Installing a Cat Delete on a Can Am Spyder RT 1330cc

This is an installation video for a Cat (Primary Muffler) Delete from Baldwin's Iron Works. 2014 Spyder RT 1330
One of the biggest benefits of using this pipe is the reduction of heat coming up through the seat area of the Spyder.
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[@jackmonroe8520]

I appreciate that you didn’t edit out the times when you encountered a little difficulty getting those springs connected when installing the pipe. Excellent DIY video!

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

It was a little bit of a wrestling match. I am not here to mislead anyone or make it look like something is super easy when it’s not. Thanks for watching!

[@jerrymcbride7081]

Ordered my kit for my 17 RTL last week and received it Thursday, installed it this morning without the baffle and left the original exhaust. Love the way it sounds. Very throaty growl and I noticed there was some burbling when my SE6 was down shifting when stopping for a light. Glad I saw your video before I installed this as I probably would have put the baffle in. Glad I found your video. Everyone ride safe.

[@troyklassen1473]

Good day sir I installed the Cat Delete on my 17 RT and it fit great, the bike lost 8 lbs and sound great without any baffles, my wife says she likes the sound and does not bother her so bonus.

[@ghostpepperrides4805]

Wife rides a 2014. RT Limited. Purchased new. I do all the work. Still a great bike. I’m on my Goldwing.

[@philliplove2055]

Thank you for always sharing great, useful info!! Good video!

[@troyklassen1473]

Great work on the mods you do, ride a 17 RT Limited and just ordered one of these thanks to your info, I believe like you say the biggest improvement is the heat issue.

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

Thank you sir!

[@JimsTrikeAdventures]

Great post, always enjoy you working on your Spyder.

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

Thanks Jim!

[@CoachBob3]

Excellent job..as usual... This is one of my favorite channels. Thanks for sharing your expertise and attention to detail!! 🍻👍

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

CoachBob3, Thank you for the compliment, I am no “expert” though, just a normal guy who likes working on my own stuff. I do like helping others gain the confidence to do some of their own wrenching. My wife needs some credit. If she was nicer to me, I wouldn’t spend nearly as much time in my shop. 😂😂 I may have to delete part of this comment if she sees it though. Thanks for watching

[@CoachBob3]

It's Yours. OWN IT that is the greatest response I have ever seen. Read it to my wife at breakfast this morning... we both...”Laughed til it hurt.” 😂😂😂😂🍻

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

I showed her these comments, she laughed, I laughed, and now I have a cot set up out there. Stand by for more videos. 😂😂 J/K She didn’t laugh. 😬😬

[@mototakahe836]

@@ItsYoursOWNIT You are for it now!! Next time you need a lift ,....she will be there for you.😂😂😂

[@mototakahe836]

My personal bete noir those exhaust springs on any vehicle, instead of good old fashioned clamps. You are very patient and restrained well done.

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

Thanks

[@bradleybleu7025]

Great post i Have the same bike and i was wondering how hard it was gonna be to install. Thanks for the video

[@jeffcunningham678]

I stopped by Baldwin's shop last fall on my way to the Ozarks. He built me a pipe, installed it and shipped my OEM cat back for the $200 cost. He is a class guy, and his work is meticulous. He does recommend baffle in/plug off for best combo of sound/performance, but like you, I'll be removing the baffle this week and try it that way. Heck, I rode it 6k miles with the baffle in :)

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

Jeff Cunningham We are going on another short trip soon, so I just put my baffle back in, no plug, after about 5,000 miles. I prefer no baffle for the way it sounds, my wife prefers the baffle in, I am just trying to find the best performance.

[@Danzguy1]

@@ItsYoursOWNIT OK, excuse me for being a little slow but what is the plug? The baffle is the insert in the front of the pipe. What then is the 'plug'? BTW - I'm not a loud exhaust guy. The Harleys that I ride with make enough noise and so I stay in front of them ('19 rtl).

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

There is a plug with a set-screw that fits in the end of the baffle so the three different “settings available are 1: no baffle, just a straight pipe. 2: baffle installed. or 3: Baffle with the plug installed in the end of it.

[@Danzguy1]

@@ItsYoursOWNIT Thanks, just purchased one from Baldwin IW on Ebay.

[@jaimenorthcraft1270]

Thanks for the video.

[@binnawan]

Great video. I have o do that job soon.

[@troy9er]

Saving this video. I just bought a 2021 F-3S Spyder. Thinking about all kinds of options just don’t know what’s first, probably a windshield.

[@321CatboxWA]

Back pressure is never needed or wanted . The ability to change air\fuel ratio is needed with any flow modification . thanks for posting .

[@burgessburrell]

Soooo can we hear it without the baffle? I’m thinking of doing this for my wife’s RTS but am leery if I’ll get the sound we’re looking for.

[@THouse-md1hy]

What do you think about the back pressure of your Can-Am spider and should we use just the pipe or all of it 🤔

[@garyhillyard4153]

What effect does removal have on the engine

[@ejerry74]

I have a 2022 Can Am Spyder RT Limited doing this mod does it void your warranty?

[@bbarnette07]

So after awhile did you make any other changes to the exhaust?

[@larryrubel8791]

Do you have to use the baffle in it does it change the running of the Eileen performance

[@modelx89]

Just done mine tonight! That top spring is a pain. Got a exhaust system combing from lamonster

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

It is a tough one.

[@gjkeller45]

Hello neighbor! I live in Rapid City and live riding the hills with my 2018 RTS Limited.

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

Gary Keller, hi Gary, flag me down if our paths cross up there, my Spyder is hard to miss. Thanks for watching.

[@gjkeller45]

It's Yours. OWN IT I’ll definitely have to keep my eye out for you!

[@zavlov]

I put a Cat Delete S Pipe and RLS muffler (very loud) and it blew the plug out of the baffle. Definately feel the difference. And alot cooler riding .. Im in Tampa.. 2019 F3 Limited. oh and the big difference is the weight.. original cat,muffler weigh a ton

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

They definitely make it a cooler ride. That alone is worth the the cost.

[@BeanieBoyMoto]

Great install ... I've got the Lamonster Cat Delete S Pipe with a Can Opener Baffle Similar to yours! Like you said ... You need some back pressure or you'll loose Mid-Range. If you're interested check out the ... RLS Cat Delete for The 1300. It comes with a Resonator & has a Really Nice Chrome Finish ... The Resonator gives it a Deeper Note! Ryde safe brother 👍😁🤘🙏 Beanie

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

BeanieBoyMoto, I kept the stock muffler and took the baffle out completely. It still is not too loud and I haven’t noticed any mid range lag, but I assume it is because I still have the OEM muffler. I saw those RLS pipes and have wondered how they would sound. I don’t think my lovely passenger would put up with anything louder than I have now though. I did send my ECM to Wick-It performance to get a Stage 1 Monster Fuel Injection flash this winter. I can definitely tell the difference but am a little disappointed that I still can’t pull a wheelie. 😂 J/K I will know for sure if this was all worth it the next time I am going 80mph, riding two up, pulling my trailer uphill and see if I can hold the speed limit. I’ll keep you posted. 🤙

[@BeanieBoyMoto]

@@ItsYoursOWNIT Yeh that's what I should do ... Get the ECM Flashed! I put the Akrapovic Chrome Straight Shot Silencer on mine ... As the name implies it's Straight through No Baffle! I love your Maintenance vlogs bro ... Keep em comin! 🤘😁👍🙏

[@alvinalldredge9800]

So, buddy, I have a 14 RTL, and wondered after just changing the Cat Del., and staying with stock exhaust, did you find any differences? Fuel Milage? Performance?

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

Well, I didn’t just do a Cat delete. I also sent my ECM in to Wick-It Performance and got a stage 1 tune done from Monster Fuel Injection this winter. I normally get 34 to 40mpg (40 is rare), and 30 to 38 pulling my trailer. The main reason I did these two things is to get better performance pulling my trailer at interstate speeds. Due to the plague, I haven’t had the opportunity to do this yet to see if it handles 80mph, uphill, into a headwind better than it did. I have only put about 500 miles on so far this spring and have got 32mpg so far not pulling the trailer, but I have been pretty liberal with my right hand 😎. I don’t really care about a drop in fuel mileage if the performance is better when pulling my trailer at high speeds. Time will tell , hopefully we can start traveling and camping sooner than later. Thanks for watching.

[@troy9er]

Well got the Sheild installed. Does it job ok but not super happy. Kinda small, buffeting badly. Bounces my prescription glasses around like crazy. If I wear some of my other sun glasses it’s fine.

[@321CatboxWA]

I suggest placing the pipe clamp fastener up and away from the road so as not to hang up on or get hit . ? Think fighter jet tailhook .

[@detmagic]

How did you lift your spyder in the rear. thank you

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

I run the front tires up on ramps and then use a floor jack right in front of the catalytic converter to lift

[@geep5109]

now send in that ECU in for remapping and really unlock the power. Did it on my F3 and it made a big diff..

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

I did actually do that this winter! Looking forward to the results.

[@tonykoester4489]

No need for any computer changes?

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

No, the bike automatically adjusts to the “new environment”

[@madmax3897]

Good job but I don’t like the sound. These engines just don’t produce a good exhaust note no matter the exhaust. Maybe you pick up some performance and you reduced the weight. Thanks for posting!

[@cedrikbla9053]

Do you know somehow what db noise do you have now?

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

No I don’t. It is louder but not obnoxious. An aftermarket muffler would be an option if the delete pipe isn’t enough for you. Honestly, I believe the biggest plus with this pipe is how much heat is done away with by getting rid of the cat. That thing was like having a campfire underneath you.

[@cedrikbla9053]

@@ItsYoursOWNITI don't ask because I want a noisier exhaust, but on the contrary, because my old neighbor jumped like a kangaroo over the fence to tell me to play the music slower from a Harman Kardon portable speaker, and at 6.30 in the morning it wouldn't be too pleasant to I wake her up. and in UK noise limit from bikes/trikes is arround 80 db. thanks

[@fogit4668]

Is it made out for 300 series stainless steel?

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

I am not sure.

[@fogit4668]

@@ItsYoursOWNIT If a magnet sticks to it then you have 400 series. If the magnet does not stick it will be 300 series.

[@ItsYoursOWNIT]

Ok, I checked. The bent or curves have very little magnetism, (maybe from the welding process?), the straight part of the pipe has none.

[@fogit4668]

@@ItsYoursOWNIT Ahhh it is the good stuff. More than likely 304 Stainless.

[@trailerparkcryptoking5213]

If you’re a believer in back pressure don’t do anything that helps increase flow! Back pressure reduces flow which reduces power! Take an engineering fluid dynamics class and learn that engines don’t like backpressure!