Catalytic converter

bylise · 09-05-2008, 10:13 PM

Has anyone removed the cat. converter from the 1600 Nomad ?
Any suggestion ? is the performance better and does it run cooler? I appreciate the input...Byron

dogdoc · 09-06-2008, 02:15 PM

YES I have and was glad to be rid of that goats bladder. In fact removed all the stock pipes too and got V&H. I do think it helps to get off that extra weight, and MUCH better sounding. :-)

doctorgski · 09-06-2008, 04:33 PM

As Doc (lonewolf) did I also removed the stock exhaust. I chose to replace it with a set of COBRA'S true duels. Love them and they do sound good. Not too loud, just loud enough (will not whiz off the neighbors). Can't really say it runs any better, you have to change the air intake side of the equation to get that. Don't forget, you do not have to put a fuel processor on unless you change the air side too. The shops like to make you think it's necessary.

**ringadingh** · 09-06-2008, 07:04 PM

I beleive there is an article on gadgets sight about a bypass pipe that WAS available at one time, perhaps a muffler shop could bend one up for you. Id prefer aftermarket pipes myself though.

**scion0** · 09-06-2008, 09:52 PM

Aftermarket pipes don't connect via the goat bladder?

mmartin · 09-07-2008, 07:34 AM

I gutted the goat belly and ran it like that for a few months and then I installed a set of V&H baggers, cleans up the bike and got rid of some weight.

**ringadingh** · 09-07-2008, 09:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by "Scion0"

Aftermarket pipes don't connect via the goat bladder?

No, the goat bladder gets removed completely. All aftermarket pipes are replaced from the exhaust port, right back.

bylise · 09-30-2008, 07:50 AM

Thanks everybody, I have been attracted to the cobra true duels I love the way they look, but no processor ? :-/

dhomoney · 11-03-2008, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nomadian

Thanks everybody, I have been attracted to the cobra true duels I love the way they look, but no processor ? :-/

Nope, no need for a TFI.

landman · 11-03-2008, 06:43 PM

i have the cobra tru dauls with the fi2000.i'm sure it will run okay
with the stock ecu but the fi controller does allow you to fine tune
to your bike and set up.for one thing richness/leanness is
influenced by the altitude where you ride.most of my riding
ranges between 4,500 and 9,000 feet elevation which will cause
a bike to run much leaner then a bike ridden at sea level.

rlfaubion · 11-04-2008, 10:55 AM

I've run both and in the end the real difference is in the cost. I've had V&N pipes with Kury Air, and Power Commander on a VN1600. Cost somewhere around $1,000.

Now I'm running this on my Nomad VN1600

Silencers removed ($25.00)
Punched baffles ($0)
1K resistor mod ($.99)
Gutted Goat ($100.00)

Difference about $800-$900. Performance about the same. Weight difference? Maybe 5 lbs?

Do what you want and can afford. My asphalt eat'n Nomad with $125 exhaust and air system will run with any setup out here.

cliff1600 · 11-04-2008, 04:47 PM

I to have removed the goat bladder at about 300 miles and went with the V&H baggers,now have 36,000 miles with no problems.My bike is a 2005 Nomad.

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09-06-2008, 02:15 PM	#2
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Catalytic converter YES I have and was glad to be rid of that goats bladder. In fact removed all the stock pipes too and got V&H. I do think it helps to get off that extra weight, and MUCH better sounding. :-)
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09-06-2008, 04:33 PM	#3
doctorgski Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ft Myers FL Most of the time Posts: 218	Catalytic converter As Doc (lonewolf) did I also removed the stock exhaust. I chose to replace it with a set of COBRA'S true duels. Love them and they do sound good. Not too loud, just loud enough (will not whiz off the neighbors). Can't really say it runs any better, you have to change the air intake side of the equation to get that. Don't forget, you do not have to put a fuel processor on unless you change the air side too. The shops like to make you think it's necessary.
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09-06-2008, 07:04 PM	#4
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Catalytic converter I beleive there is an article on gadgets sight about a bypass pipe that WAS available at one time, perhaps a muffler shop could bend one up for you. Id prefer aftermarket pipes myself though. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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09-07-2008, 07:34 AM	#6
mmartin Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Arkansas/Mississippi Posts: 474	Catalytic converter I gutted the goat belly and ran it like that for a few months and then I installed a set of V&H baggers, cleans up the bike and got rid of some weight.
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09-30-2008, 07:50 AM	#8
bylise Jr. Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12	Catalytic converter Thanks everybody, I have been attracted to the cobra true duels I love the way they look, but no processor ? :-/
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11-03-2008, 06:43 PM	#10
landman Sr. Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: wheatland,wy. Posts: 3,642	Catalytic converter i have the cobra tru dauls with the fi2000.i'm sure it will run okay with the stock ecu but the fi controller does allow you to fine tune to your bike and set up.for one thing richness/leanness is influenced by the altitude where you ride.most of my riding ranges between 4,500 and 9,000 feet elevation which will cause a bike to run much leaner then a bike ridden at sea level. __________________ bob wittman VBA # 745 COG #11621 wheatland,wy. rallies-custer 09,kalispell 10,crescent city 11,kanab 12,estes park 13,orifino 14.,red lodge 16 2015 ninja 1000 abs 2014 concourse 14 2012 concourse 14-sold 2011 vaquero-sold 2008 nomad-sold 2005 classic-sold
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11-04-2008, 10:55 AM	#11
rlfaubion Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,582	Catalytic converter I've run both and in the end the real difference is in the cost. I've had V&N pipes with Kury Air, and Power Commander on a VN1600. Cost somewhere around $1,000. Now I'm running this on my Nomad VN1600 Silencers removed ($25.00) Punched baffles ($0) 1K resistor mod ($.99) Gutted Goat ($100.00) Difference about $800-$900. Performance about the same. Weight difference? Maybe 5 lbs? Do what you want and can afford. My asphalt eat'n Nomad with $125 exhaust and air system will run with any setup out here.
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11-04-2008, 04:47 PM	#12
cliff1600 Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 35	Catalytic converter I to have removed the goat bladder at about 300 miles and went with the V&H baggers,now have 36,000 miles with no problems.My bike is a 2005 Nomad.
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