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Chuck in Indiana · 10-05-2009, 06:56 AM

I posted this same question in the Chat Room, probably by mistake and I'm sorry for that, but here it is again --

I was at a Beemer Rally this past weekend and there was an '07 (Blue) 1050 Tiger there. The owner (from GA) had 60K miles on it. He had mounted a Yoshimura (?) muffler in a lowered, horizontal position using two 90 degree elbows (connected to the main exhaust pipe under the frame) and a long support strap from the upper rear frame. The new muffler position allowed him to use a full size rear case on the right hand side of the bike. Therefore, it was a good deal.

In the past I've seen a BMW 1150 GS where the owner simply ran a straight pipe (in a low position) from the catalytic converter (which is under the bike) so he could use a full size Jesse box on the left hand side. The converter actually provided very good sound muffling and the bike was not at all loud.

I asked the Tiger owner if he had tryed that approach and he said he didn't know if the 1050 Tiger had a catalytic converter(s) or not.

So my question, does the US spec 1050 Tiger have a catalytic converter(s) and, if so, where is it/they located?

Thanks and ride safe.

tigg-ted · 10-05-2009, 07:56 AM

Chuck,
My UK manual states fitted to all models except Australia New Zealand and South Africa.
Its located to the rear of the header section behind the heat shield which would be by your feet when seated.
Or if you wish forward of the joint End Can connector pipe to headers.

There's also an additional Carbon evaporation Can? on the California spec.

Chuck in Indiana · 10-05-2009, 08:27 AM

Thank you for your response. I figured they had to have one hidden somewhere. I'll look for it the next time I see a Tiger at a rally.

Ride safe.