AKRAPOVIC Ducati Monster 950 Optional Link Pipe-Collector Instruction Manual

: June 4, 2024
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Table of Contents

AKRAPOVIC Ducati Monster 950 Optional Link Pipe-Collector
- NOISE AND EMISSION WARNINGS
Tools & equipment
PARTS LIST
REMOVAL OF STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM:
- INSTALLATION OF THE AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM:
FINAL INSTALLATION:
TROUBLESHOOTING:
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

AKRAPOVIC Ducati Monster 950 Optional Link Pipe-Collector

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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 THE AKRAPOVIČ WARRANTY APPLY TO ORIGINAL PRODUCTS ONLY.

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 for the respective product page on www. akrapovic.com). 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, remove, 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
Photographs and other illustrations in this manual are symbolic and are intended to help represent individual steps for proper installation and use, as well as for a general overview. The actual component parts of the Akrapovič product may not entirely correspond to the photographs and other illustrations.

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 4 mm hexagon wrench
T-handle 5 mm hexagon wrench
T-handle 6 mm hexagon wrench
T-handle 8 mm hexagon wrench
Torx 45 wrench
Combination 13 mm wrench
Socket 24 mm
Spring puller

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

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.

ECU fuel-mapping enrichment
Please make sure that any ECU fuel-mapping enrichment is compliant with relevant laws, including state and federal, where applicable. Akrapovič makes no representation or warranty with regard to legal compliance, noise or gas emissions in case of ECU fuel-mapping enrichment.

Optional Link Pipe/Collector
For perfect performance, throttle response and durability of the engine, the Akrapovič Optional Link Pipe/Collector exhaust system should be used in combination with ECU fuel mapping enrichment provided by a professional, to avoid severe engine damage or breakdown, which could result in injury.

REMOVAL OF STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM:

Put the motorcycle on a side stand, we recommend a central racing stand. Make sure, that surface is solid and ﬂat. Unscrew a marked bolt and loosen the marked clamp than
carefully remove the muffler off the motorcycle (F 01).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
Unscrew marked nuts and remove the clamps off the stock exhaust (F 02, 03).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
Unscrew marked nut and bolts than partially remove the right side foot peg off the motorcycle (F 04).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
Unscrew marked bolts on both sides of the motorcycle and carefully remove the stock pre-muffler off the motorcycle (F 06, 07).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!

INSTALLATION OF THE AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM:

Install the clamps from the Akrapovič installation kit onto the link pipes as shown (F 08).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the exhaust during this procedure!
Install and hand tighten the link pipes onto the stock headers outlet as shown (F 09, 10).
IMPORTANT: do not fully tighten the flanges yet!
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
Install the collector onto the link pipes outlet and attach the springs from Akrapovič installation kit as shown (F 11).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
IMPORTANT : make sure, that springs pull the collector all the way onto the link pipes – use a rubber mallet if necessary to tap the connections into place!
Remove the graphite gasket from the Akrapovič slip-on system (F 12).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the exhaust during this procedure!
Carefully slide the muffler onto the Akrapovič optional link pipe/collector outlet, align the muffler in respect to the motorcycle and tighten the muffler’s bracket (using stock fitting material) and clamp to the specified torques (F 13, 14). CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
Tighten the clamps to the specified torque (F 15, 16).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
Reinstall all dismounted stock parts in the reverse order from the order in which they were removed. Check the motor-cycle manufacturer’s workshop manual for correct procedures and tightening torques.
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!

FINAL INSTALLATION:

Clean grease spots off all Akrapovič product 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 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 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 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.
Reinstall all dismounted or partially removed stock parts (cowlings, radiator etc); check the vehicle manufacturer’s 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.