I just did this install today on the exact same bike. Let me first say he made it look really easy. What took him less than 11 min to do, took me an hour and a half to do. One contribution to that is, I used only 2 short hex keys and 2 standard wrenches (he used better tools.) Another thing I believe is muscle strength. The bolt holding the exhaust clamp on and the main bolt holding the stock exhaust by the rear pegs was hard for me to screw off. The last thing which actually took the longest was slipping the new exhaust on. Some type of lubrication is highly recommended because the end of the exhaust hole is pretty much the same size as the other end you're slipping it on. From there it was easy. His instructions were super easy to follow and spot on. You will notice the stock black bolt for the heat guard won't be reused for the new heat guard and the two silver stock spacers for the heat guard will also not be used. There is black spacer that comes with it and is used for the bolt closest to the front tire.
Man those that are saying they can't hear a difference must not be listening at all. That slip on really beefs up the rumble and has a substantially lower tone and deeper growl. It isn't remarkably louder, that's for sure, but it is a little louder. It's far better than the stock exhaust.
Van it so cool to see your son working on bikes with you. Kids today have so few positive male role models and seem to spend all their time playing video games and never doing anything real. I grew up building and fixing bicycles , minibikes and dirt bikes because if me and my brother didn't do it ourselves we wouldn't have had them. My dad left when I was 8 and my brother was 6, we barely ever saw him after that. I remember staying up late reading him articles and reviews from dirt bike magazine (he wasn't a very good reader) and we would dream about the bikes we would get one day. By the time I was about ten we had set up a little shop in the back porch of our house with tools we had stolen from the factories around the block.We learned early if we were going to have bicycles like the other kids we would have to build them ourselves with parts we had found or they were throwing out at the bike shop. We were little criminals but we had a code we would never steal anything from another person or from somebody's house.We had had some minibikes but when I was twelve I was able to save enough money cutting lawns and raking leaves to get my first real dirt bike, a piece of crap RM 80 that I had to fix all the time. Well,at least until the police impounded it. So me and my brother cooked up a little plan, we were going to break into the police impound and get my bike back. So off we went,in the middle of the night with the help of a couple of kids we enlisted to keep lookout (it was on a main road) with walkie talkies so they could alert us if anyone was coming (oh we thought we were so smart). We found a house on the side street thats back yard adjoined body shop that was the police impound, removed a section of fence and went in. We thought we were in motorcycle heaven, screw my bike, who needs that piece of crap there are so many other better ones! We ended up taking a nice KX 125 and a CB 400 super sport Honda street bike that had the keys right in the ignition. Boy, we were in our glory, we had some fun on those bikes. I don't remember what happened to the KX that didn't last long, but I had the street bike for a while. I was just a kid, and man, that 400 4 cylinder seemed fast. Eventually my brother and me had some kind of close call, and before I turned 16 we both decided we would never steal anything ever again.( And we haven't). When I turned 18 I received a little money from a lawsuit and I bought both me and my brother brand new dirt bikes,a KDX 200 for me and a CR 80 for him, and those bikes we had for years. When I was 21 I bought a GPZ 750 turbo and then a crashed donor bike that had been seriously modified. My late friend John and I (he built race cars, wailed on guitar and was an amazing friend, died on his bike) built the sickest bike ever. In the early 90s nothing could touch it, the thing sounded like a fuckin jet. I can't imagine what life would be like not knowing how to work on and fix things especially motorcycles, it's nice that your son has someone to teach him, get him cool stuff and spend quality time. Best wishes. PS I still have a cool sport bike and look forward to buying some stuff, and I don't know why I wrote this story down.
Now that is a proper motorcycle story for sure! Thanks for watching and taking the time to share this story my friend. I am blessed to have a son who loves motorcycles as much or more than I do. When I look back I see a lot of shit I could have done better, one thing I know I am good at is being a Dad. Not something I was taught by my Dad, I made a choice to invest in it and will always be hell bent to be good at. Same choice you made looking out for your brother. God Bless! - Brian Van
The panel around 6:50. That came with the Yoshi? I have an Alpha T on my ‘18 GSX S750 but it doesn’t have that. Maybe it’s slightly different? I’d have to go downstairs and check… I bought a ‘23 z900 and figured I’d be able to put my yoshi on but now I’m thinking maybe not. Shit.
I have a question regarding Yosh slip-on. Is it necessary to install a power commander or flash tune the bike without cat-delete? I notice some of their slip-on’s don’t include dB killer in the box. What’s your expertise knowledge on this?
This slip on does not come with an insert, we installed it as it was received. When you install this the muffler box with the cat is still on the bike which is why the sound is not much louder. If you want the bike to be louder we recommend installing the Akrapovic full system for the Z900. - Brian Van
really considering one of these for my Z900. while not much louder in DB it does have a throatier roar. plus a good 4.5lbs savings and just looks better on the bike than stock. Supposedly there is no need for remapping computer either I believe. Plus price compared to other brands not bad either.
Yosh is the only brand that offers a can that looks great without having a sound level to keep you out of trouble. Looks great on the bike, less weight and sounds better IMO. - Van
I installed this Yosh slip-on onto my Z900. I agree with everything Brian says. Another advantage is that my heel no longer hits the exhaust like it did with the stock pipe.
Been thinking about trading my 10R in for one of these, be more comfortable for an injury I had on a deployment. I just don't know if I can give up 191 wheel horsepower though.
First Thank You for Serving our Country, I appreciate that my brother. It is more comfortable to ride on the street for sure, really depends on how you will be using the bike IMO. Really all that matters is if you have fun on the bike. - Brian Van
Sportbike Track Gear yeah, I still did it, for cosmetic reasons. I appreciate the video. I have swapped my Ninja 400 exhaust (and other stuff) and my Z900 one using your tutorials 👍🏼
I just got a Yoshi for my Z900 2022 the bike is set up differently to a 2017 do you know if I have to do anything to install it? Cause my muffler is not slipping on easily
Hello there. I’ve got a 2019 Z900 and I want a full system Alpha T Slip-On with headers but I don’t know which headers to get. Are Yoshi headers available or do I need another brand? Can you tell me the part number for them? I really appreciate it brother! 👊🏻
Yoshimura does not offer headers for this bike currently. M4 offers a set of headers that will work with the Yosh Alpha Slip On (or the M4 slip on if you are interested in that one). Here is a link to the exhaust category for the Z900 on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/parts/kawasaki/z900/2019/?_bc_fsnf=1&Department=Exhaust - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear it’s just a little to quiet sounds to much like stock looks great but to spend that kind of money is crazy and u can’t void my warranty by changing everything
I just for the M4 slip on for my R3 I ordered like 2 weeks ago it sounds awesome but don't remember in the M4 video you mentioning how many pounds/kg we lost doing the change I could find out myself if I find some scales XD
You would need to install a full exhaust system to eliminate that. The Akrapovic full system has been very popular for this bike. Here is a link to that on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/parts/kawasaki/z900/2018/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=255
Not sure, this is a unique deal as I borrowed a brand new bike from K&W Cycle in Utica MI that is local to us. Whoever buys it will get a FREE Yosh Slip On. Not a bad deal IMO. - Brian Van
The sound is very close to stock. The look is much better IMO. This is the street legal option from Yosh, to remain compliant it can only be so loud. - Brian Van
it has a much deeper tone. I installed one on mine and while not louder per say it has a very noticeable deep rumble. as the bike warms up when riding it becomes alot more evident of tone change. Plus now while riding I can actually hear exhaust now instead of just air intake growl.
It makes 0 sound difference putting a muffler on this bike without removing the bread box. The stock muffler doesn't make it quiet, the bread box does.....
@@sportbiketrackgear Always gone with Yoshi myself as well. I assume this has a silencer you can remove? Buying a Z900 in the Spring here and probably a slip on immediately. The look and weight savings are more important to me...but a little sweeter sound is cool too.
yeah i know what you mean, i like the sound of the intake, its kinda like a growl/whine. im going to just straight pipe it pretty much after the cat for a while@@2ndhandsextoy838
@@steven-fury I've changed my mind. Instead of spending 1000$ on the headers, a local muffler shop is cutting the breadbox out and installing a mid pipe for 150$.
Akrapovic recommends using WD40 to clean the titanium sleeve on the mufflers. Several years ago I started using it to clean the whole system after installation to remove the finger prints before you start the bike to make sure they do not burn into it. Over the years I have installed countless systems on several bikes (many of them here you TH-cam) with zero finger prints burned into the pipes. Is this good enough for your friend? LMAO - Van
Reminds me of my son 20 years ago working together on my bike, he's 32 now with his own bikes we still ride out together, "priceless"
I just did this install today on the exact same bike. Let me first say he made it look really easy. What took him less than 11 min to do, took me an hour and a half to do. One contribution to that is, I used only 2 short hex keys and 2 standard wrenches (he used better tools.) Another thing I believe is muscle strength. The bolt holding the exhaust clamp on and the main bolt holding the stock exhaust by the rear pegs was hard for me to screw off. The last thing which actually took the longest was slipping the new exhaust on. Some type of lubrication is highly recommended because the end of the exhaust hole is pretty much the same size as the other end you're slipping it on. From there it was easy. His instructions were super easy to follow and spot on. You will notice the stock black bolt for the heat guard won't be reused for the new heat guard and the two silver stock spacers for the heat guard will also not be used. There is black spacer that comes with it and is used for the bolt closest to the front tire.
Coolest dad award goes to you :D
Thanks man, appreciate that for sure. I have three amazing kids that make this parenting stuff look pretty easy. - Brian Van
Man those that are saying they can't hear a difference must not be listening at all. That slip on really beefs up the rumble and has a substantially lower tone and deeper growl. It isn't remarkably louder, that's for sure, but it is a little louder. It's far better than the stock exhaust.
NOMAL 0:42 CHANGE 9:12
The unsung hero
Look of a boy's face when you here that sweet revs, pure exitment. Can't wait for my boys first ride.
Max has loved the bikes from day one. Being able to share this with him is a real blessing. - Brian Van
Van it so cool to see your son working on bikes with you. Kids today have so few positive male role models and seem to spend all their time playing video games and never doing anything real. I grew up building and fixing bicycles , minibikes and dirt bikes because if me and my brother didn't do it ourselves we wouldn't have had them.
My dad left when I was 8 and my brother was 6, we barely ever saw him after that. I remember staying up late reading him articles and reviews from dirt bike magazine (he wasn't a very good reader) and we would dream about the bikes we would get one day. By the time I was about ten we had set up a little shop in the back porch of our house with tools we had stolen from the factories around the block.We learned early if we were going to have bicycles like the other kids we would have to build them ourselves with parts we had found or they were throwing out at the bike shop. We were little criminals but we had a code we would never steal anything from another person or from somebody's house.We had had some minibikes but when I was twelve I was able to save enough money cutting lawns and raking leaves to get my first real dirt bike, a piece of crap RM 80 that I had to fix all the time. Well,at least until the police impounded it. So me and my brother cooked up a little plan, we were going to break into the police impound and get my bike back. So off we went,in the middle of the night with the help of a couple of kids we enlisted to keep lookout (it was on a main road) with walkie talkies so they could alert us if anyone was coming (oh we thought we were so smart). We found a house on the side street thats back yard adjoined body shop that was the police impound, removed a section of fence and went in. We thought we were in motorcycle heaven, screw my bike, who needs that piece of crap there are so many other better ones! We ended up taking a nice KX 125 and a CB 400 super sport Honda street bike that had the keys right in the ignition. Boy, we were in our glory, we had some fun on those bikes. I don't remember what happened to the KX that didn't last long, but I had the street bike for a while. I was just a kid, and man, that 400 4 cylinder seemed fast. Eventually my brother and me had some kind of close call, and before I turned 16 we both decided we would never steal anything ever again.( And we haven't). When I turned 18 I received a little money from a lawsuit and I bought both me and my brother brand new dirt bikes,a KDX 200 for me and a CR 80 for him, and those bikes we had for years. When I was 21 I bought a GPZ 750 turbo and then a crashed donor bike that had been seriously modified. My late friend John and I (he built race cars, wailed on guitar and was an amazing friend, died on his bike) built the sickest bike ever. In the early 90s nothing could touch it, the thing sounded like a fuckin jet. I can't imagine what life would be like not knowing how to work on and fix things especially motorcycles, it's nice that your son has someone to teach him, get him cool stuff and spend quality time. Best wishes. PS I still have a cool sport bike and look forward to buying some stuff, and I don't know why I wrote this story down.
Now that is a proper motorcycle story for sure! Thanks for watching and taking the time to share this story my friend. I am blessed to have a son who loves motorcycles as much or more than I do. When I look back I see a lot of shit I could have done better, one thing I know I am good at is being a Dad. Not something I was taught by my Dad, I made a choice to invest in it and will always be hell bent to be good at. Same choice you made looking out for your brother. God Bless! - Brian Van
Wow. Just love the sound. Gonna try that on my z900 2018 model.
This is a great option for the Z900! - Van
Yea pretty cool that you show ur kids the ropes and quality time never hurts nice job sounds great luv that youshi sound.
Max is a good kid man. He has loved bikes from day one and it is a blessing to be able to share this with him. - Brian Van
Thinking about getting the Yosh, primarily for the heel clearance. So far, it's my only complaint about the bike.
The Z900 is a great bike for sure. - Van
Nice video!!!
What's the tools did u use for the replace...thanks!
It has been quite some time since we performed this install so I do not remember. All basic hand tools is all I can recall. - Van
Hey dad. You're doing it right! Very cool. Mad respect!
Appreciate the kinds words and thank you for watching! - Van
The panel around 6:50. That came with the Yoshi? I have an Alpha T on my ‘18 GSX S750 but it doesn’t have that. Maybe it’s slightly different? I’d have to go downstairs and check…
I bought a ‘23 z900 and figured I’d be able to put my yoshi on but now I’m thinking maybe not. Shit.
Ahh. It’s the alpha t 2..
This came with the system. Each system is model specific and designed to fit only that model. - Van
The Yoshi heat shield realy look cheap
chopped the bread box off mine. That's what makes the difference
did you get it tuned or need too. im picking this bike up in a couple of days
Pls more video about z900 SE..pls...
Thank you for the video .. Would you like to make another video is how to replace the head pipe for Z900 for full exhaust ??? Thank you again
I have a question regarding Yosh slip-on. Is it necessary to install a power commander or flash tune the bike without cat-delete? I notice some of their slip-on’s don’t include dB killer in the box. What’s your expertise knowledge on this?
There is no need to install a power commander or tune the bike when installing a slip on. Just install the muffler and ride. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you sir!
Hey cool vid did you put the low volume insert kit or not ? Nice sound btw
This slip on does not come with an insert, we installed it as it was received. When you install this the muffler box with the cat is still on the bike which is why the sound is not much louder. If you want the bike to be louder we recommend installing the Akrapovic full system for the Z900. - Brian Van
really considering one of these for my Z900. while not much louder in DB it does have a throatier roar. plus a good 4.5lbs savings and just looks better on the bike than stock. Supposedly there is no need for remapping computer either I believe. Plus price compared to other brands not bad either.
Yosh is the only brand that offers a can that looks great without having a sound level to keep you out of trouble. Looks great on the bike, less weight and sounds better IMO. - Van
I installed this Yosh slip-on onto my Z900. I agree with everything Brian says. Another advantage is that my heel no longer hits the exhaust like it did with the stock pipe.
Been thinking about trading my 10R in for one of these, be more comfortable for an injury I had on a deployment. I just don't know if I can give up 191 wheel horsepower though.
First Thank You for Serving our Country, I appreciate that my brother. It is more comfortable to ride on the street for sure, really depends on how you will be using the bike IMO. Really all that matters is if you have fun on the bike. - Brian Van
Gave up my r1 and never look back
Does this slip on really makes a diffrence in real life sound wise?
More of a cosmetic modification IMO. The sound changes very little. - Van
Basically no change besides the idling. You gotta get rid off that cat box to get a nice sound off that beautiful engine.
This is a mostly cosmetic mod on the Z900 for sure. - Van
Sportbike Track Gear yeah, I still did it, for cosmetic reasons. I appreciate the video. I have swapped my Ninja 400 exhaust (and other stuff) and my Z900 one using your tutorials 👍🏼
I just got a Yoshi for my Z900 2022 the bike is set up differently to a 2017 do you know if I have to do anything to install it? Cause my muffler is not slipping on easily
Hello there. I’ve got a 2019 Z900 and I want a full system Alpha T Slip-On with headers but I don’t know which headers to get. Are Yoshi headers available or do I need another brand? Can you tell me the part number for them? I really appreciate it brother! 👊🏻
Yoshimura does not offer headers for this bike currently. M4 offers a set of headers that will work with the Yosh Alpha Slip On (or the M4 slip on if you are interested in that one). Here is a link to the exhaust category for the Z900 on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/parts/kawasaki/z900/2019/?_bc_fsnf=1&Department=Exhaust - Van
Sportbike Track Gear thank you so much Brian
Aren’t skip on exhausts bad for your motor?
No they are not bad for the engine in any way. - Van
Can you take out the db killer ?
On these street legal systems I am pretty sure they are welded in to be compliant. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear it’s just a little to quiet sounds to much like stock looks great but to spend that kind of money is crazy and u can’t void my warranty by changing everything
I just for the M4 slip on for my R3 I ordered like 2 weeks ago it sounds awesome but don't remember in the M4 video you mentioning how many pounds/kg we lost doing the change
I could find out myself if I find some scales XD
Do you have to re-tune the bike after install or is it just throw on and go?
No need to do a tune or add a fuel controller with this one man. Just bolt it on and ride. - Brian Van
Sportbike Track Gear ok cool thanks man! Dope and informative videos by the way! Would love to see more vids on mods to the Z900
Sportbike Track Gear Really?! But I thought remapping was always required. So this Yoshi doesn't affect performance? Only sound?
Subgun Snake But its only a slip on you only need a tune if your remove the cat and put on a full exhaust
is this just slip-on or full system?
This is a street legal slip on exhaust. - Van
Does the Z900 not have an exhaust servo valve? I've done some google searches, no information. Thanks in advance.
Why don't u ride it outside and try the sound again?
We only run the bikes in the shop for the exhaust videos. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear I see and Thank you for reply....
What size hex key did you use for the main fastener, the one connected to back pegs?
Even if they never look great (especially the one on the Z1000 ... c'mon Kawa, whats wrong with you?!), they sound pretty decent, IMO.
Did you have any other mods installed (etc. filter, pcv) when you started the bike? I was wondering if I can install that slip on by itself.
All we installed was the slip on. You do not need to do anything else to install the slip on. - Van
+Sportbike Track Gear is MANIFOLD-COMP-EXHAUST (that box type thing )detachable or do we have to literally cut it out?
You would need to install a full exhaust system to eliminate that. The Akrapovic full system has been very popular for this bike. Here is a link to that on our site: www.sportbiketrackgear.com/parts/kawasaki/z900/2018/?_bc_fsnf=1&brand=255
Sportbike Track Gear would I need a power commander for the full system?
What's the Decibels rating of Yoshimora slipOn?
I do not have the actual number but I can say this is 100% street legal and within the allowable limits. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear what's the maximum allowable limits? I mean the maximum number of decibels allowed.
That can be different from place to place. With this slip on you will not have an issue, not much different than the stock level. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear ohk thanks!
Love from India 🇮🇳❣️
Every time my kid revs my bike he redlines it and laughs, your kid treats it like it should!
He's a good kid for sure. His second word was motorcycle. - Brian Van
I have this slip on on the same exact bike. Save your money because there's no sound difference. Save and get headers with it.
More Z900 videos to come?
Not sure, this is a unique deal as I borrowed a brand new bike from K&W Cycle in Utica MI that is local to us. Whoever buys it will get a FREE Yosh Slip On. Not a bad deal IMO. - Brian Van
Im sorry but i can barely hear the difference
The sound is very close to stock. The look is much better IMO. This is the street legal option from Yosh, to remain compliant it can only be so loud. - Brian Van
Matteo Englert because there isn't any
it has a much deeper tone. I installed one on mine and while not louder per say it has a very noticeable deep rumble. as the bike warms up when riding it becomes alot more evident of tone change. Plus now while riding I can actually hear exhaust now instead of just air intake growl.
It makes 0 sound difference putting a muffler on this bike without removing the bread box. The stock muffler doesn't make it quiet, the bread box does.....
Agreed the exhaust note is not that much different on this bike with the street legal slip on. - Van
@@sportbiketrackgear Always gone with Yoshi myself as well. I assume this has a silencer you can remove? Buying a Z900 in the Spring here and probably a slip on immediately. The look and weight savings are more important to me...but a little sweeter sound is cool too.
De-catting give you the sound, sadly. Can't just replace the can. Although, it does save weight.
Doug Gotley what’s a bread box ?
Cool kid bro :)
Thank you, lil Van is a good kid for sure. - Brian Van
weird to watch your son like your assistant, lolz....
Max is in the shop almost everyday working during the summer. My wife and I told him he has to work if he wants to ride the R3 on the track. - Van
lol am i the only one who thinks it sounds pretty decent stock, not the exhaust but the sound of the bike
It's too quiet for a 900+cc bike, until you get past 6k rpm. I'm going with Akra headers and just keeping the stock slip on.
yeah i know what you mean, i like the sound of the intake, its kinda like a growl/whine. im going to just straight pipe it pretty much after the cat for a while@@2ndhandsextoy838
@@steven-fury I've changed my mind. Instead of spending 1000$ on the headers, a local muffler shop is cutting the breadbox out and installing a mid pipe for 150$.
Tbh I watch these videos for entertainment
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Why use WD40 to clean? Asking for a friend lmao
Akrapovic recommends using WD40 to clean the titanium sleeve on the mufflers. Several years ago I started using it to clean the whole system after installation to remove the finger prints before you start the bike to make sure they do not burn into it. Over the years I have installed countless systems on several bikes (many of them here you TH-cam) with zero finger prints burned into the pipes. Is this good enough for your friend? LMAO - Van
no difference
Sound is almost identical for sure. To be fair it does look a whole lot better. - Van
Et bien on a zéro changement sauf le poids 🤣 Collecteur manquant mister...
No hablo - Van
Imagine spending all that $… for no real sound improvement.
This setup is meant for the rider who wants a different look and still wants to keep the emissions in tact. - Van
Sounds like shit with a cat. Get a whole new system it'll sound much better.
This does not change the sound much but looks better. I agree a full system is the ticket. - Van