Finally found a cat-delete for the 998 for a reasonable price. I decided to wrap the unit with fiberglass insulation (you can buy the rolls designed for exhaust). This caused some of the connections being a little tighter to get to because it seemed all my clamps holding the insulation down were exactly where they didn't need to be! Here's a few observations:
- It is not overly difficult, but certainly not for the weak of heart. You need to remove quite a few panels for access. I used regular automotive ramps on the front tires to get some room. It would have been better to have a lift.
- Plan to spend some time on your back loosening all the bolts. Give them a shot of lubricant to help them loosen up a little.
- Fitting the cat-delete on the header can be a tight fit and you need to go slow so you do not ruin your gaskets. It would be easier with two people, but a floor jack helps hold it in place.
- Be sure to install the springs. My left side pipe did not have a spring on it - probably because it was in an awkward spot. A spring tool would be really handy, but you can make one like I did in 5 minutes. The springs really help hold it in place while tightening the clamps. Yes, I replaced the missing spring even though it was a bear to get on due to the eyelets position.
- The tupperware is annoying to take off but goes back pretty easily. Be careful to place it out of the way so you don't step on or kick it around the garage.
- I did not install a baffle (yet) because the baffle that was recommended doesn't really fit. I will need to get it up to freeway speed to see if there is any droning. If it is too loud, I can always put a baffle in later...it only requires removing 3 bolts to do.
- Be sure to start and let the bike idle (stay off the throttle) for 20+ minutes so the computer can adjust for the difference in air flow.
Again, not for the weak of heart because it can be annoying due to the amount of space you have to work with. Watch a YouTube video and take your time.
Jerry
2013 RTL
- It is not overly difficult, but certainly not for the weak of heart. You need to remove quite a few panels for access. I used regular automotive ramps on the front tires to get some room. It would have been better to have a lift.
- Plan to spend some time on your back loosening all the bolts. Give them a shot of lubricant to help them loosen up a little.
- Fitting the cat-delete on the header can be a tight fit and you need to go slow so you do not ruin your gaskets. It would be easier with two people, but a floor jack helps hold it in place.
- Be sure to install the springs. My left side pipe did not have a spring on it - probably because it was in an awkward spot. A spring tool would be really handy, but you can make one like I did in 5 minutes. The springs really help hold it in place while tightening the clamps. Yes, I replaced the missing spring even though it was a bear to get on due to the eyelets position.
- The tupperware is annoying to take off but goes back pretty easily. Be careful to place it out of the way so you don't step on or kick it around the garage.
- I did not install a baffle (yet) because the baffle that was recommended doesn't really fit. I will need to get it up to freeway speed to see if there is any droning. If it is too loud, I can always put a baffle in later...it only requires removing 3 bolts to do.
- Be sure to start and let the bike idle (stay off the throttle) for 20+ minutes so the computer can adjust for the difference in air flow.
Again, not for the weak of heart because it can be annoying due to the amount of space you have to work with. Watch a YouTube video and take your time.
Jerry
2013 RTL
Just like owning an older Motorcycle, the demand goes away, hence no more after market available.
There's a link to his site on the Home page here; or you can just search for 'RLS Exhausts' & have a bit of a read; but for your convenience, I've linked his contact details below.... :cheers: 
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