Removing catalyst from original cans
 

Hi there, anyone try to remove tha catalyst from the original cans ? im going from Denmark to Cape town down the west route and really dont want to carry the weight of the catalyst since it will be ruined anyway.

thx
Dupont

G'day mate & welcome to the forum. I don't think anyone has done it on the Z yet.

Why not fit cans?

I agree with Kev. Fitting new cans is propably your best bet. By the way, I've sent you a PM since I've done that same route this year (on an R). Maybe I can help answer a few questions you might have.

Best regards

Torsten

But if the catalist is removed, wouldn't it be a great place for metal fuel reserve tank ?

Gr. Spasticus,

I was thinking the same, all replacements have 2 cans. Why not using one and use the space for something handy.

Oops newby mistake

Any thoughts on how this could be done with the original exhaust in the field? Have a chance to head over to Georgia in a few days. There is no unleaded there and I wouldn't want to ruin the catalytic converter just for that.

Thanks for your ideas.

(P.S.: Have the service manual and a got mechanic nearby).

You can't do it I'm afraid, contrary to my initial thoughts the cat is part of the underseat silencer.

Crap, that's what I thought looking at the drawing.

If you get to Durban and need a place to stay let me know, we can put you up for a few days.

Durban, that is a good place, I lived there for nine years. I used to work for Suzuki Center in Cato street, I think they have moved now.