Just put the Rineharts on....
#11
01-07-2009 | 08:35 PM
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Yes, the main reason I went with the Rineharts is the way it complements the Vivid Black bike with the end caps.
Only issue I had were the clamps that connect them to the header. They wouldn't just slip over the ends of the Rineharts. I actually took a hammer and tapped them on. Total time was about 45 minutes which included removing the bags and polishing them up before starting.
Only issue I had were the clamps that connect them to the header. They wouldn't just slip over the ends of the Rineharts. I actually took a hammer and tapped them on. Total time was about 45 minutes which included removing the bags and polishing them up before starting.
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#12
01-07-2009 | 08:57 PM
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From: Alabama Gulf Coast
Mega,
One issue I had with the Rinehart slipons was when I got them all bolted up I only had about 1/8" to 1/4" of clearence between the muffler and the axle nut on the right side. Easy fix, went to the local Fastenal Store and ordered 4-5/8"OD X 5/16"ID X 3/4"length chrome spacers and put them between the HD original bracket that goes thru the rubber and the welded on bracket on top of the muffler, gave me more clearence and looks factory.
One issue I had with the Rinehart slipons was when I got them all bolted up I only had about 1/8" to 1/4" of clearence between the muffler and the axle nut on the right side. Easy fix, went to the local Fastenal Store and ordered 4-5/8"OD X 5/16"ID X 3/4"length chrome spacers and put them between the HD original bracket that goes thru the rubber and the welded on bracket on top of the muffler, gave me more clearence and looks factory.
#13
01-07-2009 | 09:08 PM
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From: NW Arkansas
Mega,
One issue I had with the Rinehart slipons was when I got them all bolted up I only had about 1/8" to 1/4" of clearence between the muffler and the axle nut on the right side. Easy fix, went to the local Fastenal Store and ordered 4-5/8"OD X 5/16"ID X 3/4"length chrome spacers and put them between the HD original bracket that goes thru the rubber and the welded on bracket on top of the muffler, gave me more clearence and looks factory.
One issue I had with the Rinehart slipons was when I got them all bolted up I only had about 1/8" to 1/4" of clearence between the muffler and the axle nut on the right side. Easy fix, went to the local Fastenal Store and ordered 4-5/8"OD X 5/16"ID X 3/4"length chrome spacers and put them between the HD original bracket that goes thru the rubber and the welded on bracket on top of the muffler, gave me more clearence and looks factory.
#14
01-07-2009 | 09:09 PM
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From: Boston, MA
Mega,
One issue I had with the Rinehart slipons was when I got them all bolted up I only had about 1/8" to 1/4" of clearence between the muffler and the axle nut on the right side. Easy fix, went to the local Fastenal Store and ordered 4-5/8"OD X 5/16"ID X 3/4"length chrome spacers and put them between the HD original bracket that goes thru the rubber and the welded on bracket on top of the muffler, gave me more clearence and looks factory.
One issue I had with the Rinehart slipons was when I got them all bolted up I only had about 1/8" to 1/4" of clearence between the muffler and the axle nut on the right side. Easy fix, went to the local Fastenal Store and ordered 4-5/8"OD X 5/16"ID X 3/4"length chrome spacers and put them between the HD original bracket that goes thru the rubber and the welded on bracket on top of the muffler, gave me more clearence and looks factory.
#17
01-08-2009 | 01:43 PM
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Wow, I finally feel like I'm riding a Harley. I know some like the sound of the stock '09 cans but they just don't compare with the tone of the Rineharts. We'll see how loud they get once I put some miles on them. Right now it's just a little louder than stock until you open it up.
My SG is an 06> Ive had my Rinehart slip ons mounted for a couple of seasons with no discolouration. They sound great although now a bit louder with the 95" done and S&S 510 gear cams. When i first installed the mufflers they were good sounding but after a couple thousand kms, they started to sound great! With the cams done it sounds even better now with just a slight lope to her.
Enjoy your bike!
#18
01-08-2009 | 02:11 PM
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#20
01-08-2009 | 02:26 PM
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From: California, Md now Savannah, Ga
My SG is an 06> Ive had my Rinehart slip ons mounted for a couple of seasons with no discolouration. They sound great although now a bit louder with the 95" done and S&S 510 gear cams. When i first installed the mufflers they were good sounding but after a couple thousand kms, they started to sound great! With the cams done it sounds even better now with just a slight lope to her.
Enjoy your bike!
Enjoy your bike!
I'm sure the cams you installed give your bike a sound of its own also.