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Howdy folks! I am in the process of building some custom pipes for my Speedy. In the interim, I bought some pipes from a 2015 Speedmaster and got them in today. Looking in the 'engine/input' side, I see what looks like catalytic converter material. Is that what it really is? If so, has anyone debaffeled 2015 pipes? Can that catalytic converter material be removed easily?
I have debaffeled stock pipes before, but nothing with this stuff in them.
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Re: 2015-model Speedy pipes - Catalyctic converter????
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It is and it can but not all that easy, the material is soft.
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Besides getting rid of the extra weight (them pipes is heavy....), is there a compelling reason to remove the catalyst? Does it appreciably reduce exhaust flow? Will it hurt my bike to keep it intact?
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Won't hurt anything until it starts getting clogged with carbon.
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That pretty much sums up what I've been reading. They are some heavy pipes though. Will probably gut the cats when I find the time and energy.
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will probably change the tune for your carbs though if left in. Make you run a little richer.
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They are on my 2012 Speedy. No carbs - has EFI.
I know - My 03Cruiser handle is a misdirection.
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Should be fine then, no worries.
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