Add catalytic converter to a motorcycle?

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by Stubby79

You could also find one for a Geo Metro, which has a similar sized engine, and splice it in.

That's another good idea, a Geo Metro being just a 1 liter engine.

[rmay635703]

Originally Posted by California98Civic

That's another good idea, a Geo Metro being just a 1 liter engine.

It’s easier if the pipe diameter is spot on, length can be made up with flex hose

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by rmay635703

It’s easier if the pipe diameter is spot on, length can be made up with flex hose

Agreed, also it introduces a restriction on the flow that probably changes the exhause tune more radically than just introducing the honeycomb. If it undermines scavenging, then the CAT would possibly go part way to undermining the environmental and health benefits of emissions control, since the vehicle might become less efficient, no?

To be clear: I think adding the CAT is a good idea, for environment and health, in LV and in general. Less pollution is the better practice.

[Daschicken]

Make sure you don’t already have one first. The VFR 800 got a cat in 2001(or 2000), SV650s got them somewhere around 2003-2006. It could be built into the stock muffler, the SVs’ are.

And to tell if a cat is working, measure pipe temperature before and after the cat. If the temperature goes up, the cat is working.

[JSH]

The stock Honda exhaust already has a catalytic converter.

[Grant-53]

It would be more complicated than just bolting on a unit. Check with the dealer tech people about the electronics involved.

[California98Civic]

Originally Posted by Grant-53

It would be more complicated than just bolting on a unit. Check with the dealer tech people about the electronics involved.

I think it would be easier to just strap a cat onto the bike, like this? ... https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/...pg?imwidth=450

Might be better as a horn?

[TurnNBurn]

Originally Posted by JSH

The stock Honda exhaust already has a catalytic converter.

I looked on my exhaust and what I thought was a "resonator" is indeed a cat. Sure doesn't seem like it's doing its job. My backpack and I stink after a ride.

[Gasoline Fumes]

Originally Posted by TurnNBurn

I looked on my exhaust and what I thought was a "resonator" is indeed a cat. Sure doesn't seem like it's doing its job. My backpack and I stink after a ride.

Is the catalyst still inside it? A previous owner might've gutted it.

[TurnNBurn]

Originally Posted by Gasoline Fumes

Is the catalyst still inside it? A previous owner might've gutted it.

It doesn't look touched. All bolts seem to be untampered with