How to remove the catalyst from the motorcycle

The motorcycle's catalyst fulfills an important function that has to do with the protection of the environment. Thus, it is responsible for making the gases leaving the engine of the vehicle less polluting. This process of purification of the gases supposes a small loss of power of the engine. Although we do not recommend it at all, in .com we explain how to remove the catalyst from the motorcycle.

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As we say, the loss of power of the motor of the motorcycle due to the process that the catalyst has to do to clean the gases expelled by the motorcycle is minimal. In addition to the environmental issues, you have to take into account that if you remove the catalyst to the motorcycle your motorcycle may contaminate more than what is allowed and you may end up being fined. You may even have problems passing the ITV.

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In any case, we explain that the first step is to locate the catalyst . The first thing you should do is consult the manual of your motorcycle, to go straight to the point. In any case, indicate that the catalyst is in the final part of the exhaust pipe, between the tail and the collectors.

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To remove the catalyst from the motorcycle, you must disassemble the exhaust pipe. For this, you have to use a screwdriver and remove the screws that this piece has, a figure that will vary depending on the model of motorcycle you have.

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When you have disassembled the exhaust, you must disengage the catalyst by pressing. Before replacing the container tube of the catalyst in its place in the exhaust, you must empty it of all its contents, among which the ceramic panel stands out, so that the catalyst stops doing its function of cleaning the gases emitted by the motorcycle.

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Once the catalyst is empty, insert it in its place in the exhaust pipe and reassemble it in your motorcycle, placing all the screws that you removed previously.

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Now that you know the process to remove the catalyst from the motorcycle, you should think about the convenience of this operation. In addition to making your bike more polluting, you will have trouble passing the MOT and may even fine you for contamination.