Akrapovič MT09 / FZ09 Full system install - DIY

Watch Mr B install a full Akrapovič system to a MT09/FZ09 and then copy him, if you want to.

[@siamwatchaddict9072]

Chucked a Zard full stainless system on my XSR900 Very simular sound to the Akaprovic..Enjoying your posts.Good stuff keep them coming..

[@ChaseJasperDown]

You know for a naked bike, that didn't look as easy as one would think! Lmao! Nice job with the bungee cord though!

[@BraindumpTv]

Chase Jasper Down Hehe, cheers buddy, trust me that was really easy, all I had to do was unbolt the pipe! - Unlike my Busa which was - Plastic - Oil Cooler - Fiddly x 2! :) - Hardest part was filming and editing! RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@christ806]

Sounds the Badgers bollox Mr B, nice fitting guide

[@BraindumpTv]

Chris T Cheers Chris - indeed the Badgers Nadgers! RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@RevvedUpBiker]

Those sun-bleacher "red" bungees came in use again. :)

[@jackjones429]

Good video, I bet your neighbours will love you in the mornings haha. Saying that I would love to be waked up by that sound!! Ride safe guys :)

[@BraindumpTv]

Jack Jones Hi Jack, yeah I have great neighbours, but I still push the bike to the road before starting if early am :o) RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@TheAdorableTauren]

Thanks for the video. I'm thinking on getting an MT09 next year so this will come in handy the day I get it ;)

[@BraindumpTv]

TheAdorableTauren Awesome, great bike, pity you missed the free pipe deal. RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@Bex88_UK]

Nice one Mr.B, Sounds beasty and I can imagine the camera doesn't even do it the justice it deserves! :) RSRI x

[@BraindumpTv]

Bex88 Hi Bex, yeah the camera can't cope with the sound, really deep too. RSMF-*RI* Mr B x

[@hankdewald]

Very nice, informative video; wrench work very good too. Love the "cleaning" advice and wonder about the dealership monkeys doing the work here in the USA. I bet none would be anywhere near as meticulous. Something to keep in mind when choosing to DIY...

[@ptopping2012]

Simply exquisite...What a dream bike....!!!!😆👌🚵 Love watching your videos; keep up the good work...!

[@BraindumpTv]

P Topping Cheers Buddy! RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@pushparajavatar2011]

WOWWW AWESOME SOUND BRO. SUPERB NICE WORK.........

[@jeffrt3893]

I think it sounds better with the baffle in. The exhaust gets louder as it breaks in. Now all u need are some block-off plates, a k and n filter, and a fuel controller. ;)

[@BraindumpTv]

Jeff RT Yeah, still playing around till I'm happy, not sure about plates as will have to swap back for MOT which is a pain, will see, if I fit a PC5 then I will put plates in. RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@jeffrt3893]

Mr & Mrs B's Brain Dump If you don't have a PCV, I would put the baffle back in until you do. The Akrapvic is designed as a plug in play unit with the baffle in, but with the increased air flow that is achieved without it, the bike needs an air/fuel ratio adjustment to avoid running too lean.

[@RevvedUpBiker]

Much more meatier!! :D Nice installation vid. Hopefully those filter hoggers will flee!! ;)

[@BraindumpTv]

***** Many thanks Buddy, most do move, but some... ;o) RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@AnOddGamerChannel]

Your videos have been super helpful. Thanks =D

[@BraindumpTv]

+AnOddGamerChannel Awesome, many thanks for your feedback buddy! RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@TheGreatestBeyonder]

Hi Mr. B. I have the XSR900 and the Akra Carbon exhaust (SS) but have just sent the exhaust away to be ceramic coated black before install. B, how are you finding the noise levels with the DB killer out? The general consensus is that its too loud? I noticed a MT/FZ-09 forum member sliced the rear end of his DB killer off and found a happy medium between too quite and too loud? Have you considered this or just very happy with it screaming? Great Vid, thanks

[@dolphinlover0101]

Hi I really enjoy the videos you make about the Yamaha MT 09 could you please make a video removing the oxygen sensor off the frame of the Yamaha MT 09

[@pipnmaz]

Top job there, must make you grin even more than when it was standard now it sounds a total beasty! I've been so close to pressing the button on that same exhaust for mine on ebay but I can't decide between that pipe or the carbon racing line akrapovic (which isn't exactly road legal).

[@BraindumpTv]

pipnmaz Yeah sounds great, maybe a little too loud, the carbon gives a little more power and less weight, but I don't like the way it sits past the swing arm - great exhaust though! Cheers RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@pipnmaz]

Mr & Mrs B's Brain Dump Got myself the same system at last, picked it up on Friday so need to get motivated to tackle it now. Baffle in for me though, I don't need a flame thrower :)

[@pipnmaz]

Well I managed to pull 2 exhaust studs ou while removing the old system. The centre cylinder both nuts seized on the stud so they both came out instead of loosening the nuts. Got 2 studs and 2 nuts plus 3 gaskets on rder at the dealer now but may take a week to arrive due to the immigrant trouble at Calais

[@whoamiuk1]

Looks great and sounds even better, cannot wait to see it in real life mate, am sure it will sound a lot better. By the way you can ride next to skeggy so i dont have to have ear plugs in hehehe

[@BraindumpTv]

whoamiuk1 Hehe cheers buddy, I am soo riding in front of Skeggy Cruiser, see how he likes it ;o) RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@SkeggyCruiser]

Mr & Mrs B's Brain Dump Aaaah! you guys, nice to know I'm always in your thoughts, if not your ears, lol, :-)

[@rijuk45]

Ooo that rumble! Awesome :) Quick question: You didnt use any exhaust sealant or any copper grease on the header bolts. Is it not required? I recall seeing ppl using them. Thank you. Just curious. RS-RI

[@BraindumpTv]

Rij B Defo no sealant! The bolts/studs are without copper grease, see how it goes and depending on where all the crap goes, may apply some before winter. Cheers RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@SkeggyCruiser]

Nice job well done Buddy, sort of sounds like you are riding in a tunnel now even when you're not, bit of echo on your voice afterwards or was that just the excitement bro, lol, RSM8 RI.

[@BraindumpTv]

Skeggy Cruiser It was where the other cam kicked in, the Mic was struggling to capture the sound hehe Cheers Bro! RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@bizzmotovlogs6]

reminds me of the drone the german bombers used to make coming over lol....ya know ticking over like mrb lol

[@BraindumpTv]

Bizz Ah yeah the V2 was it? Although this is louder lol RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@louihendrikx]

And B`s your uncle!!

[@Junx1288]

Nice vid and very helpfull sir. Do you need to flash ecu or run the dyno after changing full system?

[@TheArtOfLee]

I'm going to go out and say I really enjoy your videos but find the intro annoying, I'm still subscribed though :)

[@truculenttabasco]

Yeah, seriously -- what the fuck is that?

[@JuiceBanger1]

Nice and helpful. Can the flanges be changed on the original setup? Just checked mine on an about to turn 4 ur old bike, and the nuts and flanges are in a bad rust decaying stage.

[@55dennie]

Great video! Thanks for posting! I was wondering, do you need to remap the fuel management when the new exhaust is installed? Thanks again! Keep the videos coming!!

[@BraindumpTv]

***** Yeah, I'd check it, spesh with the DBkiller out, but I'm fitting a K&N Air Filter first, which will make it run leaner, so anyway yes get it check and mapped :) RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@pgtips9236]

Mr & Mrs B's Brain Dump Andy, have you tried altering the CO to +14 on each cylinder via he clocks to see if it runs better now the Akro's on ?

[@BraindumpTv]

pgtips Hehe, spooky, yes I have, vid out later today, better MPG, Cooler, smoother throttle and a little more low down ooomph. RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@55dennie]

Sweeet!! I'll be looking for it!!

[@mjs7221974]

@@BraindumpTv I've an MT09 Tracer with a full Leo Vince system and no cat. Bought the bike (used) that way. The CO number is set to 0 for each cylinder in the diagnostic menu. Would 14 be good for me with this setup considering there's no cat on the exhaust, or could you recommend a different setting?

[@JuiceBanger1]

Would brake cleaner or contact cleaner do to clean the finger oils off before firing her up? I've no chain degreaser at the mo

[@BraindumpTv]

Yes, that will do the trick. Mr B *RSRI*

[@reimop9595]

Congrats! :)

[@BraindumpTv]

***** Cheers Buddy! RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@r6mt09]

I have a problem and i need help. I recently bought a 2018 MT09 with a full carbon akrapovic exhaust system on the bike. There are two previous owner before me. The second owner which is the previous owner i bought the bike from said that the bike was installed and tuned by the dealership that the original first owner bought it from. I don’t trust the knowledge of the second owner about the history of the bike. But the bike look brand new around 2000 miles on the odometer when i bought it. My problem is when i was riding the bike and sitting in a stop light and the bike is idling when i give it a little rev from stand still on neutral. The bike would stall from a stand still neutral geared position. The engine would just shut off. The engine would stall from neutral gear and idle about 2 times out of 10 tries (it dose not stall everytime in that situation but only 2/10). I do not know if the dealer even installed the full exhaust and tuned it. I think someone is lying. i think the original owner which is the first owner bought and installed the full akrapovic exhaust without having it tuned but i am just speculating. What should i do? Is it just a tuning problem or could it be something else or much more worse? And the bike already has 2000 miles when i bought it and i guess it was running in that state. Your help would be appreciated. Thanks

[@bkingpaul1144]

Sounds better from behind as I know R,S,MA8

[@BraindumpTv]

Gixxer 14 Hahaha indeed buddy - Like a Boss - was great seeing ya :) RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@Ironitis]

Thanks for this. I'm thinking of buying an MT 09 and looked at them yesterday. I checked the bar weights, front shocks, and throttle slack, as mentioned in your previous videos. All seemed okay but there was some variation in throttle slack - quite a bit on some I tried. Bike felt quite light and I like the upright seating position. I'd be interested in your advice on things to look out for and details of any problems you find. Unfortunately Akrapovic exhaust offer has finished now but I think I'd probably have one anyway if I do buy an MT 09. What's your views on heated grips (oxford), LED indicators, and a stone guard for the radiator? Also what tail tidy kit would you recommend? Cheers.

[@BraindumpTv]

Pete F Hi Pete, great questions, throttle slack is set by the dealer workshop, I tested some with no slack also, if they go by the book then it will have slack. Yes bike is the lightest in it's class, no issues other than mentioned. Pity you missed the offer... as for grips, personally I don't like heated grips, it effects the 'feel' for me so if really cold I use heated glove inners. Indicator and rad guard personal taste, not for me.. I've fitted the R&G tail tidy to mine, looks great and comes with plate light. Once installed bend the plate holder to look flush with rear wheel. RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@Ironitis]

Mr & Mrs B's Brain Dump Thanks for the prompt and helpful reply, much appreciated. I was thinking about the BMW r nine t but I didn't like the seating position when I sat on it. I watched your videos on the MT 09 and the GSX S1000, which also looked a very nice bike. I've not had a look at the GSX S1000 yet, mainly because I don't have any main dealers where I live and end up having to drive out of town to look at bikes. Thanks again.

[@BraindumpTv]

Pete F Always buy what YOU like, not what others like, always test ride before you buy. If I had the space and the cash, I would have both the MT09 and the GSX-S1000 - Both bikes have Character I like, not run of the mill. If it was a boxing match the MT09 would be bare fist and the GSX-S would be gloved. Both have a great right hook! =o)

[@Ironitis]

Mr & Mrs B's Brain Dump Good advice Mr B. Unfortunately I've not ridden bikes for more than 40 years so I'm going through the process to get my full bike licence at the moment. Due to insurance issues dealers won't let me ride anything for probably 1-2 years and then only after I've passed everything needed for full motorbike licence. So I'm in a similar position to that which calm-biker found himself in, only a bit later down the road. Consequently, it is useful for me to seek advice from more experienced riders, like yourself, but obviously I'll eventually buy something I like and hope I like riding it. I quite like the ER-6n I'm training on at the moment but it is a bit heavy and top-heavy too, but at my age i prefer an upright riding stance like that. Anyway, thanks again for the helpful feedback because I really do find it useful. Cheers

[@BraindumpTv]

Pete F Hi Pete, don't take this the wrong way, but if I were you I would start with the MT07 which is lighter, more powerful and NOT top heavy like the Kwak you are riding now. I think the MT09 may be a little too much power after such a long time away from Motorbikes. RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@davmanlop333]

Hi man! Just purchased the same exhaust as you but I was wondering did you eventually take the cat out or did you keep it in? I can't justify buying the cat after paying £900 for the exhaust

[@BraindumpTv]

+Dave Lo Took the cat out as it effected the pitch of the note and hurt my ears lol - So Cat is out and as a bonus bigger flames :) RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@Ta3kno]

+Mr & Mrs B's Brain Dump Hi mate. I'm also getting a race blu MT 09 soon. Going to add some bling here and there, perhaps a tail tidy, rear seat cowl, fly screen, radiator guards, grips and shorty levers for starters. Still going to end up a lot cheaper than a stock Street Triple and the engine of the MT09 is a lot more lively. I've been thinking about an exhaust as well but not quite comfortable about paying 1300€ for the Akrapovic. Maybe Arrow or Ixil since they are about 700€ but I've heard many aftermarket exhausts tend to mess up the fueling of the bike. Some people claim they have noticed a negative impact on the performance after fitting an aftermarket exhaust. That being said it can be fixed by remapping the ECU but that is pretty expensive. What are your thoughts and experiences on the Akrapovic? Feel any loss of power or other little performance leaks? As far as I know you haven't done a remap.

[@BraindumpTv]

+Ta3kno 8BHP More Power, Lighter - do the maths ;o) RSMF - *RI* Mr B

[@jeffrt3893]

A broomstick from the other end does wonders for baffle removal, fyi.

[@BraindumpTv]

Jeff RT Awesome Idea! Cheers Bro - will add a note, many thanks. RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@jeffrt3893]

Mr & Mrs B's Brain Dump No problem Mr. B. I started to use plyers, but did not want to mark up the titanium on the baffle, which I actually ended up putting back in. It worked like a dream.

[@christ806]

Mr B , i got a deep armour 09 last july so unfortenately missed the free akra deal, i,m lookin to replace the stock zorst soon but would you have shelled out 8-900 for an akra or gone the slip on route as ive heard some like the M4 which sound nice at a 3rd of the price of a full system ? cheers in advance mr b.

[@BraindumpTv]

Chris T Me? Well I would get the Akra, as you have to chop up your old pipe for a slip on. Which means if you come to sell, you won't be able sell your after market pipe separately ;o) RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@wales2wheeler686]

Are the headers titanium also? Nice video thanks.

[@BraindumpTv]

+John Ramsbottom Stainless steal headers buddy. RSMF - *RI* Mr B

[@alexandregg]

Hi, Mr. B. Can you please tell me if it will be necessary to remap the fuel injection if you install the Akrapovic with or without the DB killer?

[@BraindumpTv]

Alexandre Gonçalves I've heard it's the recommended setting for Akra with or without Killer - so yes =) - But I always recommend a dyno. Cheers Buddy RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@JoanMira]

Hi Mr. B, could you please confirm which catalytic converter model did you use? I have the exact same akrapovic system, but the P-KAT-040 catalytic converter I have, doesn't fit!!! Thanks!

[@MrGill085]

Joan Siddharta Mira Martos. This is probably too late, but mine uses a P-KAT-039

[@Donnner93]

My MT09 -17 doesn't have that rubber thingy, to remove the DB killer (norway).. It's just pure metal, i've tried hammering from the other side of the exhaust and grapping it from the front, doesn't come out :s

[@pgtips9236]

That's because your akra will be Euro 4 spec so it's not removable unless you drill the spot weld then the DB killer can be removed

[@jeffreymurillo246]

I just installed the same thing on my XSR900. Did yours came with the catalytic converter? Mine didn't.

[@BraindumpTv]

Yes mine came with it, but you can buy without, they are separate items. RSMF-*RI* Mr B

[@jeffreymurillo246]

I just wanted to make sure I paid for something I didn't get. Also, thank you, I used your install to help me install mine. The chain cleaner really worked wonders removing the manufacturing grime. It sounds wonderful btw, I left the db killer in because I didn't want to have to install a power commander.

[@rhunter3406]

Why not just unplug the sensor? The plug is right there and it is less fuckery to get it out/in?

[@catking1776]

Do you need to re tune a bike after exaust change?

[@jimmysadventures5541]

gaming skull to extract full potential, yes

[@mozzie1986]

24:19 alright nobhead 😂😂😂😂😂

[@leewhiting3723]

Too many bits done without the close up camera. Not a clue about half of what you done. 🤷‍♂️

[@cfvgd]

sounds good but too loud to be rideable.