes on the bike, I only want to do it once and not have to swap out an exhaust system or part due to multiple warranty / quality control issues (Rinehart's)...

Looks like I'm going V&H for mine.  Just my input, your mileage may vary   Do your homework....

Just so you know, my original replacement pipes were V&H headpipes. The fit sucked. It destroyed my brake pedal due to lack of clearance, and the O2 sensor bungs are in a bad location and come way too close to the trans. Never tried the RH and don't intend to. 2>1 is the only way to go!

Hoist!

[Midnight Rider]

I have been researching pipes for months and have read thousands of threads, spoke to tons of people, and have seen dozens of bikes with Rinehart TD's.  I love the sound of Rineharts because they have more of the true deep Harley rumble.  In fact out of all the pipes out there, I had my choices narrowed to V&H or Rineharts.

Most people with Rinehart's complain how loud they are at cruising speeds, which is a turn off for me.  Also, I think the biggest complaints leading me away from Rineharts is fitment and QC issues; such as, headers cracking, fitment issue around the brake lever and timing cover and of course the color changing end caps.

I have read a plethora of threads about people complaining about their Rineharts due to several factors, but they all love the sound.

When my turns comes around to replace the pipes on my SERK, I am planning V&H true duals with oval slip-ons.  Everything I have read, and everyone I have spoke to absolutley loves them.  They states the Vance and Hines are top quality pipes, i.e. fit, finish, perfomance and sound.

If I put a set of pipes on the bike, I only want to do it once and not have to swap out an exhaust system or part due to multiple warranty / quality control issues (Rinehart's)...

Looks like I'm going V&H for mine.  Just my input, your mileage may vary   Do your homework....

I have RH's on my 06 SEUC...installed myself in November of 06.  If I'm not mistaken, the "cracking" problems you refer to were with the old style rear header pipe support.  They used to be a welded on part, but are not any longer.  I have not heard of any of the new style having issues in that regard.  Of those I know who've had the problem with the rear header, RH replaced them without hassle with the new type header/support.  Mine had no fitment problems at all.  The end on one muffler turned purple....called RH and they sent me two new ones with no questions asked.  Some of the 07's have had problems with the brake pedal clearance issue, others have not.  Using their gaskets is important, IMO.  V&H's also had problems in that area as well.  I have no issue with the noise level at cruise, but I wear a full face helmet 98% of the time.  If one wears a half helmet, the wind noise will get to you as much as any pipe noise, IMO.

V&H pipes and mufflers are excellent products as well, but not without their share of problems.  From a couple of things I read, after the one year warranty is up, they are yours, regardless of what happens.  The quality is excellent, so the likelyhood of that is slim.  They do sound good, and if that sound is preferred, and the looks are what you want, that's a good reason to go with them.   But, I don't think they are "better" quality wise.

JMHO

[Gav]

I had RH installed , 10 days into the front header bracket broke, noticed while doing the head gaskets, rear cyl end cap turned purple, glad to hear RH replaced yours without question, will be calling them tomorrow.

[Gav]

On the RH I also had to grind a small area for the brake pedal on the heat shield, dealer wanted me to buy extended pedal for 198$ I said lets just try it first.

[Midnight Rider]

On the RH I also had to grind a small area for the brake pedal on the heat shield, dealer wanted me to buy extended pedal for 198$ I said lets just try it first.

That's the fix most have done on all headers with this problem.  From what I've seen, very little has to be removed, and it's not noticeable...probably is to you though...

[Gav]

The area was so small , and you really have to look,  I am glad I stuck to my guns and did not go with the brake pedal, Tho the orig would look good on my RK.

[Fired00d]

I've had Rineharts on since '04 w/o any problems. I still have the original style bracket for the rear cylinder. I believe at one time it was said that a lot of the problems w/the rear pipe bracket was in installation. The pipe/bracket would move, but they were secured to a non moving part. What was happening was the bracket was being secured to tightly and causing stress where the bracket was welded to the pipe. Mine is snug, but does allow movement where it bracket connects, and I think that's why I've been lucky enough to not have the problem many have had.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Gav]

dOOd
have you had the problem with the caps turning color???
I heard of one person say, one cap  had turned orange, I was sorta of hoping for that then I can switch them and have the other one turn orange

[Fired00d]

dOOd
have you had the problem with the caps turning color???
I heard of one person say, one cap  had turned orange, I was sorta of hoping for that then I can switch them and have the other one turn orange

I do have one that is turning purple (I believe it's the right side), but it hasn't got to the point it bothers me yet. Orange caps would be nice

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[07_Flhrse3]

I like my RHs.  I had them on my 03 RK and now I have them on my 07 SERK.  I like the sound.  You hear them when you get on the gas and they mellow out at cruising speed.  I am running with standard baffles.  No fitment problems with either set and the end caps are black as the day they were installed.  My borther has V&H on his 05 RK and wishes he would have gone with the RHs.  Just my $0.02.

[joez28ss]

I do have one that is turning purple (I believe it's the right side), but it hasn't got to the point it bothers me yet. Orange caps would be nice

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

d00d with your OCD I'm surprised u haven't went chrome.


 
   joez28ss

[Fired00d]

d00d with your OCD I'm surprised u haven't went chrome.


 
   joez28ss

I actually like the black on the end of the pipes w/all the rest of the pipe being chrome to me it's a nice contrast.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d