A question was asked about the result of running a tuner on a bike that had a catalytic converter in the exhaust.
More fuel will cause the cat to run hotter, this could result in a melt down if it gets hot enough but the added heat may also burn things off to a point depending on how much hotter it runs.
Either way it would shorten the life expectancy and if you experience a lack of power while running a tuner, this would be an indication there was a problem with the cat.
Best to find a set of head pipes from an earlier year bike that will fit and save the cats for the future when the EPA clamps down on things. Replacing a set of cat head pipes would no doubt be a very costly experience.
More fuel will cause the cat to run hotter, this could result in a melt down if it gets hot enough but the added heat may also burn things off to a point depending on how much hotter it runs.
Either way it would shorten the life expectancy and if you experience a lack of power while running a tuner, this would be an indication there was a problem with the cat.
Best to find a set of head pipes from an earlier year bike that will fit and save the cats for the future when the EPA clamps down on things. Replacing a set of cat head pipes would no doubt be a very costly experience.