Mierda!
Thanks, Ygransom. Back to square 1 for me I guess.
An interesting aside:
On my puter, your post at 5:03PM appears as the last one in this thread; BUT, while writing this reply, I can see one posted 13 minutes later when scrolling up by CanberraR3. Wonder what's up with this? someone who understands computers will need to explain
CanberraR3:
TORS for a Roadster are 2 slip on mufflers to replace the stock mufflers. They eliminate the cats because on a Roadster they are in the pipes. The "cat box" under the bike is empty and provides the connection and balance. I understand it has some baffling or plates inside for that purpose but no cat. The Staintune connector pipe on a Roadster therefore does not eliminate the cat but provides a freer flowing crossover between the 2 sides.
On a Standard/Classic (3 pipe) system, the cat is in the box, not the mufflers. If you just replace the pipes on these older models with TORS you still have the cat so a cat eliminator is needed. Staintune make a nice free flowing one and Triumph make one that is often referred to as "exhaust upgrade". You can also remove the cat and keep the standard pipes, which several people have done. This provides better flow and a slightly deeper note.
Good oil, Mate and thanx heaps!
Correct me if I be a drongo here:
1) The collector box, stamped 2209300, under my Roadster that obviously bifurcates the header has no catalytic material; but, does impede airflow. Correct
2) The TORs are only different mufflers and a cat bypass is still needed. If you have a Roadster (or Touring) the TORs remove the cats as they are part of the muffler. You don't need a cat bypass( or collect box elimnator) but will get more power with one.
3) Part A9608077 is applicable to only the older Standard and Classic models. Not sure but should be as it would have 3 outlets.
4) Is there a bypass that fits the new Roadster?
Awesome response - what is the time difference from me to you? Almost 6PM here.
Best Regards,
1olbull