Akrapovič Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX Installation Manual
Installation instructions
*507418*
Akrapovič Exhaust System
Heat shield
for the
Kawasaki Ninja 1000SX
Revision 1.0EN03/2020
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Congratulations on purchasing the Akrapovič exhaust system. The Akrapovič exhaust system is a product of
Akrapovič d.d., Malo Hudo 8a, 1295 Ivančna Gorica, Slovenia (“Akrapovič”).
Please read this entire installation manual carefully prior to installing and using the Akrapovič exhaust
system.
Akrapovič exhaust system should only be installed by persons skilled in motorcycle exhaust system installation
and performance. The instructions provided in this manual should be followed to ensure proper installation
and safe use of the Akrapovič exhaust system. Akrapovič and/or its partners shall not be held liable for any
damage or personal injury (including direct, indirect, or consequential damage) sustained as a result of improper
installation of the Akrapovič exhaust system or its use and maintenance contrary to the instructions and warnings
contained herein.
If you have any questions regarding the installation and/or proper use of the Akrapovič exhaust system or this
manual, please contact your local Akrapovič partner.
For more information on the Akrapovič exhaust systems, see the ocial Akrapovič website at:
http://www.akrapovic.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
Your safety is our number one priority. Please ride your motorcycle responsibly, safely and always obey local
trac rules.
All statements made with regard to the exhaust system’s compliance are made in respect of the exhaust system
“as is”. Any modications of the Akrapovič exhaust system or its improper installation, use or maintenance that
is not in accordance with this Installation manual, may result in severe damage to the exhaust system and/ or
engine, as well as personal injury, and may aect the exhaust system’s compliance with the legal requirements,
such as exhaust system’s air and/ or noise emissions (as an example, the motorcycle may not be suitable for
use on public roads any longer), as well as warranty coverage.
The exhaust system may only be used in accordance with relevant laws and regulations, including state and
federal, where applicable.
Damage caused by improper installation, use and maintenance of the Akrapovič exhaust system is not covered
by the Akrapovič warranty. Please refer to the enclosed warranty with regard to the terms of our warranty.
Technical specications of Akrapovič exhaust systems and related products are subject to change without notice.
COPYRIGHT AND OTHER RIGHTS NOTICE
The Akrapovič trademark, including corporate logos and emblems, are subject to copyright as well as trademark
rights of Akrapovič, its licensors, or third persons authorizing Akrapovič to use them.
Any reproduction, technical or other manipulation, translation, or other use of the copyright and/or trademark
rights contained herein is prohibited without the explicit prior written consent of Akrapovič. The same especially
applies to the entire contents of this manual and/or any of its parts, including but not limited to technical
specications, instructions, graphs, photographs, and so on included in this manual.
Akrapovič takes all copyright and other rights infringement cases under serious consideration. If you have
any reason to believe that your exhaust system is not an original Akrapovič product, please contact our local
partners or Akrapovič at info@akrapovic.com.
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SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE WARNING, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE REMOVING THE STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM AND BEGINNING THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR
NEW AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST, PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL ITEMS LISTED BELOW ARE VERIFIED:
• THIS MANUAL IS SPECIFIC TO THE MOTORCYCLE INDICATED ON THE COVER PAGE, FOR WHICH IT IS
DESIGNED. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES VARY DEPENDING ON THE TYPE OF MOTORCYCLE. PLEASE
VERIFY THAT THE AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM AND THIS INSTALLATION MANUAL CORRESPOND
TO THE TYPE OF YOUR MOTORCYCLE.
• THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN GET EXTREMELY HOT DURING AND AFTER IT IS USED. MAKE SURE NOT TO
TOUCH THE EXHAUST SYSTEM UNTIL IT IS COMPLETELY COOL. ALLOW THE EXHAUST AND ENGINE TO
COOL DOWN BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION OR ANY OTHER WORK ON THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
• MAKE SURE THE MOTORCYCLE IS SECURELY POSITIONED TO PREVENT TIPPING OVER AND DAMAGE
TO YOURSELF AND OTHERS, OR THE MOTORCYCLE.
• PLEASE CHECK THE PARTS YOU RECEIVED AGAINST THE PARTS LIST AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE
(PLEASE USE THE QR CODE ON THE FRONT PAGE OR LOOK FOR “SCHEMATIC VIEW” IN THE
RESPECTIVE PRODUCT PAGE ON WWW.AKRAPOVIC.COM). MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE ALL THE
PARTS NECESSARY FOR THE INSTALLATION OF YOUR NEW AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM. IF ANY
OF THE PARTS IS MISSING, PLEASE DO NOT PROCEED WITH UNINSTALLING YOUR STOCK EXHAUST
SYSTEM/ INSTALLING THE AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CONTACT THE RETAILER WHERE YOU
PURCHASED THE AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM.
• ALWAYS SECURE YOUR MOTORCYCLE’S GROUND CLEARANCE. FOR ADVANCED USERS, WE
RECOMMEND YOU CHECK THE MOTORCYCLE SPRING PRELOAD SETTINGS TO OPTIMIZE GROUND
CLEARANCE WHERE POSSIBLE.
• EVERY EXHAUST SYSTEM MUFFLER HAS ITS UNIQUE SERIAL NUMBER, WHICH IDENTIFIES THE
AUTHENTICITY OF THE PRODUCT. YOU CAN FIND THE SERIAL NUMBER ON THE MUFFLER’S INLET
PIPE. PLEASE REFER TO THE PICTURE BELOW. PLEASE VERIFY THAT YOUR EXHAUST SYSTEM IS
AN ORIGINAL AKRAPOVIČ PRODUCT. IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBTS, PLEASE CONTACT THE RESELLER
WHERE YOU PURCHASED THE EXHAUST SYSTEM OR AKRAPOVIČ PARTNERS. THIS MANUAL, ANY
CERTIFICATES AND AKRAPOVIČ WARRANTY APPLY TO ORIGINAL PRODUCTS ONLY.
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SERIAL NUMBER POSITION
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NOISE AND EMISSION WARNINGS
General warning
Because of the world-wide distribution of Akrapovič d.d. products, neither Akrapovič d.d. nor any of its subsidiaries
make any representation that the products comply with the air and/or noise emissions laws, or labeling laws, of
any jurisdiction. The purchasers are entirely responsible for informing themselves of the applicable laws where the
products are to be used and to comply with those law.
Although legal compliance of Akrapovič products in a specic country should be determined by the user, you can
nd some basic guidance on compliance of your Akrapovič exhaust system with various legal requirements on the
product-related part of our website (please use the QR code on the front page or look for the respective product page
on www.akrapovic.com). For EC and ECE type approvals, please refer to the certicate enclosed to your product.
USA WARNING
Various U.S. states and the U.S. federal government have individual laws regulating the use of aftermarket exhaust
parts and systems, especially as those parts and systems modify, remove, or replace original equipment catalysts.
Please consult the appropriate laws in your area before installing any aftermarket part or system on your vehicle to
ensure compliance with all applicable laws. Neither Akrapovic d.d. nor any of their subsidiaries or the sellers of the parts
or systems make any representation that any of their parts or systems comply with any such laws.
CALIFORNIA WARNING
California laws prohibit the use of any aftermarket exhaust part or system that modies, removes or replaces original
equipment catalysts unless the California Air Resources Board has issued an Executive Order regarding such part or
system or unless the part or system is exempted by being used only on racing vehicles on closed courses. Neither
Akrapovic d.d. nor any of their subsidiaries make any representation that any of their parts or systems has received such
an Executive Order or that any of their parts or systems conform with the racing vehicles exemption. The purchasers are
entirely responsible for informing themselves of applicable California laws and to comply with those laws.
GENERAL NOTE
Photographs and other illustrations in this manual are symbolic and are intended to help represent individual steps
for proper installation and use, as well as for a general overview. The actual component parts of the Akrapovič
exhaust system may not entirely correspond to the photographs and other illustrations.
SYMBOLS
The following symbols are used throughout these installation instructions:
TOOLS AND PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
LUBRICATION
INSTALLATION TIP
USE BOLT SEALANT
Apply 3 to 4 small drops of bolt sealant onto the cleaned and degreased threads before tightening the
bolts.
WARNING! Avoid contact with skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Do not inhale fumes. Keep
out of 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.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
HAND TIGHTEN
CAUTION OR IMPORTANT
WARNING! Avoid eye contact. Keep out of 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. Keep out of reach of children.
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