I fitted my Baldwin Iron Works Cat Delete Kit. She said what…?

[S2Sryder]

As my wife was heading out for a women’s retreat last weekend, she unceremoniously inquired about what plans I had while she was gone. I shrugged my shoulders and told her that I had no real plans other than to get some yard work done and maybe work on the Spyder. Off she went, and immediately I unboxed my Baldwin Iron Works cat delete kit, jacked up the Spyder on Big Blue, and went about removing the original behemoth stock cat.

I opted to test the new setup without the baffle, as Paul at BIW suggested I not use the baffle at first, since the baffle may get burnt into the existing pipes while riding, perhaps making it difficult to remove later if I opted to remove the baffle.

Wow! What a sweet sound! I decided to leave the baffle out because the signature was exactly what I was hoping for.

When my wife returned from her retreat on Sunday afternoon, I asked her if she’d like to take the Spyder to our favorite micro brewery. Since I wasn’t sure how she was going to react to the new sound, I decided to take the longer scenic route, just so she could fully experience the new set up.

When we pulled into the parking lot and hopped off the Spyder, my wife pulled off her helmet and said, “…that sounds amazing, I love it!”

I was a bit surprised by her reaction, but happy she appreciated it, because I really didn’t want to drop the baffle in.

I have to thank everyone who created posts about their own cat delete experience. I read quite a few posts, learned a lot, and based on all of the years of knowledge and experience that appears on SpyderLovers, I jumped in with little trepidation and got it done.

Thanks everyone! Now about that swaybar...

 

[UtahPete]

As my wife was heading out for a women’s retreat last weekend, she unceremoniously inquired about what plans I had while she was gone. I shrugged my shoulders and told her that I had no real plans other than to get some yard work done and maybe work on the Spyder. Off she went, and immediately I unboxed my Baldwin Iron Works cat delete kit, jacked up the Spyder on Big Blue, and went about removing the original behemoth stock cat.

I opted to test the new setup without the baffle, as Paul at BIW suggested I not use the baffle at first, since the baffle may get burnt into the existing pipes while riding, perhaps making it difficult to remove later if I opted to remove the baffle.

Wow! What a sweet sound! I decided to leave the baffle out because the signature was exactly what I was hoping for.

When my wife returned from her retreat on Sunday afternoon, I asked her if she’d like to take the Spyder to our favorite micro brewery. Since I wasn’t sure how she was going to react to the new sound, I decided to take the longer scenic route, just so she could fully experience the new set up.

When we pulled into the parking lot and hopped off the Spyder, my wife pulled off her helmet and said, “…that sounds amazing, I love it!”

I was a bit surprised by her reaction, but happy she appreciated it, because I really didn’t want to drop the baffle in.

I have to thank everyone who created posts about their own cat delete experience. I read quite a few posts, learned a lot, and based on all of the years of knowledge and experience that appears on SpyderLovers, I jumped in with little trepidation and got it done.

Thanks everyone! Now about that swaybar...

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I think the sway bar is now more important than ever, before you inevitably do the 2nd stage ECU flash to go with that sound!

 

[S2Sryder]

I think the sway bar is now more important than ever.

Agree

 

[Jetfixer]

Every time you ride with her, keep going, "Vroom, Vroom". When she asks what you're doing, say you're pretending you already have the Stage 2...

 

[Mikey]

As my wife was heading out for a women’s retreat last weekend, she unceremoniously inquired about what plans I had while she was gone. I shrugged my shoulders and told her that I had no real plans other than to get some yard work done and maybe work on the Spyder. Off she went, and immediately I unboxed my Baldwin Iron Works cat delete kit, jacked up the Spyder on Big Blue, and went about removing the original behemoth stock cat.

I opted to test the new setup without the baffle, as Paul at BIW suggested I not use the baffle at first, since the baffle may get burnt into the existing pipes while riding, perhaps making it difficult to remove later if I opted to remove the baffle.

Wow! What a sweet sound! I decided to leave the baffle out because the signature was exactly what I was hoping for.

When my wife returned from her retreat on Sunday afternoon, I asked her if she’d like to take the Spyder to our favorite micro brewery. Since I wasn’t sure how she was going to react to the new sound, I decided to take the longer scenic route, just so she could fully experience the new set up.

When we pulled into the parking lot and hopped off the Spyder, my wife pulled off her helmet and said, “…that sounds amazing, I love it!”

I was a bit surprised by her reaction, but happy she appreciated it, because I really didn’t want to drop the baffle in.

I have to thank everyone who created posts about their own cat delete experience. I read quite a few posts, learned a lot, and based on all of the years of knowledge and experience that appears on SpyderLovers, I jumped in with little trepidation and got it done.

Thanks everyone! Now about that swaybar...

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That would not have been the reply my bride would have given me if I had done that. And I have another vote on the sway bar!!! Shocks, tires, %$#@^,&^%$#!

 

[S2Sryder]

That would not have been the reply my bride would have given me if I had done that. And I have another vote on the sway bar!!! Shocks, tires, %$#@^,&^%$#!

I consider myself lucky, indeed. I was certainly not expecting that response and was prepared to grovel a bit.

I think the sway bar is now more important than ever, before you inevitably do the 2nd stage ECU flash to go with that sound!

Will an ECU flash make that much of a difference on my ‘22 S2S? Is there much to unlock?

 

[Peter Aawen]

Will an ECU flash make that much of a difference on my ‘22 S2S? Is there much to unlock?

In answer to your two questions above:

• Sure Is! and
• Sure Is!

 

[S2Sryder]

In answer to your two questions above:

• Sure Is! and
• Sure Is!

Very succinct! Are local shops performing this mod? Or are there only a few specialty shops across the country that can perform this work?

 

[Peter Aawen]

Very succinct! Are local shops performing this mod? Or are there only a few specialty shops across the country that can perform this work?

I'm sure that someone who's had an ECU Upgrade done over there where you are, in the USA, will chime in soon enough with local details, but here in Oz, we have Jase at Rotax Racing, also trading as ECU Xtreme, who is one of the best in the World at doing this for Can Am & Rotax powered machines, and I don't think anyone who has ever had theirs done hasn't been more than just 'pleased' with the results! I'm sure he would do an ECU Upgrade for you too, but there are people closer for you; arguably, maybe not quite so good, but still...