Driven 2017 Yamaha R6 Block Off Plate Install | Sportbiketrackgear.com

[@ttuckerTNT02]

I just did this on my 2019 R6. I definitely could not of done this without your help! Keep the videos coming!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome, happy to help out! - Van

[@RTK171]

Did you keep the cut off valve connected to the ecu or do you get the ecu flashed to remove the engine light

[@ttuckerTNT02]

@@RTK171 my ECU was off getting flashed by bauce racing and I told him that I was performing this mod and for him to go ahead and flash it for this

[@jonathangenavia7539]

Just got done doing this but now my bike won’t start! Help!

[@24james]

@@jonathangenavia7539 - did you get it fixed? I am in SoCal so no local shops to take my 2019 R6 to for flash & dynotune. I was thinking of send the ECU to Barcelona as well.

[@nickdemsey7188]

This guy is soooo imformative. Doesn’t miss a single thing.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching! - Van

[@snowrider4343]

Just got my block off plates installed thanks to your vid Next is the power commander

[@littlez3325]

Awesome videos on the r6 super helpful guides! love this video and ur other install vids keep it up!

[@-DC-]

The only good PAIR system is the one that's in the bin ! Great video my man !

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thank you for watching my brother! - Van

[@jakedragsknee]

Pain in the ass but the video helped me along. Thank you Van.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You are welcome and thank you for watching! - Van

[@joshuaowens4797]

You can unscrew the reed valves and remove those. However, you need reinstall the reed valve frame with the seal (gasket).

[@sportbiketrackgear]

IMO it is easier to just leave them in place. - Van

[@bradleyhannen3507]

If you don’t have the Ais disabled with an ecu flash and you don’t keep the solenoid in place will the bike give issues starting. Just did this install and triple checked everything and the bike won’t start but will crank and fuel pump comes on with ignition. That’s the o key thing I could think of. Replaced battery as well

[@sportbiketrackgear]

This should not prevent the bike from starting as far as I know. We have done this before the flash and had the light turn on. The bike still fired up with the light on. - Van

[@TheYAMAMAHA]

Not to be one of those guys, but would vacuum plugs kinda of do the same? Obviously not as nice and well you know..

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You could do that it is just not as clean. - Van

[@richlawrence1169]

Hey Van. Love the videos. Currently building a 14 r6 for track use and bought block off plates from y’all. Question: is the procedure basically the same on the previous gen R6?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for the business and the kind words. The process is pretty much identical. - Van

[@nathanlyman10]

How come on the 17 the engine light pops on, but the 16 does not? I have my AIS deleted and had not programmer or flash and never came on

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The 17 and 18 use different electronics than the previous models do. - Van

[@darronbuchner9113]

Hi, I will be installing block off plates soon and once done add a PC 5 (will order off your STG site), I will not be flushing the ECU and I have bought O2 sensor eliminators for my 2018 R6. I hear you say in the video that these eliminators arent available for this year range? Has this changed since you uploaded the video? I dont want to do all this work and then when I install the eliminators it will still give me a check engine light. Great video as always keep it up! Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sorry there is not an PAIR elim for this model. IMO flashing the ecu is the best way to go on the R6. This will improve the performance and keep the lights off. Below are links to the flash kits we offer for your bike on our site: FlashTune ECU Type 18 Bench Tuner Kit Yamaha YZF-R6 17-19 www.sportbiketrackgear.com/flashtune-ecu-type-18-bench-tuner-kit-yamaha-yzf-r6-2017/ FlashTune ECU Type 8 Bike Side Tune Kit Yamaha YZF-R6 17-19 www.sportbiketrackgear.com/flashtune-ecu-type-8-bike-side-tune-kit-yamaha-yzf-r6-2017/

[@ivanlee2785]

Hi Van may i know block off plate only use on track? If install already need tune the bike?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

They are designed for track use. That said I am sure there are plenty of people that run them on the street as well. You do not need to tune the bike to run them. That said depending on the year, make and model of your bike you may need a flash or an AIS eliminator to keep the check engine light from coming on. - Van

[@r-monsolace2630]

Awesomeness at its best.

[@Ro6entX]

I got my ecu flashed (expect it to be here tomorrow or monday) and just ordered some block off plates. My bike is '12 R6. Just to clarify before I go crazy with a wrench, is the 08-16 set up similar to newer models?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes the project is pretty much identical my man. - Van

[@Ro6entX]

@@sportbiketrackgear Okay cool. I know you mentioned this set up is more ideal for track (which I plan to do) but would any damage happen if I had to ride some before the blocks will be installed? Mainly freeway riding to/from work in case wondering.

[@matthewmyers6583]

Where did you get that T handle tool? I’ve looked everywhere I want it to be exchangeable

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Motion Pro Spinner II T-Handle www.sportbiketrackgear.com/motion-pro-spinner-ii-t-handle-3-8-08-0562/

[@Marwixvlogs]

Hey Van, is it recommended to install block-off plates if you flash your ECU? I have the akrapovic full system on my R6 2017 with PC-V but I am currently doing a ECU flash at some company.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I would install the block off plates when doing all that work. End of the day you could leave it if you prefer but I would finish the job. On decel you will have more popping and farting if you leave them. - Van

[@martindyn4896]

Hey Brian, Seeing the placement of the block of plates towards the front. Do you think another way to get there could be via the front of the bike, radiator off and fans out of the way? I know it forces to do a coolant flush but maybe that's the right time to combine these two jobs at the same time. I did that on an FZ1 to replace the spark plugs (since I also had to do a coolant flush anyways).

[@lillnemo1]

That's a possibility too.

[@sendit2873]

older vid but I was told to remove the entire reed assembly would you say that is wrong or does not really matter my bike is also a 05 model

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You need to use the gasket and most all of the models have the gasket and the reeds as part of the same unit. Leave it in is the way to go. - Van

[@TechAndMotorcycles]

The new ones are so much more complicated than my 03 lol watched video for differences

[@sportbiketrackgear]

The newer the bikes get the more challenging they become to work on. - Van

[@vrodlifts]

Quick question - I have a 2009 Yamaha R6. just ordered a full M4 exhaust from you guys and i plan to put a K&N Air filter on as well. i’m getting the bike dyno tuned come April. I ride street 24/7 with OCCASIONAL track days (4 in the summer MAX). I actually like all the popping on deceleration and any pops when shifting but, if i DONT install these, would it damage my engine in any way? Also, do i NEED to have this done before i get it dyno tuned? I would appreciate any and all responses!

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You will not hurt the engine if you do not install the plates. That said when you take it to the dyno you should have the PAIR system removed so the tuner can build you a good map. Thank you for the business! - Van

[@vrodlifts]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thank you so much for the response! It is greatly appreciated. What is the ‘PAIR’ system?

[@lillnemo1]

Alternative to removing the system is plugging the tubbthat comes from the airbox (ex a marble) of pulling the connector of the airpump

[@chasp_0784]

Is it bad that I miss the exhaust popping

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Not at all, kick ass sound for sure. - Van

[@philg6046]

So where can i find that little resistor he was talking about to plug in so i dont get a check engine light? I have a 08 R6

[@sportbiketrackgear]

I do not believe the 2008 will get a check engine light when you eliminate the PAIR system on that model. This is more relevant for current models. You used to be able to remove this without any issues. As emission requirements changed so did the electronics on the bikes. - Van

[@philg6046]

Good deal. Thank ya sir!

[@darronbuchner9113]

After the install i have a ticking sound. I saw on another install someone have the same problem. He removed the butterfly valve under tye block off plates. Can you confirm this or have any idea? Thanks

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sounds like you have the plates on backwards. Do not remove the value as that is part of the seal that needs to be in place. Take them back off and look closely to see if they are sitting flush on the valve cover. - Van

[@darronbuchner9113]

@@sportbiketrackgear cheers for the reply Van. Will have a look. Here is a video that is exactly what my bike sounds like now kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqGYl596bZlsfqs he replied in the comments that its the butterfly valves. Here is that video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnLWgYd9YtqseKM

[@snowrider4343]

So I installed a m4 slip on muffler and the m4 y pipe cat delete. I have a power Commander that I’m going to have installed and the bike dynode do I still need this block off plates ?? Sorry it’s a 2018 r6

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you are going to have the bike dyno tuned you will need to install the block off plates. - Van

[@ivanlee2785]

May I know I just have install fullsystem exhaust.. So I can install block off? It got any function?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Installing the block off plates will reduce back the popping and farting you will get on decel while on track. They also are necessary if you plan to have the bike mapped on the dyno. - Van

[@xroadracer]

Killer video. No way I could have completed this without it. You're the bomb. There's a bike, Dyno/Tuner nearby. He seems to think it's okay to Dyno/Tune my '20 R6 with 300 miles on it. Seems kind of aggressive to pin the throttle this soon. What do you think?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We only heat cycle a new motor a couple of times before it hits the dyno or the track. I would not worry about running the bike hard at all. - Van

[@xroadracer]

@@sportbiketrackgear Thanks much for your input.

[@IExiledGhost]

Is it necessary to install block off plates if you have installed a full exhaust but are still running stock ECU with no tune yet?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

No you do not have to install the plates in this case. When you are ready to flash the ECU do the plates at the same time. - Van

[@lillnemo1]

You NEVER ... NEED to replace them.

[@justsailmiamillc2866]

I just added my driven block off plates to my 2015 R6. Installation was smooth it's fairly easy. However, once I started the bike and ran it for a few minutes, I did not have my check engine light on. Any thoughts as to why?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Beginning in 2016 the light would be illuminated after eliminating the PAIR system. Your 2015 it is not an issue. - Van

[@yzf46r21]

Hello 👋 im beginner why install block off?? I want reason 😋

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You would install this when you are building a track bike and eliminating some of the emissions systems. This allows a tuner to build a more accurate fuel map. - Van

[@yzf46r21]

@@sportbiketrackgear thank you sir : )

[@Gunmaker55]

What’s the benefit of gettin block off plates ?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

They help to reduce popping and farting on decel, help a tuner build a better map and removing the PAIR system drops a little bit of weight. - Van

[@Scrotumlips]

I installed block off plates took them back off an there was fuel on them an my bike sounded like a v motor could this be the reason?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Sounds like you had the plates misinstalled, have seen this a couple of times. It makes a strange noise for sure. - Van

[@Scrotumlips]

No there on right the sound is coming from my exhaust like I have a miss. I had 6 codes on my r6s 13,15,33,34,35,36. But all the coils are firing I dont understand I'm stumped all I did was valve adjustment. The throttle response just isnt there an sounds weird

[@Scrotumlips]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks for the reply

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Valve adjustment is a pretty big job. I would suggest double checking your work if you did not have a light before you did the valves. - Van

[@Scrotumlips]

@@sportbiketrackgear thanks, in the process of taking it to a buddy who is a Yamaha mechanic.

[@dover1966]

Mine still back fires why please answer???i installed them and it still back fires like if i didn't install anything

[@sportbiketrackgear]

A little bit of this is normal, depends on the conditions when it occurs etc... Have you flashed the ecu or installed a fuel controller? - Van

[@dover1966]

@@sportbiketrackgear yes still back fire's idk if the person who installed it installed it wrong but im worried

[@dover1966]

@@sportbiketrackgear do u have a shop in California

[@sportbiketrackgear]

@@dover1966 Odds are you are good to go. Have you asked the shop to double check their work? Do you know exactly what they installed?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

@@dover1966 No sir, we only have the shop here in MI. We do not service bikes, we only sell parts and accessories. - Van

[@thereal_FASTA]

Video was on point.

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Thanks for watching! - Van

[@thereal_FASTA]

@@sportbiketrackgear only thing I would have done differently was the flap insert that snaps in place. Flip it 😉.

[@jameskwok339]

Can I get my ECU flashed before removing AIS system?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Yes you could flash the ECU while still having the AIS on the bike. - Van

[@berniejamespomario6355]

Why do block off plate is need in r6??

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you have installed a full exhaust system and plan to have a dyno run done this needs to be done as well. - Van

[@orlyperez2004]

Hey Van can I remove the ais with the stock exhaust system on it?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Hot sure why you would want to do this but do not believe it will cause any problems for you. - Van

[@JonWC96]

What is the point to get Block off plates? thank You 😎

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You install these if you have installed a full exhaust system so you can get a proper tune into the bike. It will also reduce the popping and farting on deceleration after installing an exhaust. - Van

[@yamaharacingr667]

why someone remove the Valve plates?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You do this when you install a full exhaust system and have some back firing on decel or plan to get a full tune. - Van

[@edcaso11]

hello such greetings from Mexico friend a question in which part of the United States you will soon visit the country and I would like to know your workshop and your tune I would appreciate the answer

[@sportbiketrackgear]

We do not do dyno tuning here at STG. If you want to stop by we are located at 56844 Mound Road, Shelby TWP MI 48316.

[@Mario-tq9pi]

all tools would be helpful

[@sportbiketrackgear]

100% tools are helpful. - Van

[@millimusic]

THANK YOU

[@srwardo93]

Ok... I just need it a cheaper way to NOT get the check engine light, just leave the solenoid plugged in.... THANKS

[@sportbiketrackgear]

You can leave the solenoid plugged in if you prefer. - Van

[@keepup2472]

Best

[@LostLarz]

I hope I put these on right lol those plates were a bitch to do in 100 degree weather pardon my French

[@sportbiketrackgear]

If you followed this you will be good to go. - Van

[@JamieS1992]

i watched this video to find out i am gonna let my mechanic deal with this i did it on the R3 but i aint gonna try on the R6

[@sportbiketrackgear]

For sure if you are not comfortable doing the job the best bet is to take it in. - Van

[@adanchavez6999]

One of my screws on my air box cover is stripped how can I remove it without damaging box and thread. Last screw I cant take off. Smh. Can I get some help?

[@sportbiketrackgear]

Remove the rest of the screws leaving the stripped one in. Now put some outward pressure on the the opposing edge of the airbox cover and try to remove the screw. Odds are this will work. - Van