Honda VFR800 2005, Owner'S Manual

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Technical Information
Catalytic Converter
A defective catalytic converter contributes
to air pollution, and can impair your
engine’s performance. Follow these
guidelines to protect your motorcycle’s
catalytic converter.
Always use unleaded gasoline. Even a
small amount of leaded gasoline can
contaminate the catalyst metals, making
the catalytic converter ineffective.
Keep the engine tuned-up.
Have your motorcycle diagnosed and
repaired if it is misfiring, backfiring,
stalling or otherwise not running
properly.
This motorcycle is equipped with two
three-way catalytic converters.
The catalytic converter contains precious
metals that serve as catalysts, promoting
chemical reactions to convert the exhaust
gasses without affecting the metals.
The catalytic converters act on HC, CO,
and NOx. A replacement unit must be an
original Honda part or its equivalent.
The catalytic converters must operate at a
high temperature for the chemical
reactions to take place. They can set fire to
any combustible materials that come near
them. Park your motorcycle away from
high grasses, dry leaves, or other
flammables.
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