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Akrapovič Exhaust SystemsSlip-On Street Legal, Slip-On Open and Slip-On Megaphonefor theYAMAHA YZF R6 2010

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Congratulations on purchasing an Akrapovič exhaust system. Please read the entire installation manual prior to undertaking any activities related to installation of your new Akrapovič exhaust system. In case you do not fully understand the manual or any of its parts, please contact your authorized dealer!

This product should be installed by someone with sufficient knowledge of exhaust systems and their installation, and appropriate hand or power tools. If you are not qualified for this work, please utilize a certified mechanic for installation. By installing Your Akrapovič exhaust system, you indicate that you have read the installation manual in its entirety and you agree with the terms stated herein.

It is your responsibility to follow all installation instruction guidelines supplied with the Akrapovič exhaust system and undertake all necessary safety precautions. Akrapovič d.d. assumes no responsibility for damages occurring from misuse, abuse, improper installation, improper operation, lack of responsible care, or all previously stated reasons resulting from incompatibility with other manufacturer’s products and/or systems.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Exclusion of Certain Liability1. Themanufacturer,importerordealershallnotbeliableforanyincidentaldamageincludingpersonalinjury

oranyotherdamagescausedbyimproperinstallationoroperationoftheAkrapovičexhaustsystem.Wheninstalling theAkrapovič exhaust systembe careful that the exhaust systemdoes not touch other partssensitivetohightemperature.

2. Akrapovičmakesnorepresentationorwarrantieswithregardtodamagecausedbytheimproperinstallation,useandmaintenanceoftheAkrapovičexhaustsystem.Thewarrantyislimitedtodefectsrecognizedbyourtechnicaldepartmentandduetonormaluse,andexcludesitemssubjecttonormalwear(gasketsanddampingwool).Theguaranteeisvoidincaseofaccident,modification,improperorcompetitionuse.

3. Donotattempttoinstall theAkrapovičexhaustsystemonavehiclemodelforwhichitwasnotmadeortestedbyAkrapovič.

4. Whentheexhaustsystemgetsveryhotduringoperation,becarefulnottoburnyourselfontheexhaustsystemorpartswhichareindirectcontactwithit,evenwhentheengineisnotrunning.Alsoprotectotherpeople,especiallychildren,fromtheinjuriesmentionedabove.

5. InsomecasesAkrapovičexhaustsystemkitscontainchemicalproducts(ceramicanti-seizinggrease;boltsealant).Handlewithcare,donot inhaleorswallow.Avoidexcessivecontactwithskin,eyesormucousmembranes.Keepoutofreachofchildren.

6. TechnicalspecificationsofAkrapovičexhaustsystemsandrelatedproductsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.

7. Before removing theoriginalexhaustsystemfromyourvehicle,pleasecompare thepartsyoureceivedwiththelistofmaterialsprovidedintheinstallationmanualinordertoassurethatyouhaveallthepartsnecessaryfortheinstallationofyournewAkrapovičexhaustsystem.

8. Although thismanualconsistsof instructions for installation inwritten form,aswellasphotographsandpictures representing individual stepsof the installation, pleasenote that thephotographsandpicturesaresymbolicandareintendedforrepresentationofgeneraloverviewonly.Thephotographsandpicturescontainedhereinshouldserveasaguidelineonlyandactual installationoftheexhaustsystemmaynotcorrespondwiththephotographsandpicturesentirely.

9. Theprocessofuninstallingtheoriginalexhaustsystemmayvarydependingontheexistingexhaustsystem.Pleasefollowtheoriginalexhaustsystemmanufacturer’sinstructionsforuninstallingtheoriginalexhaustsystem.

TrademarksTheAkrapovičExhaustSystemTechnologylogoisaregisteredtrademarkofAkrapovičd.d.

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T-handle 5 mm three hexagon wrenchT-handle 4 mm three hexagon wrenchT-handle 3 mm three hexagon wrenchT-handle 13mm wrenchT-handle 12mm wrenchT-handle 8mm wrenchT-handle swivelling 8mm wrenchCombination 10 mm wrench

CAUTIONORWARNINGINSTALLATION TIP

TOOLS REQUIRED TIGHTENING TORQUE

SymbolsThefollowingsymbolsareusedthroughouttheseinstallationinstructions:

USE BOLT SEALANT;Apply3to4smalldropsofboltsealantontothecleanedanddegreasedthreadsbeforetighteningthebolts.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(blacktube);Providestrouble-freeandlong-lastingprotectionagainstseizing,corrosionandrustingofbolts,threadedends,nuts,joints,etc.Alsoprotectsagainstvibration,wearandimpact. WARNING! Avoid eye contact. Avoid excessive skin contact. Keep out of reach of children.

USE ANTI-SEIZING GREASE(whitetube);Preventsseizing,corrosionandexcessivewearbetweenthetitaniumcomponentsofyourexhaustsystem.WARNING! Avoid eye contact. Avoid excessive skin contact. Keep out of reach of children.

BEFORE INSTALLING, CHECK SCHEMATIC OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM!

IF ANY ITEMS IN THE AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM PACKAGE ARE MISSING, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER. KEEP THE SCHEMATIC FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

THESE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE READ CAREFULLY IN ORDER TO ENSURE PROPER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM.

THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN BE EXTREMELY HOT. ALLOW THE EXHAUST AND ENGINE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION.

WE ADVISE YOU TO LEAVE INSTALLATION TO A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN. IMPROPER INSTALLATION MAY RESULT IN A SHORTER LIFETIME OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE.

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Putthemotorcycleonasidestand,werecommendaracingstand.Unscrewthemarkedboltsandremovethestockheatshield(Figure 1).

REMOVAL OF STOCK EXHAUST SYSTEM:1.2.

3. Unscrewthemarkednutsandremovetheexhaustvalvecablesoffthecablebracket(Figure 2).WARNING: make sure not to damage any part of the motorcycle during this process!

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4. For Slip-On Open and Slip-On Megaphone only:unscrewthemarkedcablebracket(Figure 3).

5. For Slip-On Open and Slip-On Megaphone only:unscrewtheexhuastvalveservomotor,removethecablesofftheservowheelandtightentheservobackon(Figure 4, 5, 6). Removetheexhaustvalvecablesoffthemotorcycle(Figure 7).WARNING: do not turn the the servo motor wheel with force or the servo motor could be damaged! WARNING: do not disconnect the servo’s elecrical connector or remove the servo motor off the vehicle!

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WARNING: make sure not to scratch or damage any part of the motorcycle during removal of the cables!

6. Unscrewthemarkedclampboltandremovethemufflertogetherwithclampandgraphitegasketoffthemotorcycle(Figure 8).WARNING: make sure not to scratch or damage any part of the motorcycle during this process!

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INSTALLATION OF THE AKRAPOVIČ SLIP-ON SREET LEGAL EXHAUST SYSTEM:

2. Slidethemufflerontothestockoutletandcorrectlyattachthecablesontothecablebracket(the cable with black adjuster must be on top!). Adjusttheloweradjusterasshown-4.5mm between adjuster nuts (Figure 10). WARNING: be precise at adjusting the cables, or the exhaust valve won’t work properly!

1. Correctlyinstalltheclampontothemufflerinletbushasshown(Figure 9).WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on bolt threads of the clamp!

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3. Adjusttheupperadjuster(black),untilthedistancebetweenexhaustvalvewheelstoppersis10mm (Figure 11). WARNING: be precise at adjusting the cables, or the exhaust valve won’t work properly!

4. Tightenthemarkedadjusterslocknutstoaspecifiedtorque(Figure 12).

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Assemble thecarbon-fibershieldonto theexhaustvalve,usingAkrapovičM5boltsandheat resistantwashers(Figure 13). WARNING: heat resistant washers should be between carbon-fiber shield and shield brackets!

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6. Alignthemufflerinrespecttothemotorcycle.Tightenthemufflerbracket(usingstockboltwithwasher)andmetalmufflerinletclamp(Figure 14).

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INSTALLATION OF THE AKRAPOVIČ SLIP-ON OPEN AND SLIP-ON MEGAPHONE EXHAUST SYSTEMS:Correctlyinstalltheclampontotheinletbushasshown(Figure 15).WARNING: use anti-seize copper paste on bolt threads of the clamp!

Positionthemufflerormegaphonecorrectlyandslideitontotheoutletofthestockcollector. Alignthemufflerormegaphoneinrespecttothemotorcycleandtightenthebracket,usingstockboltandwasher(Figure 16).

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Tightenthemetalmegaphoneinletclamptoaspecifiedtorque(Figure 17).3.

IT IS NORMAL IF WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE MUFFLER ON FIRST OPERATION.

DO NOT STAND BEHIND THE MUFFLER ON FIRST OPERATION. DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL CLEANERS OR ANY CLEANING PRODUCTS WHICH CONTAIN ACIDIC ADDITIVES TO CLEAN AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEMS.

1. Cleanthetitaniumexhaustcomponentswithamulti-purposespraylubricant(WD-40orequivalent),carbonfiberexhaustcomponentswithsoftanddryclothandstainlesssteelcomponentswithsoftclothsprayedwithcontactcleaner,thenwipewithsoftanddrycloth.Achangeinthecoloroftheexhaustsystemisnormalduetothehightemperatures.

2. Periodicallymakesurealltheboltsandspringsaresufficientlytight.

WARNING: make sure all the bolts are sufficiently tightened. In case the exhaust system touches thecowling or other parts repeat the adjustment of the exhaust system or contact your authorized dealer.

Cleangreasespots:a. Muffler–useasoftclothsprayedwithamulti-purposespraylubricant(WD-40orequivalent).b. Megaphone–useasoftclothsprayedwithamulti-purposespraylubricant(WD-40orequivalent).

Cleaningwillpreventspotsfromburningontothesurface.Donotuseaggressivechemicalcleaners,becausetheycandamagethesticker.

MAINTENANCE OF THE AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEM

Final installation:

WARNING: check vehicle manufacturer manual for tightening torques (for dismounted stock parts)!

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Yamaha YZF R6, SLIP ON exhaust system - open: 2010 Product code: S-Y6SO9-ASZ S-Y6SO9T-ASZ

P-R21 CLAMP

M-ASZ00202T STAINLESS STEEL MUFFLER WITH TITANIUM OUTER SLEEVE

M-ASZ00205T FULL TITANIUM MUFFLER

V-TUV109 NOISE REDUCTION INSERT

P-HST6AL STICKER

Yamaha YZF R6, SLIP ON exhaust system - street legal: 2010 Product code: S-Y6SO9-HASZ S-Y6SO9T-HASZ

P-HSY6R5 VALVE COVER

P-HF471 FITTING KIT

P-R21 CLAMP

M-HAS1Z00202T STAINLESS STEEL MUFFLER WITH TITANIUM OUTER SLEEVE

M-HAS1Z00205T FULL TITANIUM MUFFLER

V-TUV109 NOISE REDUCTION INSERT

P-HST6AL STICKER

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YAMAHA R6 MEGAPHONE 2006 - 2010 PRODUCT CODE: SM-Y6SO6T

P-HF183 HANGING FITTING ASSEMBLY

V-TUV050 NOISE REDUCTION INSERT

LM-Y6SO6T LINK PIPE

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P-HSY6R5 VALVE COVER

P-HF471 FITTING KIT

P-R21 CLAMP

WARNING! THE SLIP ON HOMOLOGATION IS NOT VALID IN COMBINATION WITH RACING TUBE SET

P-S1 SPRING

P-57 INNER SLEEVE

P-F11 FLANGE

L-Y6R8L LINK PIPE

P-LBSB1 LAMBDACONNECTOR BOLT

H-Y6R8 HEADER TUBE

P-HST6AL STICKER

C-Y6R8 COLLECTOR SET

P-S2 SPRING

V-TUV109 NOISE REDUCTION INSERT

M-HAS1Z00202T TITANIUM MUFFLER

P-GUV006 RUBBER SPACER

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Yamaha YZF R6, Complete exhaust system / EVOLUTION LINE tube set with Street legal SLIP on Mufflers, Model year: 2010 Product code: S-Y6E8-ASZ/1

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P-HSY6R5 VALVE COVER

P-HF471 FITTING KIT

P-R21 CLAMP

WARNING! THE SLIP ON HOMOLOGATION IS NOT VALID IN COMBINATION WITH EVOLUTION TUBE SET

P-GUV006 RUBBER SPACER

P-S1 SPRING

P-57 INNER SLEEVE

P-F11 FLANGE

L-Y6E8L LINK PIPE

P-LBSB1 LAMBDACONNECTOR BOLT

H-Y6RT8 HEADER TUBE

P-HST6AL STICKER

C-Y6RT7 COLLECTOR SET

P-S2 SPRING

V-TUV109 NOISE REDUCTION INSERT

M-HAS1Z00205T TITANIUM MUFFLER

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