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What year was the muffler changed to have a separate Cat Converter on an RS?
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The 2013 RT V-Twin Spyders came with a separate Catalytic Converter or, in BRP's parts lists, a Primary Muffler - it was a necessary part of the frame & running gear upgrades that were intended for the 1330 Triple motor that didn't quite make it in time, so for the 2013 RT's they stuffed the longer V-Twin back into a hole that'd been optimised for the wider 1330 Triple... 
And AFAIK, the 2013 ST's had that same 'separate Cat Converter' from 2013 & on too, so I suspect that the RS's from 2013 & on were the same - I'm sure someone will chime in if that's not the case. 
However, without going to a parts listing &/or waiting for any advice otherwise, since I can't recall with any certainty if/when the RS models got that same upgrade, I'd suggest that if you want a replacement SINGLE PIECE muffler for an RS, with or without the included Cat Converter in it, then you'll need to get something suitable for the 2008-2012 GS/RS models, cos it's pretty likely they have a somewhat different engine pipe/header. But if you're after a replacement muffler for a 2013 & on RS, you'll most likely need a muffler suitable for the 'separate Cat Converter Exhaust System' - ie. 2013 & on. :2thumbs:
Mind you, it'd help us a lot if we knew what year the RS you're chasing a muffler for actually was, only you haven't told us that?! :dontknow: If you haven't got a Spyder Garage entry &/or your Spyder's year/model listed in your Signature, then it'll save you the effort of needing to type it in on every post AND it'll help everyone else to help you if you follow the directions in the Sticky below (see post #4) and add that info to your Signature so that it appears on every post you make!
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And AFAIK, the 2013 ST's had that same 'separate Cat Converter' from 2013 & on too, so I suspect that the RS's from 2013 & on were the same - I'm sure someone will chime in if that's not the case. However, without going to a parts listing &/or waiting for any advice otherwise, since I can't recall with any certainty if/when the RS models got that same upgrade, I'd suggest that if you want a replacement SINGLE PIECE muffler for an RS, with or without the included Cat Converter in it, then you'll need to get something suitable for the 2008-2012 GS/RS models, cos it's pretty likely they have a somewhat different engine pipe/header. But if you're after a replacement muffler for a 2013 & on RS, you'll most likely need a muffler suitable for the 'separate Cat Converter Exhaust System' - ie. 2013 & on. :2thumbs:
Mind you, it'd help us a lot if we knew what year the RS you're chasing a muffler for actually was, only you haven't told us that?! :dontknow: If you haven't got a Spyder Garage entry &/or your Spyder's year/model listed in your Signature, then it'll save you the effort of needing to type it in on every post AND it'll help everyone else to help you if you follow the directions in the Sticky below (see post #4) and add that info to your Signature so that it appears on every post you make!
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...l-Add-your-Spyder-Year-model-to-your-Sig-Line!
As for the lack of Sponsors, we no longer have any as such - the Forum is now funded & operated entirely by Lamonster Garages. :thumbup: See the following:
https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...nger-any-Sponsors-Advertising-on-SpyderLovers!
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That IS odd!! :dontknow:
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I think it may have been error on seller's end.
Found an old catalog that had the same muffler with the same part number, and it was for 2013 and up.
Seller did post "No hardware included", but that I can get from Home Depot, I would think.
And the gasket from BRP if needed.
Found an old catalog that had the same muffler with the same part number, and it was for 2013 and up.
Seller did post "No hardware included", but that I can get from Home Depot, I would think.
And the gasket from BRP if needed.
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PistonBlown
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GS/RS #1 = 2007 - 2012 Combined muffler and cat.
RS #2 = 2013 - 2016 Separate with the cat under the frame.
So yours will be the new type and the one in the photo you posted would fit.
RS #2 = 2013 - 2016 Separate with the cat under the frame.
So yours will be the new type and the one in the photo you posted would fit.
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