I installed the flashed ECU while waiting for the Akra to arrive, so I experienced the flash alone first, then installed the Akra and Sprint filter when they came in. My goals were to drop weight, improve throttle control, and add power and sound. I also swapped out the battery for a Lithium Ion, and swapped out the exhaust hangers for the R&G hanger and blank kit. The “blank” is to finish the side that no longer has a hanger or exhaust can, just FYI. The R&G kit drops some weight as well.
Ivan’s Flash: This may be the best mod for a stock bike? More power, direct throttle control, and disabled fuel cut. The disabled fuel cut alone is probably worth it. Transitioning from throttle off to on is SO much better. More power being available is also noticeable. My perception was that intake roar was increased as well?
Akrapovic Racing Line (Carbon) S-K10R8-ZC: Good deeper louder sound, plus over 21 lbs. lighter than stock exhaust, and it looks better than OEM of course. Oh, I removed the DB killer before installing BTW, so don’t ask how it sounded with it in. I also installed the Sprint P08 air filter at the same time I installed Akra, so I can’t say what difference the filter made by itself, obviously. To my ears, the Akra without DB killer isn’t super loud. It’s just about right, which is only my personal preference, of course.
I’ve been running the 190/55/17 Bridgestone S22 rear tire for a couple years now with no issues. As Ivan warned me, it is an issue with the flash and exhaust. I got a little “spirited” on my ride yesterday, and got a CEL light, and the traction control and the power level control started flashing on the gauge cluster, as Ivan warned. I cleared the CEL and flashing by performing the “Service Code Erasing Procedure” from the shop manual for the Ninja, and then turned traction control off. I will have to swap tire size unless I just leave TC off. We’ll see how this goes.
I did all the installations by myself. Of note though, is I own an Abba Sky Lift. The header portion of the install would have been harder without the Sky Lift. With an extra set of hands or higher skill than I possess, it wouldn’t be necessary at all.
Overall I’m very pleased with these mods so far. The bike is noticeably lighter, more powerful, and sounds better, louder, and more menacing. Throttle control is better as well. If you go TC off with this setup, be ready for wheelies.
Ivan’s Flash: This may be the best mod for a stock bike? More power, direct throttle control, and disabled fuel cut. The disabled fuel cut alone is probably worth it. Transitioning from throttle off to on is SO much better. More power being available is also noticeable. My perception was that intake roar was increased as well?
Akrapovic Racing Line (Carbon) S-K10R8-ZC: Good deeper louder sound, plus over 21 lbs. lighter than stock exhaust, and it looks better than OEM of course. Oh, I removed the DB killer before installing BTW, so don’t ask how it sounded with it in. I also installed the Sprint P08 air filter at the same time I installed Akra, so I can’t say what difference the filter made by itself, obviously. To my ears, the Akra without DB killer isn’t super loud. It’s just about right, which is only my personal preference, of course.
I’ve been running the 190/55/17 Bridgestone S22 rear tire for a couple years now with no issues. As Ivan warned me, it is an issue with the flash and exhaust. I got a little “spirited” on my ride yesterday, and got a CEL light, and the traction control and the power level control started flashing on the gauge cluster, as Ivan warned. I cleared the CEL and flashing by performing the “Service Code Erasing Procedure” from the shop manual for the Ninja, and then turned traction control off. I will have to swap tire size unless I just leave TC off. We’ll see how this goes.
I did all the installations by myself. Of note though, is I own an Abba Sky Lift. The header portion of the install would have been harder without the Sky Lift. With an extra set of hands or higher skill than I possess, it wouldn’t be necessary at all.
Overall I’m very pleased with these mods so far. The bike is noticeably lighter, more powerful, and sounds better, louder, and more menacing. Throttle control is better as well. If you go TC off with this setup, be ready for wheelies.