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Old 25-09-16, 22:32
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Originally Posted by justgjt View Post
How much lighter in weight was the Akrapovic twin system compared to the original system and could you use a dremel and cut the stainless steel cat chambers along the middle weld to remove the cats and then have it re-tigged back together ?
When I compared the weight of the OE exhaust and the Akrapovic system there wa just 800g between them: OE 7.2Kg and Akra 6.4Kg. Not exactly a massive weight saving for the huge financial outlay, especially when some 2-1 systems that cost less than half as much come in at a little over 1.5Kg!

You could quite easily cut open and remove the cats form their chambers provide you, or someone you know has the equipment and welding skills to do the job.

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I am wondering how much louder it would be ? Does that system come with DB Killer inserts ?
The Akrapovic system comes with pretty effective and quiet dB killers. I guess removing the cats would make things a little louder, but probably not so much as you'd even notice.

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Looks like these are only available from Yamaha as the Akrapovic website does not have them listed for the Z Tenere.
Yes. Only available from a dealer.