2021 Z900RS Akrapovic Header Install (Full Walkthrough)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ต.ค. 2024
- Hey guys in this video I install Akrapovic Headers on my 2021 z900rs. I go through removal and installation tips on these headers. I also go over my opinions on these headers and who they may suit best. If you have any questions please comment down below.
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Looks great! I put the same headers with the stock muffler on my Z900rs cafe. I installed a booster plug, and driven racing secondary block off plates, and it runs perfect! Pulls strong, good low/mid range. And no decel popping or backfire. This is the 1st time I have used a booster plug and I am thoroughly impressed!
Yeah it pops like crazy but I'm planning on an ivans tune in a few months which elimates the ais and all that.
They aren't making booster plugs for the 2021's because they can't guarantee that it won't cause a warning light on the dash due to the new emission's the 21's have.
@@enut23 That's kind of a bummer! I would bet there is no problem using one. Its ust a airbox sensor that unplugs and replogs through the booster plug. I don't see a reason why A check engine light would even know either way or else the other way or else the other models would have the same problem.
@@SPROCK3TMONST3R Kawasaki supposedly put something in the cpu for emissions that recognizes the use of a booster plug with the 21's. That's according to booster plugs website. Not a huge deal. Just means you gotta stick to getting it tuned at a dealer.
@@MChappysGarage you’ll love Ivan’s tune, he programs the ECU to electronically block off the AIS, no plates to install.
Bolts are the long things and nuts are the smaller hex things that screw on the end.
best job of showing all the steps, made it a breeeeze for me, Thanks Bud!!!
Thank's for the great video, helped me install my new headers - I went for the Delkevic, I'm very pleased so far.
Another video where the owner knows more about videos than the subject matter.
The weight saving I believe is 6.4kg which is good enough. I agree on the delvic product versus the Akro, but I would recommend a Scorpion can, it is a bit quieter and sharper than the standard can plus it is smaller and looks better in my opinion. Obviously, an ECU flash is needed to get the best out of the overall system but, yes, the Akro is the best option. I've had the z900rs nearly three years with this combo and its perfect for the bike, performance and sound (the standard can is too rowdy, as you say - go the Scorpion, it matches perfectly and is quieter and better sounding without losing the flaming or pop on decel).
Very well said, I actually love how it sounds with the stock can and I prefer that it still looks mostly stock. It is definitely loud but I love the sound of that 4cyl.
I stepped on the weighing scales this morning and it said "insane amount of weight" so he is telling the truth. ITS A REAL MEASURE! ... But it would be cool if you did put each on a scale 🙂
I love this bike!! 😍 Excellent video, greetings from México! More please!
If i could have more than the two bikes i have i would buy this bike. so pretty.
I came for the color. I'm getting one of these soon and I can't decide on a color. I was all set to go with the root beer brown and red orange but the green is really growing on me. Your video provides a real nice view of that color close up. And the exhaust install was great too; I'm sure I'll be doing the same when I get mine.
I would highly recommend looking at the candy tone green in person. I was not huge on the color either until I saw it in person and was absolutely in love. It is one of my favorite things about the bike. Whichever color you end up going with you will be very happy
Green motorcycles are bad luck
There's no such thing as luck, my friend.
Very nice vid. Thanks for doing this! I just got the Delkevic headers for my z900rs Cafe and will use your vid as a guide for sure. Can't wait to get into it this weekend. I'll be using the stock can as well for now. Beautiful bike BTW!
Going to look at 1 today can't wait 20 plate
I have the 2019 900RS Cafe and have the Delkavik header I havent installed it yet but I'm looking to the old school sound. I love how these headers make the bike sound like it has the old school Yosh headers on it.
Yes I do as well it sounds amazing and still looks stock which is really nice
Thanks for the video, exactly what I was looking for.
nice bike bro,watching from Philippines..ride safe always.
Michael, thanks for putting this together! I'm tempted to get these headers, but will it still be possible to sneak around when needed? I have to cross town on surface streets to reach the really good roads, so for me that's an important capability.
This setup would also look pretty trick with a flat black Cerakote finish...
I will say cold starts are pretty loud haha, if you are trying to be really quiet leaving your neighborhood this might not be the best option. It is possible to go into a higher gear to keep the rpms down and it will not be as loud. I hope that helps.
@@MChappysGarage Have you had the ecu flashed? That may make cold starts more quiet since it lets you change the warmup RPM to a lower one.
@@mexifry222 yes I have I have a video on it
Nice !
I had an original 900 Z1 , I wish that that person didn’t run that red light.
Job well done sir!💯🦾🔥🏍 Thanks for sharing, very helpful information🙌🏽
Nice video. It proves ya don't have to know the difference between a nut and a bolt to work on a motorcycle.
Now all you need is an ECU flash, disconnect or block the PAIR, and unplug the O2 sensor.
I plan on getting an ivans tune in the next few months which does all of that 😊
Your video was great to explain everything. This exhaust sounds amazing even with the factory muffler. Hell, it's almost too loud. But that's what we want though right?
-a fellow Floridian
Thank you for watching and yeah it is actually quite loud even with the stock can.
Have you dyno'd the bike to adjust the new high flow exhaust? if so what were the gains with the exhaust?
Thanks Your video was very helpful. Do you have one for tank removal?
I love this sound bro awesome 👌
Make sure you get the ECU flashed for that pipe. I am torn on the headers because I kinda like not having this bike crazy loud...
Instead I focused on handling... the OEM tires are shit, so those went first. Then installed a K-Tech Razor R Lite shock that was spring for my weight... dropped the forks and swapped out the fork oil for thicker Belray 7W for more damping... tail tidy, BMC air filter and then had Chris up at Moore Mafia do the ECU flash...
I have a ton of Z900RS videos on my channel if you are interested in other mods.
But this was an excellent video, install looks a little tedious, but not overly difficult and looks awesome when done, nice job.
Awesome thank you and I'll check your channel out. I do plan on doing the ivans ECU flash here in the next few months. I have the EvoTech Fender Eliminator along with the headers so far and I am loving the bike. Cannot wait for the tune to get rid of the throttle jerk
@@MChappysGarage I never really felt the throttle jerkiness, but that may be that I am used to much larger bikes... Ducati 1198, Monster 1200, Tuono V4 1100, etc... So I am used to bikes with gobs of power, and so the Z900 feels a bit tame by comparison... If its there, I don't really notice it...
@@SquireSCA from everything I've researched it's just due to the fuel cut when you let off the throttle. I've gotten used to it at this point but it's still noticable
Dale Walker owner and famous racer of Holeshot Performance has a SuperTuner that is easy to install and is easy to adjust for future mods. He also has several exhaust options. I have had excellent results with his recommendations for my Suzuki Bandit 1250. Night and day difference.
Akrapovic is pronounced, correctly, like ( a-crop-of-itch). Great choice of bike.
Good video. I plan on throwing these on my 21 cafe as I like the stock exhaust also. Just wanted to mention that michimoto makes a radiator cap that fits the 21 radiator. It has an orange decal on it, but it's also a lot more paintable and higher quality than the stock radiator cap which was bugging the hell out of me. The Gilles tooling radiator cap cover will not fit the 2021 either. Blew $65 finding that out.
Thank you so much for that information on the radiator cap. I hate the stock one on the 2021, my dad has a 2020 and the cap is much nicer. The akra headers are definitely the way to go. The quality on them is fantastic. Ride safe
Wish I would have seen this, I also blew $65 finding that out LOL
I just took a fat piece of black Gorilla tape, cut it into a nice circle and stuck it on. Looks good to me and is essentially free. Just so many better ways to spend $$$ IMO.
@@stratolestele7611 bro, the z900rs cafe is like 15 grand out the door, what’s another $40-60 to properly upgrade maybe the only un-aesthetically pleasing part on the whole bike
Great Review !
Do you have any part numbers so I can order the same thing ?
Thanks
I had mine de cated , sounds the same.
I think stock headers and eliminate lower can with single pipe and carbon fiber can.
The pull springs look cheesy to me.
Thanks for video. Planning on doing same for my 2018 cafe. Any further comment/advice on ECU flash?
I have yet to flash my ECU however I am planning on doing the IVANS ecu tune. No issues with it without the tune however the tune will definitely help the bike run smoother and make a little but more HP.
What was the weight saving? Maybe you gave it and I missed it.
Very nice, thanks for the video! I have the same one and hope to install this week. What anti-seize paste, if any, did you use?
I actually did not use an anti size, that may of been a good idea lol
@@MChappysGarage did your engine light come on ?
Does engine light come on without cat
@@angelomilano3167 no cel, the O2 sensor is still being used
@@MChappysGarage it won’t throw engine light with no cat?
Great video! I just got my 2023 and are looking for exhaust options as well. When you installed this did it throw a code? Engine running lean? I love the pops and flames on decel!
Thanks for previous answer on ECU flash. Further question: From your excellent video it appears that the Kawasaki stock can (exhaust muffler) is designed to mate directly with the Akropovic headers ie no additional machining or plumbing is required. In other words the Z900RS could be returned to stock by reversing the process. Can you confirm that this is the case?
Yes that is correct, everything bolts up like oem. so if you wanted to put the stock headers back on it wouldn't be an issue
I know a lot of people have been saying doing this is STEP ONE on the bike, and then getting the Ivan TUNE is STEP TWO but... As a new rider, I just wanna know, can STEP ONE be done, without ever doing STEP TWO ?! Like, is the tune needed ?! The bike is perfect for me RN, and I think the headers will give me a sound that I want, but once I get that....I'm cool. I wanna stop there. Is the tune mandatory ?!
It isn’t Necessary but the bike does run a lot better with the Tune and it smooth out the throttle a lot. The factory tune makes the throttle really jerky due to fuel cut on deceleration. With the tune it runs amazing and is super smooth over the factory tune. So to answer your question you could do just the headers and no tune and it should be fine but doing the tune is well worth it and makes the bike easier to ride as the throttle is less jerky.
Michael why did you just go with just the header and not changing the full exhaust?
The combo with the stock can and headers is perfect. I also wanted to retain a somewhat oem look.
Did you change the exhaust copper oring seal.
I did not the bike only had 400 miles on it when I changed the exhaust so I didn't be the need to change them. No exhaust leaks either
@@MChappysGarage The soft copper seals are made to crush to seal. They sealed with the OEM pipes shapes and sizes. Putting the different size header shape and sizes won’t match up. Should install new gaskets to ensure a good long lasting tight seal.
@@joflewbyu2377 oem headers are the same o.d as the akra ones. Zero issues with leaks
@@MChappysGarage The copper seals are made for single use deforming to the item pressed against it. It is recommended to replace copper exhaust seals when replacing headers not only to get a good long lasting seal but also for correct torque tightening spec. Remember, a crushed gasket won’t seal the same as a fresh soft gasket especially after a few heat cycles. They are cheap and easy to replace especially when the header is already off. Copper seal gaskets should have come with the header.
@@joflewbyu2377 that's what they say about crush washers on ar15s but they still line up just fine
Spending that kind of money I would go for a 4 into 2 system.
If you could talk a little more then you might be able to talk the exhaust on instead of just installing it
Did your link pipe contact the frame of the bike ?
No sound? 😞
Salut j ai acheté un z900 rs 2022 je voudrai savoir si tu va le mettre sur le Dyno ou tu va roulé comme ca sans ajustement gaz , air merci
Nice video! How much does cost this akrapovic?
It was around 630usd after tax
I have ordered an Akra last night for my stock z900rs.
How did it run for the few months prior to getting the tune?
I did not have any issues with the stock tune and headers.
Thanks for doing this but man, if instead of telling us the new headers are so much lighter 15 times you just got a scale and weighed them this could have been a lot shorter
did it needed a remap?
Akrapovic - A-KROP-ō-VITCH
No, it's Akra-povitch.
Did you have to get it tuned after ?
Hi, did you do ecu remapping? and is it recommended to do so? I just installed mine, and it does smell when i start it. I heard that it will run hot if the remapping is not done.
I have a video on the tune I did 😀
Coloquei na minha também ficou top, amei..valeu.
Onde comprou e quanto pagou? Estou cotando em um dos revendedores oficiais da Akrapovic no Brasil e estão pedindo cerca de 5k.
Where do you order this from?
Does not meet emissions requirements. Penalties?
It does not but where I am there are no emission checks 😊
Is there a way to run pipes on both sides?
Delkivic makes a system like that
Will it clear the smog test for next year license renewal without the cat con?
I doubt it, I don't have to worry about emissions tests in fl 😊
@@MChappysGarage Lucky Floridians! At Texas, they don't care about other mods but smog rules are stringent. I really want to loose the cat con, but days roll too soon and its a hassle to put it on and off just to clear emission tests
@@MChappysGarage Florida rocks. Maybe our z900rs's will cross paths.
-some ahole from the green swamp
Not a fan of the sound at all… Stock sounds better by far. I put an Akrapovic system on my Africa Twin and hated it! To each their own…
Hi, just a kind observation...Akrapovic is pronounced very differently as you say it...
Yeah I know I am awful lol, i know how to pronounce it now although I've heard people say it a bunch of different ways
What's that mini bike against the wall?
It's my Kawasaki z125 pro
Ak-crop-o-vitch not acra-povick and stop calling nuts bolts.
Do you have to remove the center stand with these headers?
No
I must admit it looks nicer without the cat.
It does and a lot of weight savings as well
uh-crop-o-vich
we don't get to hear it??? HUH
you obviously didn't watch the whole video
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unplug your 02 sensor before you start removing it. twisting it like that is punishable by jail time in the phillipines
o2 sensor is getting deleted anyways lol
Too much talk mate. I just want to hear the sound. 😂
Akrapovic are overpriced, Delkevic has a much better shape & are half the price.
Whatever floats your boat. I'll trust a company like akrapovic to make a top tier product that does nothing but make high end exhausts. Delkevic headers arent bad but too many issues with them rusting and pitting. A 250 dollar difference between the two isn't a big deal imo for a superior product.😊
@@MChappysGarage I had Delkevic on my Tracer with no issues with rusting or pitting, but then again I did look after them.
opinions are like arseholes everybody has one 😴
all you need is to cut the breadbox out no need for the cheap single wall header......lot cheaper too
What you just explained is the cheap trash way of doing it.
Does the akrapovoc comes with the large heat shield attachment ?