Literally so thankful for these videos! You have saved me so much money by posting these "How To" videos! More importantly, your videos have made me more knowledgeable when it comes to doing what I love! Thank you!
I really appreciate your attention to detail. I was an auto tech for years and even knowing most of what I need to it’s good to be able to reference someone who’s done it correctly before and can show others how with clarity and precision.
All I can say is WOW. I just purchased a still new 2016 R1S and had no idea what modifications I would be doing until I found your channel. So many great videos on "how to" and so many mods that have sparked my interest. NO idea where to start haha. Thanks so much for the great ideas, and help. Keep the vids coming!
Just wanted to give a big thanks to Brian for all the work you do and these videos!!! I did this procedure tonight and it was flawless due to you help!!! thanks again Brian!!!!
Bollox - spent the afternoon in my arse bollocking cold garage trying to figure this out but managed to sort. Wish I had come across your great vid sooner. Am sorting with a mid pipe and Arrows muffler tomorrow(but have seen your other vid so that should be a breeze!!!)Thanks a lot.
Thanks for the vid, Brian. You are excellent on camera. Very specific in each step, thorough, no BS, nice and succinct. perfectly effective transfer of information! I bought the graves block offs and installing this weekend with my new K&N. Have full exhaust for the last 150 miles, i'm not liking the popping on decel. I nknow this won't totally stop that but it'll help AND it'll prep me for my ECU flash after i finish the break in.
I followed your video today when installing the block off plates on my R1. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Everything seems to be running well. No codes or anything like that. Thank you for these videos and keep posting stuff for the 15' R1 =)
Seems like, as I progress in my own project, and need to figure out how to install, for example Pair System Blockers. There you are, with a video on just that :-) Thanks a bunch
Starting in 2016 (pretty sure that is the year) removing the PAIR system will result in an engine light. Only way to turn it off is to install a PAIR eliminator from HealTech or have the ECU flashed. - Van
No need to cut up the gray anchor on the air injection solenoid to plug the air inlet box. Take a plastic valve stem cap, use a hot blade to mushroom the open end, shove it into the air inlet box hole with a little RTV... it will already be a tight fit if you use the right cap... mine were std and they were press fit.I would also suggest you put a small plastic bag with Ty-Rap on open elec connectors that are the result of these mods.
thanks for the video, was able to do the installation myself. Question, minute 20:20 would not plugging that hole affect the intake air pressure sensor that is located close to it? I have this issue where the RPMs go up and down, engine stall when coming to a stop and idle issues, and am thinking that hole not being plugged might be the issue. The issue was there before I installed block off plates. I noticed the unplugged hole while installing them.
So, of your upgrades what has given you the smoothest throttle. I have a 2009 R1 and she has the typical jerky 1st gear take off, if you don't work the Clutch/throttle perfectly. I rode my brothers Suzuki TRL 1000 the other day and her take off in 1st gear was smooth as melting butter.
@@sportbiketrackgear I have a 2016 R1 and did do the 3/4 exhaust swap with graves muffler and mid pipe delete. It does pop quite a bit, how much will this decrease the popping on decel if I added the plates? My local shop advised it will not make a dramatic difference and it was up to me if I wanted to go through the labor. Thank you Van!
Once you get an ECU flash and an exhaust lol trust me the popping gets crazy and it will become annoying. lol thats when I got the block off plates. helped a lot still got some popping but not crazy ones.
Hey Van, I have a 2017 ZX10R with a full Yoshimura Alpha T titanium exhaust system (cat removed) and a sport air filter. I kept the stock air box and had the ECU mapped tuned with Woolich software. The bike runs great but as you pointed out back fires a bit. My main concern is the idle. It flucuates quite a bit. Would block off plates help? Appreciate your view on this. Cheers!
I do not feel the block off plates will do much at idle as the system is not active. Odds are the flash you have in the ecu has the PAIR system disabled. The plates would just clean things up under the airbox. - Van
awesome video and a great product. I installed mine today and noticed a difference. question would you recommend the flash tune or a power commander 5?
I noticed just dropping a few pounds with this, the exhaust and the servo made the bike feel like it has a shorter or easier turn radius. Time for a Lithium Iron battery, there is a few more pounds. Easier than me losing weight.
Hi I was wondering, if the AIS system is disabled via FTECU flashing, do we still need to install the nlock off plates? in reality, can air gets in with the system disabled? Thanks for your time for reading and answering my questions.
Great video and great instructions, i did this install on a 17 r1, but i haven't installed my exhaust yet (waiting on a taylormade racing mid and exhaust pipe) i turned on the bike and now i have a check engine light on, is there a way to reset this light with out flashing the ecu or other trick you suggest? Thanks in advance
You will need to take the bike to the dealer to clear the codes or purchase the items in this link to do it yourself. FlashTune OBDII Adapter Harness www.sportbiketrackgear.com/flashtune-obdii-adapter-harness/ Kobra OBDII Scan Tool www.sportbiketrackgear.com/kobra-obdii-scan-tool/
Thanks for the reply, i just posted another question after the fact of buying the flash kit, found out searching thru forums this is what i needed. Thanks again n keep up the great vids!
Excellent video. step by step without all the BS. this is the way all videos should be. thumbs up!! STG has some of the best step by step videos. Question, do you get a code once you remove the wire from the air pump?
Hi Van Thanks for all the great videos. I have fitted an Akropovic slip on and link pipe and quite like the popping on the overun! Would it be as simple as just disconnecting the air injector to stop the popping? Thanks for your time. (Chris)
I did not get a fault code on my 2015 R1 but the newer bikes will pop a light. The best way to manage that is to flash the OEM ecu, this will improve the performance massively and allow you to turn off the light. If you need help picking the right one please email me directly at service@sportbiketrackgear.com and I will help get you sorted out. - Van
Can you disable the AIS system on a R1 in the ECU after it's already been flashed? Installed these after I got the ECU flashed and didn't realize it would throw an engine light code. I realize you can throw on a servo buddy to eliminate the code but I'm trying to avoid opening up the whole bike again.
You can disable this via the flash software if you are using FTECU. I would imagine the others would allow you to do so as well. If you do not have access to the flash software yourself you could also install the HealTech Yamaha YZF-R1 04-23 PAIR System Eliminator then clear the codes. Here is a link to that on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/healtech-yamaha-yzf-r1-04-20-pair-system-eliminator/
Hey Van, When you disconnected the connector when remove the unit to replace with smog block offs, (you mentioned it stays but is not in use) won't the ecu throw a check engine light? You don't need a resistor or a bypass plug of sorts?
Yes this disables the PAIR system on the bike. Select models will need a PAIR system eliminator to keep the engine light off. Here is a link to that product on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/healtech/?_bc_fsnf=1&Product=PAIR+System+Eliminator
Hi. I installed the graves smog block off plates on my 2017 R1. Got a fault code, flashed the ECU, code still there. removed the fault code with an diagnostic tool, code gone. but came back when i turned the ignition on and off and also if I start the bike. out off ideas now, what do I do?
What trouble code are you getting? Also what flash are you running? I have done both of these to my bike and did not get a check engine light. - Brian Van
Code gone. solved it, it is not enough to just disable the AIS on 2017 model. You also have to disable error code P1400, FTecu confirmed this as well. If you do what I did and remove the AIS before flashing the ecu, you will need an diagnostic tool to remove the error code.
Hi Van. First, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for doing these videos. They are a tremendous help with mods on the new R1! At about the 20 minute mark you talk about cutting the grey plug off the AIS system and plugging the hole in the bottom of the air channel. I recently had my gearbox recall done and while they had the engine out they installed my block off plates for me. However they forgot to cut off the grey plug and plug the hole it belongs in. My question is: How important do you think plugging that hole correctly is? If I don't plug that hole could I suffer from any fuel-air mixture issues? Thanks again Van!
+cartmen34 That is a pretty important step in the process. The bike won't function correctly unless that cap is installed and the system is closed again. Sorry that happened to you, I would see if the dealer is willing to put it back in!
+cartmen34 I didn't want to cut it so I pulled the whole thing off the motor of the valve. it's like a ring that wraps around it. no one can see it and it doesn't hit anything. but it slips right off the motor and you can insert the plug in the air duct. I don't see it actually needing to be there. it's just a hole in the airduct and it's before the filter. guys are removing the flapper up farther and leaving the hole for it (it's way bigger) open.
+blue03r6 thanks for the tip! I already got in installed back in place. I was able to do it without having to pull the tank and airbox. I have pretty small hands (apparently) and there was *just* enough room for me to squeeze my hand in between the frame and radiator on the right side. Took a bit of wiggling and working around but managed to find the hole with my fingers and get the plug installed.
No such thing as a dumb question my brother. You do not need to empty the tank before removing it. A fuel injected bike (all of the modern bikes) will not allow the fuel past the pump when it is not running. That said you can leave the fuel in the tank when you remove it and not without having it leaking all over the shop. I try to do this when the tank is low because it makes it lighter and easier to handle. - Brian Van
hello have you or anybody else that you know of have ever experienced a check engine light after the smog block off plates were installed i have a 2016 zx10r that I just installed this morning and now my light is on is this commin for it to be on or maybe something I did wrong I checked all connections prior to putting it back together the only wire I left disconnect was the AIS plug any help will be appreciated I forgot to mention I have the graves cat eliminator kit on it as well
If the the cat elimination doesnt have the sensor adapter, it will thro a code, as well as the ais. The ecu mod for the r1 gets rid of these codes. U can even get a light for after market stabilizer, depending on bike. Not to sure about the ninja. Im assuming probably the same.
+jay46s my fi light came on after I did this modification so I went back in their and jumped the AIS plug with a wire now my fi light is gone. another way to get rig of it is to flash the ecu
Yo Van! Question! I understand you said that when installing these there won’t be farting or back fire. I guess I sort of understand. But I want to clarify. Will the block off plates prevent the bike from spitting flames?
Installing these will help to reduce that. You should also get the bike tuned to optimize performance. If you are not racing I would ride the bike and see if you are happy with the performance. If you are then leave it alone, not happy take it to a tuner. - Van
G'day Van, firstly want to thank you and your team for all the brilliant 2015+ R1 videos you have made, so helpful and informative. The question I have is, Is it possible to install smog plates that are not recessed on the side that faces down? Thanks in advance and sorry to see that weapon R1 leave, good luck with your new project.
While each bike can be a little different most of them will require you to leave the reed and gasket in when installing block off plates. For this reason they need to have that recessed portion to allow for the reed to clear. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear hi there. I have a quick question. What happens if you take them out? I just did it and it seemed to work fine. My recess didn't match up with how they sit for some reason. But I'll try to put them back in soon.
+Sportbike Track Gear yes I got the grave cat eliminator installed and I'm getting a lot of popping during deceleration so I think the block of plates would get rid of some of the poping if not all nice video well detailed as well
Hello i need help can i ask im going to get my bike dyno tuned and i want the pops and bang but i also want the proper air fuel ratio so should i plug the ais system using the marbel trick and after the dyno tuning i take it off so i will still get the back fires i have gsxr 750 2022
Hey brother need some advice I just installed the block of plates on my 2020 r1 and followed all of your steps after the engine light came on and I can’t change any of the engine settings
Sportbike Track Gear Ok got it! Had them hook the bike up at my yamaha dealer and the engine light was shore enough from disconnecting the ais motor. How ever I just left it plugged in for now as there is no flash for my model as I’m told and will remove once it’s available. Thanks a lot for your expertise I only come here whenever I’m doing something on my bike and I’m unsure of! Love from AUS
Question.... why do I still get that flame out of my exhaust? I did cat eliminator, block off plates, and servo buddy. What am I missing? Don’t like that flame. Great vids... Thanks.
@@isaacbeltran3277 My bike is ECU Flashed by a guy named Nick Marino from XPlaneR1Custom Tuning. Look him up. It's a custom tune tailored to my bike. Good work.
great video.....just picked up the red one.....any plans for a coolant change? i noticed that playing with mine the mid fairing is real tricking up around the led lights to remove
You install these when you are removing the emissions while building a track or race bike. If you are street riding they are not really necessary. - Van
Hello, everyone! Silly question: What are Smog Block Off Plates used for? I’ve never heard of it. I don’t own a Yamaha, but I do currently own a 2017 GSX-S1000. I am a sub to the channel because Van has a lot in insight on motorcycle maintenance, as well as professional knowledge.
Block off plates need to be installed when you replace the stock exhaust system with an aftermarket full system that eliminates the cat and exhaust valve if one is used. In order to get a good tune in the bike and reduce the popping and such on deceleration common after installing a full system you need to remove the air injection system and cap off the holes on the valve cover with block off plates. Removing the AIS prevents the introduction of unwanted air which skews the fuel air numbers when you are trying to tune the bike. - Van
i have 2018 kwasaki zxr6 i installed 2 brothers slip on do i need the power commander v or black off plates should be fine to make the hiccup and popping sound disappear on my muffler?
Brian, great video. I have a question for my 2016 R1S. I have a new exhaust with a power commander V that has been tuned already. Will I need a re-tune after this mod? Thanks as I know this is an older video.
What is forcing air through the injection system? Is there a pump? If if there is why not remove the entire system? It seems like you only removed the valve and pathways. Nice video btw. Thanks!
On the R1 if you plan to install the block off plates I would recommend flashing the ECU as well. The Flash Tune stuff for the R1 is very good (Graves partnership), the performance benefits really make a difference and help you get the most out of the mods you are making. To answer your question I think you are ok on the 2015 but 2016 and up there will be a light. Still I would advise doing the flash. - Van
I installed it. I hear no weird sounds of bad installation but I still do get some backfire on deceleration still. Does backfire still happen for you? My gas milage went down a bit after reflashing my ecu and installing an M4.
I am not able to comment on fuel mileage as I have never really paid that any attention. It is normal to get a little popping on hard deceleration. If the plates are installed incorrectly it will sound like there is engine noise in the upper half, very pronounced and hard to miss. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear cool thanks for reply, the block off plates and r1 videos. These videos make my life so easy. I'm already very familiar with this bike from watching you work on yours.
Yes you will need to either flash the ecu or add a pair system eliminator. Here is a link to that on our site: HealTech Yamaha YZF-R1 04-22 PAIR System Eliminator www.sportbiketrackgear.com/healtech-yamaha-yzf-r1-04-20-pair-system-eliminator/ It is out of stock now but we have more on the way now. - Van
I flashed the ECU on this bike with the FTECU kit and disabled the PAIR. Pretty sure if the bike is 2017 or newer you will need to flash the ECU to turn the light off. To get the maximum benefit from the R1 it needs to be flashed. - Van
Hi Van. Do you still have the factory valves that you took off to install the block off plates? If so, I'd like to get them off of you if possible. Thanks
@@sportbiketrackgear no worries, Van. just want to say thank you for all the amazing content you've been uploading over the years. just ordered a number of things off your site for a 15 R1 that i picked up recently. i'll be a long time supporter
No they will not correct that but they will needed to have the bike mapped accurately. If you are running a tune on the bike it is a good idea to disable the PAIR system as well. - Van
I'm having a very hard time getting the Alan head captured screws to line up properly. I can get 2 out of the 4 in, but the other 2 I've now spent 2 hours trying to line up. Do you have any pointers or tricks? I already have tried just barely tightening them to no avail. Thanks in advance
Awesome videos. Is your gas tank empty? Or does the disconnect shut a valve or something? I'm trying to avoid a mistake of dumping a tank's worth of fuel in my garage.
I have already flashed my ECU before installing the plates, will it show any error code? I don’t remember if the AIS can be disabled or it was disabled when it was flashed earlier. Do i have to disable it and reflash the ecu?
If your bike is 2017 or newer this will turn the light on. You can disable it with the FTECU flash by inactivating it and reflashing. Pretty easy to do if your bike is 17 or newer. - Van
MarksmanKillaz if you replace your stock exhuast you should use a PC or similar fuel controller & also smog block off plates, if you don't your bike will be extremely lean!
Damn, that's one of the more complicated aftermarket installs I've seen...Think I'll be taking this project to the shop LOL. I understand the logic of doing this for aftermarket full system exhausts, but what about slip-ons and even stock exhausts? Is it only worth doing for full exhausts?
Sportbike track gear i have a question. I ran into an issue where my local shop isnt able to flash my ecu again due to being gone this whole upcoming week through new years and i have a schedule tune with a wsb tuner. Now my qusetion is can i install my driven plates and left the ais electronics plugged in to keep the bike from going into limp mode just so i can get the tune done and get the reflash later?
I did this on a 17 r1 n my check engine light turned, flashed the ECU and disabled the AIS and still check engine light is on, any idea n how to clear the check engine light?
+yousef adel Basically the emissions system you are removing adds more Oxygen to the exhaust to lower the rate of emissions from your bike. This is done for a number of reasons but the importance to our customers is that when you add the Block Off plates to your bike and have an aftermarket exhaust it will run more smoothly as the engine is allowed to breath naturally. Additionally if you wish to have your bike Dyno-Tuned the block off plates will allow the "Sniffer" to get an accurate reading. Thanks for the great question!
really good video, kept my attention the whole time, i dont have an R1 anymore(sold my '07) but i always wanted to know how to do this, hasnt changed from what i researced and your voice level throughout was very consistent which i like, i hate videos where people go from talking to screeching and back to talking....so annoying........and you kinda sound like Dane Cook
Hey, I just put these block off plates on my 2004 R1. I put everything back together correctly, but now the bike idles at like 4000rpm. would this be an air leak? i've checked forums and there seem to be a few possibilities: 1- air leak 2- reset the air(fuel?) screws under the airbox 3- the thermo wax needs to be replaced only mods are the graves titanium underseat exhaust mid pipe and headers are stock. any suggestions from the pros?
It sounds like you have an air leak. Retrace your steps and you should be able to find it. Take your time when you are looking for the problem, if you hurry odds are you will miss it. - Van
Basically the emissions system you are removing adds more Oxygen to the exhaust to lower the rate of emissions from your bike. This is done for a number of reasons but the importance to our customers is that when you add the Block Off plates to your bike and have an aftermarket exhaust it will run more smoothly as the engine is allowed to breath naturally. Additionally if you wish to have your bike Dyno-Tuned the block off plates will allow the "Sniffer" to get an accurate reading. Thanks for the great question!
Can I make a suggestion in terms of sound quality. Can you wear a body mic? It's just it's difficult hearing your voice and I really want to hear what you say. Just a suggestion respecfully
went to your website to order these block off plates. top of page it says they fit 2015-17 r1. bottom of page in item description the r1 is not listed as a bike they fit.
Hello, I do not have a power commander. I only going to eliminate my cat and change my exhaust to akrapovic in my R1 2015. Is this smog plates necessary?
Sportbike Track Gear She pop and backfire like a bitch but i liked very much. And if i put only the smog plates? or only the bazzaz fuel controller? What do you think?
You install these when you are eliminating the emissions system and converting the bike for closed course operation. The Air Injection System needs to be eliminated to get an accurate tune on the bike. They also help to reduce the popping and farting on decel. - Van
Literally so thankful for these videos! You have saved me so much money by posting these "How To" videos! More importantly, your videos have made me more knowledgeable when it comes to doing what I love! Thank you!
I really appreciate your attention to detail. I was an auto tech for years and even knowing most of what I need to it’s good to be able to reference someone who’s done it correctly before and can show others how with clarity and precision.
All I can say is WOW. I just purchased a still new 2016 R1S and had no idea what modifications I would be doing until I found your channel. So many great videos on "how to" and so many mods that have sparked my interest. NO idea where to start haha. Thanks so much for the great ideas, and help. Keep the vids coming!
Great video, smooth walk thru, proper tools, clean shop, safety conscious!
Thanks for watching and taking the time to leave the comment! - Van
Just wanted to give a big thanks to Brian for all the work you do and these videos!!! I did this procedure tonight and it was flawless due to you help!!! thanks again Brian!!!!
You are welcome and thanks for watching! - Van
Bollox - spent the afternoon in my arse bollocking cold garage trying to figure this out but managed to sort. Wish I had come across your great vid sooner. Am sorting with a mid pipe and Arrows muffler tomorrow(but have seen your other vid so that should be a breeze!!!)Thanks a lot.
As a mechanic and with this video as a guide, it took 45 min to do the install with all hand tools. Thanks!!
Glad to hear it helped and thanks for watching! - Van
Blue painters tape over the stacks for that extra sense of protection from shit falling down into the bodies.
BeaglePower G That is not a bad idea. - Van
I use microfiber cloth. Works ok so far.
@@Turtle-sz7sk and rubber bands!
This guy is one of the best youtubers I’ve watched. He just is so informative and I love it ! Keep doing what your doing
Thank you for watching and the kind words. - Van
Thanks for the vid, Brian. You are excellent on camera. Very specific in each step, thorough, no BS, nice and succinct. perfectly effective transfer of information! I bought the graves block offs and installing this weekend with my new K&N. Have full exhaust for the last 150 miles, i'm not liking the popping on decel. I nknow this won't totally stop that but it'll help AND it'll prep me for my ECU flash after i finish the break in.
I followed your video today when installing the block off plates on my R1. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Everything seems to be running well. No codes or anything like that.
Thank you for these videos and keep posting stuff for the 15' R1 =)
What you did with the solenoid plug you just left it there loose
I did it. Thank You very much for your clear explanation
Excellent video with a birds eye view tutorial.....
"2 thumbs up!!!!"
+Jigsaw #3 Thank you! We try to be thorough!
Seems like, as I progress in my own project, and need to figure out how to install, for example Pair System Blockers. There you are, with a video on just that :-) Thanks a bunch
You are welcome, happy to help. - Van
I am so glad I stumbled across your how to vids now I know everything I need to purchase to sort my new bike out and how to install it. THANKS MAN
best block off instruction on the internet!
Thank you for watching! - Brian Van
Hi van!i have a question!
Install plates no error code?
Is there any error remover needed when removing the original item?
Thank you!
Starting in 2016 (pretty sure that is the year) removing the PAIR system will result in an engine light. Only way to turn it off is to install a PAIR eliminator from HealTech or have the ECU flashed. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Oh that's a useful information for me 👍!!!
Thank you so much my friend 👍!!!
No need to cut up the gray anchor on the air injection solenoid to plug the air inlet box. Take a plastic valve stem cap, use a hot blade to mushroom the open end, shove it into the air inlet box hole with a little RTV... it will already be a tight fit if you use the right cap... mine were std and they were press fit.I would also suggest you put a small plastic bag with Ty-Rap on open elec connectors that are the result of these mods.
thanks for the video, was able to do the installation myself. Question, minute 20:20 would not plugging that hole affect the intake air pressure sensor that is located close to it? I have this issue where the RPMs go up and down, engine stall when coming to a stop and idle issues, and am thinking that hole not being plugged might be the issue. The issue was there before I installed block off plates. I noticed the unplugged hole while installing them.
Not plugging that hole would not cause the issue you are having. - Van
So, of your upgrades what has given you the smoothest throttle. I have a 2009 R1 and she has the typical jerky 1st gear take off, if you don't work the Clutch/throttle perfectly. I rode my brothers Suzuki TRL 1000 the other day and her take off in 1st gear was smooth as melting butter.
I love the sound of popping spitting on deceleration! I might take my block off plate off.
It does sound pretty bad ass. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I have a 2016 R1 and did do the 3/4 exhaust swap with graves muffler and mid pipe delete. It does pop quite a bit, how much will this decrease the popping on decel if I added the plates? My local shop advised it will not make a dramatic difference and it was up to me if I wanted to go through the labor. Thank you Van!
Once you get an ECU flash and an exhaust lol trust me the popping gets crazy and it will become annoying. lol thats when I got the block off plates. helped a lot still got some popping but not crazy ones.
Hey Van, I have a 2017 ZX10R with a full Yoshimura Alpha T titanium exhaust system (cat removed) and a sport air filter. I kept the stock air box and had the ECU mapped tuned with Woolich software. The bike runs great but as you pointed out back fires a bit. My main concern is the idle. It flucuates quite a bit. Would block off plates help? Appreciate your view on this. Cheers!
I do not feel the block off plates will do much at idle as the system is not active. Odds are the flash you have in the ecu has the PAIR system disabled. The plates would just clean things up under the airbox. - Van
awesome video and a great product. I installed mine today and noticed a difference. question would you recommend the flash tune or a power commander 5?
Thanks for these detailed videos. definitely saving me tons of money for more parts and doing it myself instead of taking it to the shop . thanks
No worries, thanks for watching! - Van
Great video brian, was wondering if you just have a slip-on exhaust would this modifications make a difference with the popping? Thank you
No need to do this with a slip on IMO. - Van
I noticed just dropping a few pounds with this, the exhaust and the servo made the bike feel like it has a shorter or easier turn radius. Time for a Lithium Iron battery, there is a few more pounds. Easier than me losing weight.
WEIGHT SAVINGS! lol
Hi
I was wondering, if the AIS system is disabled via FTECU flashing, do we still need to install the nlock off plates? in reality, can air gets in with the system disabled?
Thanks for your time for reading and answering my questions.
Great video and great instructions, i did this install on a 17 r1, but i haven't installed my exhaust yet (waiting on a taylormade racing mid and exhaust pipe) i turned on the bike and now i have a check engine light on, is there a way to reset this light with out flashing the ecu or other trick you suggest? Thanks in advance
You will need to take the bike to the dealer to clear the codes or purchase the items in this link to do it yourself.
FlashTune OBDII Adapter Harness
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/flashtune-obdii-adapter-harness/
Kobra OBDII Scan Tool
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/kobra-obdii-scan-tool/
Thanks for the reply, i just posted another question after the fact of buying the flash kit, found out searching thru forums this is what i needed. Thanks again n keep up the great vids!
Excellent video. step by step without all the BS. this is the way all videos should be. thumbs up!! STG has some of the best step by step videos. Question, do you get a code once you remove the wire from the air pump?
Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks a lot for doing this video. Next on my list.
Do you need to flash tune the bike after u install the block off plates?thanks
V Barracoso I was going to ask the same thing
Hi Van
Thanks for all the great videos.
I have fitted an Akropovic slip on and link pipe and quite like the popping on the overun!
Would it be as simple as just disconnecting the air injector to stop the popping?
Thanks for your time. (Chris)
+Bricktop1967 No you should remove the valve and system installing the plates. - Van
Great Video. This was extremely helpful. Thank You.
You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Brian Van
Hi, Great to have all your help on the new R1, can i ask if i do the smog block off would i get a warning light after unplugging it ?
TA,
Craige.
Great video... Why do you leave the reed valves in under the block off plates?? Thanks!
Hi I'm going to fit the smog plates to my r1 did you get a fault code come up on the dash after you removed the air system thanks great videos 👍
I did not get a fault code on my 2015 R1 but the newer bikes will pop a light. The best way to manage that is to flash the OEM ecu, this will improve the performance massively and allow you to turn off the light. If you need help picking the right one please email me directly at service@sportbiketrackgear.com and I will help get you sorted out. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear Thanks Brian great videos helped me so much keep them coming👍
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks lol was worried
Can you disable the AIS system on a R1 in the ECU after it's already been flashed? Installed these after I got the ECU flashed and didn't realize it would throw an engine light code. I realize you can throw on a servo buddy to eliminate the code but I'm trying to avoid opening up the whole bike again.
You can disable this via the flash software if you are using FTECU. I would imagine the others would allow you to do so as well. If you do not have access to the flash software yourself you could also install the HealTech Yamaha YZF-R1 04-23 PAIR System Eliminator then clear the codes. Here is a link to that on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/healtech-yamaha-yzf-r1-04-20-pair-system-eliminator/
Is the old sensor connect it to anything after you installed the block off plates?? (The one for the secondary air system)
Hey Van, When you disconnected the connector when remove the unit to replace with smog block offs, (you mentioned it stays but is not in use) won't the ecu throw a check engine light? You don't need a resistor or a bypass plug of sorts?
Thanks for watching! It will not throw a check engine light as this is only to supply power to the unit.
Sportbike Track Gear so for the air solenoid you can leave it unplugged and you don't get a code?
can i ask what air filter is that? Great video btw....i just had ecu reflashed and now block offs next so this vid will help masively....👌👌
Great to hear! That is the K&N Race air filter. Thank you for watching!
By installing the block off plates does this also disable the smog system because the solenoid was removed?
Yes this disables the PAIR system on the bike. Select models will need a PAIR system eliminator to keep the engine light off. Here is a link to that product on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/healtech/?_bc_fsnf=1&Product=PAIR+System+Eliminator
Hi.
I installed the graves smog block off plates on my 2017 R1. Got a fault code, flashed the ECU, code still there. removed the fault code with an diagnostic tool, code gone. but came back when i turned the ignition on and off and also if I start the bike. out off ideas now, what do I do?
What trouble code are you getting? Also what flash are you running? I have done both of these to my bike and did not get a check engine light. - Brian Van
Code gone. solved it, it is not enough to just disable the AIS on 2017 model. You also have to disable error code P1400, FTecu confirmed this as well. If you do what I did and remove the AIS before flashing the ecu, you will need an diagnostic tool to remove the error code.
Hi Van. First, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for doing these videos. They are a tremendous help with mods on the new R1!
At about the 20 minute mark you talk about cutting the grey plug off the AIS system and plugging the hole in the bottom of the air channel. I recently had my gearbox recall done and while they had the engine out they installed my block off plates for me. However they forgot to cut off the grey plug and plug the hole it belongs in.
My question is: How important do you think plugging that hole correctly is? If I don't plug that hole could I suffer from any fuel-air mixture issues?
Thanks again Van!
+cartmen34 That is a pretty important step in the process. The bike won't function correctly unless that cap is installed and the system is closed again. Sorry that happened to you, I would see if the dealer is willing to put it back in!
+Sportbike Track Gear Bummer, but that is honestly the answer I expected. Thanks for the info!
No problem! Thanks for watching! Hopefully next time I can tell you something more pleasant!
+cartmen34 I didn't want to cut it so I pulled the whole thing off the motor of the valve. it's like a ring that wraps around it. no one can see it and it doesn't hit anything. but it slips right off the motor and you can insert the plug in the air duct. I don't see it actually needing to be there. it's just a hole in the airduct and it's before the filter. guys are removing the flapper up farther and leaving the hole for it (it's way bigger) open.
+blue03r6 thanks for the tip! I already got in installed back in place. I was able to do it without having to pull the tank and airbox. I have pretty small hands (apparently) and there was *just* enough room for me to squeeze my hand in between the frame and radiator on the right side. Took a bit of wiggling and working around but managed to find the hole with my fingers and get the plug installed.
Maybe this is a dumb question but does the tank need to be emptied before removal?
No such thing as a dumb question my brother. You do not need to empty the tank before removing it. A fuel injected bike (all of the modern bikes) will not allow the fuel past the pump when it is not running. That said you can leave the fuel in the tank when you remove it and not without having it leaking all over the shop. I try to do this when the tank is low because it makes it lighter and easier to handle. - Brian Van
Sportbike Track Gear just put everything back together like the video and now it wont start. Sounds like it wants to but doesnt kick over.
Start by checking the fuel line, make sure it is not kinked. I have seen this happen after reinstalling the tank more than one time. - Van
hello have you or anybody else that you know of have ever experienced a check engine light after the smog block off plates were installed i have a 2016 zx10r that I just installed this morning and now my light is on is this commin for it to be on or maybe something I did wrong I checked all connections prior to putting it back together the only wire I left disconnect was the AIS plug any help will be appreciated I forgot to mention I have the graves cat eliminator kit on it as well
+MRNY845 Hello, do you have a servo eliminator installed?
If the the cat elimination doesnt have the sensor adapter, it will thro a code, as well as the ais. The ecu mod for the r1 gets rid of these codes. U can even get a light for after market stabilizer, depending on bike. Not to sure about the ninja. Im assuming probably the same.
+jay46s my fi light came on after I did this modification so I went back in their and jumped the AIS plug with a wire now my fi light is gone. another way to get rig of it is to flash the ecu
That works too! Ive actually had my ecu flashed before i did the block off mod. But in the description of the ecu flash, there is a "ais off"
Yo Van! Question! I understand you said that when installing these there won’t be farting or back fire. I guess I sort of understand. But I want to clarify. Will the block off plates prevent the bike from spitting flames?
Installing these will help to reduce that. You should also get the bike tuned to optimize performance. If you are not racing I would ride the bike and see if you are happy with the performance. If you are then leave it alone, not happy take it to a tuner. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear got it tuned and throttle response is butter!! Same with rev match 🤙 thanks again Van
G'day Van, firstly want to thank you and your team for all the brilliant 2015+ R1 videos you have made, so helpful and informative. The question I have is, Is it possible to install smog plates that are not recessed on the side that faces down? Thanks in advance and sorry to see that weapon R1 leave, good luck with your new project.
While each bike can be a little different most of them will require you to leave the reed and gasket in when installing block off plates. For this reason they need to have that recessed portion to allow for the reed to clear. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear hi there. I have a quick question. What happens if you take them out? I just did it and it seemed to work fine. My recess didn't match up with how they sit for some reason. But I'll try to put them back in soon.
Great videos on your channel. Is the block off install the same for the 2020 models? Thanks
I would expect the process to be pretty much the same on the 2020. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks and subscribed.
I have to do this on my 2016 ZX10R soon just waiting on the parts to get here
+Anaya Rosajwmjz mhvgkcijilh7giyvvogh knkrio Excellent upgrade to make!
+Sportbike Track Gear yes I got the grave cat eliminator installed and I'm getting a lot of popping during deceleration so I think the block of plates would get rid of some of the poping if not all nice video well detailed as well
Should make a world of differance. Thanks for the kind words!
Hello i need help can i ask im going to get my bike dyno tuned and i want the pops and bang but i also want the proper air fuel ratio so should i plug the ais system using the marbel trick and after the dyno tuning i take it off so i will still get the back fires i have gsxr 750 2022
You need to talk to your tuner about that. Any reputable tuner will not leave the pops and bangs in as they are not making things better. - Van
Hey brother need some advice I just installed the block of plates on my 2020 r1 and followed all of your steps after the engine light came on and I can’t change any of the engine settings
You will need to flash the ecu on that bike and disable the PAIR system. To clear the codes you will need an OBDII scan tool. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear Ok got it! Had them hook the bike up at my yamaha dealer and the engine light was shore enough from disconnecting the ais motor. How ever I just left it plugged in for now as there is no flash for my model as I’m told and will remove once it’s available. Thanks a lot for your expertise I only come here whenever I’m doing something on my bike and I’m unsure of! Love from AUS
Question.... why do I still get that flame out of my exhaust? I did cat eliminator, block off plates, and servo buddy. What am I missing? Don’t like that flame. Great vids... Thanks.
Do you have a fuel controller on the bike or have the ECU flashed? - Van
Sportbike Track Gear I do not.. will a power commander v or booster plug fix that issue for me?
@@isaacbeltran3277 Yes it will. PCV or ECU Flash will fix that.
YamiPizza what map are you running on yours? Thanks for your reply!
@@isaacbeltran3277 My bike is ECU Flashed by a guy named Nick Marino from XPlaneR1Custom Tuning. Look him up. It's a custom tune tailored to my bike. Good work.
great video.....just picked up the red one.....any plans for a coolant change? i noticed that playing with mine the mid fairing is real tricking up around the led lights to remove
jon hanson Yes I will be changing the coolant soon. Waiting on the Samco Hose Kit then I will do it. - Van
Have anyone tried puting marble on the hose to block off AIS?
Installing the plates is the cleanest way to get this done. - Van
What are the use of block off plates?
You install these when you are removing the emissions while building a track or race bike. If you are street riding they are not really necessary. - Van
Hello, everyone! Silly question: What are Smog Block Off Plates used for? I’ve never heard of it. I don’t own a Yamaha, but I do currently own a 2017 GSX-S1000. I am a sub to the channel because Van has a lot in insight on motorcycle maintenance, as well as professional knowledge.
Block off plates need to be installed when you replace the stock exhaust system with an aftermarket full system that eliminates the cat and exhaust valve if one is used. In order to get a good tune in the bike and reduce the popping and such on deceleration common after installing a full system you need to remove the air injection system and cap off the holes on the valve cover with block off plates. Removing the AIS prevents the introduction of unwanted air which skews the fuel air numbers when you are trying to tune the bike. - Van
i have 2018 kwasaki zxr6 i installed 2 brothers slip on do i need the power commander v or black off plates should be fine to make the hiccup and popping sound disappear on my muffler?
Is there a version of these for the 2020 model? I’m having the hardest time finding any
Driven Block Off Plates Yamaha YZF-R1 04-21
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/driven-block-off-plates-yamaha-yzf-r1-04-17/
Brian, great video. I have a question for my 2016 R1S. I have a new exhaust with a power commander V that has been tuned already. Will I need a re-tune after this mod? Thanks as I know this is an older video.
What is forcing air through the injection system? Is there a pump? If if there is why not remove the entire system? It seems like you only removed the valve and pathways. Nice video btw. Thanks!
Will the check engine light come on on a 2015 if you disconnected the AIS and not have the ecu flashed yet ?
On the R1 if you plan to install the block off plates I would recommend flashing the ECU as well. The Flash Tune stuff for the R1 is very good (Graves partnership), the performance benefits really make a difference and help you get the most out of the mods you are making. To answer your question I think you are ok on the 2015 but 2016 and up there will be a light. Still I would advise doing the flash. - Van
I installed it. I hear no weird sounds of bad installation but I still do get some backfire on deceleration still. Does backfire still happen for you? My gas milage went down a bit after reflashing my ecu and installing an M4.
I am not able to comment on fuel mileage as I have never really paid that any attention. It is normal to get a little popping on hard deceleration. If the plates are installed incorrectly it will sound like there is engine noise in the upper half, very pronounced and hard to miss. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear cool thanks for reply, the block off plates and r1 videos. These videos make my life so easy. I'm already very familiar with this bike from watching you work on yours.
Ok, good stopping point. Time for an initial ride video!
MrJayJr 30 street miles so far and heading to the track this friday. - Van
MrJayJr Might get one this weekend as long as the weather looks nice, Van is planning on trying to head to Grattan this weekend! ~Aubrey
Hey man will this cause the ECU to throw a code that needs to be tuned out?
Yes you will need to either flash the ecu or add a pair system eliminator. Here is a link to that on our site:
HealTech Yamaha YZF-R1 04-22 PAIR System Eliminator
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/healtech-yamaha-yzf-r1-04-20-pair-system-eliminator/
It is out of stock now but we have more on the way now. - Van
Will there be a check engine light on because of the solenoid removal? Thanks
I flashed the ECU on this bike with the FTECU kit and disabled the PAIR. Pretty sure if the bike is 2017 or newer you will need to flash the ECU to turn the light off. To get the maximum benefit from the R1 it needs to be flashed. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for all the great info van I'll be getting it off your website!
Hi Van. Do you still have the factory valves that you took off to install the block off plates? If so, I'd like to get them off of you if possible. Thanks
Sorry those hit the dumpster when they come off. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear all good, Van. Thanks!
@@sportbiketrackgear no worries, Van. just want to say thank you for all the amazing content you've been uploading over the years. just ordered a number of things off your site for a 15 R1 that i picked up recently. i'll be a long time supporter
Will block off plates throw off a check engine light? Is it necessary to reflash after install?
On the 17-18 R6 you will have a check engine light until you flash it. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear But not on a 16 R1?
Do you not want to put an aftermarket Air filter on there while you are there, air box open and all?
+Squidtron The bike was nearly brand new and I honestly take it apart all the time for these videos so we decided to hold off!
Would this get rid of problem with flat spots in the rpm range with an after market exhaust?
No they will not correct that but they will needed to have the bike mapped accurately. If you are running a tune on the bike it is a good idea to disable the PAIR system as well. - Van
Once Installed will this still POP and BANG?.
Really enjoyed your 2015 R1 videos and have found them really useful since owning one myself.
Hi Van, may I ask why you don't use the rear "hinge" of the fuel tank to help with the connect/disconnect of the hose and cables?
Mudux I prefer to have the tank totally loose so I can move it as desired. Either way will work. - Van
Will you get a check engine code after install?
HealTech Yamaha YZF-R1 04-24 PAIR System Eliminator
www.sportbiketrackgear.com/healtech-yamaha-yzf-r1-04-20-pair-system-eliminator/
I don't remember seeing you install this in the video...@@sportbiketrackgear
I'm having a very hard time getting the Alan head captured screws to line up properly. I can get 2 out of the 4 in, but the other 2 I've now spent 2 hours trying to line up. Do you have any pointers or tricks? I already have tried just barely tightening them to no avail. Thanks in advance
Just read the 'need ecu flash' iv had mine mapped with the woolwich software, would that have the smog allready catered for ?
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If you turn off the ais on your flashtune, do you still need the block off plates
Awesome videos. Is your gas tank empty? Or does the disconnect shut a valve or something? I'm trying to avoid a mistake of dumping a tank's worth of fuel in my garage.
After watching again, it looks like your tank is partially full and you keep it on its side while off-camera... Correct?
+TheGuySaysSo That is correct! It does have a shut off valve if you unhook it however. Thanks for watching!
I have already flashed my ECU before installing the plates, will it show any error code? I don’t remember if the AIS can be disabled or it was disabled when it was flashed earlier. Do i have to disable it and reflash the ecu?
If your bike is 2017 or newer this will turn the light on. You can disable it with the FTECU flash by inactivating it and reflashing. Pretty easy to do if your bike is 17 or newer. - Van
Its a 2016.
You should not get a light after the plates are installed. If you do it can be fixed with the flash for sure. - Van
I installed it. No lights. No issues. Thanks Van. You’re a great help always. I love your videos. Big fan of your channel. Thank you.
Dear why are you block smog from crankcase?
We prepped this bike for the track installing a full exhaust system and ecu flash. The block offs help reduce the back fires on decel. - Van
No performance air filter replacement for tha airbox after the smog mod?
What you do with the solenoid plug you just left it there you didn't connect nothing back to it
Can you still use a power comander when you in stall the smog off plates? Or will it damage anything?
MarksmanKillaz Good to go with the furl controller, they will work very well together. - Van
MarksmanKillaz if you replace your stock exhuast you should use a PC or similar fuel controller & also smog block off plates, if you don't your bike will be extremely lean!
Damn, that's one of the more complicated aftermarket installs I've seen...Think I'll be taking this project to the shop LOL. I understand the logic of doing this for aftermarket full system exhausts, but what about slip-ons and even stock exhausts? Is it only worth doing for full exhausts?
What's it's the torque for the grave block off
I do not use a torque wrench on something like this. - Van
Sportbike track gear i have a question. I ran into an issue where my local shop isnt able to flash my ecu again due to being gone this whole upcoming week through new years and i have a schedule tune with a wsb tuner. Now my qusetion is can i install my driven plates and left the ais electronics plugged in to keep the bike from going into limp mode just so i can get the tune done and get the reflash later?
Install them and get the flash done when they open. You should not have any issues IMO. - Van
The graves block off plate obviously work for a system other than graves exhausts systems right? Eg. Yoshimura
Yes you are 100% correct. - Van
Thanks! Your tutorials are a lot of fun to watch!
I did this on a 17 r1 n my check engine light turned, flashed the ECU and disabled the AIS and still check engine light is on, any idea n how to clear the check engine light?
what is off plate do ?
+yousef adel Basically the emissions system you are removing adds more Oxygen to the exhaust to lower the rate of emissions from your bike. This is done for a number of reasons but the importance to our customers is that when you add the Block Off plates to your bike and have an aftermarket exhaust it will run more smoothly as the engine is allowed to breath naturally. Additionally if you wish to have your bike Dyno-Tuned the block off plates will allow the "Sniffer" to get an accurate reading. Thanks for the great question!
really good video, kept my attention the whole time, i dont have an R1 anymore(sold my '07) but i always wanted to know how to do this, hasnt changed from what i researced and your voice level throughout was very consistent which i like, i hate videos where people go from talking to screeching and back to talking....so annoying........and you kinda sound like Dane Cook
I change on my r1 but I find a bit oil on the hold ones,it is normal?
I would not have a lot of concern for a small amount of oil on the old plates. - Van
Do these block off plates work with power commander V?
You can use these with any brand of fuel controller or ECU flash software. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear thanks!
Hey, I just put these block off plates on my 2004 R1. I put everything back together correctly, but now the bike idles at like 4000rpm. would this be an air leak? i've checked forums and there seem to be a few possibilities:
1- air leak
2- reset the air(fuel?) screws under the airbox
3- the thermo wax needs to be replaced
only mods are the graves titanium underseat exhaust mid pipe and headers are stock. any suggestions from the pros?
It sounds like you have an air leak. Retrace your steps and you should be able to find it. Take your time when you are looking for the problem, if you hurry odds are you will miss it. - Van
thanks van!
it is necessary to do this modification after ftecu flash?
I am new im just asking.what is the benefits that block off plate do. to the bike
Basically the emissions system you are removing adds more Oxygen to the exhaust to lower the rate of emissions from your bike. This is done for a number of reasons but the importance to our customers is that when you add the Block Off plates to your bike and have an aftermarket exhaust it will run more smoothly as the engine is allowed to breath naturally. Additionally if you wish to have your bike Dyno-Tuned the block off plates will allow the "Sniffer" to get an accurate reading. Thanks for the great question!
Can I make a suggestion in terms of sound quality. Can you wear a body mic? It's just it's difficult hearing your voice and I really want to hear what you say. Just a suggestion respecfully
I tried it and don't like wearing it. - Van
If I like the afterfire when running a link pipe+slip on with no tune, is there any reason to bother with the block off plate?
Nope, you can leave it if you want to. - Van
went to your website to order these block off plates. top of page it says they fit 2015-17 r1.
bottom of page in item description the r1 is not listed as a bike they fit.
Just edited the listing and thanks for the heads up! These fit the R1 from 2004-2017 - Van
Sportbike Track Gear now i can purchase these
Hello,
I do not have a power commander. I only going to eliminate my cat and change my exhaust to akrapovic in my R1 2015. Is this smog plates necessary?
Bruno Silva Yes, otherwise it will "pop" and backfire like a bitch, you really should use a fuel controller otherwise it will run very lean.
MrKdr500 Agree on both points. In the end both of these mods should be done when the catalytic converter is removed. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear
She pop and backfire like a bitch but i liked very much. And if i put
only the smog plates? or only the bazzaz fuel controller? What do you
think?
+MrKdr500 wouldn't backfire mean running rich not lean?
do you need an ecu flash or programmer to run these?
What's the point or benefit of running these?
You install these when you are eliminating the emissions system and converting the bike for closed course operation. The Air Injection System needs to be eliminated to get an accurate tune on the bike. They also help to reduce the popping and farting on decel. - Van
Is it a similar process with zx10r 2011 model?? Or different?
If you put a slip on exhaust on your bike but still have the cat. Can you install the smog block offs or is it pointless?
No need to install the block off plates if you still have the cat in place. - Van