Z400 Upgrade | EP 1 - Yoshimura Alpha T, R&G Kit, Seat Cowl, Tail Tidy

Episode 2:
• Z400 Upgrade | EP 2 - ...
Felt like making something a little different, a vlog style timelapse of upgrading my Kawasaki Z400. Was good fun and definitely learnt a lot throughout the process.
Mods:
Yoshimura Alpha-T Street Series SS Exhaust
R&G Frame Sliders
R&G Engine Case Covers
Kawasaki Z400 Seat Cowl
Mustard Bikes Z400 Tail Tidy (Installed previously)

[@hewcollins9800]

This is honestly such a well made video! You deserve so so many more subs than you have.

[@watpaulsaid]

yoooo i love this content! im your newest subscriber! I hope to watch more content about your z400. this is a bike that I'm really considering to have specially that I'm more to the 400cc ones. MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT FROM THE PHILIPPINES! BRAAAAP!

[@gabymotsoloc9295]

nice piece of video of a very nice bike

[@jimmansi1187]

Nice job, those are awesome mods & they really improve the appearance of the bike. My son just got a Ninja 400 & I’m interested in a Z. If I get one I’m definitely gonna look into the same upgrades, beautiful bike!

[@John_Ridley]

Interesting vid. For me, other than the frame sliders, all stuff I'd pay to take back off and go to stock, but to each his own.

[@nubesamed6324]

Perfect!!! 👌

[@kougar6961]

I would put if some crash bars as well as the frame sliders extra protection

[@mjhmarkvlog2996]

Nice cool

[@mestredemarionetes7817]

Top! 🎉❤

[@SerratedTomb_]

Awesome video man! I'm seriously considering picking this bike up for myself. I was wondering, I can't seem to find the lofi-remix of the last affair that you played in the video and I loved it. If you happen to remember it and catch my comment I'd love to know. Thanks :)

[@SerratedTomb_]

@Redrum Nah I'm liking the z400's aesthetic too much. Plus it's a couple hundred bucks cheaper.

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

All the music is listed at the end during the credits!

[@SerratedTomb_]

@@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215 I can't believe it was there the entire time, I'm an idiot. Thanks!

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

Z400 Upgrade | EP 2 - Is now live! kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2PXn4NpZdWCiMk New mods and accessories covered there with some more cheeky editing! Ep 1 FAQ: - Where did you get the Yoshi/R&G/Seat Cowl etc from? For this project I did online research to get an understanding of the potential prices available. From this I went to the Kawi dealership and got them to price match if possible and then order the parts. - Does the exhaust have the db killer in it? Nope! What you hear/see in the video is the exhaust without the db killer, as it was never installed! - Is it possible to install the Seat Cowl without removing all of the rear body panels? Yes it is possible but requires a lot more finessing to get the cowl's clip piece installed. - Do you have the links to ..... ? As these parts were purchased from the dealership I don't have any links sorry. Hope you enjoyed the video!

[@joshflisch4849]

Hey bike looks awesome. I have the same one red and everything haha. I just did the tail tiddy to mine. I have also removed the decals that came on the bike. Gives it a better look. Also I have bar end mirrors. Witch is the best mod for looks. Don't like the bug antennas it comes with hahah. I am also thinking about the yoshi exhaust. Great video

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

How did you go with the bar ends? I have been looking for ones that also are weighted as the z400 handle bars as you know have counter weights on the end so doesn't seem as tho you would really just slide on the slip on bar end mirrors. Would definitely recommend the yoshi exhaust, i used a shotgun mic for the audio which is good but it sounds even better in person. I was thinking about removing the decals but not sure yet, maybe in the future!!

[@joshflisch4849]

@@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215 yeah you have to find the ones that have the loop instead of the type that slide into the end of the bar. Try rhinomoto they have what you need. And good to know about the yoshi 😎

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

@@joshflisch4849 Thanks will check it out!

[@David-Nong]

Just came across this video. Sweet setup. Any chance you have the links for the passenger seat cowel? I can’t find any solid official ones!

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

Hey man! The seat cowl seen in the video is a genuine one from kawi, didn't want to take any chances seeing as its gotta fit properly. I went to the dealer and asked them to order one! kawasaki.com.au/shop/accessories/motorcycle/sport-super-sport-accessories/seat-cowl-metallic-flat-spark-black-739/

[@fcalin21]

I like the original exhaust more.

[@broderp]

I fail to see the rear seat delete as it really doesn't change the bikes appearance and reduces functionality in an emergency. The different color shiny plastic also does not go well IMO. I suppose the bottom like it's your bike. Not my cup of tea, but the motor protectors are interesting.

[@jonowilliams4968]

What tools do you need to be able to put a slip on exhaust?

[@luisjesus4231]

Hello! Nice video man! Can you show me a video ir just a audio of how the exhaust sounds without the dB killer?

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

Thanks man! What you hear in the video is actually the exhaust without the db killer!

[@alvin1979wong]

Should change the giant side mirrors😂 And add on the belly pan..

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

Checkout episode 2 ;)

[@torresramirez395]

I need one ,we're did you get it?

[@vmonsieur]

Hey good video. May I know where did you get your rg sliders and engine casing?

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

Cheers man! I actually got it from the dealership as I didn't want to wait and pay extra for postage! But I shopped around first online gathering prices and then got the dealership to match the lowest one that I found

[@vmonsieur]

@@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215 i see. Thats sick. Maybe you can make more vids bout this bike, like servicing and spark plugs replacement Thank you so much

[@joanc.romero5621]

@@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215 Did you check the weight before and after mods? Just wondering. Nice bike, I ended up here cause I want to replace my CBR300R with this one. Cheers from Brisbane mate!

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

@@joanc.romero5621 I didn't have a way to check the weight of the entire bike but I weighed the stock exhaust against the yoshi when I installed it and there was just under a 2kg difference! (don't remember the exact value sorry!) As for the other parts the removal of the tail and seat definitely dropped some weight as the tail was rather heavy

[@vecken9477]

8:55 6:44

[@lolacases5330]

Nice slip-on. The sound is with db killer?

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

The sound you hear is with the db killer out :)

[@nguoiquauong7401]

do you have map ecu when you tune slip on?

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

No thankfully not! but you can if you want!

[@watpaulsaid]

why is your exhaust manifold looking like titanium? is that due to use? or is it really modified?

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

The yoshi exhaust itself has a works finish which as yoshi explains on their website "Works Finish takes on a unique colouring after it goes through a heat cycle on the motorcycle that looks much like those titanium works components our factory racers use." While the OEM header/pipe that you see under the bike has just changed colour due to use and age :) On an upcoming video you will see that after 6 months of riding, the exhaust is now a slightly different colour than what is seen in this video (darker slightly).

[@watpaulsaid]

@@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215 looking forward to the next vid! more power to the channel and ride safe!

[@alricsalilin6171]

Price sir

[@mofatjippyfransisco713]

I JUST ordered the seat cowl , came here to youtube to see some examples...are you kidding me...kawasaki couldn't make the bottom of the cowl the same as the bottom of the seat ? You know, for a 15 second swap...instead you have to take off bodywork to install a mount. Sad kawasaki, I wanted to switch between the 2 choices on the fly...I would not have purchased the cowl if I had known beforehand.

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

ahaha yeah I know the feeling man, had the same thought after mine arrived. In the future I hope to modify the seat cowl to use the stock seat pegs etc for quicker on the fly changes, not sure if it'll work but that will be a task for another time! At least you can see how to do it from my vid! :)

[@mofatjippyfransisco713]

@@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215 Cowl came this morning, easy to mount with no bodywork removed...exchange hex head bolts with Allen head bolts of the same size....use a ball end Allen wrench to tighten. To hold nuts from below, use needle nosed pliers..just lift up hinged tray...perfect room and angle to hold the nuts with the needle nosed pliers...done

[@chrissterk-sterkyfilms7215]

@@mofatjippyfransisco713 Amazing! I'll remember to use the needle nose pliers as I tried something similar when mine first arrived but failed and dropped the screws into the bike -_-. Cheers mate!

[@Jodyrides]

I have a Kawasaki Z 400. I bought it used and it had this Yoshimura muffler on it. If you hate your neighbors, if you want to get the attention of the police, if you want people to look at you as you ride by and think, what an asshole, buy this noise maker. This video does not demonstrate just how loud this muffler is. if you look through the end of the muffler, it’s like looking down A cardboard tube that paper towels come on. It’s a straight shot, you could roll a golf ball through this muffler from one into the other. It says right on the muffler, from the factory, this is for track use only. so if you want to be “that guy “, go ahead by this muffler. If you live in an apartment complex, if you park your motorcycle in a garage of a large building with indoor parking, you will be cursed and hated.. when I first bought this bike with this muffler on it a few weeks ago, my wife, and my son told me, they heard me coming for about two minutes. The sound was echoing through the valley I live next to.. even my dog was barking at me when I pulled into the driveway. luckily, I found a used muffler, stock used muffler on eBay for $40 free shipping. It’s on my z400 right now, and it sounds deeper, it sounds like a larger displacement machine with a stock muffler.. I will say this. With the stock muffler, I am getting a buzz/tingle in the foot pegs, in the seat, and in the handlebars that was not there when I had the Yoshimura muffler on. my machine only has 1700 miles on it, the guy I bought it from was 40 years old, and he wanted a small bike to learn to ride on. He was 6‘5“ tall, and he weighed 240 pounds. The week after he bought the bike, he realized he needed a bigger bike. His loss, my gain.. I just sold my GL 1800 Goldwing, and my 2007 Moto guzzi norge Because I just wasn’t riding them as much as I used to, and I picked up this Kawasaki Z 400 just to have a little get around toy to ring it neck on weekends with my buddies out in the backroads.. I never expected to fall in love with this bike. The suspension is too soft, but the machine will cruise at 80 miles an hour on the interstate without even working up a sweat. The clutch I can actually work the clutch with my little finger, I am not kidding. I love the spot on fuel injection on this bike. I did 168 miles yesterday, May 2, 2021, and I got 69.1 miles per gallon on all backroads constantly shifting according to the information display which I believe because I did not even use half a tank of gas according to the gauge. I want to go to one tooth larger countershaft sprocket because this machine will start out in 2nd gear, no problem, and it will continue to accelerate in sixth gear uphill, so it will pull taller gearing.. I have the new sprocket, but I could not get the nut off of the output shaft. My best impact gun wouldn’t budge it.. my 27 mm impact socket on the end of a half inch breaker bar with an additional old fork tube on the end of that would not break that nut loose so that I could put on the one tooth larger sprocket. A larger sprocket will increase the life of the chain, because the smaller the counter shaft sprocket, the less teeth you have sharing the load, that accelerates chain ware.. anyway I’m getting off topic. If you live somewhere where the echo of this mufflers noise will be bouncing between buildings, you will be noticed, for all the wrong reasons. This is a small displacement bike which means, you will be on the gas and spinning it without really going that fast in the lower gears. The police will hear you coming and it sounds like you’re going much faster than you actually are.. just sayin.. update six weeks later. I finally got the counter shaft nut off by putting a 2 x 4 between the spokes of the rear wheel to keep it from spinning when I put a breaker bar with a pipe on the end to spin off the counter shaft nut. about 50 miles after putting the 15 tooth countershaft sprocket on, my gear display on the dashboard stopped working and my check engine light came on. I was about 80 miles from home when that happened, I got out the tools and checked for adequate oil and water levels.The bike was running OK so I took it easy and rode at home. After some reading, I learned that I could get the code that the computer on the bike would display, is the part in question. The code was 21, gear position indicator.. I bought a used gear position indicator from a salvage yard and installed it. No change. The check engine light was still on, and the display would not tell me what gear I was in.. I disconnected the battery in hopes that would reset or erase the code. That usually works with a car. It did not work with my Z 400. I went on KZbin and found that if you change the countershaft sprocket, the computer on the machine that is tied in to the ABS gets an error code when it sees the transmission speeds are different from what they usually are in relation to the rear wheel speed, and it triggered a code 21.. so I put the 14 tooth countershaft sprocket back on and follow the step-by-step procedure to erase the code and get my gear position indicator to start telling me what gear I was in. The procedure is start the bike and let it idle for at least 30 seconds. Then drive the bike for at least 10 minutes at least 25 miles an hour. Do that three times and the code will go away. Thankfully it did. I now have my gear indicator working again and the check engine light went out. I mentioned before that there is buzz in the foot pegs when I went back to a stock muffler. I was able to fix that by removing the stainless steel cap on the end of the muffler, and I stuck a couple 1 once Wheel balancing weights stuck to the muffler inside that end cap made of stainless on the stock muffler. That is an old trick I learned years ago when you have mirrors on your motorcycle that vibrate. You need to change the frequency that the mirror responds to by adding a small amount of weight. I applied that lesson I learned about mirrors to the muffler and it worked. The muffler does not respond/buzz the way it did at the same frequency, so the buzz in the foot pegs is totally gone now. My last tank of gas, mostly back roads not very many stop signs or red lights. I got 82 miles per gallon, and I don’t think I ever went over 7000 RPMs during that whole tank of gas.

[@gregm9230]

Thanks for your comments. Do you think you'd have the same problems if you tried a 2 teeth smaller rear sprocket? I don't know but I'd like to find out before I buy a Z or the new Eliminator 400. Thanks.