Do Motorcycles Have Catalytic Converters?
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Do motorcycles have catalytic converters. Catalytic Converter: The catalytic converter is the most important external purification device installed in a vehicle's exhaust system. When high-temperature exhaust gases pass through this purification device, the catalyst in the catalytic converter enhances the activity of CO, HC, and NOx gases, promoting specific oxidation-reduction chemical reactions. Among these, CO oxidizes at high temperatures into colorless, non-toxic carbon dioxide gas. Endoscopic Inspection: The purpose of endoscopic inspection is to determine whether the deposits in the catalytic converter's filter are crystallized. If crystallization has occurred, cleaning will not resolve the issue, and replacement is the only solution. If there is no crystallization, cleaning can unclog it. However, for some catalytic converters where environmental effectiveness has already failed, even after cleaning, the vehicle may still not pass tailpipe emission tests. In such cases, the only option is disassembly cleaning, which involves removing the exhaust pipe and soaking it in oxalic acid. This method is cost-effective.