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Akropovic mufflers?
Are the ones from China the same as the ones for sale in America? If not what are differences?
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RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
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Originally Posted by Revalden
Are the ones from China the same as the ones for sale in America? If not what are differences?
I can't help with that …. However an Akropovic muffler = noise , but nothing else. ….. there are many less expensive ways to change the sound of a Spyder ….. for 1/2 the cost of that muffler, you can get your ECU re-written ( by Monster or Wicket ) and gain approx. 25 HP …. Mike
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The one From China is a counterfeit it has very poor quality control and rivets will have issues it is nowhere close to the real thing
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Originally Posted by RLS Exhaust
The one From China is a counterfeit it has very poor quality control and rivets will have issues it is nowhere close to the real thing
When you send your Cat Delete Muffler send a real Akropovic that you have laying around the shop, ok?
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
I can't help with that …. However an Akropovic muffler = noise , but nothing else. ….. there are many less expensive ways to change the sound of a Spyder ….. for 1/2 the cost of that muffler, you can get your ECU re-written ( by Monster or Wicket ) and gain approx. 25 HP …. Mike
Thank You!!!...Excellent Advice!!!
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Originally Posted by BLUEKNIGHT911
I can't help with that …. However an Akropovic muffler = noise , but nothing else. ….. there are many less expensive ways to change the sound of a Spyder ….. for 1/2 the cost of that muffler, you can get your ECU re-written ( by Monster or Wicket ) and gain approx. 25 HP …. Mike
I just bought the Cat Delete Muffler from RLS (my birthday present from "Management") and should be here soon. I also bought one of the China Akropovic copies that I planned to stick on the RLS. I'll put it on and see how it sounds and also see how the my stock one sounds. I'm hoping to get the ECU flashed before Spring and wanted a exhaust on it and ready for the ECU flash. Wish me luck.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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I expect the ones from china would rust quicker & the lead paint will peel
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What are you using for a link pipe between the cat delete/cat and the Akra knock off ?
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Originally Posted by troop
What are you using for a link pipe between the cat delete/cat and the Akra knock off ?
Don't know yet, haven't crossed that bridge. Maybe a aluminum Coke can.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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Originally Posted by SPECTACUALR SPIDERMAN
I expect the ones from china would rust quicker & the lead paint will peel
Well, I won't be licking the lead off, but it might be too late for me to be worrying about lead poisoning after all the leaded fuel vapors from "The Olden Days". I loved the smell of gasoline back then. Between the lead and Mount St. Hellen ash I breathed in Portland, Or. during the and after the eruption and smoking for 40 years I should be carrying around a oxygen bottle. The one I plan to use is supposed to be Stainless Steel.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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The main complaint with the Chinese Akro is an hour later you can’t remember what it sounded like.
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When you get the Chinese knock off .please take a pictures of it...and show us. I've never seen a knock off Chinese akrapovic before.
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Originally Posted by Revalden
Well, I won't be licking the lead off, but it might be too late for me to be worrying about lead poisoning after all the leaded fuel vapors from "The Olden Days". I loved the smell of gasoline back then. Between the lead and Mount St. Hellen ash I breathed in Portland, Or. during the and after the eruption and smoking for 40 years I should be carrying around a oxygen bottle. The one I plan to use is supposed to be Stainless Steel.
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Originally Posted by 308gunner
When you get the Chinese knock off .please take a pictures of it...and show us. I've never seen a knock off Chinese akrapovic before.
I already have the Akropovic knock-off, one Stainless Steel and one with Carbon-Fiber looking covering. Ordered one in October, hadn't received it by Dec. 1st, complained, they issued a refund, so I went to another vendor and bought the other one. Well, two weeks later one comes, the next day the other comes. When I receive the RLS Cat Delete Muffler I'll take photos of the whole shootin' match and try to get them uploaded here.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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The RLS Cat Delete Muffler came today. My son-in-law got under there and put it up. We couldn't get the stock muffler off to try the new China Akropovic one. But it does sound better but not loud at all, low rumble. I might hafta take the Tupperware off to get into the muffler bolt and I need to get an elbow to go from Akpro to the RLS unit. I was quite surprised at how small the new RLS muffler is and how quiet it is. but it doesn't sound like a sewing machine now. Spydie likes it. Seems to rev out quicker.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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Originally Posted by Revalden
The RLS Cat Delete Muffler came today. My son-in-law got under there and put it up. We couldn't get the stock muffler off to try the new China Akropovic one. But it does sound better but not loud at all, low rumble. I might hafta take the Tupperware off to get into the muffler bolt and I need to get an elbow to go from Akpro to the RLS unit. I was quite surprised at how small the new RLS muffler is and how quiet it is. but it doesn't sound like a sewing machine now. Spydie likes it. Seems to rev out quicker.
The RLS resonator is great. Whats nice is your spyder is going to sound/run even better..after you get the tune... it's not over yet...believe it...just wait.
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My stepson Andy and I got my China Akrapovic installed on my RT-S today. It sounds great. And it looks great also. I'll be able to hear when I'm over revving but I won't be able to sneak up on anyone like before. Time will tell if Management will like/tolerate the increased sound or not. If not, she'll just hafta buy her own.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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can you post the site you got the China Akrapovic from . and a pix and sound clip .
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What did you use for the link pipe ?
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Originally Posted by spyderbear
can you post the site you got the China Akrapovic from . and a pix and sound clip .
I recently saw them for sale at Amazon for the same price. As to posting a pic/sound byte that is below my 10% threshold, as you can see by my avatar pic. I've tried several times according the newest post on the subject to no avail. I've been on a few other forums and posted lotsa pics but this one sucks in that respect.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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Originally Posted by troop
What did you use for the link pipe ?
I sent the Akro to Ricky at RLS and he built it for me and sent it back for $125.00. It's beautiful, but it's too bad that it won't stat that way.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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I was thinking of going for a ride tomorrow with my S.C.R.C group, so I went out to shop to get Spydie ready, air up tires and installed a new battery. I let her warm up for 10 minutes and rode down the street to hear how she sounds and I love it! Not really loud so I don't think Management will object. DPS wasn't grumbling with 17 psi and new battery. Spydie seems to wind out a whole lot quicker so I'm gonna wait until after a real ryde to see if I want/need the ECU flashed. Is there any way to see if the ECU has already been flashed cuz she really hauls ass now. Oh, I've decided that it's still to damn cold to go on the ryde for this old man even though I bought a heated jacket liner. Maybe next month, Feb, I'll but the heated pants liner. I just can't wait until April to take my baby out for some wind therapy.
2015 RTS SE6 Special Series Red/Black w/Magnesium front fenders(bought in Nov. 2018 w/9,400 miles)
Dynojet Power Commander V, Power Commander POD-300 Display, PCV Map Switch, Pedal Commander (WOW)
Passenger Arm Rests, Windshield Air Wing
Baja Ron's Sway Bar & Spring Adjusters
Air Scoops, LaMonster's Hiway Pegs
Magnetic Mirror Mounts, Air Innovations Seat Cushion
Red Chrome pin striping on Black hood
Federal Formoza AZ01 front tires (they're GREAT)
Kumho Ecsta AST KU25 All-Season Tire - 225/50R15 91H
LED bars above radiator inlets
LED brake/running/turn signals on license plate frame
Tag-Along trailer
LED headlights LED fog lights (WOW)
2" x 2" Road Lights inside front fenders
7' x 10' Cargo trailer
Garmin 396 LM GPS
RLS Cat-delete resonator with China Akropovic muffler
New Banshee AGM
M3 TPMS on front tires
Remote Control for Heated Jacket and Heated Riding Pants
Analog Clock and Analog Volt Meter
Loose Nut Behind Handlebars
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I only do Special work like this if you are already a customer Revalden bought one of my cat deletes
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Well then ... Guess I won't be spending $125 to install a $50 muffler
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Originally Posted by Revalden
I was thinking of going for a ride tomorrow with my S.C.R.C group, so I went out to shop to get Spydie ready, air up tires and installed a new battery. I let her warm up for 10 minutes and rode down the street to hear how she sounds and I love it! Not really loud so I don't think Management will object. DPS wasn't grumbling with 17 psi and new battery. Spydie seems to wind out a whole lot quicker so I'm gonna wait until after a real ryde to see if I want/need the ECU flashed. Is there any way to see if the ECU has already been flashed cuz she really hauls ass now. Oh, I've decided that it's still to damn cold to go on the ryde for this old man even though I bought a heated jacket liner. Maybe next month, Feb, I'll but the heated pants liner. I just can't wait until April to take my baby out for some wind therapy.
Please Flash the ECU...you will love it...that combined with your new exhaust..your bike will come alive...were still waiting for pics of your new exhaust.
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