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Oct 28, 2009 | 08:10 PM

TexasFLHX

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From: Cibolo,Texas

Cat in headpipe

Call me ignorant but here goes..... I have a set of Bub slipons with the SEAC and the powercommander V. I was told that i have basically stock bike. That i don't really even need the PC. Also, that there is a Cat in the headpipe that is restricting the real performance of the bike... Is this true info? and if it is so should i replace the head pipe?

Oct 28, 2009 | 08:30 PM

smithr

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If yours is a '09, you don't have a cat in the headpipe. The 2010 touring models all have a catalyst in the headpipe. I can see the one in my '10 Ultra Limited after I took the right side muffler off. If you check FuelMoto's web site, you'll see that their dyno tests didn't show any difference between runs when using the cat in the headpipe or not.

Oct 28, 2009 | 08:30 PM

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Your 09 bike does not have a catalyst in the headpipe. In 09 the only bikes that had them were the California models and CVO bikes. Furthermore although they greatly increase radiant heat and engine temperatures, the catalyst is actually only a minor restriction and actually flows pretty well. It is also very difficult to remove, the headpipe must be cut apart, de-cored and rewelded. Our testing has shown little performance gain by removing it on a stock 96" motor.

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Oct 28, 2009 | 08:37 PM

davewear

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i believe all '09 touring bikes have the cat in the headpipe unless you live in the united states outside of california.

Oct 28, 2009 | 08:41 PM