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[Screamin]

Does the non-cvo head pipe not have a cat in it?  I'm looking into doing this and if this is the case I would rather put a non-cvo head pipe on then cut my cat out.

J

Thought '09 was the first year for cats in the CVO Touring header.

[RickC]

Does the non-cvo head pipe not have a cat in it?  I'm looking into doing this and if this is the case I would rather put a non-cvo head pipe on then cut my cat out.

Nope. No cat in the non-CVO head pipe. You can order a new one from the stealer for around $500. Take-offs are still few and far between, but you might be able to find one. I've been lookin' for a month, talkin' to three local dealers and watching eBay and Craig's list. So far, no joy.

Thought '09 was the first year for cats in the CVO Touring header.

Yes, that is correct. However, on the touring bikes -- CUSE4 and SERG -- the whole exhaust system changed for '09 with the 2-1-2, so you can't use head pipes from earlier years. It'll burn up your left side cover.

[NW_FLSTRSE3_2009]

A non-cvo head pipe is the way to go...  Save the Cat Pipe incase you NEED it later.  My job is almost done!!!  I have the header on the 2.0's in (it sounds like a Harley now).  Now for the download...


Does the non-cvo head pipe not have a cat in it?  I'm looking into doing this and if this is the case I would rather put a non-cvo head pipe on then cut my cat out.

J

I bought a take-off non-cvo headpipe...  No Cat!!!  I am done with the headpipe install, the 2.0 install and the mastertune download!!!   YESSS!!!  It is 50 and no rain the next few days.

[RickC]

I bought a take-off non-cvo headpipe...  No Cat!!!  I am done with the headpipe install, the 2.0 install and the mastertune download!!!   YESSS!!!  It is 50 and no rain the next few days.

Awesome! I'm just waiting for one to turn up locally, on Ebay or Craig's list. Then, I'll be set.

[Screamin]

Nope. No cat in the non-CVO head pipe. You can order a new one from the stealer for around $500. Take-offs are still few and far between, but you might be able to find one. I've been lookin' for a month, talkin' to three local dealers and watching eBay and Craig's list. So far, no joy.

Yes, that is correct. However, on the touring bikes -- CUSE4 and SERG -- the whole exhaust system changed for '09 with the 2-1-2, so you can't use head pipes from earlier years. It'll burn up your left side cover.

Right oh. Guess I'm a little confused. Topic is "'09" and the poster's avatar says "'08 R K". Anyway, it all changed this year w/ the 2 into 1 into 2.

[NW_FLSTRSE3_2009]

Awesome! I'm just waiting for one to turn up locally, on Ebay or Craig's list. Then, I'll be set.

I bought mine from a guy on HD Forums!!!

[RickC]

Right oh. Guess I'm a little confused. Topic is "'09" and the poster's avatar says "'08 R K". Anyway, it all changed this year w/ the 2 into 1 into 2.

Confused? Around here? 

[Odin]

Sorry everyone.  Didn't mean to confuse anyone.  I'm a newbie for a reason.  Thats what all you guys out there with the knowledge are for.  Thanks for straightening me out.

J

[RickC]

Sorry everyone.  Didn't mean to confuse anyone.  I'm a newbie for a reason.  Thats what all you guys out there with the knowledge are for.  Thanks for straightening me out.

No problem, J. Glad we could help...

[BryantH]

Just to note - be aware that the CVO's and California Touring bikes for 2009 have a cat in case you find a header from a non CVO doesn't mean it won't have a cat. I ran into this during my search. If I didn't learn that here, I would have purchased 2 sets of non CVO headers with cats. It appears the California folks are getting rid of their cats in CVO and non CVO form, which makes the search that much more interesting. Again, only applies to 2009 touring bikes.

[RickC]

Bryant,

Thanks for the reminder. I've been broadening the scope of my search for a non-CVO 2009 touring head pipe. I almost forgot about the California pipes.

[LarryB]

I bought a take-off non-cvo headpipe...  No Cat!!!  I am done with the headpipe install, the 2.0 install and the mastertune download!!!   YESSS!!!  It is 50 and no rain the next few days.

How did the tune go? did you use a map or vtune?

[Screamin]

Rick;

I presume that you're talking to your dealer's service dept. about take offs as part of your search. That's where several of us have scored ours. Have seen a rare set show up on eBay but not all that often.

[NW_FLSTRSE3_2009]

How did the tune go? did you use a map or vtune?

I used the map that Steve sent.  I get to test ride today.  I will be reading up on the vtune today while at work and probably tinker with that this weekend.  I first have to get a USB  cable that connects to these cables for my Laptop.  I wasn't able to use the lap top so I drug the PC downstairs.  What a pain!!!

[RickC]

I presume that you're talking to your dealer's service dept. about take offs as part of your search. That's where several of us have scored ours. Have seen a rare set show up on eBay but not all that often.

Screamin...

Yep. Service Managers at three different dealerships locally. So far, no love. Two are lookin, but don't have anything yet. The third one thought I was nuts 'cause "...the cats are in the mufflers on a CVO..."