Catalyst heat shield

Just returned from weekend away and noticed a random rattle. The source is the heat shield on top of the catalyst. The welds were all rusted through. As there wasn't much holding it on , I removed it for safety reasons. I assume this has happened to other VTEC A6 owners. I guess replacement is unavailable unless you want to buy a new exhaust system.

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From the part diagram (http://www.partzilla.com/parts/search/Honda/Motorcycle/2005/VFR800+AC/MUFFLER+(2)/parts.html) it doesn't look like that's replaceable. Instead, you'd have to replace the from pipe (MSRP US$740, Partzilla $488). Used would be cheaper. Probably not worth replacing unless the catalyst is near parts that might melt.

 

Thanks for that. That's pretty much what I thought. I'm not replacing an entire exhaust just for the sake of a shield. It's there for a reason I suspect to protect the shock from overheating. I might see what I can construct as a replacement.

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you could use exhaust wrap or have your pipes ceramic coated. Or bend up some sheet steel and tack weld it like they did

 

Yes the sheet metal idea was going through my head.

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Cats get extremely hot, maybe fabricate a piece of aluminum and attach to frame rather than the cat.