Akrapovic SLIP-ON STREET LEGAL Installation Instructions Manual

Exhaust system for the kawasaki z1000 2007; kawasaki z1000 2008; kawasaki z1000 2009

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AKRAPOVIC SLIP-ON & SLIP-ON STREET LEGAL EXHAUST SYSTEM
Congratulations on purchasing an Akrapovi exhaust system. Please read these installation instructions carefully. If
you have any trouble installing the system please contact your authorized dealer!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Exclusion of Certain Liability
1.
The manufacturer, importer or dealer shall not be liable for any incidental damage including personal injury or any
other damages caused by improper installation or operation of the Akrapovi exhaust system. When installing the
Akrapovi
exhaust system be careful that the exhaust system does not touch other parts sensitive to high
temperature.
2.
Akrapovi makes no representation or warranties with regard to damage caused by the improper installation, use and
maintenance of the Akrapovi
department and to normal use, and excludes items subject to normal wear (gaskets and damping wool). The
guarantee is void in case of accident, modification, improper or competition use.
3.
Do not attempt to install the Akrapovi exhaust system on a motorcycle for which it was not made or tested by
Akrapovi .
4.
When the exhaust system gets very hot during operation, be careful not to burn yourself on the exhaust system or
parts which are in direct contact with it, even when the motor is not running. Also protect other people, especially
children, from the injuries mentioned above.
5.
In some cases Akrapovi exhaust system kits contain chemical products (ceramic anti-seizing grease; bolt sealant).
Handle with care, do not inhale or swallow. Avoid excessive contact with skin, eyes or mucous membranes. Keep out
of reach of children.
6.
Technical specifications of Akrapovi exhaust systems and related products subject to change without notice.
Trademarks
The Akrapovic Exhaust System Technology logo is a registered trademark of Akrapovi d.d.
Akrapovic website
Information about Akrapovic exhaust systems and related products is available on the Akrapovic website at:
http://www.akrapovic.com/
Copyright
No part of the Akrapovi exhaust system or its documentation may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any
means without the prior written authorization of the Akrapovi company.
© Akrapovi , d.d. All rights reserved.
Symbols
The following symbols are used throughout these installation instructions:
! CAUTION OR WARNING
USE BOLT SEALANT; Apply 3 to 4 small drops of bolt sealant onto the cleaned and degreased threads before
tightening bolts. WARNING! Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Do not inhale fumes. Keep
out of the reach of children.
USE ANTI-SEIZING GREASE (white tube); Prevents seizing, corrosion and excessive wear between the titanium
components of your exhaust system. WARNING! Avoid eye contact. Avoid excessive skin contact. Keep out of
the 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. Avoid excessive skin contact. Keep out of the reach of children.
NAV - 322
for the
KAWASAKI Z1000 (2007- 2009)
exhaust system. The warranty is limited to defects recognized by our technical
TOOLS
REQUIRED
INSTALLATION TIP
TIGHTENING
TORQUE
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  • Page 1 Trademarks The Akrapovic Exhaust System Technology logo is a registered trademark of Akrapovi d.d. Akrapovic website Information about Akrapovic exhaust systems and related products is available on the Akrapovic website at: http://www.akrapovic.com/ Copyright No part of the Akrapovi exhaust system or its documentation may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means without the prior written authorization of the Akrapovi company.
  • Page 2 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLING CHECK SCHEMATIC OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM! IF ANY ITEMS IN THE AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM PACKAGE ARE MISSING PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER. KEEP THE SCHEMATIC FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE AKRAPOVIC EXHAUST SYSTEM.
  • Page 3 Figure 5 Figure 6 Unscrew the bolts from the metal clamp at the muffler - collector joint and muffler sub-frame brackets. Remove the muffler. Perform the process on both sides of the motorcycle (Figure 7, 8, 9). Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 NAV - 322...
  • Page 4 INSTALLATION OF THE AKRAPOVI SLIP-ON EXHAUST SYSTEM: Change both stock graphite gaskets in collector with Akrapovi graphite gaskets and correctly install clamps with hooks for springs – warning: the clamps with hooks are not symmetrical (left; right) – check photos for correct installation (Figure 10, 11, 12, 13).
  • Page 5 Figure 17 Figure 16 For SLIP-ON STREET LEGAL ONLY: Insert the catalytic converters into the link-pipes as shown (Figure 18, 19). Figure 18 Figure 19 Position the mufflers correctly and slide them onto the outlet side of the link pipes (Figure 20). Correctly position the carbon-fiber clamps and slide them onto the mufflers - bear in mind the left offset of the carbon-fiber clamp viewed from the rear for right side and the right offset for the left side.

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