Akra Titanium Pipe Maintenance

[Biker 1]

I'm thinking of buying a titanium full Akra system for my bike & am seeking advice on how to keep it looking nice, particularly through the salty winter months.

[Bikesalot]

I've got a titanium end can on my R1200GS and it's actually faired so much better than the rest of the standard system.
To the extent I didn't wash it for 4 months and that was daily commuting too.

So from my experience - nothing special needed.

[Mr OCD]

Biker 1 said:

I'm thinking of buying a titanium full Akra system for my bike & am seeking advice on how to keep it looking nice, particularly through the salty winter months.

Keep it regularly washed to stop the crud from sticking to it from heat cycles. Use WD40 and a rag to clean off crud that won't shift. That's all I do with mine.

[telecat]

Titanium is used a lot of Trials Bikes. Just wash off mud and use WD-40 and a rag to get off any residue. Generally its only residue that gets "baked" on that causes problems.

[Blackpuddin]

Bikesalot said:

I've got a titanium end can on my R1200GS and it's actually faired so much better than the rest of the standard system.

You'd like to hope it would be better, given the appalling corrosion rep of modern BMWs. Has yours been OK otherwise? I've heard some real horror stories.

[Biker 1]

Sounds like a winner! Thanks for replies - off to haggle.....

[Bikesalot]

Blackpuddin said:

You'd like to hope it would be better, given the appalling corrosion rep of modern BMWs. Has yours been OK otherwise? I've heard some real horror stories.

Mines a 2004 GS with 60k miles on.

Holding up well i'd say - took a bit of a beating this winter but wheels, final drive etc etc are all fine. it's just a few bolts and exhaust clamps that have gone rusty.

[Rubin215]

Wire brush and dettol...