Cat Delete Pipe Recommendations?

[UtahPete]

A cat delete eliminates a considerable amount of heat. That's a given. As for increased power and MPG, no one has proven that. That I know of anyway. Sound, yea, lots of folks have noticed a little louder and lower tone. Reports of a baffle in or out of the cat delete will change the low RPM torque and or the high RPM torque. Other reports say that the ECM continually adjusts itself to control any modification to remain at stock performance. I tend to go along with that theory. So, the only thing that really seems to change with a cat delete, is the loss of some heat and a change of exhaust sound.

I'm doing it because of the heat issue and because it's recommended for maximizing the benefit of a stage 2 ECU flash.

But the heat issue alone is worth it in today's extreme climate, I think.

[2dogs]

But the heat issue alone is worth it in today's extreme climate, I think.

I think you're possibly on to something there. If we all lost our cats maybe we could slow down this global warming thing, maybe?

[ButterSmooth]

Where I live the roadsides are frequently covered with grass - dry grass at this time of year. That was a consideration when I removed my cat, since I do occasionally have to pull off the pavement. Besides the reduction in perceived heat for the riders, reducing the chance of starting a fire is important. One good grass fire will put more contaminants in the air than my Spyder will during it's entire life. Not to mention what a burning Spyder would put in the air.

[UtahPete]

Where I live the roadsides are frequently covered with grass - dry grass at this time of year. That was a consideration when I removed my cat, since I do occasionally have to pull off the pavement. Besides the reduction in perceived heat for the riders, reducing the chance of starting a fire is important. One good grass fire will put more contaminants in the air than my Spyder will during it's entire life. Not to mention what a burning Spyder would put in the air.

That's a real good point. I've wrapped the cat delete pipe in fiberglass wrap for even greater heat reduction.

[RiderDuke]

That's a real good point. I've wrapped the cat delete pipe in fiberglass wrap for even greater heat reduction.

Which fiberglass wrap? If you don't mind me asking... I just got my cat delete pipe in and was thinking about it.... Thanks in Advance!

[UtahPete]

Which fiberglass wrap? If you don't mind me asking... I just got my cat delete pipe in and was thinking about it.... Thanks in Advance!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I also got the little tool for the metal ties, but not the extra ties (didn't need them)

Also, the high temp silicone spray paint https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000MY1RB0...roduct_details

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[2dogs]

Where I live the roadsides are frequently covered with grass - dry grass at this time of year. That was a consideration when I removed my cat, since I do occasionally have to pull off the pavement. Besides the reduction in perceived heat for the riders, reducing the chance of starting a fire is important. One good grass fire will put more contaminants in the air than my Spyder will during it's entire life. Not to mention what a burning Spyder would put in the air.

I have to confess that I left some dark almost black, dry grass after pulling off a rural road for a quick pitstop. Now dry grass is the second thing I look for when deciding where to park my ride.