Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid Exhaust System

Product Information

Specifications

• Product: Akrapovic Exhaust System Slip-On

• Compatible with: Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid, Kawasaki Z7
  Hybrid

• Model: 509487

• Revision: 1.0

• Date: 07/2024

Installation Instructions

The Akrapovic Exhaust System Slip-On is designed for use with
the Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid and Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid motorcycles.
Follow the guidelines below for proper installation:

Safety and Compliance

Ensure to read and comply with all safety and compliance
warnings provided in the manual.

Tools and Equipment Required

Refer to the list of tools and protective equipment required for
installation.

Parts List

Check that the packaging box contains all necessary items
including the Akrapovic product, homologation certificate,
warranty, fitting material, and installation manual. Detailed parts
list can be found on the Akrapovic website.

Removal of Stock Exhaust System or Other Stock Motorcycle

Parts

Refer to the motorcycle manufacturer’s workshop manual for
instructions on uninstalling the original exhaust system or other
motorcycle parts before installing the Akrapovic Exhaust System
Slip-On.

FAQ

Q: How do I ensure legal compliance when using Akrapovic

products?

A: Legal compliance of Akrapovic products in a specific country
should be determined by the user. Basic guidance on compliance can
be found on the product-related part of the Akrapovic website. For
EC and ECE type approvals, refer to the certificate enclosed with
your product.

Installation instructions
Akrapovic Exhaust System Slip-On for the Kawasaki Ninja 7 Hybrid Kawasaki Z7 Hybrid

509487
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Congratulations on purchasing the Akrapovic product. The Akrapovic product is made by 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 product. Akrapovic product should only be installed by persons skilled in motorcycle exhaust system 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 Akrapovic product. 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 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 Akrapovic product or this manual, please contact your local Akrapovic partner. For more information on the Akrapovic product, 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 product’s compliance are made in respect of the product “as is”. Any modifications of the Akrapovic 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, and may affect the product’s compliance with the legal requirements, such as product’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 product 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 product 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 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. Akrapovic 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 Akrapovic product, please contact our local partners or Akrapovic at info@akrapovic.com.
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SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE WARNING, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE REMOVING THE STOCK PARTS AND BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW AKRAPOVIC 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 AKRAPOVIC 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 AKRAPOVIC PRODUCT. IF ANY OF THE PARTS IS MISSING, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED WITH UNINSTALLING YOUR STOCK PARTS/ INSTALLING THE AKRAPOVIC PRODUCT AND CONTACT THE RETAILER WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE AKRAPOVIC 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 ISAN ORIGINALAKRAPOVIC PRODUCT. IF YOU HAVEANY 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.
EXAMPLES OF SERIAL NUMBER POSITION
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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 product with various legal requirements on the productrelated 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 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 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

TIGHTENING TORQUE

LUBRICATION

HAND TIGHTEN

INSTALLATION TIP

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.

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Tools & equipment
· Mechanic gloves · T-handle 10 mm wrench · T-handle 12 mm wrench · T-handle 3 mm hexagon wrench · T-handle 4 mm hexagon wrench · Torx 45 wrench · Torx 50 wrench · Spring puller · Combination 15 mm wrench

PARTS LIST
The packaging box should contain one or more of the following items:

·

Akrapovic product

·

Homologation certificate/ compliance documents if applicable

·

Warranty

·

Fitting material

·

Installation Manual

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 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. Akrapovic 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 Akrapovic 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.

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REMOVAL OF STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM:
1. Put the motorcycle on a central racing stand. Make sure, that surface is solid and flat. 2. Unscrew the marked clamp and bolt then carefully remove the heat shield off the motorcycle (F 01).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!
F 01 3. Loosen the marked clamp unscrew the marked bolt and carefully remove the muffler off the motorcycle (F 02).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!

F 02

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INSTALLATION OF AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM:
1. Carefully place the spring clamp before the stopper of the stock outlet and hand tighten it, as shown (F 03). CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure! IMPORTANT: hand tighten the spring clamp only; do not fully tighten it yet!
F 03 2. Assemble the muffler’s inlet with the graphite gasket and clamp from Akrapovic installation kit, as shown (F 04).
CAUTION: be careful not to injure yourself or damage any part of the muffler during this procedure!

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3. Correctly position the carbon-fiber clamp and slide it onto the muffler – bear in mind the right offset of the carbon fiber-clamp (F 05). IMPORTANT: open the clamp slightly wider than the diameter of the outer sleeve of the muffler ­ do not scrape it along the muffler outer sleeve!
F 05 4. Slide the muffler onto the header’s outlet, attach the spring and hand tighten the carbon fiber clamp onto the bracket
using bolt, washers and nut from Akrapovic installation kit (F 06). IMPORTANT: hand tighten the muffler clamp only; do not fully tighten it yet!

F 06

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5. Align muffler in respect to the motorcycle, and tighten the marked bolts to specified torques (F 07). IMPORTANT: be careful not to damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!

34Nm 25ftlb

2.1Nm 1.5ftlb

6. Tighten the clamps to the specified torques (F 08). IMPORTANT: be careful not to damage any part of the motorcycle during this procedure!

F 07

14Nm 10ftlb

2.1Nm 1.5ftlb

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FINAL INSTALLATION: 1. In case any component of the Akrapovic product is equipped with DMC code sticker, the sticker and glue residue
should be removed from the component, before first use! 2. Clean grease spots off all Akrapovic 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 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.
3. Make sure all the nuts and bolts are sufficiently tightened. In case the Akrapovic product touches the cowling or other parts, repeat the adjustment of the product or contact your authorized dealer.
4. 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 AKRAPOVIC 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 engine for 30 minutes, retighten the bolts of the Akrapovic 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 AKRAPOVIC PRODUCTS.
IMPORTANT: WE RECOMMEND HIGH CAUTION WHEN USING POWER / PRESSURE WASHER FOR CLEANING PAINTED / LACQUERED SURFACES OF THE AKRAPOVIC PRODUCTS, TO AVOID PAINT / LACQUER DAMAGE.
IMPORTANT: ALL AKRAPOVIC PRODUCTS ARE DEVELOPED AND DESIGNED TO BE USED ON SPECIFIC VEHICLES, FOR THEIR ENTIRE EXPECTED LIFETIME. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT END-OF-LIFE AKRAPOVIC PRODUCT IS DISASSEMBLED TO COMPONENTS SHOWN IN THE PRODUCT’S SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AVAILABLE ON THE AKRAPOVIC WEBSITE AND EACH COMPONENT SCRAPPED RESPONSIBLY AND ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. AKRAPOVIC DOES NOT ASSUME ANY OBLIGATION OR RESPONSIBILITY WITH RESPECT TO THE SCRAPPING PROCESS OR PROVIDING INFORMATION RELATED THERETO.
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IMPORTANT: IN CASE OF CONTAMINATION WITH GASOLINE, ALL PAINTED/LACQUERED SURFACES OF THE AKRAPOVIC COMPONENTS MUST BE WIPED WITH SOFT, ABSORBENT CLOTH IMMEDIATELY!

TROUBLESHOOTING: Problem

Possible cause

Exhaust gas leaks out of the muffler/pipe clamp connections

loosened clamp
connection is not completely joined

Solution
tighten the clamp to specified torque
tap the connection into place and tighten the clamp to specified torque

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References

• Akrapovič | World Championship-Winning Exhaust System Technology
• Akrapovič | World Championship-Winning Exhaust System Technology

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