Akrapovic Slip-On Instructions D'installation page 18

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FINAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE:
Clean grease spots off all exhaust system surfaces, when installation is finished. Cleaning will prevent spots
from burning onto the surface. Do not use aggressive chemical cleaners, because they can damage the surface
or sticker.
1. Muffler – titanium outer sleeve: use a soft cloth sprayed with a multi-purpose spray lubricant (WD-40
equivalent)*.
2. Muffler – carbon-fiber outer sleeve: use a soft dry cloth sprayed with all purpose foam cleaner, then wipe
with a soft dry cloth.
3. Muffler – carbon-fiber outlet cap: use a soft dry cloth sprayed with all purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with
a soft dry cloth.
4. Painted mufflers and parts – use a soft cloth sprayed with all purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with a soft
dry cloth.
5. Chrome plated mufflers and parts: use a soft cloth sprayed with all purpose foam cleaner, then wipe with a
soft dry cloth.
6. Stainless steel pipes: use a soft cloth sprayed with a contact cleaner, then wipe with a soft dry cloth.
7. Titanium pipes: use a soft cloth sprayed with a multi-purpose spray lubricant (WD-40
* ®
WD-40 is a trademark of the WD-40 Company.
Periodically make sure all the bolts and springs are sufficiently tight.
IMPORTANT: make sure all the bolts are sufficiently tightened. In case the exhaust system
touches the cowling or other parts repeat the adjustment of the exhaust system or contact your
authorized dealer!
CAUTION: after running engine for 30 minutes, retighten the bolts of the Akrapovič carbon-fiber
heat shield!
INSTALLATION TIP: IT IS NORMAL IF WHITE SMOKE COMES OUT OF THE MUFFLER DURING
THE FIRST 100 KM AFTER REPLACEMENT.
INSTALLATION TIP: A CHANGE IN THE COLOR OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS NORMAL DUE TO
THE HIGH TEMPERATURES.
CAUTION: DO NOT STAND BEHIND THE MUFFLER AT ANY TIME.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT USE AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL CLEANERS OR ANY CLEANING PRODUCTS
WHICH CONTAIN ACIDIC ADDITIVES TO CLEAN AKRAPOVIČ EXHAUST SYSTEMS.
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or
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or equivalent)*.
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