catalytic converter

are there any exhaust systems for an 03 vfr800 that eliminate the cat. ?

 

found one

motad headers, found a set stainless new for 579.00. Cat less

 

here you go. eBay Motors: Honda VFR-750 VFR-800 VTEC SS Motad exhaust NEW (item 190245293742 end time Aug-28-08 07:47:06 PDT)

 

ok, never owning a bike new enough to have Cats' on it. don;t you have to put them back on for smog/safety inspection ?

 

crustyrider, you don't have to smog a motorcycle. Even when selling/ buying one new or used, no smog or inspections required. I think since bikes account for a very small amount of pollutant in the air, they don't inspect them. But if a cop pulled you over for some reason, an noticed you had done modifications or changes to your bike, they can cite you for it. As a buddy of mine found out the hard way last month.

 

+ 1, that is correct, even in CA

 

Annual motorcycle inspections are about to become stricter in NC. They will also not allow you to renew your registration unless their computer shows you have an up-to-date inspection. I'm not sure if they will do a tamper check (they do not currently--just safety stuff)... In time though I'm sure that will be the case. Several years after that they will probably begin to smog test them as well.

 

Why did Jessie James get sued for selling non-cat bikes in CA?

 

i seriously hope you don't have that happen out there. I doubt that will happen many years to come.ope2:

 

Bought the same headers on ebay. From the same guy im sure, cant think of his name but that's what he uses to sell them.

 

motad

Steve? If so , he knows his job

 

Will those work on a 2006 model? No issues with FI or O2 sensors?? Just pull the old cat/headers and stick the new one on right?? How much more power will they provide...I.E.--> are they worth the price tag?? Thanks...

 

answers

Yes , No issues , Yes, right , a noticeable difference , and extremely well worth it IMO !

 

I'd wager that a before-and-after run on a dyno with just that header and nothing else would yield only a very small increase in power. By itself it would not be worth it, but throw in new pipes, power commander, full synthetic oil, perhaps a new air filter, and you'd probably gain several ponies over the stock hardware.

Isn't the '98-'99 header supposed to be as good as the Motad? Probably cheaper too.

 

agreed

That's a given! On the filter & the mufflers.

 

Because a motorcycle does have to be smog (and noise) compliant when it is first sold as new...the manufacturer is responsible to make certain their bikes comply with the CARB and EPA requirements.

 

Just cut open the CAT and remove the metals inside. Then weld back in a straight-through pipe that connects up the original system. Result is a straight flow pipe with less weight, BUT looking original.
Mine is done like this, plus gutted internals at the exhaust end.
Sounds sweeeeeeeeeeet!!! (also, it still has the factory testing stickers!)