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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 10:56 AM
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I was talking with some guys last night about cat removal and warranty. One guy told me that one of the region HD dealerships will remove them for $300 and that they recommend it to lower heat.
Do any of you guys know anything about cat removal and whether or not it affects your warranty?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 03:28 PM
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Countless threads on the subject. 300 dollars is a scam. 60 to 130 max just a bit of labor and simple welding.
 
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Hmmmm... my HD dealership told me they cannot remove the cats but then I am in CA, maybe different for other states.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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Dealer does not do it. Normally works like this. They know someone that can help.
You drop off your headers and they either hand you a set that have been done or return yours in a day or two done for a fee that was changed by Bubba the welder guy.
So The dealer broke no law. Standard fee around here was $130. I have two gutted ones in my bike room now.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 01:42 PM
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Hmmmm... my HD dealership told me they cannot remove the cats but then I am in CA, maybe different for other states.
He is correct. You live in the Communist Dictatorship of Kalifornia. It is okay in every other state.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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My question is, must I retune after removing the cat if I change nothing else? Seems everyone has a different opinion so it's impossible to know for sure.
 
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From what I gather you don't have to unless you also add a better air cleaner
 
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