1330 CAT delete for the RT

[ThreeWheels]

Isn't it ILLEGAL to remove the catalytic converter ?

 

[BikerDoc]

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

?Removing the Cat reduces the temperature just under the gas tank by over 180 degrees according to my temperature measurement. Sure I don't feel the temp on the 2014 but I like the feeling that the gas might not be cooking just as easily.....

PLus I added the akrapovic muffler to the cat delete and I love have a Spyder that actually sounds like a motorcycle

 

[Dragonrider]

If Yosh had a pipe for the 1330, I'd consider it too - paying $1000 for a slip on exhaust is _______ .

 

[one2doo]

On the F3 it runs cooler dropped the temp almost 200 deg. Feels quicker and sounds great.

 

[palover]

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.

J JAX

I just replaced the cat on my F3 and it took me a long time, especially stretching those springs but I guess it was worth it. It is considerably louder and backfires once with each shift. I don't know if that can be remapped out or if I even want to do anything since I don't have any miles with the straight pipe.

 

[Grandpaspeed]

I just replaced the cat on my F3 and it took me a long time, especially stretching those springs but I guess it was worth it. It is considerably louder and backfires once with each shift. I don't know if that can be remapped out or if I even want to do anything since I don't have any miles with the straight pipe.

I also removed the cat and it is also considerably louder and also backfires on every shift.

Will the backfiring hurt the engine?

 

[jerpinoy]

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

I know why others get the cat out, to have something to talk about LOL.:yes::yes::yes:

 

[BikerDoc]

This is a recording of my Spyder and unfortunately what it does not capture is the incredible sound of deceleration - the rumble you get as you approach a stop is fantastic!

 

[Midian]

I plan on keeping mine stock for a while and see how it rides. But even if I do decide to switch out the exhaust there is no way I would spend $1,000 on a slip-on anything.

 

[llyrad]

unfortunately what it does not capture is the incredible sound of deceleration - the rumble you get as you approach a stop is fantastic!

I couldn't agree with you more about the sound of deceleration!! Amazing!

 

[ricford]

I am looking for ways to improve the performance of the 14 RT. I've inquired and the cost of the catalytic converter bypass and the Akropovic muffler is just under 2 large. A lot of money for so little return but the cool factor is up there. Where can this arrangement be had for less?

 

[Bob Denman]

You're actually looking at about $1400...
If you're trying to save money, why'd you buy the bike? :dontknow: