Removing the cat.
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Tourer
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From: Southern California
Removing the cat.
I have a bone stock '16 RG. In a conversation about pipes I asked a guy at the dealer about removing it and he said it may make the bike run lean.
With all of the computerized controls and flashing the ECM I always figured that stock is better. Besides reading the plugs I'm not sure I could tell if a lean condition existed.
I think about changing the pipes and I'm wondering if eliminating the C.C is a bad idea?
With all of the computerized controls and flashing the ECM I always figured that stock is better. Besides reading the plugs I'm not sure I could tell if a lean condition existed.
I think about changing the pipes and I'm wondering if eliminating the C.C is a bad idea?
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Consider it as part of a planned performance upgrade.
Makes no sense to "Remove the cat" alone.
You need to consider overall balance: More coming in, more going out, much more "Juke" while it's in.
Makes no sense to "Remove the cat" alone.
You need to consider overall balance: More coming in, more going out, much more "Juke" while it's in.
Road Warrior
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yeah, if all you're doing is removing the CAT .....I wouldn't. I'm with the other guys. It should be part of a planned upgrade......free flowing headers + free flowing AC + tuner just as an example.
Are you removing the CAT because of heat issues? If so, I would still do the AC + tuner. FWIW, I have a decatted header also ....mine was heat issues. But I also have a AC + tuner
Are you removing the CAT because of heat issues? If so, I would still do the AC + tuner. FWIW, I have a decatted header also ....mine was heat issues. But I also have a AC + tuner
Road Warrior
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California is constantly changing....and not for the better. My recommendation would be to buy some headers and keep your stock catted pipes just in case. That's just my .02 cents.
Cruiser
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I have a decatted header that fits a 2010, 110. If it fits your Bike you can have it. (one less thing to get rid of) I went with a DX pipe. I am in beach cities area.
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Tourer
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Thanks for the replies.
I have to say I'm not looking for a big performance upgrade. I bought it to cruise. I figured if it was as easy as popping it off and running with it I may try.
I've been playing with and modifying cars for most of my life but I don't really feel like fiddling with this. I just enjoy riding it. I will prolly just leave it be for now.
Again, thanks for all of the input here!
I have to say I'm not looking for a big performance upgrade. I bought it to cruise. I figured if it was as easy as popping it off and running with it I may try.
I've been playing with and modifying cars for most of my life but I don't really feel like fiddling with this. I just enjoy riding it. I will prolly just leave it be for now.
Again, thanks for all of the input here!
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