Catilytic converters

back in the saddle · Sep 29th, 2009, 11:53 PM

I live in california and i just bought a new Dyna Wide Glide . I want to change the pipes to something louder and maybe 2 singles . The problem i have is the new bikes at least here in Ca have Catalytic converters and O2 sensors in each pipe and i havnt herd of any of those on the market ?
I also dont know how it would affect the ECM computer? Any help would be appreciated

RickyBobby · Sep 30th, 2009, 12:50 AM

WOW! I didn't know the 2010s had catalytic mufflers. They don't brag on that too much.
I have a TC88 and it has the oxygen sensors. I got my bike running pretty good with the XiED harnesses that plug into the 02 sensors. It runs cooler too. Fuel mileage is still near the same. Pipes and plugs read good.
I have no idea what XiEds would do to a cat muffler. What do they offer for screaming eagle pipes for the California bikes?
The only bright side is that the bill to inspect motorcycles was shelved. This state is too broke to even think about starting up a program like that right now.
I would be interested in what you find out. I have been toying with the idea of getting a 2010.

Actually, it came to me and I did know they have catalytic mufflers. I forgot.
Well, you can always get a complete exhaust system and save the old pipes just in case.

If I could, you can bet I would depart this state. Then I think, why bother as California goes with EPA, so does everyone else a year or two later. I wouldn't mind if there was significant improvement, but I don't see that in Bakersfield.

Flashback · Sep 30th, 2009, 04:03 AM

to my knowledge there are no "leagal" alternatives to the stock pipes required in Calif. That being said do what ya want and just save the stockers for the smog tests or whatever........

STEVE07 · Sep 30th, 2009, 08:15 AM

I have a friend who has been transferred to Cal. and they wont even let him license his bike in that state till it conforms to cal. guidelines.

Sep 29th, 2009, 11:53 PM	#1
back in the saddle New Family Ride: 2010 FXDWG Join Date: Sep 28th, 2009 Posts: 6	Catilytic converters I live in california and i just bought a new Dyna Wide Glide . I want to change the pipes to something louder and maybe 2 singles . The problem i have is the new bikes at least here in Ca have Catalytic converters and O2 sensors in each pipe and i havnt herd of any of those on the market ? I also dont know how it would affect the ECM computer? Any help would be appreciated

Sep 30th, 2009, 12:50 AM	#2
RickyBobby Warming The Wheels Ride: 2006 FXDB Street Bob Join Date: Mar 11th, 2009 Location: Central California Posts: 124 My Mood:	Catilytic converters WOW! I didn't know the 2010s had catalytic mufflers. They don't brag on that too much. I have a TC88 and it has the oxygen sensors. I got my bike running pretty good with the XiED harnesses that plug into the 02 sensors. It runs cooler too. Fuel mileage is still near the same. Pipes and plugs read good. I have no idea what XiEds would do to a cat muffler. What do they offer for screaming eagle pipes for the California bikes? The only bright side is that the bill to inspect motorcycles was shelved. This state is too broke to even think about starting up a program like that right now. I would be interested in what you find out. I have been toying with the idea of getting a 2010. Actually, it came to me and I did know they have catalytic mufflers. I forgot. Well, you can always get a complete exhaust system and save the old pipes just in case. If I could, you can bet I would depart this state. Then I think, why bother as California goes with EPA, so does everyone else a year or two later. I wouldn't mind if there was significant improvement, but I don't see that in Bakersfield. Last edited by glider; Sep 30th, 2009 at 07:24 AM. Reason: merged

Sep 30th, 2009, 04:03 AM	#3
Flashback Contributor$ Ride: 1946 Knuclehead Join Date: Feb 27th, 2008 Posts: 311 My Mood:	Re: Catilytic converters to my knowledge there are no "leagal" alternatives to the stock pipes required in Calif. That being said do what ya want and just save the stockers for the smog tests or whatever........ __________________ Flashback 1946 Knuclehead,1996 Sportster,2008 FLHT If you have to ask...go buy another SUV

Sep 30th, 2009, 08:15 AM	#4
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,577 My Mood:	Re: Catilytic converters I have a friend who has been transferred to Cal. and they wont even let him license his bike in that state till it conforms to cal. guidelines. __________________ Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

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