I didn’t see it in your description, but for anyone checking out this video now, the fender eliminator is most likely by Vagabond Motorsports. No shade to the manufacturer for the stock exhaust or stock fender, they need to follow regulations.
Beautiful z900 and even after the mods bike is looking clean close to stock, i like it and probably going to do the same when i get z900 in near future..
Hey man. Great vid. anyway. let say I happened to drop half mm of the engine when putting the slider like you mentioned on the vid. any advise on how to get it back on place? Thanks.
Yes. Haha. Put a car jack under the motor. Pad it with something soft. Then gently lift until you align the hole. I would recommend having two people so you don’t drop the bike.
Yea I was going to switch markers when I did fender delete first mod always lol. Frame sliders as well! Alwayzzzzzz. Stands are huge!!! At least get a rear 👍🏼 Then tech spec tank grips. Tip$ use heat gun or hair dryer n soften /heat em up as well as the surface. The exhaust is definite Anddddd the list doesn’t end. Have same ram finger mount on last 3 bikes and it’s a beast! Grill guard, visor, levers whenever. I actually like my stock ones but, bought levers before the bike lol. Did custom seat and it’s amazing. Stock was horrible and Corbin got a horrible review for the z900. I was going to buy it. Went local and 1/3 price. It looks amazing and is perfectly shaped and padded with 3 different layers of high density foam. Carbon fiber marine grade cover material.
Preface: I’ve been fixated on the Z800 ever since I saw it for the first time in some announcement that they were coming to the US Market in 2016. I still want one. 1. In doing research on modifications for that bike specifically (which I’m hoping there have since been developments for the Z900) there were LED turn signals that very well match the stylization of the Kawasaki Z-line. These turn signals are OE style, meaning they’re on a stalk that protrudes outward from the headlight and taillight assemblies [not a minimalist lo-pro kind of design where all you can see is a centrally located flasher that is not apparent that it’s a turn signal for any particular direction. [It’s a symptom of giving one device/visual checkpoint on a bikes architecture too many functions. The tail light is modulated to flash when braking, but it’s also split into a left and right half that serve as blinkers, and the switchback between red and amber aren’t very apparent because the wave lengths are too similar, and it’s only comprised of one row of LEDs. And people praise is because of the simple fact that it’s a modification, but give the functionality and practicality no thought beyond the face value. Just a mess…]ANYWAY. They are diffused LEDs so that the light doesn’t just come from the singular point of the diode, but the light is diffused across the entire surface of the turn signal’s face. They have them in switchback so that fronts can be white DRLs, but flash amber when the turn signal is activated, and the rears are red that flash amber when the turn signal is activated. I’ve always been enthralled with these. 2. The Z800 (again hopefully soon the Z900) also has a set of demon eye headlight assemblies where there is are bilateral red, blue, or green projector lenses encompassed by white LED halos. Both bilateral lights are illuminated in the red, blue, or green that you choose as DRLs, AND both are illuminated for actual night riding lights with both low and high beam capability. These lighting features are well worth consideration for not only a cooler look than the chrome-backed parabolic style lights from the factory, but also increased light output in a very tidy, modern format. Checks boxes for both safety/visibility AND aesthetic upgrades in one package.
Question for you I do like the sound of the z900 especially when you eliminate that clunker of a muffler by changing out the pipes and putting a CS racing exhaust and an air filter. When you do that my question is, do you have to go through some kind of tune? Like Dyno tune? I'm wondering because even though it sounds great and all you can run into problems later on when I hear... I'll be getting my first z900 abs 2022 model
You forgot these green "helper" for your stand ;) Btw I also got this one. I own a Z650 from 2017 and the outer screw is impossible to put in because the piece where you put your foot on to bring it down is on the 2017 model very low placed, so I cant reach the third screw.. do you have any solution for this? I drive with two screws now, but it is making clicky sounds... -.-
It's a 2017 bike which was purchased in June of 2018. Bike was $8250 + tax and fees. So out the door it was $9213. That's mostly California Taxes and fees. The paperwork was right here in my desk so I was able to give you accurate numbers :) Actually, on second glance, they marked the price of the bike down to $6882.54 + $1398 setup fees + $80 Doc fees + $647.96 Sales Tax + $204.50 license and registration which all added up to $9213
FYI tail assembly on motorcycle's come with are DOT regulation. License plate must be passed the back tire. CHP gave me a ticket for that. Don't call out Kawasaki that
Question. I have my bike setup quite like yours since I’ve watched your videos. CS exhaust, PCV, blocked off AIS and right now I am running the full Akra tune. The bike runs much smoother with this tune but did you notice any low end torque loss since installing the PCV? I know it has been a few years since you made these mods. Any insight would be much appreciated🙏🏻🙏🏻
love the CS system setup. Im waiting on my Firetong system out from Brazil to come in for my Z900 too. My outlet will just be more triangluar than round. How is material quality? Do you really need to have a remap because of the upgrade?
The CS setup is awesome and sounds amazing. Material quality is 8/10. Very good. Ideally the headers would be welded but these work great. It works okay without remap but the mapping really changed the bike for me. No more smell of spilled gas everywhere I go. Blocking the AIS is also a good idea. I have another video on that.
@@AverageCarGuy do u run the silencer in urs. I have the same pipe and i ride sometimes with it in and sometimes without. Love the 'poping', im keen for a quickshifter and hopeing it pops between gears
Karl Krehan always with it in. Too loud and high pitched without it for my taste. The quick shifter is so fast there’s no time for a pop. Since blocking AIS and installing PCV there’s no more pops at all. Just fast and smooth power delivery.
@@AverageCarGuy ok cool good to know. I dont mind the sound of both but i will say i like it with the silencer in due to better low end pickup. Have you messed around with the ignition cut time at all or are u running the standard setting?
Sir I appreciate your videos! In fact I also bouth the same set up as yours but not the exhaust.... not yet lol. Just want to ask what torque specs did you put in the front and rear oes sliders? Thank you in advance Sir!
+RaZe Bailey the fairing piece comes with it. I believe at the time it cost me around $600 USD including shipping from Brazil. It really depends on the exchange rates too.
I like the mod videos. I have an all blacked out 2017 with easily less than 300miles on it. I got it new from a dealer in 2018 and I got sick shortly after and havent gotten to ride much. I am glad I got the very base model. Yeah it's a little lighter because it lacks ABS. I hate all the modern "save a novice rider tech". Obviously it has the slipper clutch which I've heard alot of people having issues with and I've heard alot of people talking about how the ABS system actually will cause a tire to lock up. That or ABS will kick in too soon and cause people to drop their bike. I honestly think that if you need all that extra " cover your ass tech" on your bike then you probably just need less bike. I know I havent had much time on my z900 but I have been riding for 26 years and none of my bikes/dirtbikes had any of that electronic "assistance" crap on it. The tach, gear indicator, and fuel injection are great by me but I prefer to actually have full manual control over the bike without some electronic shit altering what im doing. Same reason I bought a 2002 WS6 6speed TransAm instead of a newer performance car or a Corvette. That, and to me the WS6 is still the best looking car that actually is a real performance car.
5:50 you must not ever ride in the rain. i keep the rear fender because i ride rain or shine. if you look, you'll notice those things always extend out to directly above the rear-most part of the tire... so yeah, for those fair weather riders only, then sure, it's a no brainer to remove it. but for me, it keeps me from having a mud streak up the back of my jacket. 10:22 i disagree... i think they do provide an advantage. go ride for a few months with stock, then replace them and you'll feel the difference. i don't know how, but they're easier to pull and the distance doesn't seem as far. plus they look a million times better. i don't know why every single manufacturer has such ugly levers. 14:56 you can buy cheap generic amazon brand saddlebags and put them on any bike. and if you've never seen it, you absolutely will not believe me, but they look good on sport bikes and naked bikes. every single person i tell says no way, but then they see my bike and they always say, wow it actually does look good. almost like they were made for it, because of the way they hang. they looked good on my ninja 300, they looked good on my sv650, and they look great on my z900. they're super inexpensive, and the extra room is worth the risk of having to return them back to amazon if you don't like the look. tank bags on the other hand, are super ugly to me, unless it's an adventure bike. 16:11 i own a set of pit bull stands that i bought new, and you're slightly off on the price. they're going to set you back at least 170 front and 150 rear. but i got every option they have, so my entire purchase from their website was about 450.
Z900 Yute yes, give me a couple of days and I’ll update the description for you. I bought a couple of the items locally at actual brick and mortar stores but I’ll try and find you links anyway. Thanks for watching my videos.
Z900 Yute congrats on the Z. You won’t regret it. Super precise bike and a pleasure to ride in the bends. Ride safe and enjoy her. Let me know what mods you end up doing and if you find something cool I could also do.
The crash sliders create a much bigger problem than protecting your bike. I did the mistake of installing some crash sliders on my bike and one of the bolts broke inside the engine block, it costed me about $700 to remove the broken piece inside the engine block. Don't mess with your bike frame. Those bolts that come with the crash sliders are made from an inferior material than the ones the your bike has. I have never dropped my bike, one of the crash sliders just broke, good luck when removing a broken piece of bolt on your engine block.
Yeah I kind of agree with you. It’s not that hard to remove a broken bolt if you have the right tools but yeah it would be nice if there was a non-engine mount location for sure.
Still using the stock tires. I don't mind them like most. Dunlop Sportmax D214 Rear: 180/55ZR17 Front: 120/70ZR17 It's usually very hot and dry where I live so I don't have any trouble getting them to stick. Although when it's time for new tires I will likely get something better.
Manchini I’m sure you can find it cheaper than this: 2017-2019 KAWASAKI Z-900 ERGO FIT TALL SEAT RIDER SEAT BLACK 99994-1336 www.amazon.com/dp/B06WWFNJ4M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wIAYCbBQN8F3R
I would never make so many change to my bike. If it is not fine as is, I by another. I cant believe it in anyway will be a better bike, when adding mods. MAybe I can understand why woman would do it, it is more there thing.
Well, in the US (and Europe) the environmental regulations enforced are so stringent that the manufacturers have to essentially dumb the bike down for it to pass. This is kind of why they're relatively easy to modify afterwards to get the power back. In the end modding is not for everyone. I own several bikes and 90% of them are not modded. But the bike I'm likely to track will always have some mods.
Sorry to disagree The very first thing you should put on your bike is GPS pod and you Will save 25percent on your insurance forget anything else first protect your bike from being stolen.....go ahead with everything else first and maybe they will thank you for your add-ons when they take it from you... I can't believe nobody says anything about it....... protect your baby All the way.........
Hey Avegrage Car Guy, nice Z900 videos, appreciate the time you put into them.
Rohith Naik thank you for watching!
Waiting on the same exhaust, ecu flash from 2wheeldyno and Translogic quick shifter...
Awesome video, thank you......also, that finger-action uff!
I was hoping to hear it with that exhaust.
Paint everything silver, black. Looks amazing. Wrap heel guard with 4d carbon fibre.
I didn’t see it in your description, but for anyone checking out this video now, the fender eliminator is most likely by Vagabond Motorsports. No shade to the manufacturer for the stock exhaust or stock fender, they need to follow regulations.
Subscribed good job! Just picked up a new z650…and ordered a Arrow exhaust…didn’t think about air filter or fuel…thanks
Can you post the link for the exhaust that you have thanks for the video keep it up✌
www.csracing.com.br/en/kawasaki.html
Beautiful z900 and even after the mods bike is looking clean close to stock, i like it and probably going to do the same when i get z900 in near future..
Where did you get the tank bag looks well on bike
Nice garage and set up!
You didn't mention your radiator guard. I have most of the same mods as you on my Ninja 1000 plus front and rear fender extenders.
Hey man. Great vid. anyway. let say I happened to drop half mm of the engine when putting the slider like you mentioned on the vid. any advise on how to get it back on place? Thanks.
Yes. Haha. Put a car jack under the motor. Pad it with something soft. Then gently lift until you align the hole. I would recommend having two people so you don’t drop the bike.
You have cs racing exhaust from brasil get amazing sound i have same on my honda cb650f
Yea I was going to switch markers when I did fender delete first mod always lol. Frame sliders as well! Alwayzzzzzz. Stands are huge!!! At least get a rear 👍🏼
Then tech spec tank grips. Tip$ use heat gun or hair dryer n soften /heat em up as well as the surface. The exhaust is definite
Anddddd the list doesn’t end. Have same ram finger mount on last 3 bikes and it’s a beast! Grill guard, visor, levers whenever.
I actually like my stock ones but, bought levers before the bike lol. Did custom seat and it’s amazing. Stock was horrible and Corbin got a horrible review for the z900. I was going to buy it. Went local and 1/3 price. It looks amazing and is perfectly shaped and padded with 3 different layers of high density foam. Carbon fiber marine grade cover material.
Where did you have the seat made? Maybe they can make one for me?
Do you have a sound clip from that exhaust ? I want like the look of it.
I’ll try and record some soon and post it. Hit the bell to get notified.
Preface: I’ve been fixated on the Z800 ever since I saw it for the first time in some announcement that they were coming to the US Market in 2016. I still want one.
1. In doing research on modifications for that bike specifically (which I’m hoping there have since been developments for the Z900) there were LED turn signals that very well match the stylization of the Kawasaki Z-line. These turn signals are OE style, meaning they’re on a stalk that protrudes outward from the headlight and taillight assemblies [not a minimalist lo-pro kind of design where all you can see is a centrally located flasher that is not apparent that it’s a turn signal for any particular direction. [It’s a symptom of giving one device/visual checkpoint on a bikes architecture too many functions. The tail light is modulated to flash when braking, but it’s also split into a left and right half that serve as blinkers, and the switchback between red and amber aren’t very apparent because the wave lengths are too similar, and it’s only comprised of one row of LEDs. And people praise is because of the simple fact that it’s a modification, but give the functionality and practicality no thought beyond the face value. Just a mess…]ANYWAY.
They are diffused LEDs so that the light doesn’t just come from the singular point of the diode, but the light is diffused across the entire surface of the turn signal’s face. They have them in switchback so that fronts can be white DRLs, but flash amber when the turn signal is activated, and the rears are red that flash amber when the turn signal is activated. I’ve always been enthralled with these.
2. The Z800 (again hopefully soon the Z900) also has a set of demon eye headlight assemblies where there is are bilateral red, blue, or green projector lenses encompassed by white LED halos. Both bilateral lights are illuminated in the red, blue, or green that you choose as DRLs, AND both are illuminated for actual night riding lights with both low and high beam capability. These lighting features are well worth consideration for not only a cooler look than the chrome-backed parabolic style lights from the factory, but also increased light output in a very tidy, modern format. Checks boxes for both safety/visibility AND aesthetic upgrades in one package.
Looks dope af!
TORQUE WRENCH ! You need to have one so pay attention. Sooner than later you will need it.
Question for you I do like the sound of the z900 especially when you eliminate that clunker of a muffler by changing out the pipes and putting a CS racing exhaust and an air filter. When you do that my question is, do you have to go through some kind of tune? Like Dyno tune? I'm wondering because even though it sounds great and all you can run into problems later on when I hear...
I'll be getting my first z900 abs 2022 model
Best part at 18:00 :D Thanks for sharing
Thanks for vid it’s look amazing!! But may you please provide a name for exhaust ? Cs ? I can’t find it ☺️ thank you
www.csracing.com.br/en/kawasaki.html
You forgot these green "helper" for your stand ;)
Btw I also got this one. I own a Z650 from 2017 and the outer screw is impossible to put in because the piece where you put your foot on to bring it down is on the 2017 model very low placed, so I cant reach the third screw.. do you have any solution for this? I drive with two screws now, but it is making clicky sounds... -.-
How much you paid for your Z900 in OC Kawasaki out of door and good information thanks......
It's a 2017 bike which was purchased in June of 2018. Bike was $8250 + tax and fees. So out the door it was $9213. That's mostly California Taxes and fees. The paperwork was right here in my desk so I was able to give you accurate numbers :)
Actually, on second glance, they marked the price of the bike down to $6882.54 + $1398 setup fees + $80 Doc fees + $647.96 Sales Tax + $204.50 license and registration which all added up to $9213
Thanks I am also planning to get Z900
@@sanash1908 you won’t regret it. Amazing bike.
FYI tail assembly on motorcycle's come with are DOT regulation. License plate must be passed the back tire. CHP gave me a ticket for that. Don't call out Kawasaki that
What exhaust and shield do you have on the z900? I love the look on that exhaust.
Maaaaaate that exhaust is lovely. Did you say CS Capimente? Can you send a link? Cheers dude
www.csracing.com.br/en/z-900-full-39.html
Question. I have my bike setup quite like yours since I’ve watched your videos. CS exhaust, PCV, blocked off AIS and right now I am running the full Akra tune. The bike runs much smoother with this tune but did you notice any low end torque loss since installing the PCV? I know it has been a few years since you made these mods. Any insight would be much appreciated🙏🏻🙏🏻
I really don’t think so. But if I’m honest, I feel like the bike has another 20hp to give if I can get a custom map.
love the CS system setup. Im waiting on my Firetong system out from Brazil to come in for my Z900 too. My outlet will just be more triangluar than round. How is material quality? Do you really need to have a remap because of the upgrade?
The CS setup is awesome and sounds amazing. Material quality is 8/10. Very good. Ideally the headers would be welded but these work great.
It works okay without remap but the mapping really changed the bike for me. No more smell of spilled gas everywhere I go. Blocking the AIS is also a good idea. I have another video on that.
@@AverageCarGuy do u run the silencer in urs. I have the same pipe and i ride sometimes with it in and sometimes without. Love the 'poping', im keen for a quickshifter and hopeing it pops between gears
Karl Krehan always with it in. Too loud and high pitched without it for my taste. The quick shifter is so fast there’s no time for a pop. Since blocking AIS and installing PCV there’s no more pops at all. Just fast and smooth power delivery.
@@AverageCarGuy ok cool good to know. I dont mind the sound of both but i will say i like it with the silencer in due to better low end pickup. Have you messed around with the ignition cut time at all or are u running the standard setting?
Hey bro what did you do with the exhaust? You cut it?
Sir I appreciate your videos! In fact I also bouth the same set up as yours but not the exhaust.... not yet lol. Just want to ask what torque specs did you put in the front and rear oes sliders? Thank you in advance Sir!
Wished you would have let us hear what the pipe sounds like on your bike.
It is one of the best looking pipes out there imo.
that exhaust looks amazing,what brand is that?
This is probably my most commonly asked question. It’s a CS Escapamente exhaust from Brazil. I have install videos on here about it.
@@AverageCarGuy beautiful,i'll have a look at it,,,thanks
Do u get the black fairing with exhaust and wot 5he price onit
+RaZe Bailey the fairing piece comes with it.
I believe at the time it cost me around $600 USD including shipping from Brazil. It really depends on the exchange rates too.
I like the mod videos. I have an all blacked out 2017 with easily less than 300miles on it. I got it new from a dealer in 2018 and I got sick shortly after and havent gotten to ride much. I am glad I got the very base model. Yeah it's a little lighter because it lacks ABS. I hate all the modern "save a novice rider tech". Obviously it has the slipper clutch which I've heard alot of people having issues with and I've heard alot of people talking about how the ABS system actually will cause a tire to lock up. That or ABS will kick in too soon and cause people to drop their bike. I honestly think that if you need all that extra " cover your ass tech" on your bike then you probably just need less bike. I know I havent had much time on my z900 but I have been riding for 26 years and none of my bikes/dirtbikes had any of that electronic "assistance" crap on it. The tach, gear indicator, and fuel injection are great by me but I prefer to actually have full manual control over the bike without some electronic shit altering what im doing. Same reason I bought a 2002 WS6 6speed TransAm instead of a newer performance car or a Corvette. That, and to me the WS6 is still the best looking car that actually is a real performance car.
5:50 you must not ever ride in the rain. i keep the rear fender because i ride rain or shine. if you look, you'll notice those things always extend out to directly above the rear-most part of the tire... so yeah, for those fair weather riders only, then sure, it's a no brainer to remove it. but for me, it keeps me from having a mud streak up the back of my jacket.
10:22 i disagree... i think they do provide an advantage. go ride for a few months with stock, then replace them and you'll feel the difference. i don't know how, but they're easier to pull and the distance doesn't seem as far. plus they look a million times better. i don't know why every single manufacturer has such ugly levers.
14:56 you can buy cheap generic amazon brand saddlebags and put them on any bike. and if you've never seen it, you absolutely will not believe me, but they look good on sport bikes and naked bikes. every single person i tell says no way, but then they see my bike and they always say, wow it actually does look good. almost like they were made for it, because of the way they hang. they looked good on my ninja 300, they looked good on my sv650, and they look great on my z900. they're super inexpensive, and the extra room is worth the risk of having to return them back to amazon if you don't like the look. tank bags on the other hand, are super ugly to me, unless it's an adventure bike.
16:11 i own a set of pit bull stands that i bought new, and you're slightly off on the price. they're going to set you back at least 170 front and 150 rear. but i got every option they have, so my entire purchase from their website was about 450.
Wow. Hell of a comment 😂. Might be the longest comment on my channel. Thanks for watching the video and for your comments 🙏
Is the black windscreen more of a dark smoke or completely blacked out/non-transparent?
Totally opaque. It so low you wouldn’t really look through it anyway.
Are you dropping the links to where you purchased the items?
Z900 Yute yes, give me a couple of days and I’ll update the description for you. I bought a couple of the items locally at actual brick and mortar stores but I’ll try and find you links anyway. Thanks for watching my videos.
Thanks for putting them up. I just got a 18 Z900 so I’m looking to do some minor upgrades as well.
Z900 Yute nice. What part of the country are you in?
Maryland
Z900 Yute congrats on the Z. You won’t regret it. Super precise bike and a pleasure to ride in the bends. Ride safe and enjoy her. Let me know what mods you end up doing and if you find something cool I could also do.
Average car bike with a cool bike..damn
The crash sliders create a much bigger problem than protecting your bike. I did the mistake of installing some crash sliders on my bike and one of the bolts broke inside the engine block, it costed me about $700 to remove the broken piece inside the engine block. Don't mess with your bike frame. Those bolts that come with the crash sliders are made from an inferior material than the ones the your bike has. I have never dropped my bike, one of the crash sliders just broke, good luck when removing a broken piece of bolt on your engine block.
Yeah I kind of agree with you. It’s not that hard to remove a broken bolt if you have the right tools but yeah it would be nice if there was a non-engine mount location for sure.
What tires are you using?
Still using the stock tires. I don't mind them like most. Dunlop Sportmax D214
Rear: 180/55ZR17
Front: 120/70ZR17
It's usually very hot and dry where I live so I don't have any trouble getting them to stick. Although when it's time for new tires I will likely get something better.
funny those are the same two bikes that i have.
Is that the oem high seat?
Good question. I have both and I can’t tell which one that is honestly. I recommend owning both for different types of riding. Canyons vs street ...
Average Car Guy thanks brother! I love my z900 but i do wish seat was more confortable indeed
@@AverageCarGuy link for high seat pls
Manchini I’m sure you can find it cheaper than this:
2017-2019 KAWASAKI Z-900 ERGO FIT TALL SEAT RIDER SEAT BLACK 99994-1336 www.amazon.com/dp/B06WWFNJ4M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wIAYCbBQN8F3R
Watch that horn will break your fender if the suspension goes far enough. Don't ask me how I know.
I will ask then, how you know?
Why do people put the phone on the handlebars?? If you need GPS get the beeline for god sake
I would never make so many change to my bike. If it is not fine as is, I by another. I cant believe it in anyway will be a better bike, when adding mods. MAybe I can understand why woman would do it, it is more there thing.
Well, in the US (and Europe) the environmental regulations enforced are so stringent that the manufacturers have to essentially dumb the bike down for it to pass. This is kind of why they're relatively easy to modify afterwards to get the power back. In the end modding is not for everyone. I own several bikes and 90% of them are not modded. But the bike I'm likely to track will always have some mods.
Sadly DOT says the license plate must be past the rear tire.
Is what it is, I’ve never been stopped of that.
People please don’t buy cheap brake and clutch levers. Your life depends on that sh*t. Buy original or from well known manufacturers.
bike looks so sexy
👍
Sorry to disagree The very first thing you should put on your bike is GPS pod and you Will save 25percent on your insurance forget anything else first protect your bike from being stolen.....go ahead with everything else first and maybe they will thank you for your add-ons when they take it from you... I can't believe nobody says anything about it....... protect your baby All the way.........
I wouldn’t necessarily call that a mod though…
The original tail is much better..
Very, very ,very, very, very, very, very, very, very BORING REVIEW