what's the point of the muffler sheild?

[2strokepoke]

the sheild on HT mufflers seems pretty pointless. i took mine off when i got it out of the box. my friend lost the screw on his so i took his off too haha

If it were intended to prevent you from burning flesh it does a pretty p*ss poor job too.

*note i know i mispelled shield.

 

[Al.Fisherman]

It covers the two welded nuts.

 

[2strokepoke]

ohhh thats a pretty crucial part to the motor too. i would make sure those nuts stay covered.

 

[loquin]

More than anything, it's to prevent successful lawsuits!

"Your Honor, the plaintiff removed the shield that would have protected his leg from being burned."

 

[2strokepoke]

I think youre more likely to cut your leg on it then burn it.. haha

 

[motorpsycho]

It's main purpose is to shield the muffler of corse

 

[RedBaronX]

More than anything, it's to prevent successful lawsuits!

"Your Honor, the plaintiff removed the shield that would have protected his leg from being burned."

that sucker gets just as hot as the rest of the thing...

I'm sure its for nothing but looks.

And to make people wonder why it's there...

 

[dodge dude94]

Guess you guyses never read the manual...
It states that it is to keep the catalyst hot so that it can scrub the exhaust gases.

 

[HeadSmess]

what if its got no catalyst? i reckon its there for aerodynamic advantages

 

[Lazieboy]

I took mine off.