DE-CAT the Scrambler 1200 & 900

[@victorgama3d496]

I was like yeah i can unscrew a few things and maybe do this at home.. then the saw came out... great video still! I ll have to find someone for this. The heat can really get up there on hot days.

[@G58]

By removing the cat you made the tiny Swedish Elf puppet actress cry again! 🧐😜😎 Nice work. Now get rid of all that unnecessary weight in the cans. Thank you for sharing.

[@lindaparker3140]

Thanks! Thought it'd be swapping out pipe, never thought of cut and remove technique. But I 'm currently astride a R9T so now you know!

[@whatafuname]

Zard is offering now the whole system for Scrambler 1200

[@jjnewman65]

Good work George 👍 Enjoyed that. Thanks 🙏

[@mikepaulino5044]

Is this Decat service available here in the USA through Tec bike parts?

[@x-man5056]

This would have the effect of still appearing to have the cat if you live where they would check but if you don't, just by a De-cat header and save the stock pipe as OEM to sell with the bike someday.

[@krishanant]

Hi George ! Will you be offering a decat pipe for the scrambler 1200, for those who don't want to cut their stock catcons? Thanks.

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[@gunnerandy7957]

@Ruben Niko Instablaster ;)

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[@gunnerandy7957]

@Ruben Niko happy to help :)

[@zardportugal]

Great work.

[@guimarchetti77]

I've done a very similar work on my scrambler 900, and it solves the issue of the exhaust getting way too hot. My father is about to get a 1200, but his concern is if doing that it would void the warranty of the bike. Would it?

[@georgemilburn6213]

talk to your local dealer as they are very aware of the heat problem and should be understanding as they don't have a fix. we have done this (unofficially of course )for a couple of Triumph dealers to keep customers sweet.

[@badkermit180]

I asked my dealer. They said as long as they do the work it doesn’t void the warranty.

[@guimarchetti77]

@@georgemilburn6213 Thanks a lot!

[@guimarchetti77]

@@badkermit180 Thanks, mate!

[@BPoweredLove]

As a Yank, I listen to his accent and think "Scottish-ish, but not quite..." and every time that happens, I should just go Geordie, although maybe locals might say that just because he's in Newcastle doesn't mean he has a Geordie accent because surely I've heard some crazy accents from people from Newcastle.

[@liujames3792]

What is the temperature difference after the catalyst is removed?

[@johnsmithtoo7077]

Has anyone got a deflector plate for sale or know what to fabricate, once we've removed the cat ?

[@tinks43]

Let her breathe 😀 nice job George 👍🏻

[@thomassoler5451]

Is there any specific material or brand that you recommend as heat shield material that can be stuck to the inside of the black and silver pieces that cover the exhaust to dissipate the heat?

[@micahjamesfilms]

Hi George, what are your thoughts on the Zard H-pipe and/or Mototrio? Are their bends too tight compared to Triumph's?

[@IanFieldhouse]

Hi, do you plan on doing any slip-ons? Also I've heard that the pipes can get very hot, some say too hot by the right leg, is there anything you can do to make this better?

[@jronmorgan]

Its been a year since this video.. Do you still offer this service and can I get it done by your USA shop? lol.. If not, will you give out the deflector solution? BTW, I will be getting one of your new 2-1 silencers in the next couple of weeks.. Good job on that!

[@drsickpuppy68]

Do I need to send you the Cat complete to do the work or do you prefer if the innards have been removed first?

[@dc10-85]

Hello, I have a 2022 XC. I’m thinking to decat it. Do I have to do an ecu flash or need booster plug? If I don’t put a booster plug or ECU calibration would I have stalling issues

[@mortenberg2897]

The flickering of the cat so close to the tank makes me nervous 🫣

[@jackthomas1978]

Remap?

[@FreerideMTB]

Is that legal?

[@pops9577]

Hi George, what would happen with the inside of cat was removed and re welded without the divider plate inside. Thanks .

[@TECBikeParts]

Hi it will work fine without it , but on some bikes we have had resonance at certain revs without the deflector plate . the deflector also helps to improve low speed torque by giving a crossover extraction effect like an X pipe.

[@yarflocrispy8814]

Did you discontinue the decat?? I cant find it on your website!

[@fasstimes9122]

What's your thoughts on the full zard exhaust system

[@henryb7210]

Hello George. This is great and I can't wait to do it. My only query is: do you have to use stainless mig wire? It's just that my mig welder is gasless, and I don't think you can get fluxed stainless wire. Thanks in advance. P.S. I fitted the tail tidy yesterday. Very happy with that!

[@jasonbeck8008]

did you ever get an answer on this?

[@Neltheros]

Hi George! Can the catalyst be re-fitted if required?

[@zaddaz570]

Why not just put de-cat head pipes on? Genuine question not sarcasm.

[@ianvandermerwe9659]

Great video - Is CAT removal legal or acceptable in the UK? MOT issues ?

[@LondonSteveLee]

No. it's illegal.

[@drsickpuppy68]

No it's not illegal as exhaust emissions aren't measured on MOTs

[@valkerionrides9879]

Vehicles when new have to be sold with them for emission laws. Its not illegal to remove them later however same with tail tidies.

[@martyndeyoung8207]

Very useful video, thanks. Is there any chance of something similar for the Royal Enfield 650 twins?

[@TECBikeParts]

no need to as the cat is in the silencers on the RE 650's, simply change the silencers . We have several options on our web shop www.tecbikeparts.com

[@Spazik86]

@@TECBikeParts What are pros and cons of removing cats on a motorcycle? Little novice in this area...:)

[@TECBikeParts]

@@Spazik86 on high level pipe and some hot running sports bikes it drastically reduces the heat from the exhaust that you feel when riding the bike round town especially in summer. also improves sound and throttle response. some bikes will see a small performance improvement but not the huge amount that some de cat pipe makers claim. on some poorly designed de cat pipes I have seen the power actually drop ! So only buy from a company with good reviews.

[@hanvanadrichem8202]

@@TECBikeParts you are forgetting the cons: more CO, more finedust, more NOx, more CH output, so small advantage with big negatives

[@TECBikeParts]

@@hanvanadrichem8202 Hi yes I know we should all try to do our bit, but it is all relative. All the bikes in the country probably don't put out the amount of CO2 that a jumbo jet does taking off or anywhere near the particulates of 1 cargo ship sailing from China. As a planet we need to sort the big things first and not tinker around the edges. The amount of pollution bikes produce compared to Air and Sea transport is minuscule.

[@MrEroupe]

Is the fuel booster active only while plugged in, or permanent? Is it reversible?

[@alexpaulsen1487]

I added the booster plug to mine. It's fully reversible. Just a sensor that plugs between the air intake temperature sensor and ECU. 5 min install or uninstall

[@SulsaCikkectuve]

If this is a good idea then why did the boffins at the manufacture R&D lab not use this in the first place?

[@theblindmantoo]

Emissions.

[@thewatsongallery2749]

Could you use a hack saw for the second cut

[@TECBikeParts]

yes you can use a hacksaw if you don't have a 1mm grinder ss blade

[@thewatsongallery2749]

@@TECBikeParts Thanks. Lovely bike. I'm getting the xc soon. Definitely do a de-cat on it. Thanks for the demo

[@krc1972]

Hi George, will you be offering this as a service, if so any idea how much and what the turnaround time will be?

[@TECBikeParts]

Hi Yes £80 plus VAT and post, we will be doing them in batches every Tuesday

[@krc1972]

@@TECBikeParts great how do I go about getting it done?

[@TECBikeParts]

Hi we do them in batches normally on Tuesdays, but best to call to pre book it in and post or courier to get to us before Tuesday, it will be done and dispatched that day. call mornings only on 01661823370 9.30-12.00 UK time

[@loki1066]

That's a bargain - well done you.

[@thisisme7587]

The beauty of this mod is no header pipe joins and looks stock. Had my 900 done by Meerkat last year, with a deflector plate fitted, and the difference was worth the low cost. Lovely Bike

[@saint1117]

What tools do I need to do this? Thanks

[@tpv59]

???????????????????????????????? Are You SERIOUS ??? Did you not SEE the video?????

[@rohitshankar9298]

After how many miles can I change the decat? Thank you .

[@user-tg3kv3sd6l]

Rohit Shankar now))

[@evoermine]

Obviously they’re newish bikes but just wondering if removing the cat would give emissions issues when it’s MOT time?

[@trevorphillips3055]

There's currently not an emissions test carried out on bike mots. Who knows what will happen in the future though??

[@evoermine]

Trevor Phillips - ah ok I didn’t realise that. Thankyou.

[@georgemilburn6213]

Not a problem, as bikes are not required to be emission tested and not part of the MOT

[@georgemilburn6213]

@@trevorphillips3055 according to VOSA, they are no plans to make emission testing part of the Mot any time soon

[@evoermine]

george milburn - Thanks for the reply also.

[@LondonSteveLee]

Have you ever seen anyone successfully arc weld these things back together?

[@TECBikeParts]

I think distortion would be an issue, best to TIG or MIG them

[@LondonSteveLee]

@@TECBikeParts Thanks for your reply.

[@exemonje]

How's the temperature difference?

[@georgemilburn6213]

riders right leg is a lot cooler

[@SvenTord]

Does it need a Booster plug or is that unnecessary?

[@georgemilburn6213]

hi we dyno tested it and the a/f ratio was fine on stock ECU tune. de catting only makes a very small power change with a bit more torque at low revs. Big difference is the lack of crazy heat against your leg.

[@georgemilburn6213]

I have now done a couple of months with a booster plug fitted and the bike is much smoother and less likely to stall with it fitted

[@LondonSteveLee]

Note catalytic converters - particularly used ones contain heavy metals and toxins - I would not want to be breathing in any grinding dust from a cat. I wouldn't go anywhere near a cat with a grinder unless I had very good breathing apparatus. Still, if you're not bothered about lung cancer then go ahead - fill your boots.

[@dzod9574]

What mount/bracket did you use to raise the front fender ??

[@oso_nomada]

The kit number is a9701423 from Triumph.

[@simonkernohan6173]

Hi George I’ve just got a 900 scrambler and I’m not too far away from you, can I ask how much you charge to do the de cat for me please

[@georgemilburn6213]

£80.00 if you remove it and drop it off to us

[@katana258]

looks ripe for a complete system or just the by- pass pipes .take cat off and replace the section ..done no welding .. shields cover all up ... would be a $ maker your you

[@TECBikeParts]

It's not as easy as it sounds. the only cost effective way to make the large DIA front pipes is to weld 2 bends together as some other makers have done. this looks bad. The bend is offset with a reducing tight radius and large dia. ask any tube make this is very hard to make without swagging marks or damage to the tube. Easier in 38mm DIA but not Ideal for 1200cc motor gas flow.

[@billstanden]

@@TECBikeParts No idea of the viability, but original Triumph header pipes with the cat out and your secret squirrel deflector plate in would be a welcome addition to the website. Agree entirely that the current welded curve options are pretty ugly but I can't sacrifice my original if I'm pulling the cat, I might be compelled to need it back.

[@katana258]

go google '' farmer torque '' his scrambler1200cc pipes are '' PERFECT '' cut a deal with him on design and go for it and make some $$

[@georgemilburn6213]

As I say in the video, we have tried these on a 1200 and they are far from perfect. It would be easier to start design from new and not modify a 900 pipe

[@Bulletoc]

Great product but the decision to remove the Cat should be weighed against wider air pollution problem.

[@madzee8139]

Alt. title: How to duck the environment