True Duals -Reinhart vs V & H
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12-03-2007, 05:42 PM
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RE: True Duals -Reinhart vs V & H
i have the v&h big shots, and the wife has the rinehart true duals. so i think i can speak with some experience here. of course, this is all subjective opinion anyway
i like them both, a lot. but there are a couple of things that i dislike about both also.
dislikes:
v&h-the rear/left side pipe fits awful close to the left side cover (close enough to scuff), the screw holding the baffle is under the heat shield (easily rectified), sounds like a jake brake when decelerating (quiet baffles took care of that)
rineharts- the heat shield didn't fit exactly right (living with that, though it does bother somewhat), the rear/left side pipe is way longer than it needs to be so it sits way far out from the left side cover (somewhere inbetween the two would be good), sounds a lot better at idle than it does at speed.
none of my dislikes are enough to make me not recommend either pipe to someone. and while i like the sound of the rineharts at idle, i prefer the v&h at speed. so i'm not looking to change out either set anytime soon.
good luck with your decision, either one is a good choice.
i like them both, a lot. but there are a couple of things that i dislike about both also.
dislikes:
v&h-the rear/left side pipe fits awful close to the left side cover (close enough to scuff), the screw holding the baffle is under the heat shield (easily rectified), sounds like a jake brake when decelerating (quiet baffles took care of that)
rineharts- the heat shield didn't fit exactly right (living with that, though it does bother somewhat), the rear/left side pipe is way longer than it needs to be so it sits way far out from the left side cover (somewhere inbetween the two would be good), sounds a lot better at idle than it does at speed.
none of my dislikes are enough to make me not recommend either pipe to someone. and while i like the sound of the rineharts at idle, i prefer the v&h at speed. so i'm not looking to change out either set anytime soon.
good luck with your decision, either one is a good choice.
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RE: True Duals -Reinhart vs V & H
Rineharts TDs are louder - Since I have had these on my '01 RKC I have had to change out (under warranty) both mufflers (baffle breaking loose (rattle)) - End Caps twice (changing colors) & need to again replace - Rear Header Pipe breaking at the mounting point...
V&H TD's - Buddy has them look good - sound good just not as deep or loud as the Rinegharts
If I was to do it again (which I will) I would look at the BUB 7's (same makers as the rineharts) but I want to see if they're going to have the same problems as the rineharts???
V&H TD's - Buddy has them look good - sound good just not as deep or loud as the Rinegharts
If I was to do it again (which I will) I would look at the BUB 7's (same makers as the rineharts) but I want to see if they're going to have the same problems as the rineharts???
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12-03-2007, 06:04 PM
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RE: True Duals -Reinhart vs V & H
The Rineharts have a stepped header design which will give better power numbers by flowing more air.
I love the sound of the Rineharts, the fit & finish is great too.
Everytime I install a set of someone's bike, I just can't wait to take it out for the test ride.
If I ever did go back to a 2-2 setup, it's the Rineharts for sure.
Steve
I love the sound of the Rineharts, the fit & finish is great too.
Everytime I install a set of someone's bike, I just can't wait to take it out for the test ride.
If I ever did go back to a 2-2 setup, it's the Rineharts for sure.
Steve
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RE: True Duals -Reinhart vs V & H
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i have the v&h big shots, and the wife has the rinehart true duals. so i think i can speak with some experience here. of course, this is all subjective opinion anyway
i like them both, a lot. but there are a couple of things that i dislike about both also.
dislikes:
v&h-the rear/left side pipe fits awful close to the left side cover (close enough to scuff), the screw holding the baffle is under the heat shield (easily rectified), sounds like a jake brake when decelerating (quiet baffles took care of that)
rineharts- the heat shield didn't fit exactly right (living with that, though it does bother somewhat), the rear/left side pipe is way longer than it needs to be so it sits way far out from the left side cover (somewhere inbetween the two would be good), sounds a lot better at idle than it does at speed.
none of my dislikes are enough to make me not recommend either pipe to someone. and while i like the sound of the rineharts at idle, i prefer the v&h at speed. so i'm not looking to change out either set anytime soon.
good luck with your decision, either one is a good choice.
i have the v&h big shots, and the wife has the rinehart true duals. so i think i can speak with some experience here. of course, this is all subjective opinion anyway
i like them both, a lot. but there are a couple of things that i dislike about both also.
dislikes:
v&h-the rear/left side pipe fits awful close to the left side cover (close enough to scuff), the screw holding the baffle is under the heat shield (easily rectified), sounds like a jake brake when decelerating (quiet baffles took care of that)
rineharts- the heat shield didn't fit exactly right (living with that, though it does bother somewhat), the rear/left side pipe is way longer than it needs to be so it sits way far out from the left side cover (somewhere inbetween the two would be good), sounds a lot better at idle than it does at speed.
none of my dislikes are enough to make me not recommend either pipe to someone. and while i like the sound of the rineharts at idle, i prefer the v&h at speed. so i'm not looking to change out either set anytime soon.
good luck with your decision, either one is a good choice.
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RE: True Duals -Reinhart vs V & H
Ihad both on my RKC. I initially had the Rinehart TDs. I loved the deep throaty sound, but on my bike, they had a horrible high-pitched chirp that was so annoying that I had to get rid of them. (They do that on some bikes, but not all....it's a mystery). I replaced them with a set of V&H Big Shots with quiet baffles. (The quiet baffles don't make them any quieter....they just lower the tone). Chirping was gone and they sound great. I also like the look of the straight pipes. Hope this helps.
