Hi Dave, just had my Z900RS SE ECU flashed & dyno tuned, the bike is now so smooth & predictable to ride. The people at BC performance were great to deal with. Thanks for your video.
RE: Numbness I think it's the 7/8 bars' are to thin after about 30 minutes my throttle hand was getting cramped. I've also got a Harley 48 with one inch bars I get no numbness. On my Z900RS I've put a set of CFR foam grips on they are about one inch thick and cost $10 no more numbness.
Thanks for the video, Dave. I test rode one of these a couple of years ago and the unsettling throttle killed the deal for me. As well as having the salesman tell me that all I had to do was change the way that I rode...after nearly 50 years of riding.. So I bought a KTM 890R instead..:) Anyway, I've been waiting for someone to post exactly such a video since, and you've nailed it. I'll get one now. But one question - has the reflash helped the clunkiness in the N-1-2 gear changes at all? Thanks again...from Tassie.
Hi Aldo, glad the video helped. Honestly I have not experienced the clunkiness in the gearbox that you mentioned, I do adjust the gear lever to my ideal position on bikes though, maybe that provides me with a more positive engagement
Mate, have you gotten the suspension set for you yet? Worth doing. Potentially biggest bang for buck you can do. Had my Jaffa set up for me in Brisbane by XXX rated suspension who is the guru that works on the current Aussie superbike champ. $70 it cost and the bike handles the way it should. I thought it was fine beforehand but the rear was way off. Having the SE it would be even better.
Apart from vibrations above 4.500rpm my main issue on my 2023 SE is the bogging when going very slow, very hard to do 30kph steadily in 1st or 2nd without the bike bucking. Solved now?
Hi Dave, nice review. Any particular reason for going with Delkavic headers as opposed to Akro, apart from the big price difference? Also, I’ve been told (no personal experience) that headers with the standard muffler is very loud…doesn’t seem to bad in the video. By way of comparison I have also have a VFR800 (series 8) with an SC Project muffler (pretty much straight through) that is pretty loud, but not obnoxiously so.
Hi Micheal, really the choice of headers came down to price and availability. I do find the exhaust a touch loud if I’m not wearing my earplugs, but I have had my brother ride the bike past me and it’s not obnoxious for passers by which is good. I have an Akro on one of my dirt bikes and it is flat out obnoxious.
Your videos are useful as I am planning much the same mods (will get a shop to do the paint protection as I’m now really competent with that).. Are you thinking of adding fender extensions? I’m in Brisbane so hope to find someone here to do the flash…@@davesbikes
Allensford Australia 🇦🇺 Kawasaki Motorcycle 🏍️ Division “ your ahead on a Kawasaki “ Reach for bars with eyes closed at rest. The wrist will automatically provide for natural carpal tunnel position. If bars need adjustment or replacement then the machine will be more comfortable for your body. The front fender is far too abbreviated in rear. An extension helps keep radiator and header pipes clear of debris. Suspension needs time as well as engine to allow break in procedure. 600 miles before engine to exceed 4,000 revolutions per minute. Oil change and chain adjustment the machine is ready for its performance envelope. Safe and happy motoring 😊.
Thanks for the vid... do you think you will have issues with a road worthy with no cat on the bike?? Just got one myself and looking at putting headers on but being warned not to remove cat??
A louder exhaust note essentially. Delkevic say you don’t need a tune, but I feel you get the best out of a tune. I only had my ECU flashed because I live 1,000km away from the workshop that I wanted to do the work for me. If I’m ever in their neighbourhood, I will drop in for a dyno touch up.
Hey, I’ve blocked off the hose at the bottom of the air box. Now after a ride and I turn the bike off the petrol pump sounds like it kicks in ?? Undue the petrol cap and it stops?? Anyone having that issue?
There is always a chance a warranty claim will be denied if it is related to a tune, but it must be caused by the tune. At the end of the day, it’s a Japanese motorcycle that is very, very reliable, I was not in the least concerned about something going wrong based on the tune, but everyone needs to make their own choice.
Funny you talk about the numbness in your right thumb I have only done 250 k’s on mine That’s the first thing I noticed, I thought it was my gloves at first , tried a thinner set with same reaction, It drives me nuts
Great video mate, I also have the same bike in the UK, it also is a bit snatchy, I think I will get my ecu done , regards James from wet old blighty!
Hi Dave, just had my Z900RS SE ECU flashed & dyno tuned, the bike is now so smooth & predictable to ride. The people at BC performance were great to deal with. Thanks for your video.
@@grantoliver5845 Nice one, it really does make a big difference. BC are great aren’t they.
How much did they charge you for the flash?. tia.
It was around the $400 mark I think, if I was closer I would definitely go with a complete tune on the Dyno though
RE: Numbness I think it's the 7/8 bars' are to thin after about 30 minutes my throttle hand was getting cramped. I've also got a Harley 48 with one inch bars I get no numbness. On my Z900RS I've put a set of CFR foam grips on they are about one inch thick and cost $10 no more numbness.
I've had my UK 2022 SE tuned too. As you say night and day difference in throttle feel.
Hi Andy. I have a 2022 SE as well. Where do you have yours tuned if you dont mind me asking ?
@@stephenwould1389 Dave Wood Racing in Buckingham
Numb thumb couldbe Carpal Tunnel...?? I had the same prob & it was that..
Thanks for the video, Dave. I test rode one of these a couple of years ago and the unsettling throttle killed the deal for me. As well as having the salesman tell me that all I had to do was change the way that I rode...after nearly 50 years of riding..
So I bought a KTM 890R instead..:)
Anyway, I've been waiting for someone to post exactly such a video since, and you've nailed it. I'll get one now. But one question - has the reflash helped the clunkiness in the N-1-2 gear changes at all?
Thanks again...from Tassie.
Hi Aldo, glad the video helped. Honestly I have not experienced the clunkiness in the gearbox that you mentioned, I do adjust the gear lever to my ideal position on bikes though, maybe that provides me with a more positive engagement
Will impact the warranty and you need yo inform your insurance
Mate, have you gotten the suspension set for you yet?
Worth doing. Potentially biggest bang for buck you can do. Had my Jaffa set up for me in Brisbane by XXX rated suspension who is the guru that works on the current Aussie superbike champ. $70 it cost and the bike handles the way it should. I thought it was fine beforehand but the rear was way off.
Having the SE it would be even better.
Hi Jade, i actually just set the sag last weekend, it is way better than from factory.
Apart from vibrations above 4.500rpm my main issue on my 2023 SE is the bogging when going very slow, very hard to do 30kph steadily in 1st or 2nd without the bike bucking. Solved now?
Hi Dave, nice review. Any particular reason for going with Delkavic headers as opposed to Akro, apart from the big price difference? Also, I’ve been told (no personal experience) that headers with the standard muffler is very loud…doesn’t seem to bad in the video. By way of comparison I have also have a VFR800 (series 8) with an SC Project muffler (pretty much straight through) that is pretty loud, but not obnoxiously so.
Hi Micheal, really the choice of headers came down to price and availability. I do find the exhaust a touch loud if I’m not wearing my earplugs, but I have had my brother ride the bike past me and it’s not obnoxious for passers by which is good.
I have an Akro on one of my dirt bikes and it is flat out obnoxious.
Your videos are useful as I am planning much the same mods (will get a shop to do the paint protection as I’m now really competent with that).. Are you thinking of adding fender extensions? I’m in Brisbane so hope to find someone here to do the flash…@@davesbikes
@michaelbopf8013 funny you ask, I ordered fender extensions from pyramid plastics this wee
Allensford Australia 🇦🇺 Kawasaki Motorcycle 🏍️ Division “ your ahead on a Kawasaki “
Reach for bars with eyes closed at rest. The wrist will automatically provide for natural carpal tunnel position. If bars need adjustment or replacement then the machine will be more comfortable for your body.
The front fender is far too abbreviated in rear. An extension helps keep radiator and header pipes clear of debris.
Suspension needs time as well as engine to allow break in procedure. 600 miles before engine to exceed 4,000 revolutions per minute.
Oil change and chain adjustment the machine is ready for its performance envelope.
Safe and happy motoring 😊.
Thanks for the vid... do you think you will have issues with a road worthy with no cat on the bike??
Just got one myself and looking at putting headers on but being warned not to remove cat??
Keep the old system just in case
What’s the advantage of the delkevich headers? Do they basically delete the cat? If so wouldn’t you need a dyno tune instead of a flash?
A louder exhaust note essentially. Delkevic say you don’t need a tune, but I feel you get the best out of a tune. I only had my ECU flashed because I live 1,000km away from the workshop that I wanted to do the work for me. If I’m ever in their neighbourhood, I will drop in for a dyno touch up.
@@davesbikes thanks for replying 👍
Hey, I’ve blocked off the hose at the bottom of the air box. Now after a ride and I turn the bike off the petrol pump sounds like it kicks in ?? Undue the petrol cap and it stops?? Anyone having that issue?
@@anthonymolloy8413 maybe your vent in the fuel cap is blocked, not really sure to be honest
Yeah a bit odd cheers
Snap Crackle Pop! 😊
How much to reflash Dave?
Around $400 but best to check with your tuner
Do you know if it has any impact on the warranty? :)
There is always a chance a warranty claim will be denied if it is related to a tune, but it must be caused by the tune.
At the end of the day, it’s a Japanese motorcycle that is very, very reliable, I was not in the least concerned about something going wrong based on the tune, but everyone needs to make their own choice.
Funny you talk about the numbness in your right thumb
I have only done 250 k’s on mine
That’s the first thing I noticed, I thought it was my gloves at first , tried a thinner set with same reaction, It drives me nuts
Let me know if you find a solution
Grip puppies are a great solution. works for me.
@@andyedmond248 good to know, thank you
@@andyedmond248 I bought some grip puppies during the week and will do a short review this weekend
Anytime brother.@@davesbikes
With roads like that.. why wouldn't you !! .. our roads are crap.. more holes than a swiss cheese😊