Okay so I decided to do this to my 2008. And I am glad I did, thus morning on the way to work I opened it up and wow! Night and day of a difference who would of thought! The speedometer needle just kept going and fast!
I like it! lol

Okay now for the how to part for those of you who want to do this.

I started by only removing one exhast can (right side) but removed to get job done faster and correctly!
(Tools needed)
Drill
Flat head screw driver
Hammer
Vaccum
Drill bit (Metal) 9"
Mask is reccomended so you do not breath it all in.
Gloves
And the lucky charm bit to make the job real fast! (Spade Bit) 9"

Now I reccomend removing the headers to do this much faster then leaving them on bike.
Remove radiator bolts you can let hang to do this or remove it that is up to you.
Remove exhaust cans and mid pipes.
Remove headers

Get your self a nice work space with padding something that can absorb heat well because
your headers will be getting hot to do this job.

Take Spade bit and drill in the center of the Honey comb (Cat)
Drill all the way through make sure you start slow to get it going.
Take small breaks in between because it will get hot and you will see it light up.

Then take Flat head screwdriver and hammer it from the corners
Now this will take awhile so take your time..
The Spade bit is your friend so use it often it will chip the cat up.

Once you break it all lose use the vaccumm to suck it all out.

Now do not get to excited once you get done because you have another! one to get out yes another one.
It sits in lower so those long bits are needed!

So reapet process

Once done make sure you clean the inside completely out get out your hose or pressure washer and clean them up good dry them with towel then let the rest air dry. If you have a shop vac flip the hose and use the air to blow through the each hole.

* Last updated by: madskillz on 7/28/2012 @ 5:24 PM *

Look at this!!!
http://www.zx14ninjaforum.com/messages.cfm?threadid=87763334-D56B-84E2-13D8BF66D4E46623&page=1&searchTerm=mans full exhaust#2

* Last updated by: COOTER on 7/27/2012 @ 2:13 AM *

Here is a pic of one of the honey combs almost out. As you can see the second one is behind it.

Pretty much got it all out just chipping away what remains.

Mounted back up

* Last updated by: madskillz on 7/28/2012 @ 5:24 PM *

Cool thanks for the pic’s and how much of a pain in the ass is it to get it out?

Time consuming for sure. But worth every bit

I REALLY need to buy another set of headers to do this already...

I REALLY need to buy another set of headers to do this already...

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So where are the cats on the 2012?

In the mufflers only (usa & Canada models)

Ivan

Update the 14 sure goes! now that all that restriction from the cats is gone! Nice strong sound and acceleration.
I rode up to Globe AZ Saturday we rode around for a good three hours all was good. But....Need to get tuned for sure its running lean it likes to back fire now dropping down to 4th.

Update the 14 sure goes! now that all that restriction from the cats is gone! Nice strong sound and acceleration.
I rode up to Globe AZ Saturday we rode around for a good three hours all was good. But....Need to get tuned for sure its running lean it likes to back fire now dropping down to 4th.

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I will be tuning it soon just doing some more mods to the headers and adding a few things first. I will keep everyone posted.

I de-catted my '09 a couple of weeks ago and this was a helpful guide. One thing that really saved time was using a section of rebar like pipe about five feet long once I busted through with the drill. A few solid hits and the cats were history.

I did mine a little different.

* Last updated by: caps on 12/16/2012 @ 8:42 AM *

Is there a particular reason you didn't have that patch welded back into place? How the stuff from a tube holding up in use?

It isn't on yet, I'm a bit hesitant with the vibrations. And I had it laying around, so I figured I would use it.

Just my 2 cents bud, please don't be angry: that isn't going to work for long. It needs welded, but someone is going to have to remove all traces of that compound from the joint.

If the vibration doesn't kill it the expansion and contraction will.

+1

Neil

i guess i forgot to update this, I have 3 sets of 08+ headers. I gutted another one without cutting and mounted that one.