Featured Cat Removal From Thunderbird Storm Part2

PART TWO, OF CAT REMOVAL FROM 1700 THUNDERBIRD STORM
OK so two elbows arrived today
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/202755388839 (22.92) It apears that these now have a raised edge each end so item can be used on silicone hoses too, this raised section needs cutting off one end the other end needs shortened by 75/80 mm. (which has changed slightly from info I used some years ago because of the pipe changes)


So both painted in UHT paint and hanging in my scenic painting booth

The pipes need fitting long side(with just the raised area at end removed) to the header's and 75/80mm shortened end to exhaust section, place pipe in exhaust first and offer up placing other end to headers place rear bolt in exhaust to hold in place, refit clamps,

Once happy refit exhaust covers quick wipe and continue on to other side.

Taken down from lift started without any throttle and left to run for 12mins plus, Sound is much much better deeper, any other ride performance differences will have to wait for now.
So no platt cat removal pipe or X pipe just two elbows costing 22.90 a good cheap Geordie fix that works well.

On another note I've added a Dart screen which I feel improves the look and who knows may help with some wind flow.

 

Realise that its just I decided to carry on and get it done in two, unlike you I didnt stop every 15 mins and wasnt frightened of the missus being cold with the back door open.

PS decided just for you PART THREE will be later

 

PART THREE
(just to keep @dilligaf quiet if that's possible )


CHEER'S DILLI GOD BLESS YA
THE END

 

ARRHHH never had much luck with trying to show the true sound on video, but will try but just the afterwards part dont have the before part but your not likely to need that are you

 

As said never had much luck with the true sound on a phone but hear goes nowt -



PS sorry so short, but noticed plod turn into the path leading to the riverside where I was, so helmet on swiftly and carried on about my essential travel homewards,

PS- @Helmut Visor & @dilligaf I found a video of the bike sent while buying from the dealer, this may give you a before sound with cat intact,

 

TWAT
Your fecker just aint firing at all

 

To be honest shaun I agree sound is way better
Powerwise to be honest Shaun the way things are haven't really had the chance to find out done the same to my 1600 sounded amazing and had popping back which I dont mind noticed on this no popping back, great sound I think but early days have not really give it a full wind on as yet.

 

Hi @UpNDown , Good to hear from ya and welcome in to to forum,
I believe as posted earlier that the LT layout is completely different to the 1600 Tbird or the storm, The cats are apparently located into each of the lower header pipes and not so easy to deal with.

We had this question some weeks ago when a member asked if it was possible to cut open each cat and gut them, Not one I could answer and I dont think it received one unfortunately.
But its still worth taking a look under your bike and checking the layout you have.
https://www.thetriumphforum.com/threads/decat-of-lt-commander.24681/

As for the tow bar yep home design, then I visited local engineering shop and we sorted it together, very simple really actually had it done for my 1600 and was able to move it over to the 1700.