CAT DELETE

[DrewNJ]

The modified part (cat bypass) would have to be the cause of the failure in for warranty repair. A cat bypass does not, in itself, void anything.
A cat bypass cannot cause a purge valve failure or really any other part of the emissions system to fail. Now, blow out a muffler (unlikely), damage a hanger etc etc and they may deny warranty replacement of those parts. I could also see warranty denial for a broken exhaust header bolt, gasket, or similar if they claim fitment issues.

The same exists with any mod. Rip out the mounting bolts running a larger windshield, shred a belt or pulley with a tensioner installed, burn up some electrical with aftermarket lights installed, etc etc.....its all open to interpretation by the dealer.

But I agree, if your worried about it simply swap out the bypass before having any warranty work done.

[scottnkansas]

I have a 2014 RT-S. Is there a reason to do the cat delete since there is not a heat issue? Is there a power increase? Does it drop the weight much? Is it mostly for a better sound?

I'm sure this has been gone over many times so once more couldn't hurt right?!


Scott

[Bob Denman]

There is no functional need to remove the catalytic converter on the 2014 1330s...
It comes down to aesthetics...

[GunDoctor]

There is no functional need to remove the catalytic converter on the 2014 1330s...
It comes down to aesthetics...

Removed mine on the F3, I can be heard and that is functional need

[Bob Denman]

The sound is directed rearward...
You could buy yourself a louder horn, and be much better-protected.

[zuni]

The sound is directed rearward...
You could buy yourself a louder horn, and be much better-protected.

Bob you don't hear motorcycles with a tuned exhaust coming up from behind or in your blind spot? I have upgraded my horn but I am still very happy with the tone and increased sound level of the change. Necessary, no, I guess it is a matter of what you like.

CJ JAX

[robmorg]

The sound is directed rearward...
You could buy yourself a louder horn, and be much better-protected.

Ooo, the old "loud pipes argument". You KNOW you can't win that one, don't you?

[OJ UK]

........... I guess it is a matter of what you like.

CJ JAX

I realise that this hard to believe but some folk don't seem to like the F3 at all!

But....different strokes eh?

[robmorg]

Yeah, the OP of this thread was one of them folks. ...until he rode one.

[scottnkansas]

There is no functional need to remove the catalytic converter on the 2014 1330s...
It comes down to aesthetics...

Thanks. This was what I figured but wanted to check. I think I'll spend that money for something that will improve the ride and not just the sound. I don't care about that much.


Scott

[RPM]

I realise that this hard to believe but some folk don't seem to like the F3 at all!

But....different strokes eh?

Yes, but I would be willing to bet that most of those people have never seen the F3 in person! It is a very sexy machine up close! ... not so much in photos.

[Bob Denman]

I respectfully disagree...

It's gorgeous from any, and all angles!!

[jaherbst]

Climate Change!

Hmmmmmmm-Maybe Uncle Al Gore was right!

[one2doo]

Having fun depleting the world of its natural recourses.

[RPM]

I respectfully disagree...

It's gorgeous from any, and all angles!!

I'm so very sorry, I do believe you are correct, sir!

[Bob Denman]

[GunDoctor]

Bob, the license plate holder on my F3 says "horn broke, watch for finger"


Another Day To Be My Kid's Dad [emoji379]

[fjcady]

Because the sound is great!

Im looking at your site for the cat bypass for a 2008 rs where and more info on the replacement thanks

[DrewNJ]

Im looking at your site for the cat bypass for a 2008 rs where and more info on the replacement thanks

2008 the cat is in the muffler itself. Swap out your muffler and you get the added bonus of losing the cat too! [emoji106]

[jaherbst]

Because the sound is great!

The most honest answer I have seen yet!

Jack

[Youngblood]

Or you could just put it back on if you're really that worried about it.
I've been modding bikes for 15 years including blowers and nitrous and have never had a claim rejected that was legit.

I'm not worried about warranty issues, I'm concerned about any possible sensors hooked up to the converter, but I do have 2 questions. 1) does it have any senors on it, and 2) If I do put the cat delete pipe on my F3, will the computer pick up on it and throw an error code?

[PaladinLV]

There is vid out there on YouTube.
Basically, after installing by-pass, you start up the engine and let it idle ??? minutes. This allows the computer to reset to new values.
Shut it down, and restart and you're good to go.

You can do a search for ?PitBull bypass? on YoTube or maybe a vid available from them in their ad section here.

AJ

I'm not worried about warranty issues, I'm concerned about any possible sensors hooked up to the converter, but I do have 2 questions. 1) does it have any senors on it, and 2) If I do put the cat delete pipe on my F3, will the computer pick up on it and throw an error code?

[SPYD3R]

Yeah, the OP of this thread was one of them folks. ...until he rode one.

I PLEAD "GUILTY" TO THAT FOR SURE.....
pix just don't do this F3 any justice.... i really didn't think this was a good looking vehicle until i got to see one in person.....

just got back from a 100 mile ride in 78 degree weather... doesn't get much better than this...
btw: my CAT is still on....
dp