Yoshimura Full EXHAUST INSTALL on Ninja 650/Z650

[@znixia]

im only 16 right now and im really looking at this bike for my starter and this exhaust is just so nice to listen to and is super simple to install

[@1991sealed]

Yo, Chance! I said if I was doing my exhaust this winter I'd use your video and man thanks for making this. Me and buddy got it done in a couple hours this afternoon and this video helped soooo much. She sounds so rowdy! And will spit flames!

[@Shxckr]

How’d you get yours to spit flame????

[@yoyocb6108]

Okay this is the best video i've found so far - THANK YOU

[@RideNTides]

Glad it helped! 🙏

[@zaromouth2507]

just used this video to install my yoshimura exhaust on my 2020 ninja 650 and this video was amazing, 45 mins and i was done thank you so much

[@RideNTides]

Glad it helped out! Enjoy the amazing sound

[@inkslingerdrew]

im giving you a sub man you deserve so much more keep making content like this

[@T0NE3116]

Great vid. Didn’t know if anyone else pointed this out to you but you installed the cylinders/spacers wrong on the bracket on the bottom of the frame. That last cylinder does not just act as a washer. It is tight but it fits on the inside space with the longer cylinder and the black bracket. Just FYI

[@RideNTides]

I’ll double check it, thanks for mentioning that!

[@soulofanunknownsoldier8066]

He did it right. The way you tried to explain to do it leaves no room for everything. I literally just installed this exhaust and tried it your way and didn’t work. I did it the way the video showed and voila

[@MotorenWerkeN52]

The smaller cylinder goes on the inside, it is not a washer. I just installed the exhaust yesterday and it does fit. Thinking of it logically, the other two pieces are free floating with the small gap. You would also be applying torque to the oem bracket with nothing to compress on. If you over torque, you could snap the bracket. There is another video on KZbin that shows it done correctly or the yoshi instructions.

[@MotorenWerkeN52]

This shows it correctly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaLZip2hosp0fKc

[@LMoney4]

​@HyderMirza12 I've tried everything and that smaller piece barely fits in that spot without the bracket. I can't for the life of me get it to squeeze in with the bracket. Any tips?

[@Mike-ow5tz]

Thanks for the great vid! Just installed this on my 2024 Ninja 650, the sound difference is incredible! Went from sounding like a supped up lawn mower to a racing beast. Next up is ECU flash, Moore Mafia looks like a good choice to help max performance.

[@RideNTides]

Glad if my video helped!! And I haven’t tuned mine personally but bet it’ll make a noticeable difference! 🔥

[@Mike-ow5tz]

@@RideNTides That's good to hear, I may wait a while and just see how it does before flashing. Don't need the extra performance, just wasn't sure if anyone had mechanical issues by not flashing, which a local dealer recommended.

[@Mike-ow5tz]

@@RideNTides So curiosity killed the cat and I went ahead and had the ECU flashed by Moore Mafia (recommended by my dealership). WOW! What an incredible difference, the bike not only sounds better but it feels way more responsive and for some reason smoother to shift. For me the bike is absolutely perfect now, couldn't be happier!

[@jarsky]

Thanks! Just ordered my Yoshi and checking a quick tutorial before it arrives 😊

[@RideNTides]

@@jarsky It’s been an amazing exhaust! Hope you love it

[@Meggy.moto650]

Perfect! Thank you so much!!

[@joeycapriglione]

great vid thank you ! i watched you and installed at the same time. the hardest part was getting the clamp in. thanks for this !

[@RideNTides]

Glad I was able to help! Hope you’re enjoying the new sound 🔥

[@pinnacle_moto]

Very good point about the wearing of gloves. Not until after your first few rides that the exhaust starts looking terrible form all the burn human oil :)

[@1991sealed]

Nice! If i do my 650 exhaust this winter this will be the video i reference

[@RideNTides]

Hope you get it!

[@soulofanunknownsoldier8066]

Thanks for this. Literally just got mine done thanks to you. Would have been lost on my own lol. It sounds so amazing, video does not do any justice.

[@RideNTides]

Awesome!! It’s an incredible exhaust, glad I was able to help 🙏

[@RickStidham]

I am getting a 2025 ninja 650 and this will be on my to Do list.

[@RideNTides]

@@RickStidham You won’t be disappointed!

[@garyboyce6186]

Perfect start to finish video. Very well done and thanks for explaining all details. Would it be easier to install mid pipe to exhaust springs before installing midpipe? Just seems really tight and awkward pulling those springs in tight area

[@RideNTides]

I would install the pipes first, they really weren’t too bad and probably a ton easier if I took off the fairings lol

[@OkinawaSurf82]

Great video I just installed an eBay “yoshimura” and it sounds the same and was same install. Thank you brother

[@RideNTides]

Nice!! Glad the video was helpful too, enjoy the new sound!

[@inkslingerdrew]

Man this is what I was looking for, I got my 650 at the end of last year, first bike, looking to mod it up this summer and I'm by no means a mechanical guy. So when it comes to exhaust systems and specifically how the 650 is designed not being able to use a slip on in 5 mins I get worried ill buy the wrong shit or fuck up some how.

[@fbi424]

Much love brother ❤

[@RideNTides]

🙏🙏

[@woodensauce1063]

Just placed an order for mine. The stock exhaust is an actual safety issue, nobody can hear me coming 😮‍💨.

[@RideNTides]

@@woodensauce1063 That’s definitely true! Hope you enjoy that new sound once you get it installed 🤙

[@woodensauce1063]

@ thank you! Going to be using your video as a guide today.

[@RideNTides]

@ Hope you got it all installed nicely and lovin that sound!! 🔥

[@braniganblue3460]

Would love to install one on my '09 Ninja 650, but the Yoshimura website only goes back to 2012. Not really sure if some other year would be compatible. Enjoyed your video. Changing out mufflers is not as complicated as I assumed it would be before watching.

[@RideNTides]

Kinda sucks that they don’t but maybe call their customer support to see if it’s compatible. Although it dis take me a while to get these because it was on back order for some time. Glad the video was helpful, ride safe! 🤙

[@LedosGarage]

Would just taking off them fairings fully make it easier?

[@RideNTides]

@@LedosGarage Yeah, it would give you more room to work with

[@garyboyce6186]

I found my exhaust pipe stuck out to the side quite far. Would be vulnerable in a tip over. Is there a way of aligning it so it runs alongside and closer to the swingarm Did you get decel pops? I also changed out the stock air filter for a DNA high flow. I blocked the Pair valve to stop the decel pops. I also sent my ECU to MAS CYLCE SERVICE here in BC Canada. He did the flash Haven’t had a chance to ride it yet due to weather but I’ll send an update. Should be awesome.

[@RideNTides]

The only way I can think of is to see if the end pipe is fully seated and turn it in a bit but I think even mine would take a dent if it tipped over on the right. Also, I do have decel pops and that's awesome that you get a tune, definitely keep me updated!

[@RideNTides]

I forgot to mention the torque for the 4 header nuts is 12-13 ft lbs. The audio doesn’t fully capture how loud the Yoshi actually is but it does come with a baffle if you ever want to put that on 😅

[@markvidensek960]

Hi Chance, Did you flash your ECU yet? If you did, where is the ECU and how difficult was it to get to the ECU? We appreciate your videos. Thanks! Mark

[@RideNTides]

@@markvidensek960 Hey Mark, unfortunately I did not get a flash or remove the ECU to get it tuned yet. I most likely will in the future but it is underneath the tank. Let me know if you have any other questions and thanks for being here!

[@jessicaredditt8826]

@@RideNTides do you have to flash the ECU or is just recommended?

[@RideNTides]

@@jessicaredditt8826 little late but it is just recommended imo. I haven’t flashed mine and it runs perfectly

[@newee89]

Hi Chance, Is the yoshi cat delete?

[@fynniri]

Quick question about the full exhaust install, I've heard you are supposed to get your bike tuned after to adjust for the air/fuel ratio. Did you end up needing to do that with the yoshi? I was lookin at gettin the akrapovic or this one for my 650.

[@RideNTides]

Still haven't tuned after almost 2 years and runs fine. Can't say for the other exhausts but of course tune is always recommended for the best performance.

[@Captain420Cronic]

Great video thank you!

[@calvingad4315]

Awesome vid! When you swap mufflers, do you put the o2 sensor back in or does it stay out?

[@RideNTides]

Definitely put it back in

[@brtaylor91]

Decent vid. Thanks dude

[@RideNTides]

Yep 🙏

[@andrethompson3456]

Great video man. How is it fuel wise since you’ve change it. I got a 2023 ex650 n looking for the right exhaust to install

[@RideNTides]

Honestly fuel economy didn’t change much from the full exhaust but the bike is lighter! If anything maybe I gained a couple miles more

[@tysoneye5308]

How did you find the torque specs and what were they? I have spent the last hour trying to find them online but I can’t

[@RideNTides]

@@tysoneye5308 I had the service manual to reference and for the header nuts was 12 - 13 ft lbs

[@janessagarcia6485]

Hey Chance thanks for the video! I had a few questions that im struggling to find answers to. Did you have to tune your bike at all after installing this? I just bought a 2023 Z650 do you know if this would fit?

[@RideNTides]

Glad it helped! No I did not tune my bike and imo it does not need to be tuned unless you want the most optimal performance for this exhaust. I’ve had no issues with it not being tuned. As for the fitment, it should fit since they really haven’t changed the engines but I would check check with the place you order it from.

[@tarasmoshniaha6338]

Can I install same exhaust on my Kawasaki z650rs? Should work I think..

[@RideNTides]

Yes, the z650 is the same engine

[@LordRaider]

Did you have to tune it after don’t really care for more performance just heard it could mess the bike up without a tune

[@RideNTides]

I've had it for over a year with no tune and no issues with the bike or any codes that appear on the dash.

[@slasher368]

this exhaust best!!!!!!!!

[@aaroncarranza1668]

Just ordered this exhaust for my 2020. Does it come with the decibel killer (baffle insert) already or do I have to order that seperate?

[@RideNTides]

Mine did come with the baffle so if it is the same full exhaust, your's should as well. Hope you enjoy the new sound!

[@jaysteezy7211]

U think this 2017-2022 model will still fit on 2023 model? Should still be same no? I've been looking around and was only able to find up to 2022

[@RideNTides]

I would say yes only because it’s still the same engine and if the 2023 stock exhaust looks like the 22 stock.

[@jaysteezy7211]

I've been looking online and they all go up to 22 for each brand for these 650s 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@RideNTides]

@@jaysteezy7211 give it a few more months and it should be update, or call their services and ask, even though that might be a pain. It is the same for my ‘22 fairings, the dealership pretty much told me to wait for the part because they don’t have em yet

[@benmcculloch11]

Hey I added one of these to my 2022 ninja 650. Need any tunes at all? Or is it good to go after installation? Thanks man, great videos

[@RideNTides]

I did not get it tuned and it runs without issue, but for optimal performance I would recommend it.

[@mrpink9582]

@@RideNTides without a tune do you feel like its running rich or lean? or nothing at all. whats your gas mileage like before and after?

[@RideNTides]

@@mrpink9582 it may be slightly rich but nothing that would be concerning without a tune, and the mileage is still about the same at about 190mi for a 4 gal tank

[@muhammadfitriadamadizi8574]

Oh my, so this stock pipe cannot do slip on?

[@RideNTides]

Unfortunately no

[@NoobGames9000]

Where did you order this from

[@orlandoflores7720]

After the install, did you get the bike tuned or buy a fuel commander for it?

[@RideNTides]

Nope, I still haven’t and the bike runs fine. But if you want the most performance then definitely tune it

[@orlandoflores7720]

@@RideNTides Thanks for the quick reply. I'm actually doing the research for a friend who just bought his first bike (2024 Kawasaki Ninja 650). I'm going to help him do the install. Great video, thanks!

[@waliwhite1]

Bro can u send me a video of how u got your rear selfie stick mounted thanks

[@RideNTides]

As soon as I get a chance 👍

[@mosksky]

Great video for sure! Ty for that! Any suggestions on how to place the order? Mine got cancelled because I don't have any validation that I will be using it on the race track and not on streets 😭

[@RideNTides]

That's strange that you even need that! Are you in the US? I ordered mine through RevZilla and never had to show any proof I was going to use it on the track.

[@mosksky]

@@RideNTides yep in PA, tried placing order on there website. Ty for the advice will do the same

[@projectkamikaze1325]

Hey bro what’s the torque spec for the shifter lever? Thanks!

[@RideNTides]

For a 6mm bolt it’ll be 50-60 in. lbs.

[@Nwgaming-pl1ll]

Did you tune it after

[@RideNTides]

Nope still did not tune not, runs without issues

[@Shxckr]

was your gas range or mpg affected at all?

[@RideNTides]

Not that I’ve noticed.

[@Shxckr]

@@RideNTides aight thank you!

[@Thegiver94]

Did you Tune it?

[@RideNTides]

No not yet but it runs fine. I need to get it tuned though

[@Thegiver94]

@@RideNTides an authorized Kawasaki dealer just told me 500.00 to get the tuner 🤦🏾‍♂️ and that they wouldn't do it without because it's under the manufacturer wars and they can't guarantee it won't need with the engine.

[@einfachmarco9187]

Where did you bought that exhaust? I would like to check for it for my Ninja Kawasaki MY 650 2020

[@RideNTides]

I bought it straight from RevZilla, of course had to wait a few months because it seems to always be out of stock.

[@RideNTides]

www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/yoshimura-alpha-works-race-exhaust-system-kawasaki-z650-ninja-650-2017-2022

[@einfachmarco9187]

@@RideNTides I just also found it ^^ but I saw that’s not legal for open roads and so you can’t use it in Switzerland 🥲

[@inkslingerdrew]

One side of my headers is just a lil to big to fit idk what to do 😮‍💨

[@RideNTides]

Strange that it is, if you’re positive that it won’t go on even with some muscle behind it then you could always file a bit depending on how close the fit is. Before you do that I would call customer support and see if they have an alternative. That’s so unfortunate 😓

[@MotoKnight650]

Did you figure it out? I think I’m having the same issue one side doesn’t seem to fit

[@Slow_KZx10r]

Do i need a full exhaust or can i just buy a slip on?

[@RideNTides]

Unfortunately the 650 can’t have slip-ons because it’s all welded, at least for the ‘22

[@Slow_KZx10r]

@CHANCE MOTO thanks for the info i appreciate it.

[@Shxckr]

Am I able to adjust how the exhaust extends out? Seems like I hit my heel on it when riding on the balls of my feet

[@RideNTides]

You might be able to pull it slightly or turn the mid pipe at a different angle but I had this issue when I was first riding and just relaxed my foot on it. Idk if I ride different or picked my foot up, I don’t have that issue anymore riding on the balls of my feet

[@JimIahey]

Awesome vids just subbed to you channel did you do any tuning after you put this on?

[@RideNTides]

Much appreciated 🙏 No tune at all, but maybe in the future

[@JimIahey]

@@RideNTides I thought you need to tune it? Hows it run after installing?

[@RideNTides]

@@JimIahey no issues at all, doesn’t run rich or lean

[@JimIahey]

@@RideNTides oh ok cool thanks alot man

[@moomoomilk60]

what year is this bike?

[@RideNTides]

@@moomoomilk60 this one is a 2022

[@rudyf2387]

Did your bike throw a CEL? I have a z650 and I haven’t installed a full system yet cuz I’m scared for that CEL.

[@RideNTides]

No codes as far as my bike goes, you use the stock O2 sensor and for me the change in flow didnt cause any issues.

[@harmgriede]

​​@@RideNTides did you have a cat in your exhaust? And stil no eror of the sensor? I will buy a mivv ovall for the z650 2023 but im littel scared great video❤

[@vxf4tal1tyxv65]

Do I have to get bike tuned since I’m removing the Catilityc converter?

[@RideNTides]

Nope it will run fine without but if you want more out of the bike then yeah

[@pinnacle_moto]

Very detailed and useful, subb'd as I also have a 650 in my collection.

[@蔡隆輝-i3y]

Thx u video

[@TPSAUXO2009]

The small round spacer in the instructions show its on the inside beside big spacetime but it doesn't fit. The way you have it the big spacer moves back and forth. Can you provide some insights

[@RideNTides]

I just checked my spacers and when the long bolt is tightened there is no movement. Not sure what the issue would be but I have not had any problems doing it the way I installed the spacers. Lemme know if somehow I may be incorrect with it

[@hellonobitah9467]

Is that euro 4 or euro 5? Euro 5 norm destroyed the legal nice sound so I got the sc project

[@RideNTides]

I think it would be Euro 4 because it replaces the whole system instead of a slip-on but not sure. SC is definitely still a good one