AKRAPOVIC BMW K1600GT Exhaust System Instruction Manual
- June 4, 2024
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BMW K1600GT Exhaust System
Instruction Manual
BMW K1600GT Exhaust System
Congratulations on purchasing the Akrapovič product. The Akrapovič product is
made by Akrapovič d.d., Malo Hudo 8a, 1295 Ivančna Gorica, Slovenia
(“Akrapovič”).
Please read this entire installation manual carefully prior to installing and
using the Akrapovič product.
Akrapovič products should only be installed by persons skilled in motorcycle
exhaust systems or other motorcycle parts installation and performance. The
instructions provided in this manual should be followed to ensure proper
installation and safe use of the Akrapovič product. Akrapovič and/or its
partners shall not be held liable for any damage or personal injury (including
direct, indirect, or consequential damage) sustained as a result of improper
installation of the Akrapovič product or its use and maintenance contrary to
the instructions and warnings contained herein. If you have any questions
regarding the installation and/or proper use of the Akrapovič product or this
manual, please contact your local Akrapovič partner. For more information on
the Akrapovič product, see the official Akrapovič website at:
http://www.akrapovic.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
Your safety is our number one priority. Please ride your motorcycle
responsibly, and safely and always obey local traffic rules.
All statements made with regard to the product’s compliance are made in
respect of the product “as is”. Any modifications of the Akrapovič product or
its improper installation, use or maintenance that is not in accordance with
this Installation manual, may result in severe damage to the product and/or
motorcycle, as well as personal injury, nd may affect the product’s
compliance with the legal requirements, such as the product’s air and/or noise
emissions (as an example, the motorcycle may not be suitable or use on public
roads any longer), as well as warranty coverage. The product may only be used
in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, including state and federal,
ere applicable. Damage caused by improper installation, use, and maintenance
of the Akrapovič product is not covered by the Akrapovič warranty. Please
refer to the enclosed warranty with regard to the terms of our warranty.
Technical specifications of Akrapovič products are subject to change without
notice.
COPYRIGHT AND OTHER RIGHTS NOTICE
The Akrapovič trademark, including corporate logos and emblems, is subject to
copyright as well as trademark rights of Akrapovič, its licensors, or third
persons authorizing Akrapovič to use them.
Any reproduction, technical or other manipulation, translation, or other use
of the copyright and/or trademark rights contained herein is prohibited
without the explicit prior written consent of Akrapovič. The same especially
applies to the entire contents of this manual and/or any of its parts,
including but not limited to technical specifications, instructions, graphs,
photographs, and so on included in this manual.
The shape of the Akrapovič product is protected under a registered Community
Design No. RCD 0027473520001.
Akrapovič takes all copyright and other rights infringement cases under
serious consideration. If you have any reason to believe that your product is
not an original Akrapovič product, please contact our local partners or
Akrapovič at info@akrapovic.com.
SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE WARNING, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE REMOVING THE STOCK PARTS AND BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW
AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCT, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE VERIFIED:
- THIS MANUAL IS SPECIFIC TO THE MOTORCYCLE INDICATED ON THE COVER PAGE, FOR WHICH IT IS DESIGNED. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES VARY DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE. PLEASE VERIFY THAT THE AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCT AND THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL CORRESPOND TO THE TYPE OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE.
- FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM ONLY: THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN GET EXTREMELY HOT DURING AND AFTER IT IS USED. MAKE SURE NOT TO TOUCH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY COOL. ALLOW THE EXHAUST AND ENGINE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OR ANY OTHER WORK ON THE MOTORCYCLE.
- MAKE SURE THE MOTORCYCLE IS SECURELY POSITIONED TO PREVENT TIPPING OVER AND DAMAGE TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS, OR THE MOTORCYCLE.
- PLEASE CHECK THE PARTS YOU RECEIVED AGAINST THE PARTS LIST AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE (PLEASE USE THE QR CODE ON THE FRONT PAGE OR LOOK FOR “SCHEMATIC VIEW” IN THE RESPECTIVE PRODUCT PAGE ON WWW.AKRAPOVIC.COM). MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE PARTS NECESSARY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCT. IF ANY OF THE PARTS IS MISSING, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED WITH UNINSTALLING YOUR STOCK PARTS/ INSTALLING THE AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCT AND CONTACT THE RETAILER WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCT.
- ALWAYS CHECK YOUR MOTORCYCLE’S GROUND CLEARANCE. FOR ADVANCED USERS, WE RECOMMEND YOU CHECK THE MOTORCYCLE SPRING PRELOAD SETTINGS TO OPTIMIZE GROUND CLEARANCE WHERE POSSIBLE.
- FOR EXHAUST SYSTEM ONLY: EVERY EXHAUST SYSTEM MUFFLER HAS ITS UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER, WHICH IDENTIFIES THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE PRODUCT. YOU CAN FIND THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE MUFFLER’S INLET PIPE. PLEASE REFER TO THE PICTURE BELOW. PLEASE VERIFY THAT YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM IS AN ORIGINAL AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCT. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RESELLER WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OR AKRAPOVIČ PARTNERS. THIS MANUAL, ANY CERTIFICATES, AND AKRAPOVIČ WARRANTY APPLY TO ORIGINAL PRODUCTS ONLY.
EXAMPLE OF SERIAL NUMBER POSITION
NOISE AND EMISSION WARNINGS
General warning
Because of the worldwide distribution of Akrapovič d.d. products, neither
Akrapovič d.d. nor any of its subsidiaries make any representation that the
products comply with the air and/or noise emissions laws, or labeling laws, of
any jurisdiction. The purchasers are entirely responsible for informing
themselves of the applicable laws where the products are to be used and to
comply with that law. Although legal compliance of Akrapovič products in a
specific country should be determined by the user, you can find some basic
guidance on compliance of your Akrapovič product with various legal
requirements on the product-related part of our website (please use the QR
code on the front page or look or the respective product page on
www.akrapoviccom). For EC and ECE type approvals,
please refer to the certificate enclosed to your product.
USA WARNING
Various U.S. states and the U.S. federal government have individual laws
regulating the use of aftermarket parts and systems, especially as those parts
and systems modify, move, or replace original equipment catalysts. Please
consult the appropriate laws in your area before installing any aftermarket
part or system on your vehicle to ensure compliance with all applicable laws.
Neither Akrapovic d.d. nor any of their subsidiaries or the sellers of the
parts or systems make any representation that any of their parts or systems
comply with any such laws.
CALIFORNIA WARNING
California laws prohibit the use of any aftermarket part or system that
modifies, removes or replaces original equipment catalysts unless the
California Air Resources Board has issued an Executive Order regarding such
part or system or unless the part or system is exempted by being used only on
racing vehicles on closed courses. Neither Akrapovic d.d. nor any of their
subsidiaries make any representation that any of their parts or systems has
received such an Executive Order or that any of their parts or systems conform
with the racing vehicles exemption. The purchasers are entirely responsible
for informing themselves of applicable California laws and complying with
those laws.
GENERAL NOTE
SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used throughout these installation instructions
TOOLS AND PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
LUBRICATION
INSTALLATION TIP
TIGHTENING TORQUE
HAND TIGHTEN
CAUTION OR IMPORTANT
USE BOLT SEALANT
Apply 3 to 4 small drops of bolt sealant onto the cleaned and degreased
threads before tightening the bolts.
WARNING! Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Do not
inhale fumes. Keep out of reach of children.
USE ANTI-SEIZE LEAD-FREE COPPER PASTE (black tube)
Provides trouble-free and long-lasting protection against seizing, corrosion,
and rusting of bolts, threaded ends, nuts, joints, etc. Also protects against
vibration, wear and impact.
WARNING! Avoid eye contact. Keep out of reach of children.
USE ANTI-SEIZING GREASE (white tube)
Prevents seizing, corrosion, and excessive wear between the titanium
components.
WARNING! Avoid eye contact. Keep out of reach of children.
Tools & equipment
- Mechanic gloves
- T-handle Torx 25 wrench
- T-handle Torx 45 wrench
- Combination 13 mm wrench
PARTS LIST
The packaging box should contain one or more of the following items:
- Akrapovič product
- Homologation certificate/compliance documents if applicable
- Warranty
- Fitting material
- Installation Manual
A detailed list of parts can be found on the Akrapovič website (please use the
QR code on the front page or look for “Schematic view” in the respective
product page on www.akrapovic.com).
REMOVAL OF STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM OR OTHER STOCK MOTORCYCLE PARTS:
The process of uninstalling the original exhaust system or other motorcycle
parts may vary depending on the existing exhaust system or other motorcycle
parts. Please follow the motorcycle manufacturer’s workshop manual for
uninstalling the original exhaust system or other motorcycle parts.
If you for any reason decide otherwise, please note that any information
provided in this respect herein should be considered as general information
provided for your convenience only. Akrapovič shall not assume any liability
or responsibility with regard to uninstalling your existing exhaust system or
other parts of the motorcycle, warranty coverage of such exhaust system or
other motorcycle parts vehicle or their further fitness for use. In case your
Akrapovič exhaust system or other motorcycle parts may not be used on certain
roads or under certain conditions, please keep the stock (or other) exhaust
system or other stock parts that you can use in such circumstances legally.
REMOVAL OF ORIGINAL EXHAUST SYSTEM:
- Put the motorcycle on a central stand’ we recommend a central racing stand. Make sure, that surface is solid and flat.
- Unscrew the marked bolts and slide the original heat shields in marked directions, off the motorcycle (F 01, 02).
! CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
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---|--- - Loosen the marked clamps and remove the heat shields’ spring clips on both sides of the motorcycle (F 03, 04).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
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4. Unscrew the marked mufflers’ brackets bolts and remove the mufflers off the motorcycle (F 05, 06).
! CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the
motorcycle during this procedure!
INSTALLATION TIP: for easier removal, lubricate the stock rubber mounting
(WD-40 ).
® WD-40 ® is a trademark of the WD-40 Company.
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INSTALLATION OF THE AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM:
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Install the clamps from the Akrapovič installation kit and stock heat shields’ spring clips onto the Akrapovič muffler pipes, as shown (F 07).
!IMPORTANT: make sure, that the clamps’ grooves match the pipes’ pins and the clamps are correctly oriented!
!IMPORTANT: hand tightens the clamps only!
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Slide the right side muffler all the way onto the outlet side of the stock collector and tighten the muffler bracket to the specified torque, using the stock washer and bolt (F 08). CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
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Slide the left side muffler all the way onto the outlet side of the stock collector and simultaneously slide the rubber mounting onto the original bracket. Tighten the muffler bracket to the specified torque, using the original washer and bolt (F 09).
INSTALLATION TIP: for easier mounting of left muffler, lubricate the stock rubber mounting (WD-40 ).
WD-40 ® is a trademark of the WD-40 Company.
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Align both mufflers in respect to the rear tire (F 10, 11).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
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Tighten both clamps to the specified torque (F 12, 13).
! CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
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Reinstall both original heat shields and tighten it to the specified torque (F 14, 15).
IMPORTANT: use bolt sealant from the Akrapovič installation kit on the market bolts’ threads!
FINAL INSTALLATION:
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Clean grease spots off all Akrapovič product’s surfaces when installation is finished. Cleaning will prevent spots from burning onto the surface. Do not use aggressive chemical cleaners, because they can damage the surface or stickers:
• Titanium surfaces (titanium muffler’s outer sleeve, titanium pipes etc): use a soft cloth sprayed with a multi-purpose spray lubricant (WD-40 or equivalent), then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Carbon-fiber surfaces (carbon-fiber outlet cap, carbon-fiber muffler’s outer sleeve, carbon-fiber bracket etc): use a soft dry cloth sprayed with an all- purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Painted surfaces (painted outlet cap, painted muffler’s outer sleeve, painted bracket etc): use a soft cloth sprayed with an all-purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Chrome plated surfaces (chrome plated outlet cap, chrome plated muffler’s outer sleeve etc): use a soft cloth sprayed with an all-purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
• Stainless steel surfaces (stainless steel muffler’s outer sleeve, stainless steel pipes etc): use a soft cloth sprayed with a contact cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth. ® WD-40 ® is a trademark of the WD-40 Company. -
Make sure all the nuts and bolts are sufficiently tightened. In case the Akrapovič product touches the cowling or other parts, repeat the adjustment of the product or contact your authorized dealer.
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Reinstall all dismounted or partially removed stock parts (cowlings, radiator etc); check vehicle manufacturer workshop manual for correct procedures and tightening torques.
MAINTENANCE OF THE AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCT:
! IMPORTANT: periodically make sure all the bolts and springs are
sufficiently tightened. In case the product touches the cowling or other parts
repeat the adjustment of the product or contact your authorized dealer!
CAUTION: After running the engine for 30 minutes, retighten the bolts of the
Akrapovič carbon-fiber heat shield!
! IMPORTANT: IT IS NORMAL IF WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE MUFFLER
DURING THE FIRST 100 KM AFTER REPLACEMENT.
! IMPORTANT: A CHANGE IN THE COLOR OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS NORMAL DUE TO
THE HIGH TEMPERATURES. CAUTION: DO NOT STAND BEHIND THE MUFFLER AT ANY TIME.
! IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL CLEANERS OR ANY CLEANING
PRODUCTS WHICH CONTAIN ACIDIC ADDITIVES TO CLEAN AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCTS.
IMPORTANT: WE RECOMMEND HIGH CAUTION WHEN USING A POWER / PRESSURE WASHER FOR
CLEANING PAINTED / LACQUERED SURFACES OF THE AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCTS, TO AVOID
PAINT / LACQUER DAMAGE.
! IMPORTANT: ALL AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCTS ARE DEVELOPED AND DESIGNED TO BE USED
ON SPECIFIC VEHICLES, FOR THEIR ENTIRE EXPECTED LIFETIME. PLEASE MAKE SURE
THAT THE END-OF-LIFE AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCT IS DISASSEMBLED TO COMPONENTS SHOWN IN
THE PRODUCT’S SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AVAILABLE ON THE AKRAPOVIČ WEBSITE AND THAT
EACH COMPONENT IS SCRAPPED RESPONSIBLY AND ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS
AND REGULATIONS. AKRAPOVIČ DOES NOT ASSUME ANY OBLIGATION OR RESPONSIBILITY
WITH RESPECT TO THE SCRAPPING PROCESS OR PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATED
THERETO.
TROUBLESHOOTING
| Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
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| Exhaust gas leaks out of the muffler/pipe clamp connections | loosened clamp |
tighten the clamp to specified
connection is not completely joined| tap the connection into place and tighten
the clamp to the specified torque
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