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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 08:20 PM
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Please can someone tell the truth about catalytic removale on the 2017 street glides. Not the money making harley truth or the shade tree mechanic truth.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 08:23 PM
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Truth. You will be cooler, and you will emit more pollution. The rest is HD or shade tree.
 
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Truth. You will be cooler, and you will emit more pollution. The rest is HD or shade tree.
Some nice true duals gives the coverter stuff the boot-with class.
 
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Some nice true duals gives the coverter stuff the boot-with class.
Along with decreased horsepower
 
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Old Jun 14, 2017 | 05:41 AM
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Please can someone tell the truth about catalytic removale on the 2017 street glides. Not the money making harley truth or the shade tree mechanic truth.

YOU CANT HANDLE THE TRUTH....sorry couldnt help myself.

what they said above.

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Yes - much better than HD Truth and Shade Tree Truth - Internet Truth - it must be true!
 
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It's illegal, so should Johny Law see it and be having a bad hair day, he can make your life unpleasant and rather expensive. I've never heard of this happening, but it's not impossible.

Harley can also attempt to use this as a basis to reject engine warranty claims. Considering Harley dealerships seeming enthusiasm for finding ways to deny claims, this seems quite possible.

Truth, as per the unsubstantiated internet.
 
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I think motorcycles are exempt from emissions inspections in your state, so you should be good to gut the cat in that respect.

Makes for a bit louder exhaust note for sure. If you like riding in cooler weather, those pipes aren't gonna keep you warm.
 
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It will be cooler.
It will impact the tune on the bike.
It will get slightly louder.
It will void your drive train warranty if caught by Harley as mentioned above.
 
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... and you will emit more pollution.
Folks up in arms over the Volkswagen issues (cars emitting pollutants) but not removing cats on HDs.
Guessing the cars emit 'more', just sayin. Hopefully we don't have to bend over anytime soon.
 
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