I wanted to share with you guys my no weld cat removal for the 2023 Templar X. I don't have access to a TIG to weld the SS, so this is what I did.
Acquire a 1.75" butt joint exhaust clamp. They look like this:
and are available on amazon for ~$10
I used a pipe cutter to make a straight line around the cat.
I cut the pipe with a cut off wheel and gutted the contents.
Not much flow through this POS...especially at higher rpm's.
Installed the exhaust to the bike left a bit of slack in the bolts so I could slide the rear section of tube forward firmly while tightening the clamp. I used a reasonable layer of high temp RTV on the clamp.(old diesel mechanic's trick for leakproof clamps) and tightened it all up. It is incredibly firm and will not go anywhere. The high temp silicone will probably burn, but the ash layer that remains keeps the clamp sealed.
Wipe off the excess rtv and let it cure overnight for best results. You will probably have to increase your main jet size to compensate for the extra flow.
That's it, enjoy your extra ponies for all of ten bucks. I notice the difference most at high rpm.
Dave