cbx1260cc
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posted February 20, 2012 04:02 PM
Akrapovic exhaust differences??
Can anyone tell me why there are two separate part numbers for the ZX14 Akrapovic full exhaust with Stainless steel headers and Carbon fiber muffler?
Part number S-K14R1-RC says for model years 2006-2007
Part number S-K14R2-RC says for model years 2008-2010
The research I have done shows about a $280 difference in price between them.
Does anyone know what differences there are between these two part numbers?
My bike is a 2009--- why wouldn't Either one FIT????
Would really appreciate the opinion of the experts as I don't want to consider saving $280 and then end up with an exhaust that does NOT fit properly.
Thank you
  
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conn-e-rot ninja
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posted February 20, 2012 05:17 PM
according to akrapovic website S-K14R2-RC is the correct one for your bike. Does yours have an O2 sensor? Because 2006-2007 does not so that may be the difference?
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Wheelie
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posted February 20, 2012 05:30 PM
Ricardo, the mounting brackets are all the same on any ZX-14, maybe the canister is slightly different. or maybe the 2006-2007 Akrapovic didn't have a O2 sensor bung welded in it. I see no reason that exhaust would not work on your 09.
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conn-e-rot ninja
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posted February 20, 2012 05:44 PM
Do the 2008 & up have an O2 sensor or do the pipe manufacturers just add the bung for use with auto tune?
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Wheelie
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posted February 20, 2012 05:47 PM
quote:
Do the 2008 & up have an O2 sensor or do the pipe manufacturers just add the bung for use with auto tune?
09 does not have a O2 sensor.
wee
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speedyme
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posted February 20, 2012 06:24 PM
 Edited By: speedyme on 21 Feb 2012 02:31
the difference is the header outlet size is different 06 07 than 08 and up, dont understand how that makes the price change so much, it was the same way when i bought my two brothers slipons but only by about 30 dollars also ive read you can buy the ones for the 06 07 and take them to a muffler shop and they can stretch the opening to make it fit, not something i would ever try but i read it on another forum so dont even know if that would work.
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posted February 20, 2012 06:33 PM
quote:
the difference is the header outlet size is different 06 07 than 08 and up, dont understand how that makes the price change so much, it was the same way when i bought my two brothers slipons but only by about 30 dollars also ive read you can buy the ones for the 06 07 and take them to a muffler shop and they can stretch the opening to make it fit, not something i would ever try but i read it on another forum so dont even know if that would work.
if that's the case, 3.4 hp difference in a 06 and a 09
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Shane661
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posted February 20, 2012 06:50 PM
Edited By: Shane661 on 21 Feb 2012 02:51
Imo, I wouldn't bother with the Akrapovic. For $995 you can get a 20" Gen 4 Brock's that will likely be quieter, and defintely have a better map. Good luck with whatever you choose. 
Shane
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cbx1260cc
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posted February 20, 2012 07:05 PM
Shane,
Would you provide a link for that pricing so that I can investigate further?
Thank you
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Shane661
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posted February 20, 2012 07:13 PM
Edited By: Shane661 on 21 Feb 2012 03:17
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Shane,
Would you provide a link for that pricing so that I can investigate further?
Thank you
http://www.brocksperformance.com/GEN-4+C283.aspx
Hope this helps....there may also be a Bikeland member discount; best to call.
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Wheelie
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posted February 20, 2012 07:20 PM
Ricardo, it's not a pcv but this will do the job and it's new.
wee
http://www.brocksperformance.com/Dynojet-Power-Commander-III-USB+I922539+C223.aspx
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speedyme
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posted February 21, 2012 06:53 PM
quote:
the difference is the header outlet size is different 06 07 than 08 and up, dont understand how that makes the price change so much, it was the same way when i bought my two brothers slipons but only by about 30 dollars also ive read you can buy the ones for the 06 07 and take them to a muffler shop and they can stretch the opening to make it fit, not something i would ever try but i read it on another forum so dont even know if that would work.
NEVER MIND i thought you were talking about slip-ons if you get the full exhaust i think its the same all years but iwould research it first to make sure
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CraigChrist
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posted February 22, 2012 05:51 AM
what is a slip on? and why would anyone ever even consider running one?
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zx9rmal
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posted February 22, 2012 10:40 AM
In my case, I've owned around 60 bikes, most of them sportbikes with aftermarket full systems. Most current generation sportbikes have good factory exhaust systems. They couldn't make the power they do if they didn't. Of course, we always want more, and a good full system and tuning will get that. At this point in my life (turning 65), I'm tired of listening to the noise, so I'm considering a set of slip ons for my new 14R. Why would I ever consider this? Because they will probably look better, give a bit more performance, but, more importantly, they will drop 20 lbs. off the bike.
Just my opinion.
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Romans
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posted February 22, 2012 05:06 PM
Edited By: Romans on 23 Feb 2012 01:07
Both TI ans SS are nice pipes no matter what you choose. The welds and bends are amazing. Take a close look at the header. Hope this helps in some way. cheers
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zxrider11
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posted February 22, 2012 05:49 PM
I just got my full Ti Akrapovic system installed. It weighed 8.5 pounds with all the springs, sleeves, and decibel reducer. Heading to the dyno in the next couple of weeks for a custom tune, so I will report back with final numbers.
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zxrider11
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posted March 11, 2012 03:18 PM
Got the bike back from our local tuner, below are my mods and dyno graph.
Flies removed, PCIII, Rotella Synthetic oil, stock air filter, new iridium spark plugs, 89 octane gas, 195/55 tire with ZX10 wheels, 17/43 sprockets and bike has 20,000 miles.
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turbo50jeff
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posted April 09, 2012 07:48 PM
how much did you end up paying for that system? It looks so nice! I had the same system on my CBR1100xx. The fit and finish is second to none.
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WARBIRD
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posted April 10, 2012 09:16 AM
Impressive chart.........and on a Superflow too............
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Shane661
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posted April 10, 2012 09:18 AM
Edited By: Shane661 on 10 Apr 2012 17:24
quote:
Got the bike back from our local tuner, below are my mods and dyno graph.
Flies removed, PCIII, Rotella Synthetic oil, stock air filter, new iridium spark plugs, 89 octane gas, 195/55 tire with ZX10 wheels, 17/43 sprockets and bike has 20,000 miles.
It noses over on top a lot...that is not the norm for a 14...hard to tell much from the graph, though. I'm used to reading stuff from Winpep 7. Also, rpm is much more useful than mph! Suffice it to say that stock motor/pump gas 14's turn about 175 hp +/- 3 on the norm., with a great pipe...but all dyno's are different. 
Shane
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zxrider11
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posted April 10, 2012 03:43 PM
quote:
how much did you end up paying for that system? It looks so nice! I had the same system on my CBR1100xx. The fit and finish is second to none.
Snagged it off Ebay from a dealer for $850 delivered. It was a display model, never used, came with original packaging.
They kept dropping the Buy-it-Now price. I followed the auction for 2 months.
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Wheelie
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posted April 10, 2012 03:46 PM
chart looks like lots of wheel spin.
wee
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