Installation of the Akrapovic Exhaust Header System for the BMW R nineT 

I got copper paste to put in on all the seams and bolts, but when I got the headers they came with two small tubes of paste, so I decided to use the Akrapovic paste. If you look at the instructions it will tell you where to use it and which one to use. In regards of the thread locker, do not use it. You can use the copper paste instead. The reason for the copper paste is so the bolts to not heat seal to the engine. If you look at the 5:20 min of the video, you will see where I am using the Akrapovic paste. Good Luck!

@@Janoo609 Thank your for your insights! I ended up using the Akrapovic provided anti-seizing paste on all the joints and the O2 sensors, worked out perfectly, barely any smoke on first start. By the way - in the instructions it says to put the anti-seizing paste only on the inner walls of the female parts of the header parts, that way you don’t have to wipe it down afterwards because you’re only pushing it inwards! Thanks again, your video was a great guide!

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Yes, you can install the headers with the valve as well. There is no issue with removing the cat, I actually had the bike like that for a while and everything was fine. Eventually I did install a fuel controller because the bike tends to run lean, and the controller will add that extra boost needed to run great. My suggestion is that if you get the headers, get the Rapid Bike Evo or Power Commander to complement the installation.

@@Janoo609 thanks for your reply

The motorcycle does fine after removing the cat and you do not need to get it flashed. What is recommended is to add a fuel controller, but it is not required.

Hello, I am down to ride sometime. I am in Gainesville, VA, and if you need a hand with the installation let me know. Look me up on Insta as “jano609”

@@Janoo609 Cool, thanks. I bought a bunch of parts last night so I may take you up on that offer 👍. I'll look you up on insta and we'll sort out a ride. There are good roads in your area as that's where I go for longer rides.

I am not sure about the 2018 model, but I know the latest models have a third sensor on the back of the catalyst. Look for Pier City Motorcycles here in RU-vid and they have a video of the tutorial to replace the headers as well. In their video they have a R ninet with the third sensor and they show how to connect it to the headers with a link pipe. I think that is what Revzilla is referring to. Good Luck!

@@Janoo609 thank you for your replay and in your scenario you didn’t needed it correct? Great job on refinishing the pipes. Do you think it was good investment?

@@xlride No, I did not needed the linkage pipe because my bike does not have the third sensor, it only has two. My reason for replacing the headers was not for performance. A lot of guys are trying to get two extra horse power by replacing the headers, in my case, I was looking for a little bit more noise. I watched multiple videos online to try to hear the difference between the stock and catless headers. There was not a single video where I could actually tell the difference, so I took the risk and replaced the headers. It is not until you hear it in person that you notice the difference. I honestly like the stock muffler, and I think is sounds amazing with the new headers, but the sound will not make you deaf. It has a nice sound to it without being too aggressive. I bet if you replace the muffler for a shorter one or more direct one, then the bike will sound like a beast. To me, this was a good investment because I got exactly what I wanted for a fair price. There are more expensive systems out in the market, but the Akrapovic has just what I was looking for: a fair price, simple design, and perfect sound

@@Janoo609 thank you for sharing do you have any pics or instagram so I can see how it has aged with the use?

@@xlride I do have an instagram, it is Jano609, but the bike barely has 50 miles since I change the headers. I can see some purple happening at the moment, but once I ride it this coming weekend I might get some blue out of it

doest to meed a reflash?

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Yes, but I removed it before I made the video, that’s why you do not see it.

@@Janoo609nice to be see what to do with valve

Yes, in NOVA

Yes. They do not come with a cat

Was it a lot louder? Also do you need a tune or okay to leave it without a tune?@@Janoo609

@@rl_31123 The bike is indeed louder and you do not need to tune it, but I recommend you get a fuel controller, as the bike runs lean. I installed the Power Commander, but the Rapid Bike fuel controller is also very good. In my page you will find how I installed the fuel controller, but if you go with the Rapid Bike, the unit is larger than the Power Commander, but you can install it in front of the air box and between the CPU unit

Thank you, this helps a lot. I will check out your rapid bike video.@@Janoo609

Si, si estaba algo bajo, pero justo despues de hacer este video la lleve a hacerle el servicio. Saludos!

Hello Eric. Yes, that was one thing I hated when I was planning on buying it. That is also the reason why I made this video. I found a lot of people who had second thoughts about buying this heathers, and I hope people can see the process to make them look perfect; mainly becase they are the cheapest, seamless, and really good quality. They are worth every penny