Just installed a pair of Rinehart slip-on mufflers to my '10 Road King. They are louder that stock, but not by much. They don't produce that distinct rumble or 'pop' with each cylinder ignition. They aren't close at all to that typical Harley sound. I have a PCV with the proper map. I've had Rinehart products before and I loved the sound. I know that muffler internals (packing) can break-in or burn out, and I know that mufflers sound different under load compared to when revved at rest, but these just aren't doing it for me. Kind of an expensive mistake. I'm hoping that with some break-in and some under-load observing that I'll begin to be more satisfied. Performance should be clearly better, though. I haven't ridden the bike since the install (last night). Since they cost so much and since I already installed them I'll just run them and see what happens.

 

A guy I know did the same thing on his '09 SG and was'nt happy either. Then installed the Vance & Hines "X" type head pipes (or whatever they call it) SE A/C & fuel pack. Ran a bit better & sounded a bit better but, still does'nt sound like good ol' "True Duals" IMO.

 

It isnt the Rinehart mufflers as they have not changed, the lack of sound over previous models is due the catalyst in the headpipe of your 2010 bike that suppresses the sound and is making the difference. Because the Rineharts do not use exhaust packing the exhuast note will not change over time.

 

even though they aren't as loud as some may like are they worth the money from a performance stand point? after tuning will you gain much over stock set up?

 

I have a 2007 Ultra, and I was not happy with the volume, either. Especially for the price. I will shortly be installing a set of Klock Werks headers, so we'll see if that changes it.

My buddy bought a set of V&H big ovals (wide ovals?) slip-ons for $200 and they're way louder than my Rineharts. I figured it was because of his different headpipes on his 2009 Glide.

Interesting.

Cannon

 

I got the Rineharts with the true duals. They're loud & the they pop when i decelerate. I think its all in the head pipe.

 

Sound is a very subjective subject. What some feel is loud is quiet, what some feel quiet is loud, however on the catalyst equipped bikes they are slightly quieter compared to a like model without the cat. The Rinehart mufflers have a very good baffle design and perform well, I also think that have a good exhaust note at a good dB level. We actually sell quiet a few of them.

 

If read this right he should be getting rid of the head pipe and catalitic convitor. and keep the slip on that he owns

 

I thought about removing the catalytic converter(s) even before I thought of the slip-ons. I wonder how difficult it is to remove it/them.

 

Get the Fuelmoto 2-1-2 headpipe to go with those Rineys and they'll sound awesome! I've got the Rinehart slipons on my 09 without the cats in the head pipes, they are borderline too loud for long days in the saddle, in other words, perfect!