catalytic converter
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#32
Well, I was obviously leary of it or I wouldn't have asked. If I don't cut it open and get it 100% I will never enjoy a road trip...I will always be wondering if the scenerio you mentioned is gonna happen in the worst of places, and if it did ,I would deserve the punishishment because I knew better but went the easy way. BTW, next time I do one, I will definately cut pipe, It took 2 of us more than 4 hours to get what we got out. So, I'm gonna do it right, after all, this is my road bike we're talking 'bout !
Thanks Skratch, for your input
Thanks Skratch, for your input
i would be leery of this myself. i know that odds are against it, but with some exhaust reversion, you could end up with catalyst being sucked into your exhaust valve. better to either cut a door out, or cut it in half and clean it out the right way.
no, not necessary. i removed the cat from my 2010 within the first couple of months of owning it. ran it catless, and with a nightstick for over a year. finally got the powervision (along with the rest of the stage 1) after receiving an income tax refund....
actually, there is little performance gain by removing the cat. there is however, a huge gain in heat reduction.
no, not necessary. i removed the cat from my 2010 within the first couple of months of owning it. ran it catless, and with a nightstick for over a year. finally got the powervision (along with the rest of the stage 1) after receiving an income tax refund....
actually, there is little performance gain by removing the cat. there is however, a huge gain in heat reduction.
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Well, I was obviously leary of it or I wouldn't have asked. If I don't cut it open and get it 100% I will never enjoy a road trip...I will always be wondering if the scenerio you mentioned is gonna happen in the worst of places, and if it did ,I would deserve the punishishment because I knew better but went the easy way. BTW, next time I do one, I will definately cut pipe, It took 2 of us more than 4 hours to get what we got out. So, I'm gonna do it right, after all, this is my road bike we're talking 'bout !
Thanks Skratch, for your input
Thanks Skratch, for your input
#34
Three subjects seem to constantly appear on this forum, cats, bars and oils. Reference the cats, in another post, the poster cut the side out of the cat part of the exhaust which left the length and alignment intact or the exhaust/head pipe. To me that seems a better option than cutting it in two parts and digging/chiseling out the material. But I got the power duals instead and will make garage art of the stock exhaust components. If/when I sell this bike, the new owner can decide what to do with them.
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#36
I did my own ..but I own a bodyshop and have been doing this sort of stuff for over 30 years . I think the 169.00 exchange price at American Customs is reasonable for someone that wants this mod and is in any way reluctant to have at it themselves. But I wouldn't pay the price and not exchange ...at that point it's over 300 bucks and I think I'd spend the money on true duals.
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#38
I did the Amer Cust deal too, but I'm keeping my stock cat pipe.
When I pay $25-30 shipping back cost, I only make $100 refund, so I'll keep it for the possible pending smog test, that is a reality........however it will be a visual test and won't be visible anyway, so makes you wonder, if it is going to be garage junk!
When I pay $25-30 shipping back cost, I only make $100 refund, so I'll keep it for the possible pending smog test, that is a reality........however it will be a visual test and won't be visible anyway, so makes you wonder, if it is going to be garage junk!
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Anxious To Make The Change
I did the Amer Cust deal too, but I'm keeping my stock cat pipe.
When I pay $25-30 shipping back cost, I only make $100 refund, so I'll keep it for the possible pending smog test, that is a reality........however it will be a visual test and won't be visible anyway, so makes you wonder, if it is going to be garage junk!
When I pay $25-30 shipping back cost, I only make $100 refund, so I'll keep it for the possible pending smog test, that is a reality........however it will be a visual test and won't be visible anyway, so makes you wonder, if it is going to be garage junk!
Can't wait to get rid of the heat so my wife will be a little happier. By the way, did you make any other changes prior to or after changing to the American Custom? Aside from the heat reduction, any notable changes? Seat of the pants differences? Just curious (and anxious for them to come in this Friday and put 'em on)!