2017 Kawasaki Z650 / Ninja 650 Exhaust Install Yoshimura Alpha | Before and After!

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Install of the Yoshimura Alpha Racing Exhaust on the 2017 - 2020 Kawasaki Z650 and Ninja 650. Includes before and after Kawasaki Z650 exhaust sound. Step by step how to install. Contact the guys at www.superbikeunlimited.com for your Yoshimura exhaust! This is the best exhaust for the Kawasaki Z650 and Ninja 650!
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[@Tremonte]

First ride and impression video just uploaded! See it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZzGcqGAaJqMr7s The dyno results are in! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGnZkp2jg5eintk **Yoshimura Alpha Exhaust amzn.to/2v7VUur

[@saadnasim767]

Hi thanks for the install video. Do I have to add servo buddy and/or flash the ECU? My bike didn’t start today one day after the install and I put the battery on tender and it started. Wondering if the new exhaust is causing the battery to drain?? Any help is most appreciated

[@Amney]

Just used this video to install on my 2020 Ninja 650. My GOD. What a transformation. Absolutely brings the bike alive. Thanks for the help!

[@donfransisco9404]

nicep

[@GoatyHerps]

Have you tuned your Z? Just wondering if you felt it was necessary after the install.

[@tkurban]

did u need a tune for it?

[@TheBigAppleRider]

This video is straight 🔥 I was able to install Yoshimura Alpha on my Z in less than an hour, thanks man 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@Tremonte]

You’re welcome!

[@huntergandee3334]

For real, me too. Great video man

[@codygpatterson]

Great video, I just used it to install this on my 2023 z650. Same exact steps still work. Man this thing sounds so good in person compared to stock

[@musicwv]

I’ve been putting off watching this one. Now that I have.... damnitsomuch I have to copy your bike again. Great vid

[@RobertOIvey]

Thanks for the video. I use this to replace the exhaust on my 2017 650 ninja. Looks and sounds great! It was an easy install!

[@brianc1481]

Did you get a Power Commander or have it tuned?... or did you just install it and roll with that?

[@joshchaplin3705]

Just bought a 21 ninja 650 with this installed, having it shipped to me and was curious how this sounded. My goodness, im even more excited.

[@meandmyRC99]

The angle of the exhaust tripped me up for a second too. Thanks for that.

[@JMang101]

This or black widow?

[@N3verGiveUp]

HUGE thanks for this! Made my life 10000% easier to install it.

[@jacobsmith1995]

Awesome video. Really helpful for installing the exhaust on my z650

[@MrMotorMedia]

Hello Trenonte I was wondering if I could use this video in a Kawasaki z650 exhaust compilation? I will give u both credit and a link to your video in the description.

[@Tremonte]

Sure

[@MrMotorMedia]

@@Tremonte Thank you!

[@elvisrueda6952]

What's the name of the silver piece where the long screw goes?

[@vincentnavea6999]

Did you install back the O2 sensor?

[@stevemeskers2447]

Great video. Do you have the torque specs for the header bolts, o2 sensor, clutch lever, and muffler chassis bolt?

[@rogersmith3152]

I may be wrong but I believe it like deletes ur o2 sensor

[@saadnasim767]

Hi. I just installed this exhaust. Amazing sound. Question is if I need to have a servo buddy and or flash the ECU for 2017 ninja 650??

[@ItsKCs]

Ilike that deep sound

[@iamwaawaa]

Did you not need a power Commander?

[@faceutd]

Sounds mean, love it! Just curious why you changed the pipes were the pipes you installed larger? Would a slip on not sound the same? (I’m still learning motorbike diy stuff)

[@inkslingerdrew]

one of my header pipes isnt fitting into the engine block, not really sure what to do -.-

[@aswinikumar6114]

sounds like a beast. awesome

[@JO-jv6zn]

Ohhh... Ok thanks. I purchased a danmoto xg1 .. But i think i like that yoshu alpha much better.. What do you think of the danmoto?

[@ukk2]

Did you use a power command after installing the exhaust system?

[@MrBrick216]

just installed mine i love it

[@askaryanpulse5755]

WOW!! what a difference!! Sounds mean!!!

[@Moises.b1]

Finally 😭 now all i need is to order one.. giveaway!?!? 😛

[@askent3791]

This exhaust it is possible just to establish and go? In addition it isn't necessary to do anything? (to reflash the fuel card for example)

[@StreamlineGarage]

What tools exactly do you need? And for the plastics of the bike?

[@Justin28082]

So it seems that Bazaaz doesn't have a fuel tuner for a 2017-19 Ninja 650? I have an 18 and I'm trying to figure out the best route so that I can buy a full exhaust.

[@kimmutmotovlog6403]

Hi Sir, do you have video on how to adjust/lift the rear shock on z650? there is a hole in the stabilizer and i think that is the adjustment on the rear shock.. thanks much

[@yashrajchhabra1992]

Hey I'm planning to buy this bike new month. You did you choose the Yoshimura exhaust over the Akrapovic and is there any performance gain after? Been watching all your z650 videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@Tremonte]

The reason I went with Yoshimura is due to the relationship Superbike Unlimited has with the company, the price point for dollar to horse power over the other brands, and they advertised the dyno results up front. We will be doing our own dyno and posting personal gains soon. If a team like SBKU runs the same pipes on track proven, and series winning bikes, it's gotta be good stuff. :) And yes, I can tell a difference without tuning already. The bike responds much better in the upper RPM ranges.

[@JO-jv6zn]

hey guy, howd you get the o2 sensor on and off? when i tried the wires were twisting up.. i was afraid the tension would damage it

[@Tremonte]

take the plastic sprocket cover off on the left side. Behind a rubber flap, you will find the O2 connector. Unplug it there and then you can freely spin it. First 60 seconds of the video shows where. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eamndJ2JltN6d9E

[@rileyplaxton]

Hi there, great job with all the content for the Z. Question about the exhaust, have you felt any difference with the engine braking? I ride a ninja 650 and the engine braking is so agrresive sometimes I swear a banana is stuck in my pipes.

[@Tremonte]

There wasn’t much difference after the exhaust. The Rapid Bike ECU that I installed let’s me dial it back though.

[@rileyplaxton]

Thanks for the info. Did you put your silencer in, or do you ride without it? In your opinion is it too loud? As in piss your neighbors off everyday you come home too loud?

[@Tremonte]

I run without it. It’s loud, but not unbearable.

[@purohitsanjay22]

Hey, nicely done. Whats the difference in fuel economy before and after installation?

[@Tremonte]

There was no major difference in fuel economy. A few MPG, but nothing to complain about.

[@purohitsanjay22]

@@Tremonte did you feel like ECU flashing or remapping? Or you started feeling the power and torque right from the word Go, as it is claimed by the company website

[@lauriL90]

no need to change ecu? fuel air ratio after cat removal?

[@GhostMotoDiaries]

I just got this for my ninja 650 2022 and my dealer is saying its going to be hard to change the oil filter... they are saying they have to remove the whole system everytime just to change the oil filter. is there a solution? or are they lying?

[@AngelGarcia-oc5rs]

WOW 😣 I never thought of that. I noticed that when I was putting on headers and I was like wait a minute too close but that's another project for another time 🙄

[@GhostMotoDiaries]

@@AngelGarcia-oc5rs I just found out You can remove the filter with a different tool like strap tool... But The Kawi Dealers use the Kawi recommended tool which you cannot put fit with the Yoshi Headers. I actually bought another 650 Original Exhaust so I will cut the headers and fit it as a slip on...

[@stuwest3653]

Why does your wheel move when you rev the bike in neutral?

[@p4nk1]

Could you record sound with silencer? I do not like loud bikes, but overall sound is better. I wounder if this sound will be same with silencer onli quieter or it will be hell of a difference. Also is it quieter that original?

[@smoothoper8ter183]

Hey there. Which torx bit is required to remove the shifter?

[@timveron]

Hi! I bought one too,the sound was great,but I had one big problem when I install it , I could not spin the Tailpipe,it was stucked,How did you spin it ?

[@Tremonte]

+yundan luosang I just spun it with my hands. It didn’t take much effort.

[@crbetwistin]

Tremonte I have the same bike and I’m suppose to get my exhaust tomorrow and my only question is what are the torque specs for all the bolts you have to torque down to a certain spec. I can’t find anything on most of them so any help would be appreciated.

[@Tremonte]

The only ones to worry about are the header bolts. Torque between 15-18 ft-lbs

[@crbetwistin]

Tremonte thank you!!!

[@unkindguy88]

would it still sound awesome if I only do slip on? I am a newbie rider and I do not want to mess with the power commander, flash ecu or something along those lines.

[@Tremonte]

The 2017/2018 Z650 and Ninja 650 are solid welded exhausts. There are no slip-ons for these bikes. You have to install the full system.

[@unkindguy88]

Tremonte ah ok thank you for the advice. I just got my bike this past monday and loving it! Also bought the frame sliders you got hehe

[@z1kd4ddy]

@@Tremonte How about the 2019 version? can slip-ons can be install?

[@uncoomf3279]

no@@z1kd4ddy

[@mrmuncheez374]

On my stock exhaust, there are copper rings but they don't come off of it, it's all part of the header, i already have the whole thing installed, it's tight...do i need to worry about copper rings?

[@Tremonte]

The copper rings are exhaust gaskets. The new exhaust should have co e with new ones. And you do need them.

[@mrmuncheez374]

@@Tremonte thanks for the reply. I don't see anything left over from this install. There were copper looking rings on the stock exhaust, but they didn't come off... They are part of the header, the new one is installed and there are no extras parts anywhere. They must have been in there and I didn't notice. Everything is nice and tight and secure.. This exhaust sounds amazing. What a PIA to install the db killer tho, I kept dropping the screw and washer into that little hole on the side of the exhaust can.. I had to take the can back off and fish it out. 😆 I'm just leaving in the db killer in for now, but man without the silencer this Yoshi exhaust will wake the Dead!!!! I love it so far

[@lambomrkinin4123]

Does it come with a tune or u have to tune it

[@mrmuncheez374]

I'm in the middle of this Yoshi install on'19 ninja 650 and I'm having a hard time fitting the exhaust bracket with the supplied spacer etc, there's not enough room! Help!! Tremont any suggestions? Edit: I need to call Yoshimura, there's definitely a difference between the '18 and '19 Ninja 650 in terms of the width the exhaust mounting holes are spaced. Motoworks sent me a Yoshi pipe manufactured in 2018, and this aluminum spacer is just a little bit too big. I bet there new ones come with 2 diff size spacers, smaller one for 2019. I cannot get the exhaust mounting bolt hooked up, the ones don't have enough space to all fut together so I can insert the long mounting screw. I'm so pissed, my bike is apart and this time of night I can do shit about it. I had to stuff some clean rags into the engine exhaust holes 2nd Edit: holy crap, I got the exhaust installed by myself this time! It was a pain in the ass, but I reversed what the instructions said, i did spacer, then bushing, then bracket and I was able to wedge the bracket in, once the spacer and bushing were lined up. This actually helped and worked out better because there hanger for better to the bracket..if I followed instructions, I think i would have had a problem hiking up the exhaust can and hanger to the bracket. Anyway, it looks sick, it's nice and straight and sounds mean as hell

[@larissaphillips748]

Would this fit on the Kawasaki z650 2018?

[@EKB_RC]

nice I bought a arrow if it ever ships I'll make a video for it

[@FaisalAli-vq1eq]

Looks cool sounds amazing!

[@888hayd]

For whatever reason the muffler bracket is being such a pain in the ass, is there something I need to do to make it more of a smooth fit?

[@badcandy24]

too me like 2 hours, eventually, you will get it

[@smoothoper8ter183]

How was the Oscillator bracket mounted?

[@RandomxDRawr]

Hi can you tell me the led bulb size please. I have a 2017 ninja 650. Should be same size as your z650 right ?

[@Tremonte]

+Benny Gonzalez look up stormtrooperninja and shoot him a message. He can probably tell you. The assemblies are different so I'm not sure if it uses the same bulbs for sure.

[@blipco5]

Sounds mean. Now let's hear a fly-by tearing up the mountain roads.

[@Tremonte]

That is processing now. :)

[@fballboii]

anyone know if this system works on the 2022 Z650?

[@ones8745]

can i install my old arrow exhaust from 650f 2013 into new ninja 650f 2018?

[@Tremonte]

No, the bends on the down pipe and mounting points are different. I tried to line up a set to see if it would work, but there are clearance issues. If you had a way to safely bend the down pipe, it could be possible.

[@YNRChewmiester]

I know you've mentioned it in your videos, but can you truly slap this exhaust on with no ECU tuning and be able to ride it without future engine problems? I want it, but I don't want it to destroy my bike in the long run. Especially since I've got the 3-year warranty and wouldn't want to be denied if it runs lean enough to destroy pistons and what not. I'm interested in getting an ECU flash done, but the aftermarket for the 2017s is still trying to catch up so there's not much out there right now.

[@Tremonte]

+YNRChewmiester by the results I got on the dyno, and by what Yoshimura claims, you do not need a fuel controller. You will be missing on some power gains and throttle response no doubt. If you run the Yoshimura with the baffle in, it runs less lean than it would without. The Yoshimura is also a Kawasaki approved aftermarket exhaust and I was told that as long as you didn't crack open the engine and mess with the internals, you would not void the manufacturer warranty.

[@YNRChewmiester]

Tremonte thats good news! I really appreciate the reply. I've had my Ninja for about 6 months and its great to finally see people starting to tinker with the 2017s. Probably going to be ordering this exhaust soon! Thanks for the insight! Keep these great videos coming!

[@fredmaldonado9204]

I use a tablet when I watch and listen to your motor vlog. It's kinda like and in between a mobile phone and a PC. But i can hear deeper sound from your Yoshimura exhaust.

[@lestercorrea5506]

Hey... did the “check engine” appeared on your panel when you installed this pipe?

[@Tremonte]

No. No check engine lights.

[@lestercorrea5506]

Tremonte Thank you so much.

[@BlaineyBiker]

Didn’t use any exhaust sealer?

[@THE925MOB]

How tight should the header nuts or bolts be? I just installed a two brothers exaust but I did it hand tight ? Idk if I should go super tight or not ?

[@Tremonte]

+Rammi925 it's not much. 15-20ftlbs

[@brianc1481]

Was thinking about getting Two Brothers exhaust for my 650... did you tune it?.. Power Commander?

[@ateliersaintleonphotograph2388]

You didn't check the microphone. before recording, so we can't hear the result at the end.. It's so sad ...

[@kr19569]

Did you measure changes in ground clearance before and after the exhaust installation?

[@Tremonte]

+Kumar Rishikesh clearance is the same

[@everss02]

that sucks, I'd hope to gain some.

[@paulschuler2028]

Tremonte getting ready to add this to my Z650, whts the torque specs for the header.

[@Tremonte]

It's not much... 15-20ft-lbs. I mentioned it in the video somewhere I believe.

[@scottangel5135]

Has anyone changed the oil filter with the Yoshi pipes on? Looks like getting a ratchet on the filter is going to be a tight fit... will be a pain if the headers need to be taken off to change the oil.

[@Tremonte]

+Scott Angel standard strap wrench to break free and no issues. Oil filters aren't suppose to be too tight or you can collapse them.

[@scottangel5135]

Yep, I use a torque wrench and torque to the manual specified 12.9 ft lbs when I had the stock exhaust. Guess I just wont use the torque wrench next time.

[@omightyone85]

are you allowed to use this exaust system on the road or is it only to be used on a closed track?

[@zipper978]

Aadippi that's not true

[@SwellTime23]

In California, as long as the sound decibel is over 80 db it is an illegal to have on bike.

[@MJT-DA]

Ryan Ford All full system exhaust are illegal since they don't have a catalyst converter. However slip ons are allowed. Most people get full system exhaust and don't get in trouble because cops are not going to know the difference.

[@chrislawson7443]

In many places they're not street-legal, but you won't get in trouble because bikes don't go for emissions testing and the cops won't pull you over and inspect if you're not riding like a dingus.

[@MJT-DA]

Chris Lawson yeah what he said

[@camnicolson1131]

Is it normal for the engine light to come on and stay on after an aftermarket exhaust has been fitted ?

[@Tremonte]

Not really. What exhaust system did you use?

[@camnicolson1131]

Tremonte I’ve got the black widow system on it. The engine light comes on and stays on after it has been started but the red worning light stays off thinking it could be something to do with the o2 sensor will be contacting the Kawasaki dealer today

[@camnicolson1131]

Turns out it is normal once an aftermarket exhaust has been fitted and a servo Buddy is required to bi pass the fault

[@Tremonte]

If you have a Ninja 650/Z650, there isn’t an exhaust servo in the system to bypass.

[@camnicolson1131]

Yeah I am finding it really hard to find one do you have any suggestions of what I could do to fix the issue if not allgood

[@carmelovergara5437]

You remove things a lot, here in the Philippines we dismantle the stock exhaust without removing those things except the stock exhaust and replace it with a new one.

[@fredmaldonado9204]

It sounds wicked.!.

[@Tremonte]

SithLord 69 it does! Over mobile devices you can't tell how deep it is. But on PC with the speakers or headphones, you get a much better idea.

[@Tremonte]

SithLord 69 it does! Over mobile devices you can't tell how deep it is. But on PC with the speakers or headphones, you get a much better idea.

[@predatorcanine]

How much weight saving was done with this exhaust system?

[@Tremonte]

right at 9lbs.

[@jayanthkumar1123]

Awesome just Awesome....

[@caseyclark2181]

You didn't show how to do the bracket piece. That's the only thing I'm kinda confused on

[@Tremonte]

9:33 it's fairly self-explanatory. Slip bracket over canister, and use the bolt provided to attach on the flange where the nut on the stock exhaust bolt ran across.

[@caseyclark2181]

@@Tremonte Ok thanks I got it now. I just tore my 2019 ninja all apart today just waiting for my yoshimura alpha to come in the mail on Saturday.

[@caseyclark2181]

@@Tremonte And actually I wasn't confused on that. The black bracket piece that attaches to the frame is what had me confused for a minute.

[@MrBrick216]

I was kinda confused to. I took the old exhaust off today. Gonna try and put the new one on tomorrow

[@manuelpotenza4807]

You needed to remapping the control unit?

[@Tremonte]

+Manuel Potenza no remap is needed with this exhaust.

[@terr256]

Do you need to remap anything? I'm buying the same exhaust

[@Tremonte]

no need to remap with this exhaust.

[@terr256]

awesome. Thank you, sir!

[@888hayd]

can you explain why theres no need for an ecu flash? I'm getting a new exhaust and just want to be informed haha, thanks

[@ricelover796]

did you put in new gaskets?

[@Tremonte]

I didn't need new gaskets. The bike was brand new at the time of install, and the existing ones were in good shape.

[@APtS_Gh0stHunt3R]

is the Amazon one real or fake?

[@Tremonte]

It is real.

[@APtS_Gh0stHunt3R]

@@Tremonte Hi so I got the item and installed it.. took it to my dealer to get a oil change and they said the header pipe is blocking the oil filter... are you having issues like that?

[@mazh5180]

kick ass!!! awesome...

[@alvaro.p.7977]

Is the DBK on?

[@Tremonte]

No. It’s out

[@niceforalgorithm7621]

Nice

[@mattyoz0]

Nice.

[@jasonlawrence8302]

certainly doesn't sound like an MT!

[@r.r.alphawolf5770]

Its ellis from left 4 dead😂😂

[@Baleur]

Pills here!

[@Dave30867]

Your gonna need earplugs now so you dont get headaches

[@Tremonte]

Nah, I'm use to it. If it gets too bad, I'll throw the baffle in.

[@hawkrider88]

You mean you don't always wear earplugs already? I'm in my 60s and audio loss (from the wind noise, not the engine) is no fun.

[@newbieonekanobi7284]

will this work the same for a 2018 ninja 650?

[@audreynicola1707]

Would this process be the same on a 2020 ninja 650?

[@DERMARCODEUTSCH]

And on a 2019?

[@sofaking1102]

And 2018?!