07/08 akra slip-on users advice please : Kawasaki ZX Forums: Kawasaki Ninja Forum

jakeg823 · 10-15-2009, 03:15 PM

i just got my akra slip on for my 08, and i was wondering if yall kept the "noise reduction insert" in or out? i'm planning on installing it tomorrow and just wanted to know which sounds best in yalls opinions. I dont want it to be obnoxiously loud or anything cuz i dont feel like getting a ticket for it but i'm fine w/ it being loud.

any advice appreciated...thanks

EazyMeezy · 10-15-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jakeg823

i just got my akra slip on for my 08, and i was wondering if yall kept the "noise reduction insert" in or out? i'm planning on installing it tomorrow and just wanted to know which sounds best in yalls opinions. I dont want it to be obnoxiously loud or anything cuz i dont feel like getting a ticket for it but i'm fine w/ it being loud.

any advice appreciated...thanks

The install should be pretty straight forward.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5JzHrcnodY

jakeg823 · 10-15-2009, 04:41 PM

yeah i've seen all the install stuff....the slip on wouldnt be as loud i wouldnt imagine, but i definitely like the sound aside from the graininess of the video

evil_ZX_666 · 10-16-2009, 11:56 AM

I have the fuul system with no nosie reduction insert in it and it is not super loud at low RPM's but about 9K it really screams . I have never had any trouble with the police around my area.

jakeg823 · 10-16-2009, 01:15 PM

cool yeah at 9k i expect it too...i've just got some real sh*tty neighbors in where i live who b*tch about everything, so i just dont feel like getting a fine for it being too loud at idle when its warming up and when i first leave in the mornings...which its ok for the short bus to honk its horn at 6:30 in the morning to rush a parent and not stop for about 15 mins but God forbid when i had my Buell at 8 or 9am if i didnt just start it up and go cuz the guy across the street from me would raise hell

dhowton · 10-16-2009, 02:16 PM

I just ordered an akra for my 05. Can't tell you specifics about the 07/08 but I have heard the slip on on an 05/06 636 without the insert and it sounded really good. It wasn't so loud that your ears would bleed but it was deff loud enough that you could hear the exhaust over the wind noise. I won't be putting an insert in mine. Don't know if that helps you out at all just thought I would pass it along.
Good Luck on the install.

Upstate · 10-16-2009, 02:35 PM

Akra's are usually one of the more quieter exhausts.

dhowton · 10-16-2009, 02:38 PM

They are deff. more quiet than the two bros I had looked at but by no means in my opinion as quiet as yosh though

Green_ZIXER · 10-16-2009, 03:46 PM

I don't have a full system, but i opted for no silencer, its not as loud as my gutted stocker...

jakeg823 · 10-16-2009, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by dhowton

They are deff. more quiet than the two bros I had looked at but by no means in my opinion as quiet as yosh though

the two bros just isnt my style(plus is much uglier than the akra) and the yoshi is overrated...especially the one that fits the 08s, i'd be better off w/ stock as far as sound goes. plus w/ the akra i'm able to keep my current fender eliminator kit that keeps ths stock lights, unlike the two bros

JoshZX6R · 10-20-2009, 08:11 PM

I have the full system and I took the silencer out. Just try it with the silencer in and with it out. See what you like best.

jakeg823 · 10-24-2009, 11:24 PM

so i finally got it installed...i opted for the silencer out cuz w/ it in it didnt sound much louder than stock...and i must say i'm in love....anyone know what the weight difference is between the 2 mufflers? cuz when compared to the stocker the akra is insanely lighter