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[KentuckyHarleyDude]

ok OK ...I know this is a subjective question but I need some input from any of you that own or HAVE owned either of these exhaust systems ... I want to put a set of duals on my 03 SERK .... but I need some feedback to make an objective decesion so please endulge an ole rider .. I can buy a set of Rhineharts for 675.00 and the Hooker with the adjustable baffles for 718.00 and that includes shipping .... Ive heard the Rhineharts but not the Hookers ...any input would be appreciated.

Dude

[bigdog257]

Bama,
 I haven't heard the Hookers but have Rhineharts on my bikes and love them. Sound great in my opinion. You'd need to hear the Hookers if that's is what your going by, then make your decision. I have read that several people on hear have I beleive Freedom cycle pipes with a motor mod fro more power so maybe they can steer you in the right direction.

Bigdog

[Fired00d]

I vote for Rineharts. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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[purple haze]

they both suck, buy D&D boarzilla 10H.P i guarantee for sure but you must pay to play $750 to $800 they sound wicked!! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[CVOwner]

I have the Freedoms. Upgrade from the Rineharts, (in my opinion) I love 'em, awesome sound, not too loud, untill you crank it, then you can be HEARD. I'm not a big fan of the Rineharts, dont like the sound.

[Eqcons]

I have the Rineharts, don't like them for a number of reasons, not just the sound.  I'd go with (and maybe I will!) Vance & Hines True Dual headers and SE Slipons.

Jim

[KentuckyHarleyDude]

I have the Rineharts, don't like them for a number of reasons, not just the sound.  I'd go with (and maybe I will!) Vance & Hines True Dual headers and SE Slipons.

Jim

Thanks for the info but I am told that V&H header pipes are only 1 1/2 in ...and the 103 needs a 2' pipe as it needs a lot more air flow ..not sure but thats what Ive been told this week

Dude

[HUBBARD]

I have a set of RINEHART's on Ol' Maudie, that were installed in June of '02.  Weld Broke on the Rear Header, but that was my fault.  I noticed the fastener was loose, and I tightened it.  Bad move!  Welded it up, and put it back on, with the fastener hand tight.  I still have the New one, Gerald gave me to replace the broken one.  No Worries!  I'm a RINEHART Fan, myself.  Whatever Brand of exhaust you choose, I would suggest you have them "Jett-Hot" coated, before installation.  That not only eliminates the unsightly blue, black, purple, and brown reflection in your chrome, it gives you an additional 1 HP, from the Heat retension.  There endeth the lesson.  Later--HUBBARD

[SPIDERMAN]

Hey Hubbard,
                   I've been on the site for 9 months now and don't believe I've ever seen a post from you on how your ride came to be called Maudie. I'm sure inquiring minds would like to know if it's not personal. Understand if it is. As you know, my 03 SERK became Elvis because of all of the OCD items added to it.

Big B

[Eqcons]

Thanks for the info but I am told that V&H header pipes are only 1 1/2 in ...and the 103 needs a 2' pipe as it needs a lot more air flow ..not sure but thats what Ive been told this week

Dude

I don't think it's an essential by any means, so "needs" is maybe the wrong word.... All I can say is, my Rineharts are non-stop trouble.  

[KentuckyHarleyDude]

Well guys after some extensive research and talking with the head tech at my local HD shop this is the conclusion I've come to on my exhaust. According to the Tech he finds it much easier to tune a CVO when the original header pipes with the cross over is still on the bike and with a set of good slip on's. He tells me he can get more HP on the dyno out of this simple set up then he can out of Rhinehart True Duals ...or most any other Duals ...he says that the stock header pipes acts as a two into one ...tells me he should be able to get 95 to 100 HP out of my bike with this set up including the race tuner ...well I suppose I'll find out tomorrow evening ..

Dude

[Michael]

lol...Good Luck!

[Garznhogs]

Had Hooker Tuned Flow slip ons on my '96 Road King for 76,500 miles, with no trouble other than I stripped one of the adjusting nuts which I fixed with a longer screw.  Sound is subjective, but everyone that heard 'em thought they sounded really good, including me. I ran them pretty well closed, in what Hooker called the "Torque" position. Wonderful low rumble, but enough bark when you twisted the wick.  That, and the SE a/c was all the mods on that ride.

Garz   [smiley=smoking.gif]

[bigdog257]

Bama I find that hard to believe. If that was the case there wouldn't be all these different pipes being installed for more horsepower and torque. Everybody would use the stock pipes. I'm no motorguru but I think I'll call a BS here.


Bigdog

[KentuckyHarleyDude]

Bama I find that hard to believe. If that was the case there wouldn't be all these different pipes being installed for more horsepower and torque. Everybody would use the stock pipes. I'm no motorguru but I think I'll call a BS here.


Bigdog

Well Dog I suppose that could be but I was there with the intentions of buying an exhaust system ...they had incentive to lead me in that direction BUT the Tech said that on the 103 that his experience had shown what I mentioned above ..now he may be BSing ...but if he was he talked himself out of a sale ... maybe he was just being down right honest ...would'nt THAT be refreshing.. Ill know for sure after the dyno ..

Dude