catalytic converter mounting bushings

[cbredneck]

Two weeks into ownership of new 2014 RT Ltd I discovered that the rubber bushings that the front pins of the converter mount into were missing. Metal to metal contact with the frame bracket and the converter. Dealer in Md. has ordered bushings to install. Do not know if this will have a change in the engine sound level or not. Love the new bike . 29K on the 2012 RTL I traded in very reliable. Did not get to complete the evaluation on the "Arachnid" tires but at 5K all was well, no issues.

[billrob71]

Can't imagine the tone is gonna change unless the clamps had loosened up and leaking. If anything I would think it would if been rattling a little from metal to metal contact