akrapovic Exhaust System Instruction Manual

akrapovic Exhaust System Instruction Manual

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Congratulations on purchasing the Akrapovic exhaust system. The Akrapovic exhaust system is a product of Akrapovic d.d., Malo Hudo 8a, 1295 Ivancna Gorica, Slovenia (“Akrapovic”).

Please read this entire installation manual carefully prior to installing and using the Akrapovic exhaust system.

Akrapovic exhaust system should only be installed by persons skilled in motorcycle exhaust system installation and performance. The instructions provided in this manual should be followed to ensure proper installation and safe use of the Akrapovic exhaust system. Akrapovic 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 Akrapovic exhaust system 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 Akrapovic exhaust system or this manual, please contact your local Akrapovic partner.

For more information on the Akrapovic exhaust systems, see the official Akrapovic website at: http://www.akrapovic.com

GENERAL INFORMATION

Your safety is our number one priority. Please ride your motorcycle responsibly, safely and always obey local traffic rules.

All statements made with regard to the exhaust system’s compliance are made in respect of the exhaust system “as is”. Any modifications of the Akrapovic exhaust system or its improper installation, use or maintenance that is not in accordance with this Installation manual, may result in severe damage to the exhaust system and/ or engine, as well as personal injury, and may affect the exhaust system’s compliance with the legal requirements, such as exhaust system’s air and/ or noise emissions (as an example, the motorcycle may not be suitable for use on public roads any longer), as well as warranty coverage.

The exhaust system may only be used in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, including state and federal, where applicable.
Damage caused by improper installation, use and maintenance of the Akrapovic exhaust system is not covered by the Akrapovic warranty. Please refer to the enclosed warranty with regard to the terms of our warranty.

Technical specifications of Akrapovic exhaust systems and related products are subject to change without notice.

COPYRIGHT AND OTHER RIGHTS NOTICE

The Akrapovic trademark, including corporate logos and emblems, are subject to copyright as well as trademark rights of Akrapovic, its licensors, or third persons authorizing Akrapovic 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 Akrapovic. 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 exhaust system is protected under a registered Community Design No. RCD 007143201-0001.

Akrapovic takes all copyright and other rights infringement cases under serious consideration. If you have any reason to believe that your exhaust system is not an original Akrapovic product, please contact our local partners or Akrapovic at info@akrapovic.com.

SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE WARNING, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

BEFORE REMOVING THE STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM AND BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST, 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 AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL CORRESPOND TO THE TYPE OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE.

• 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 EXHAUST SYSTEM.

• 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 AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM. IF ANY OF THE PARTS IS MISSING, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED WITH UNINSTALLING YOUR STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM/ INSTALLING THE AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CONTACT THE RETAILER WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM.

• ALWAYS SECURE YOUR MOTORCYCLE’S GROUND CLEARANCE. FOR ADVANCED USERS, WE RECOMMEND YOU CHECK THE MOTORCYCLE SPRING PRELOAD SETTINGS TO OPTIMIZE GROUND CLEARANCE WHERE POSSIBLE.

• 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 AKRAPOVIC PRODUCT. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RESELLER WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OR AKRAPOVIC PARTNERS. THIS MANUAL, ANY CERTIFICATES AND AKRAPOVIC WARRANTY APPLY TO ORIGINAL PRODUCTS ONLY.

NOISE AND EMISSION WARNINGS

General warning
Because of the world-wide distribution of Akrapovic d.d. products, neither Akrapovic 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 those law.

Although legal compliance of Akrapovic products in a specific country should be determined by the user, you can find some basic guidance on compliance of your Akrapovic exhaust system 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 exhaust 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 exhaust 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 to comply 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 Akrapovic exhaust system may not entirely correspond to the photographs and other illustrations.

SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used throughout these installation instructions:

Tools & equipment

• Mechanic gloves
• Combination 12 mm wrench
• T-handle 6 mm hexagon wrench
• T-handle 10 mm wrench
• Torx 25 wrench
• Torx 40 wrench
• Torx 45 wrench

PARTS LIST

The following parts should be found in the box:

• Installation Manual
• Homologation certificate/ compliance documents if applicable
• Warranty
• Fitting material
• Muffler and pipes

Detailed list of parts can be found on the Akrapovic 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:

The process of uninstalling the original exhaust system may vary depending on the existing exhaust system. Please follow the original exhaust system manufacturer’s instructions for uninstalling the original exhaust system.

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. Akrapovic shall not assume any liability or responsibility with regard to uninstalling your existing exhaust system, warranty coverage of such exhaust system or vehicle or their further fitness for use.

In case your Akrapovic exhaust system may not be used on certain roads or under certain conditions, please keep the stock or other exhaust system that you can use in such circumstances legally.

REMOVAL OF STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM:

1. Put the motorcycle on a side stand, we recommend a central racing stand. Make sure, that surface is solid and flat.
2. Loosen marked clamp, unscrew marked bolt and 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!

INSTALLATION OF THE AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM:

1. Assemble the Link Pipe with graphite gasket, clamp and clip-on nuts from Akrapovic installation kit, as shown (F 02).

CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the exhaust during this procedure!

2. Install the catalytic converter into the link Pipe as shown (F 03).
IMPORTANT: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the exhaust during this procedure! I
MPORTANT: EC TYPE APPROVAL IS VALID ONLY IF OPTIONAL CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS INSTALLED!!

3. Slide the link pipe onto the stock exhaust outlet and hand tight the clamp (F 04).
IMPORTANT: do not fully tighten the clamp yet!
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself and any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!

4. Slide the clamp from Akrapovic installation kit, onto the Akrapovic muffler as shown (F 05). IMPORTANT: do not fully tighten the clamp yet! CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself and any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!

5. Slide the muffler onto the link pipe and hand tight the muffler’s bracket bolt onto the stock bracket (F 06). IMPORTANT: be careful not to damage the exhaust or any other part of the motorcycle during this process! IMPORTANT: do not fully tighten the bracket bolt yet!

6. Screw Akrapovic heat shield’s bolts and heat-resistant washers from Akrapovic installation kit on Akrapovic heat shield (F 07).

IMPORTANT: make sure to place the heat resistant washers between the brackets and carbon fiber heat shield and between bolts’ heads and heat shield!

INSTALLATION TIP: screw the heat resistant washers onto the bolts; do not try to push them on!

7. Align the muffler in respect to the motorcycle install Akrapovic heat shield, tighten the heat shield’s bolts, clamps and muffler bracket; (using a bolt, washer and nut from Akrapovic instalation kit) to the specified torques (F 08, 09).

IMPORTANT: be careful not to damage the exhaust or any other part of the motorcycle during this process!

FINAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE:

Clean grease spots off all exhaust system 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 sticker.

1. Muffler ­ titanium outer sleeve: use a soft cloth sprayed with a multi-purpose spray lubricant (WD-40® or equivalent)*.
2. Muffler ­ carbon-fiber outer sleeve: use a soft dry cloth sprayed with all purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
3. Muffler ­ carbon-fiber outlet cap: use a soft dry cloth sprayed with all purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
4. Painted mufflers and parts ­ use a soft cloth sprayed with all purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
5. Chrome plated mufflers and parts: use a soft cloth sprayed with all purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
6. Stainless steel pipes: use a soft cloth sprayed with a contact cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
7. Titanium pipes: use a soft cloth sprayed with a multi-purpose spray lubricant (WD-40® or equivalent)*.

*WD-40® is a trademark of the WD-40 Company.

Periodically make sure all the bolts and springs are sufficiently tight.

IMPORTANT : make sure all the bolts are sufficiently tightened. In case the exhaust system touches the cowling or other parts repeat the adjustment of the exhaust system or contact your authorized dealer!

CAUTION : after running engine for 30 minutes, retighten the bolts of the Akrapovic carbon-fiber heat shield!

INSTALLATION TIP : IT IS NORMAL IF WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE MUFFLER DURING THE FIRST 100 KM AFTER REPLACEMENT.

INSTALLATION TIP : 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 AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

TROUBLESHOOTING:

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References

• Akrapovič | World Championship-Winning Exhaust System Technology

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