De-cat question

[RKplus10]

Thinking about removing the catalytic converter on my Freewheeler. Does anyone know what material is used on the OEM head pipe? What type of wire should I use?

 

[Old Road Dog]

Why? What year? My 18 feels alot cooler than my TC.Whats the wire for?

 

[RKplus10]

Why? What year? My 18 feels alot cooler than my TC.Whats the wire for?

2015 Wire for MIG. Many vehicles use stainless steel. I'm thinking Harley uses mild steel that's plated.

 

[Gray Biker]

2015 Wire for MIG. Many vehicles use stainless steel. I'm thinking Harley uses mild steel that's plated.

I didnt go out and look , but just welded with the wire that I have on my little mig for welding everything, Its just regular old steel. Just cut a window out of the top. Air hammered and pried the guts out and welder the piece back in that I took out. Only took heat shields and rear floor board off. Did my last bike the same way...

 

[RKplus10]

I didnt go out and look , but just welded with the wire that I have on my little mig for welding everything, Its just regular old steel. Just cut a window out of the top. Air hammered and pried the guts out and welder the piece back in that I took out. Only took heat shields and rear floor board off. Did my last bike the same way...

OK, Thanks Lyle. You make it sound easy.

 

[RKplus10]

Got it done, the cat is gone. Kind of cool out so I only rode about ten miles but I'm digging the sound. Stage 1 with Pro Super Tuner and Monster Rounds, tune seems fine. Time will tell if changes are needed. Thanks for the help guys.