Dragonrider
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Has anyone installed the CAT delete (stock exhaust) on their 2014 RT? Is it worth the effort and cost?
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1330 CAT delete for the RT
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zuni
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I had planned to but my wife really wanted a new exhaust so I changed to a Two Brothers which did help. I held off on replacing the primary muffler (re CAT) because I was concerned about reducing the back pressure too much and leaning out the mix. I just changed it out on our new F3s and we love the tone! After reading of and speaking with a couple of people that have changed both on their RT with no ill effects I have put that back on my "next upgrade" list. It wasn't too difficult a job on the F3s and the RT is similar so I don't expect any issues. I put the front on ramps and with a spring puller and a flat blade screwdriver it was a 30 minute job start to finish. After I made the change a friend who did the same to his RT told me that if you loosen the clamp at the engine first you can lower the entire assembly to the ground after disconnecting the muffler and by moving the pieces left, right, and up you can remove and replace the springs with your fingers. May look at that method the next time.
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wis2013rtltd
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Here is a good video on a 14 RT exhaust
cuznjohn
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i got my cat delete from pittbull and i think it makes a lil different sound of the bike, as far as heat goes, i didn't have a heat issue with the 14 rt but just thought i would do it just in case. i also wrapped the cat delete pipe with heat wrap b4 i installed it. it is a matter of choice as i see it
Dragonrider
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Free flowing exhaust = better mid-range, and a bit better acceleration. Just curious if the CAT delete would provide that. However, it seems that what we are calling a CAT, may really just be a secondary muffler, rather than a catalytic converter....
trikermutha
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I am leaving mine stock for now..I don't think a few extra ponys is worth the extra cost..And I really have not felt the heat like I did on my Harley..Now if you want heat jump on that Harley with the cat installed..I could have cooked a steak off my thigh..:yikes:
Dragonrider
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I've heard that about the newer Harleys, and the $2000 in mods needed to fix that. However, I also heard the wetheads are much better - good news for TriGlide affectionados.
I had no issues with heat on either my 2010 RT nor my 2014 RT, but I live in a region where 80F is considered hot. However, I did both the CAT delete and R77 replacement on my 2010, for a noticeable improvement in acceleration and fuel economy. That, coupled with non-ETOH fuel, finally got my milage over 30, on my 2010.
I had no issues with heat on either my 2010 RT nor my 2014 RT, but I live in a region where 80F is considered hot. However, I did both the CAT delete and R77 replacement on my 2010, for a noticeable improvement in acceleration and fuel economy. That, coupled with non-ETOH fuel, finally got my milage over 30, on my 2010.
ulflyer
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Contrarian View on Cat Bypass
I brought one home from Pitbull rally last year and had it installed simply because I wanted a little more sound, but did not want an aftermarket muffler. I heard several at the rally and thought the extra sound was nice. I had not had any heat issues from the Cat.
I did not notice any additional power, or change in MPG.
Now, after having it on for awhile, I've got used to the sound and find it rather annoying. I am seriously thinking of having the CAT put back on. I'd rather have the quietness.
Especially if I can get the noisy fuel pump replaced. Working towards that end now.
I brought one home from Pitbull rally last year and had it installed simply because I wanted a little more sound, but did not want an aftermarket muffler. I heard several at the rally and thought the extra sound was nice. I had not had any heat issues from the Cat.
I did not notice any additional power, or change in MPG.
Now, after having it on for awhile, I've got used to the sound and find it rather annoying. I am seriously thinking of having the CAT put back on. I'd rather have the quietness.
Especially if I can get the noisy fuel pump replaced. Working towards that end now.
You are damn right on that one ... simply said, it will do nothing for your spyder , it's all bullsh.. , except being ''annoying'' , the 1330 dosn't have an interesting tone to the ear anyway. That piece of tubing is a
simple money trap for aftermarket... one of the most useless thing to spend your hard earned money on.
The cat is there for pollution reason...:lecturef_smilie: so be earth friendly ...... leave it there !!!!!!!!!!:thumbup:
3 Wheel Addict
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I put one on and ran it for a very short time and the wife could smell the exhaust more so I took it back off and went stock. Posted that pipe on here for sale and after repeated bashings I took it down. :hun: Seems the people that praise it don't like it being mocked.........even though a few offered pennies to buy it!
I, too, was considering an exhaust modification for more "character" in the sound. But after listening to a couple YouTube videos, IMHO it makes this lovely machine sound like the neighborhood kid's old Honda Civic with a fart-can muffler. Rather embarrassing. Let's face it, the 1330 does not and cannot sound as good as good pipes on a big V-Twin. Therefore, I'd rather keep it stock and quiet. Different strokes, I guess.
jaherbst
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PitBull deleted my CAT at the Owners Event in Durango Co on my 2013. I noticed no change in the heat and just slightly loader sound. IMO it was a waste of money. $400 to remove.
IMO I can not for the world of me fiqure why some one would remove it on a 2014.
Jack
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