Full Akrapovic Worth It?

Mick1976 said:

Huge difference of having a stock bike vs riding one that is properly tuned. The full system from the dealership is a scam they charge you like $2k for a UpMap key that does absolutely nothing for the bike and a Ducati stamp on the cannisters. Take the $2k and get the bike properly tuned.

Racsak have you ridden a V2 or a 959? What about a properly tuned bike? We all have yet to see the pics of your bike?

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rac1ngsnak3 said:

For ..... sake… You literally commented on photos of my bike on another thread and said it was basically a parts bin special, which it is.

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bp_SFV4 said:

I don't see the point in lugging the engine in 4th at 30mph.

The pops and bangs are a results of the secondary air injection system. It can be blocked off which eliminates the problem. I've heard a few opinions that having all that flame in the cans will shorten the life of the packing material, but I don't know if that's true or not.

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Manicguitarist said:

re 4th gear at 30….cos the police in the UK have been coming down heavily on loud bikes.

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bp_SFV4 said:

Every ........ with a Harley has straight pipes here and the cops don't give AF.

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bp_SFV4 said:

I am definitely in the land of the helmet less straight pipe Harley riders. I've never even heard of the cops messing with a rider because of noise. How are cops in the UK enforcing that? Do they have some type of sound testing equipment? For example, for the cops here to give you a window tint ticket, they have to use a calibrated meter and note what your windows read. How does that work for sound over there?

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bp_SFV4 said:

I am definitely in the land of the helmet less straight pipe Harley riders. I've never even heard of the cops messing with a rider because of noise. How are cops in the UK enforcing that? Do they have some type of sound testing equipment? For example, for the cops here to give you a window tint ticket, they have to use a calibrated meter and note what your windows read. How does that work for sound over there?

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Tamir Kadishi said:

Short answer.. NO.
Heat reduction is insignificant.
Looks great, but this the only thing.
I just sold my V2 with Akra.. forget of getting back the unreasonable price..
Spend the money on training and track days..
My opinion.

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37NG900X said:

Also curious if hi flow air filter is part of kit for full system? Live down a dirt road and always leery of these because of dust

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37NG900X said:

Also curious if hi flow air filter is part of kit for full system? Live down a dirt road and always leery of these because of dust

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double0 said:

For track use and especially street use, filter upgrade isn't worth the cost or hassle. Racing.....maybe so.

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37NG900X said:

Does the Akra kit use the street or race Sprint filter?

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mannysfv4s said:

I don’t think Akra slip ons come with an air filter …I’m not very sure if full Akra system comes with it

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Manicguitarist said:

Can confirm that the slip ons *do* come with an air filter.

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