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Dallas

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Rinehart & Freedom Pipes
« on: June 19, 2005, 09:44:08 PM »

I've read post after post of problems with these pipes. Cracked header pipes, Misfits, loss of power, loss of torque, popping and backfiring.
There expensive, in my opinion not particularly attractive.
What is the allure?  Why do so many buy them?
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Re: Rinehart & Freedom Pipes
« Reply #1 on: June 19, 2005, 09:52:40 PM »

Hi Dallas.  One thing you always have to remember about bike stuff generally, and exhaust specifically; is that the choices can sometimes be very very personal.  Almost religous.  

Personally, I just happen to prefer true duals because I like having the area of the crossover pipe not covered up by the crossover.  I like the look of having it open.  I know a 2-1 might perform slightly better.  I just don't care.  I personally choose the look over the performance in that case.

For others the choices, and the reasons for them, are entirely different.  The pipes you asked about are well advertised.  They are commonly known.  They have a "reputation" for doing a good job.  Many like the sound.  I personally don't care for them.  But that's irrelevant to those that do; and it should be.

Of course the pipes also have a reputation for the things you pointed out as well.  But it's bike parts.  So the most important reason why they get bought is, most commonly, because that's what the guy with his name on the title wanted.  And, whether I'd make the same choice or not, that's a perfectly good reason for the guy that wants them  [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Re: Rinehart & Freedom Pipes
« Reply #2 on: June 19, 2005, 10:37:45 PM »

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I've read post after post of problems with these pipes. Cracked header pipes, Misfits, loss of power, loss of torque, popping and backfiring.
There expensive, in my opinion not particularly attractive.
What is the allure?  Why do so many buy them?



Looks like we like ugly, cracked, no power, no torque, popping, backfiring pipes, Scooter.

Next question.

elvis
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Re: Rinehart & Freedom Pipes
« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2005, 07:38:58 AM »

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I've read post after post of problems with these pipes. Cracked header pipes, Misfits, loss of power, loss of torque, popping and backfiring.
There expensive, in my opinion not particularly attractive.
What is the allure?  Why do so many buy them?


Cultural my friend.....simply cultural.  How else can you mix the NASCAR sound with the thumping vibration of a big V Twin.  Ya' just can't have any more fun with your clothes on than a set of Rineharts on a HD stroker, twistin' the throttle to 6000 and setting off the car alarms of the tourists venturing South of the Mason Dixie line.  Course, it really doesn't hurt that Gerald Rinehart and his staff are among the best people on the planet.  By the way, it doesn't hurt the appearance either, to have the Rinehart signature on the end caps.  See.....told you it was cultural!!!  
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Re: Rinehart & Freedom Pipes
« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2005, 07:49:16 AM »

Now BLM, that's well put, right there!     [smiley=beerchug.gif]  Har!   spyder
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Re: Rinehart & Freedom Pipes
« Reply #5 on: June 20, 2005, 08:22:06 AM »

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Now BLM, that's well put, right there!     [smiley=beerchug.gif]  Har!   spyder


Amen Spyder......and there endeth the lesson.....sorry Hub, only one way to say it!
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Re: Rinehart & Freedom Pipes
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2005, 08:43:19 AM »

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Amen Spyder......and there endeth the lesson.....sorry Hub, only one way to say it!



Yep, that's right!
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