What does a catalytic converter do on a Harley Davidson?
All of them will keep you cooler and let your motor run more freely. This article applies to the Harley Touring Models (2010-2016). A catalytic converter is a ceramic honeycomb inserted in the exhaust pipe, coated with a mix of precious metals, which converts harmful exhaust pollution into less harmful gases and water.
Can a catalyic converter be removed from a head pipe?
You can either remove the catalytic converter from your head pipe or buy one already modified. Many internet vendors sell modified head pipes for $100 to $200. Do not attempt to swap on a 2009 head pipe without the converter, because the oxygen sensor mounting bungs are in the wrong place and are the wrong size.
Do you need to know about Harley Davidson exhaust systems?
If you have spent some money or you intend spending on a chip and or high flow air-cleaner, you need to know a little about Harley exhaust systems too. To clean up the environment “to go green” the manufacturers of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles have started to fit catalytic converters into the Harley exhaust systems as standard equipment.
Do you need catalytic converters in a silencer?
Many of the silencers on the market are still restrictive and have catalytic converters in them so you get back to square one. You need to understand that while Harley’s want a small amount of back pressure they don’t need restriction or blockage.
All of them will keep you cooler and let your motor run more freely. This article applies to the Harley Touring Models (2010-2016). A catalytic converter is a ceramic honeycomb inserted in the exhaust pipe, coated with a mix of precious metals, which converts harmful exhaust pollution into less harmful gases and water.
You can either remove the catalytic converter from your head pipe or buy one already modified. Many internet vendors sell modified head pipes for $100 to $200. Do not attempt to swap on a 2009 head pipe without the converter, because the oxygen sensor mounting bungs are in the wrong place and are the wrong size.
If you have spent some money or you intend spending on a chip and or high flow air-cleaner, you need to know a little about Harley exhaust systems too. To clean up the environment “to go green” the manufacturers of Harley-Davidson Motorcycles have started to fit catalytic converters into the Harley exhaust systems as standard equipment.
Many of the silencers on the market are still restrictive and have catalytic converters in them so you get back to square one. You need to understand that while Harley’s want a small amount of back pressure they don’t need restriction or blockage.