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Last weekend I took the Vespa for a relaxing sunny ride from Naples down to Goodland. We used to launch our boat from the Calusa marina a few years ago (The Whaler is long gone...now I have a scoot to occupy my weekends). I ended up at the beautiful new County boat launch facility where I just hung out and watched the boat traffic go by. Goodland is still the same sleepy Olde Florida waterfront burg nestled amongst the mangroves and brackish Everglades waters it always was - birds, bugs, gators, fish, fishers, etc. What a great ride.

When I got back home there was a surprise package at the front door - a new Akropovic exhaust! I couldn't wait to install it and took a few pics along the way.
I love getting late Christmas presents like this.
I love getting late Christmas presents like this.
The box was kind of broken in the middle, and the styrofoam packing as well, but contents were in perfect shape.
The box was kind of broken in the middle, and the styrofoam packing as well, but contents were in perfect shape.
Stock exhaust is pretty, but definitely not as cool looking (or sounding) as the Akra.
Stock exhaust is pretty, but definitely not as cool looking (or sounding) as the Akra.
Removal was pretty straightforward after a run to the hardware store to buy a T-40 Torx socket bit. I also had to buy a hex socket bit (I forget the size) to install the new unit. The stock unit is heavy.
Removal was pretty straightforward after a run to the hardware store to buy a T-40 Torx socket bit. I also had to buy a hex socket bit (I forget the size) to install the new unit. The stock unit is heavy.
The naked header pipe after taking off the OEM exhaust.
The naked header pipe after taking off the OEM exhaust.
You can see the gasket, the one you're supposed to replace when removing the OEM exhaust, down in the pipe. It came off with the pipe.
You can see the gasket, the one you're supposed to replace when removing the OEM exhaust, down in the pipe. It came off with the pipe.
this is what is left after removal.
this is what is left after removal.
New downpipe connected to header. I left all connections slightly loose until all pieces were in place.
New downpipe connected to header. I left all connections slightly loose until all pieces were in place.
Bolt with big spacer goes to upper connection point.
Bolt with big spacer goes to upper connection point.
Bolt with smaller spacer goes to lower connection point.
Bolt with smaller spacer goes to lower connection point.
Everything in place.
Everything in place.
This exhaust is extremely well made, something that doesn't translate so well with online pics.
This exhaust is extremely well made, something that doesn't translate so well with online pics.
best looking unit for the GTS300 currently available, IMHO.
best looking unit for the GTS300 currently available, IMHO.
The can just slips over the down pipe, with a couple of springs clipped on. VERY easy install. I spent more time cleaning the surfaces than I did actual wrenching. Clean all metal parts well prior to first start up, as any dirt, oil, fingerprints, etc. ca
The can just slips over the down pipe, with a couple of springs clipped on. VERY easy install. I spent more time cleaning the surfaces than I did actual wrenching. Clean all metal parts well prior to first start up, as any dirt, oil, fingerprints, etc. ca
With the db killer left in the exhaust note is more muscular and growl-like than stock. It gets better after a few hours too.
With the db killer left in the exhaust note is more muscular and growl-like than stock. It gets better after a few hours too.
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CoooooooooooL exhaust bro.
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Love the look and sound of that exhaust....but ...is it right you can't mount it when you have rear crash bars fitted?
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brennie wrote:
Love the look and sound of that exhaust....but ...is it right you can't mount it when you have rear crash bars fitted?
No conflict with crash bars. I now have the Vespa bars fitted...no problems.
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the more i see those exhaust the more i want one

after riding with a GPR exhaust i was a little tired of the noise level sometimes and that is also the reason i went back to stock but those Akra's look astonishing and the noise is'nt overdone with the DB killer according to the videos i saw untill now...
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Thank you for a speedy reply.....wonder why their web site says not compatible with chrome kit side protectors....would the touch with a pillion on board do you think?
Puzzled ...
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Looks and sounds great!!
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Akrapovic Install
I'm buying a new GTS 300 Super. One of the first mods I want to do is add an Akrapovic exhaust. I've heard I should wait on the install until after the break-in period. Any thoughts on this.
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i have the exactly the same bike and same pipe
hate the backfiring
keen to hear how u go with it and yr thoughts on the backfiring
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Akrapovic fit to GTS 300 with crash bars
Hi first post here and appreciate this is an old thread.
Been reading the forum intently and enjoying all the subjects.
I am picking up a 2017 70th anniversary GTS 300 next week and would love to add the Akrapovic slip on exhaust.
Some people have had no issues with this pipe but am still wondering if it will fit and hit the ODM rear crash bars when riding??

Thanks

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Re: Akrapovic Install
wandrews714 wrote:
I'm buying a new GTS 300 Super. One of the first mods I want to do is add an Akrapovic exhaust. I've heard I should wait on the install until after the break-in period. Any thoughts on this.
It's only a few hundred miles and an oil change for that first service. I'd say wait. Then slap it on after that first service. My $0.02
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Akrapovic Exhaust
I am looking for used or new if price is decent any links would be greatly appreciated
Thank you
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