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tenere doug 12-12-08 16:59
New Akra's ordered
 
I've just bit the bullet and ordered the official Yamaha Akrapovic end can, �567 at todays 15% VAT, after getting no reply from various emails to Arrow importers and CCC (although I now know why they never replied). Has anyone else bought these yet? And is it right that they have CAT's? Can you remove them?

tenere doug 12-12-08 18:38
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Originally Posted by tenere doug (Post 76236)
And is it right that they have CAT's? Can you remove them?
I've just looked again at Capt's pics from the NEC, and the CAT's look like they're just before the cans in the link pipe. It should be possible to remove them, as I had to do a similar thing to the front down-pipe on my 999s. It's just a shame that they're there in the first place!

Stumpy 12-12-08 19:06
Akros are on the list for my upgrades a little later in the year. I can't seem to find price and availiltyon Arrows in this country. I had a full Arrow system on my FMX650, it was very well made and fitted a treat. However for the Ten the Akros look good and are fairly hassle free coming direct from my Yamaha dealer.

Stumpy

rsvman 12-12-08 19:25
When I was lookin for my leovince cans my mate could of got me akropovics for about �520 inc vat. These were the genuine Yamaha ones. If anyone is interested in them they can call him 01325 463892..He is called steve goodfellow and his shop is DMFX in Darlington Co. Durham

josephau 12-12-08 19:45
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Originally Posted by tenere doug (Post 76236)
after getting no reply from various emails to Arrow importers and CCC (although I now know why they never replied).
What do you think it is that they never replied?

Arrow pipes are available on arrow website, but there are just pics, no details on weight/weight savings or power difference or whether it would fit various panniers and racks. A german company claims to sell them at over EUR900 for the titanium one and almost EUR 700 for the alu plus the 2-in-1 connector pipe for about EUR200, yet they still don't have them available even they said on the website that it would be in October.

tenere doug 12-12-08 20:05
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Originally Posted by josephau (Post 76249)
What do you think it is that they never replied?

I think the problems with CCC's change of ownership have been well documented by The Captain. I would have liked to have waited, but I want to get my bike sorted a.s.a.p., and the Akrapovics are available.

Arrow pipes are available on arrow website, but there are just pics, no details on weight/weight savings or power difference or whether it would fit various panniers and racks. A german company claims to sell them at over EUR900 for the titanium one and almost EUR 700 for the alu plus the 2-in-1 connector pipe for about EUR200, yet they still don't have them available even they said on the website that it would be in October.
Yes, Arrow are just too vague, I'm sure they're product is great, but they obviously didn't want my money!

Gas_Up_Lets_Go 12-12-08 23:34
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Originally Posted by tenere doug (Post 76236)
And is it right that they have CAT's? Can you remove them?
No CAT's in them - according to the Yam blurb I dug out in June when I was looking at these. They are there for the overland upgades, so that you can travel in 'Leaded only' countries.

I tried to find someone who has had these on a Dyno, but to date I've not found anyone - and Akrapovic just don't bother to reply to mail!

I came to the conclusion that �600 was just not worth the 1-2Kg weight improvement....

I'd love to hear from anyone who can tell me any performance gain from these cans

josephau 13-12-08 01:12
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Originally Posted by Gas_Up_Lets_Go (Post 76271)
No CAT's in them - according to the Yam blurb I dug out in June when I was looking at these. They are there for the overland upgades, so that you can travel in 'Leaded only' countries.

I tried to find someone who has had these on a Dyno, but to date I've not found anyone - and Akrapovic just don't bother to reply to mail!

I came to the conclusion that �600 was just not worth the 1-2Kg weight improvement....

I'd love to hear from anyone who can tell me any performance gain from these cans
Soon after I picked up my bike in June, I phone Akrapovic to inquire about the cans. They were very reluctant in responding to my questions, except that the weight savings would be no more than 1kg, and they would not say on power improvements. I then asked my dealer who said they also asked Yamaha who never got back to them, even I mentioned I might be interested. These can people need to get their heads out of the sand, how could they expect people to buy their stuff without any info whatsoever.

stuxtttr 14-12-08 21:19
Tenere Doug, I am very jealous they look great cant wait for your report.
Just the price that screws it for me. Hope that CCco can bring out something at a decent price.

dallas 15-12-08 05:07
Bummer! A testrider for Yamaha NL(Bryan Zuidinga) e-mailed me, that he had a set of only once used Akra's for the Tenere for only 500,-euro's! Normally around 1100,-euro's, so that was a good deal, but I already have a set of Leovinces, so I had to turn his offer down. Wish he had contacted me earlier! Greetz, Hans.

Gas_Up_Lets_Go 15-12-08 09:15
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Originally Posted by dallas (Post 76460)
Bummer! A testrider for Yamaha NL(Bryan Zuidinga) e-mailed me, that he had a set of only once used Akra's for the Tenere for only 500,-euro's! Normally around 1100,-euro's, so that was a good deal, but I already have a set of Leovinces, so I had to turn his offer down. Wish he had contacted me earlier! Greetz, Hans.
You guys would get a better deal ordering form a UK dealer with the pund:euro rate being what it is, probably nearer 650 Euros mark for a new set, plus postage.

stuxtttr 15-12-08 12:33
How come the Akros are so much more expensive in Europe here in the Uk the Yamaha price is only equivalent to 650 Euros ?

I always thought rip off Britian was Expensive ! I know the Scandanavian Countries are pricey but at least they have fresh air lots of space and lovely ladies.

stuxtttr 15-12-08 12:35
Thats strange as soon as I posted my reply to Dallas Gas Ups reply popped up on the screen.

tenere doug 21-12-08 01:08
cans fitted
 
Had a busy evening in the shed tonight, and got my Akrapovic cans fitted along with my metal mule screen and touratech handguards.

tenere doug 21-12-08 01:13
cans fitted 2
 
All the stuff seems top quality, especially the welds, and it fitted really well... apart from the H & B Pannier Rails I had fitted, as the cans clash with these at the rear mounting. (I'll put more on this on the luggage thread).

tenere doug 21-12-08 01:21
cans fitted 3
 
Unfortunately, these cans come with cat converters, (see pics). If I ever get to venture out of Europe, I'll get them chopped out, but as it is I'll leave them in. There are also db kilers, which are easily removed, and it sounds a treat without them! :toothy5: I haven't been out on it yet, so I don't know if it's any quicker. Watch this space, as I'm doing a 600 mile round trip on Sunday / Monday,

stuxtttr 22-12-08 12:31
They make for a very sexy rear end. Suprised about the cats I thought they were meant to be cat free. shouldnt be a problem see Chris Scotts write up and replies, very little leaded fuel in Africa these days.

JMo 22-12-08 17:41
I'm still at a loss what anyone would want to replace the exhaust with a pair of pipes, unless the visual look is vitally important?

A single can (and tool tube on the other side) would be my preference certainly... however, as a budget thought - has anyone considered modifying a pair of Honda CRF250R cans (they are short and stubby and come as a pair on the 2006-on models)... I reckon with a couple of new link pipes, they'd be rather fetching? I also imagine that a set of lightly used OEM ones would not cost much on ebay?

xxx

tenere doug 22-12-08 22:47
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Originally Posted by JMo (Post 77382)
I'm still at a loss what anyone would want to replace the exhaust with a pair of pipes, unless the visual look is vitally important?

A single can (and tool tube on the other side) would be my preference
I must admit if anyone had done a single can, I would have rather bought that. Still, they're on now, and they sound and look great (in my opinion), much better than the big. heavy, ugly stocker. Not sure about any power gains, it would probably need a Power Commander to get the most from it.

tink82 16-03-09 23:15
I too have Akra's fitted, however I am a little disappointed with the sound (not quite loud enough for me). They are made well and fit perfectly, and I still get a nice pop when rolling off the throttle like my old R with Arrow cans fitted.

I want to remove the baffles to make them louder, if I do this do I need a remap or any fueling mod??

Pinglow 28-05-09 17:54
Hi, can someone point me in a direction on which way the best deal for a pair of akras. The best deal I've found was about 579pounds excluding shipping.

Might be getting my Tenere next week. One of my top mod list is akra or gpr exhausts...:067:

fozzy17 16-06-09 22:50
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Originally Posted by tink82 (Post 86171)
I too have Akra's fitted, however I am a little disappointed with the sound (not quite loud enough for me). They are made well and fit perfectly, and I still get a nice pop when rolling off the throttle like my old R with Arrow cans fitted.

I want to remove the baffles to make them louder, if I do this do I need a remap or any fueling mod??

have you taken out the quick release bungs, because they are very loud when they are taken out.


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