schmuckingham Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I picked up a used Akra Evo system from 1000rr.net and its on its way to my home this week. I understand cutting the can changes the sound but the Akra is one of the quieter systems for the 1k's and all other that cut theirs say it sounds a lot better and the tailight hasnt yellowed or gotten stained from the exhaust. This is the actual system on the race bike ( different colors because its two different season):After surfing 1kRR.net I came across a thread about people shortening their Akra systems. The first one listed is cut 3in:BeforeAFTERThis system is cut 2.25in ( didnt post a before shot) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 No for the simple fact that the hot exhaust gases will damage the undertail. That's why the exhaust is so long in the first place. Sorry hombre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 No for the simple fact that the hot exhaust gases will damage the undertail. That's why the exhaust is so long in the first place. Sorry hombre.Factory heat sheild and heat tape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Factory heat sheild and heat tape Isn't your taillight in the undertail?? No heat shield there, and some of the undertail is exposed. Heat tape won't do you much good for this. Heat tape is made to wrap around metal to keep the heat from escaping, not to be wrapped around plastic to protect it from warping/melting. Just my two cents though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xtremef4i Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I think the end result would not look as good if you were to cut the can. On a side note about the heat tape, when we helped install the hotbodies undertail/pipe on cattmouch's ZX6, the new plastic undertail in the kit came with the heat tape already installed to help keep the undertail from melting. He also put extra heat tape in the tail section to keep that from getting hot ans warping the tail. It all works and keeps his plastic cooler than it it were not protected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Heat isnt my main concer because most of the heat will be dispersed through the titanium the kit is made out of.The originator of the thread on 1kRR has run it for some time now including tracks days with no problem of melting of even yellowingHeat tape:http://www.designengineering.com/products.asp?m=sp&pid=30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Heat isnt my main concer because most of the heat will be dispersed through the titanium the kit is made out of.The originator of the thread on 1kRR has run it for some time now including tracks days with no problem of melting of even yellowingHeat tape:http://www.designengineering.com/products.asp?m=sp&pid=30Ah, I was thinking more like header wrap or starter wrap. My bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Ah, I was thinking more like header wrap or starter wrap. My bad.I may wrap the exhaust too, unsure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 people do the same with the 600rr's and it looks a heck of a lot sexier!!!! i havent heard of anyone doing heat damage to the undertail sections though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 How about cut that whole bike in half Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 How about cut that whole bike in half+1 Valid point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 How about cut that whole bike in halfMy AR> your AR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 (edited) My AR> your ARKeep dreaming!Anyway, now you've seen my funny. Akra pipes are really quiet. My 10r I wish was louder. I guess it depends on why you want it cut. I think that single cannon coming from under the CBRs tail looks sweet. If it's too short you'll see all that empty space up in there and not look as good. Also, your tail will always be black nasty from the exhaust.No shoes on! Edited December 12, 2008 by Putty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I actually think the longer can looks better. And I like a quieter bike for the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Keep dreaming!Anyway, now you've seen my funny. Akra pipes are really quiet. My 10r I wish was louder. I guess it depends on why you want it cut. I think that single cannon coming from under the CBRs tail looks sweet. If it's too short you'll see all that empty space up in there and not look as good. Also, your tail will always be black nasty from the exhaust.No shoes on!I knew the Akra systems were a quieter setup thats why i looked for one, thanks for the re-assuranceActually the no shoe thing doesnt bother me anymore, I wont be living in that pig pen in a few weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Actually the no shoe thing doesnt bother me anymore, I wont be living in that pig pen in a few weeks Damn!! I gotta find something that bothers you. LOL....pig pen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Damn!! I gotta find something that bothers you. LOL....pig pen! Your chick making out with mine, that would bother me endlessly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Ask Anan who actually piihbMeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Hey Mr. Eat shit, louder is better to an extent. I ran a D&D on a cbr600f2 it was so loud noone liked being around me, but they always wanted me to lead rides:dunno:.I say go short and louder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putty Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 D&D....leader of the loud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremygsxr Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Yeah I was young and dumb. I went to the local shop and said I want LOUD and that's def. what I got. A friend owns the bike now, I rode it in the spring for the first time in 2 years. My only thought was "what was I thinking?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 def cut the can. i like the look of undertail exhaust, but it looks funny when it sticks out 1 foot past the light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 either way it looks damn good. Akra is one of the best exhaust systems available IMO. I vote either standard length or close to the 2.25in cut. Heat wont be an issue as E's said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted December 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 def cut the can. i like the look of undertail exhaust, but it looks funny when it sticks out 1 foot past the light.Luckily the Evo system isnt as long as the SO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 def cut the can. i like the look of undertail exhaust, but it looks funny when it sticks out 1 foot past the light.+1 to that.i think the second pic looks the best. the 2.25 inch cut...i think it just needs to point up a little more, and it would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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