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  • Damaged catalytic converter

    So my RS 200’s catalytic converter got hit by a not so leveled bridge entrance. It was so hard that a part of the cat which connects the header broke and was into header by leaving 2cms gap in between which made the bike run almost straight pipe.

    I had several options running in my mind for 2 months. Whether to get the catalytic converter replaced from Bajaj or else to go with a jugaad but proper option of welding the part which broke away from the catalytic converter.

    Considering the cost of the stock, I decided to head out to local garage and get the work done by welding.

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    The part which was broken. That small cylindrical pipe is a part of catalytic converter which connects to the exhaust outlet side of the header.

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    The part after welding. The whole process was done by APT Bike point which is located in Kammanahalli, Bengaluru. They took care of everything. It was a save of ₹ 6000. Hope this helps someone with similar issue.
    Last edited by xBhp; 05-28-2020, 11:24 AM.

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      Re: Damaged catalytic converter

      Thread Moved to DIY section.

      Yes, a simple, yet clean weld will save unnecessary expenses. Unless the CAT CON itself is at fault or the internal welds give up, there is no point changing the entire system. Welding it for simple cracks will last a long time.

      Cheers!
      VJ
      Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?'
      The girl said, 'NO!'


      And the guy lived happily ever after and rode motorcycles and watched sport on a big screen TV, went fishing and surfing, and played golf a lot, and drank beer and scotch and had tons of money in the bank and left the toilet seat up and farted whenever he wanted.


      THE END

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