Exhaust valve seized
Re: Exhaust valve seized
I thought the cat was part of type approval. Im suprised if BMW approve the fitting without it.
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Re: Exhaust valve seized
The Akrapovic silencer is the only one approved for use by BMW.
Don't know if these headers are approved for use by BMW. The observation is that the valve has been retained.
If fitting the non-cat. version Akrapovic recommend the following.
When installing optional headers E-B12R7, remapping the ECU is recommended in order to prevent »check engine light« warning signal and achieve optimized performance and throttle response.
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT MEET EMISSION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET OR HIGHWAY USE.
Don't know if these headers are approved for use by BMW. The observation is that the valve has been retained.
If fitting the non-cat. version Akrapovic recommend the following.
When installing optional headers E-B12R7, remapping the ECU is recommended in order to prevent »check engine light« warning signal and achieve optimized performance and throttle response.
THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT MEET EMISSION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET OR HIGHWAY USE.
Re: Exhaust valve seized
“ THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT MEET EMISSION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR STREET OR HIGHWAY USE.”
Exactly!
Exactly!
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Re: Exhaust valve seized
I wonder if the Akrapovic header with a catalytic converter is approved for use by BMW.
Re: Exhaust valve seized
David. wrote: Akrapovic manufacture exhaust headers for the 1250, https://www.akrapovic.com/en/moto/products/BMW/R-1250-RT?brandId=44&modelId=994&yearId=5778
Options are available in Stainless Steel or Titanium. In both cases, they have an exhaust valve, with or without a catalytic converter.
Interesting that the exhaust valve has been retained in all cases.
I wonder if they have had to do this to have them approved for use by BMW.
"Featuring exhaust valve for improved rideability in lower rpm."
Check out the installation instructions to see photos of the different Akrapovic v's BMW exhaust valve.
https://d1sfhav1wboke3.cloudfront.net/ImageServer/Apim2media/Documents/20687/a97ade48-8c42-4717-85de-617698a7ee92.pdf
That link is for a GS and GSA, different headers, is there one for the RT as well? Could look myself I suppose
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These Akrapovic installation instructions cover all R1250 models,
https://d1sfhav1wboke3.cloudfront.net/I ... 358c0b.pdf
https://d1sfhav1wboke3.cloudfront.net/I ... 358c0b.pdf
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Re: Exhaust valve seized
David. wrote: These Akrapovic installation instructions cover all R1250 models,
https://d1sfhav1wboke3.cloudfront.net/ImageServer/Apim2media/Documents/20688/a3e289b7-8b0f-41c1-94f4-507ea6358c0b.pdf
Great, its just they show the GS headers, which are different to the RT. But let's be honest, its not rocket science to change headers - is it
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Re: Exhaust valve seized
Casbar wrote:
Great, its just they show the GS headers, which are different to the RT. But let's be honest, its not rocket science to change headers - is it
Not for anyone with any mechanical skills it's not, it's a very straightforward job.
The GS 'is' the better bike :-)
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Re: Exhaust valve seized
What lube was used, was the flap seized and is it free now.Beagle wrote:Took silencer off to lube the flapper pivots.
Can the service light be reset with the GS-911, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmYQDuQyPFABeagle wrote:Service light now comes on but will have to wait till dealer will do it.
Re: Exhaust valve seized
Borescope Pictures of Flapper Valve and Cat
Last edited by Beagle on Tue Apr 21, 2020 2:48 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Exhaust valve seized
Wasnt seized just relieving boredom. Used Graphite/Copper spray.
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