Well done! You tackled my identical project I have in planning stage! Yours looks great and congratulations on producing an easy to follow project video! The quick shifter is also on my list so I eagerly await your help there!
I really like doing such DIY stuff on my bikes. But due to restrictions of staying in an apartment and not having a private covered garage where I can set these things up, I often dispose the ideas of working on something similar. Looking at your video I feel like moving into a house next to your and work with you 😄😄😄 Great video and lovely explanation. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
*Correction. Sport mode is full power and traction control mode 1. A lot of people keep saying it’s everything off like you just did, but if you check the owners manual there’s a table showing the flow chart of the settings. The only way to get traction control all the way off is through the Rider settings. Great video btw! 💪
Omg what a nice Video! So much love in it! Live this Videos! Please do more custom Build Videos. It’s so nice to watch. Very Creative and Not like every z900. You got. my Abo Bro. Sorry for the Bad english im from Germany. I Must Watch All your Videos now Every day i Watch 1 Video ❤ Hope See more from you and your z900 Working on. Love How you costumize it. Share everything what comes With us pls 🎉 your Voice is so nice too. It brings me down to chill. 😊have a nice day ❤
I wish this was available as a kit for those of us who don't have such a large collection of parts or fabrication capabilities. Wouldn't new bars also do the same thing?
If you could find a different rise bars it would definitely do the trick. However there’s not a lot of options to get just what you want. I scoured a lot of parts numbers and really couldn’t find anything that would do the trick. Yeah I also couldn’t find a kit for this either. Maybe one day I’ll put a kit together! If I get enough feedback I might just do that.
I keep coming back to this video - it's the best one on risers for the 2020 Z900. If one were to not need the ability to swing back towards the rider, just up, then would it make sense that the OEM top mount work? You would just need to fabricate a flat bracket to connect the OEM mount in its new position, so it aligns and clams to the other bracket (for teh turn signals. right?
Allo Allo From South Africa I just got my Z900 a few days ago, and I need to do the riser mod. I will order from ROX, but I just need to know the correct "height" inch or cm, of the riser, so as to accomodate the available cable slack. Regards, Gerrit de la Rey
Excuse my ignorance, I just got this bike and was thinking the same thing about the riding position. Wouldn’t it be easier to get some new bars that come up higher? You could install them and everything else would bolt back up the same right?
Great video and thanks for sharing. You explain everything you do so well. I have exactly the same need for a comfortable riding position. After the mod your arms look more relaxed less stretched.
Nice moon boot, Kawasaki call the OEM screen a "meter cover" not a windscreen. I do like the look of that Puig screen please let us know what it is like once you can ride again. Good job on the risers and bracket for the instruments.
I've got the same windscreen. Not going to sugarcoat it and say that it turns the Z900 into a Goldwing or anything, but it certainly makes at difference at 70 mph and up. IMO you do get slightly more wind bufferting around your helmet, but if you're using earplugs then it's pretty much a none-issue.
@@osggarage5575 I sat on a MT 09 @ an independent bike shop here in the ft lauderdale area and it had a pair of bars with a 4" rise as they curved back. This on top of an approximate 4" spacer! I'm not a yami guy, just Suzuki and Kawi, so I'm not sure if those were stock, as the MT 9s & 10s are upright riders. Maybe another rider knows about a possible bar swap because of availability.
With the windscreen on it’s really not so bad. You still get a bit of wind around your helmet but it really keeps it off of your midsection. Makes it really easy to put miles on this bike with the more upright riding position. Next we need to get a more comfortable seat!
Great video, good job, I had the same problem with my GSX S750, I installed the risers, the Puig touring windshield plus a clip on from Amazon ($35) . For the break fluid cable, I pushed the whole thing towards inside by 2’’ , the break fluid container and mirror are one piece on mine, just moved the whole thing. Also I had to re route the throttle cable. I have the videos on my channel.
It’s not bad. Keeps the wind off of your core, but it still hits you around the helmet. For now it will be ok. But I will keep playing with other options. I will put up a vid soon about it.
Hi! Really good video, what a dedication. But I ask you something, I have the 2020 model, and order from EEUU to Uruguay the same puig windshield, how about the wind with the puig? Is a brake wind enough or still needs more height? Thank you.
Nicolas, it does keep the wind off of your body pretty good. But it really depends on your height. Im 5"7" ....if you are taller it might not work as well.
@@osggarage5575 thank you, I'm 6', almost, so I might hide a little on the shield I think if I curve a little, will see, thank you for the answer, good luck with this Achille problem. Bye
I’ve just got a low km used 2019 model - returning to riding and this is a bike I can grow with again - really happy with it - I’ve got long arms and the bar position is perfect (for a change - not cramped up) . Adjusting the foot pegs with aftermarket and clutch shifter was a worthwhile mod as well to consider. Looking out to hear your views on the windscreen as That’s something I want to do as well. Thanks for the vid and all the best for a quick recovery.
Thanks Steve! Well im recovered and can say that the windscreen is a big help. It takes enough of the wind off of your body to make longer rides comfortable. I hear you about getting the footpegs adjusted. The brake especially....totally will be changing the position of it in a video coming soon.
I just subscribed right after you said you're a Northern California rider. Looking forward to seeing your bike videos. By the way have you ridden hwy 49? I have 3 herniated discs so your video really interested me.
Man Im on this same project right now how about you make another bracket like the one you made for your self to hold the tft display and sell it to me how can I contact you?
Yes, I’ve put a few miles on it now and its really pretty good. You still get a bit of wind on your helmet but you do not get the blast on your midsection. Makes it comfortable to put miles on with the more upright riding position.
Loved the solving of the logistical problems of raising the handlebar! Fabricate what you need and/or adapt other on-hand parts. I sat on a new Z900 at a dealership. The deal breaker for me was the position of the footpegs. Too high and tight for an old guy like me. Loved the bike otherwise. Is there any significant adjustability in the foot pegs to get a more upright position or are there after-market brackets made for this bike that allow the lowering of the foot pegs + move them forward? Thanks...
By the time you pay for the paten, you will never get you money back! I have tons of patentable ideas, but the market for them I’d never enough to pay for it.
no you cant. msrp is 9200...deallers aint lettin that walk without their add ons... lol mine was 10900, had another price me at 12300, they got the middle finder
Hello! I'm looking to do the identical on my 2017 version. Do you think the cable lengths will be the same on the older model? EDIT: Turns out they are, you have a lot of room if you take the fairing off and find the black clip near the front of the bike. No problem with these 2" risers.
glad you posted this, great video. I have the same windscreen on the same bike. I ordered a set of risers, but they are only about 7/8 thick. We shall see if that's enough, as I have a big trip coming up in June. Ultimately, I think I would have prefered your 2'' setup. fingers crossed.
I think this one will work OK for now. I still haven't been able to ride the bike since I ruptured my Achilles a few weeks ago. Once I can get on and check out how it works I might try a bigger one. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't look that bad if it was a little larger. But I will probably have to make the screen from scratch rather than purchase one.
OMG.! Tons of modifications.! Not a straight forward install. Whoever engineered that piece did not think outside the box in terms of fitment. For me that’s not an ideal company to do business with.
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Man, what a detailed, clean and concise video. Thanks for putting this up.
Wow you have a cast on your leg. I hope you have recovered fully. Thanks for the video.
gorgeous paint scheme
Well done! You tackled my identical project I have in planning stage! Yours looks great and congratulations on producing an easy to follow project video! The quick shifter is also on my list so I eagerly await your help there!
I really like doing such DIY stuff on my bikes. But due to restrictions of staying in an apartment and not having a private covered garage where I can set these things up, I often dispose the ideas of working on something similar.
Looking at your video I feel like moving into a house next to your and work with you 😄😄😄
Great video and lovely explanation. 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Well the good thing about trails bike is you can ride them right up the stairs and into the living room!!
AMAZING! VERY NICE DETAILED CONTENT. And this is the video that i’ve been looking for, somewhat the same for a Z1000. Thank you for sharing!!
Very ingenious! Thanks for the video. Beautiful bike.
*Correction. Sport mode is full power and traction control mode 1. A lot of people keep saying it’s everything off like you just did, but if you check the owners manual there’s a table showing the flow chart of the settings. The only way to get traction control all the way off is through the Rider settings.
Great video btw! 💪
Thanks for sharing. Had a spare roxy risers from my old bike and was looking around for some tips.
Kudos on your template and enjoy your bar riser. Hope your foot heals, ride safe and god bless you.
Omg what a nice Video! So much love in it! Live this Videos! Please do more custom Build Videos. It’s so nice to watch. Very Creative and Not like every z900. You got. my Abo Bro. Sorry for the Bad english im from Germany. I Must Watch All your Videos now Every day i Watch 1 Video ❤ Hope See more from you and your z900 Working on. Love How you costumize it. Share everything what comes With us pls 🎉 your Voice is so nice too. It brings me down to chill. 😊have a nice day ❤
I wish this was available as a kit for those of us who don't have such a large collection of parts or fabrication capabilities. Wouldn't new bars also do the same thing?
If you could find a different rise bars it would definitely do the trick. However there’s not a lot of options to get just what you want. I scoured a lot of parts numbers and really couldn’t find anything that would do the trick. Yeah I also couldn’t find a kit for this either. Maybe one day I’ll put a kit together! If I get enough feedback I might just do that.
I keep coming back to this video - it's the best one on risers for the 2020 Z900. If one were to not need the ability to swing back towards the rider, just up, then would it make sense that the OEM top mount work? You would just need to fabricate a flat bracket to connect the OEM mount in its new position, so it aligns and clams to the other bracket (for teh turn signals. right?
interesting.concept. The mounting for the TFT display is based off of the top clamp. So if you preserve that it could work.
That was a nice presentation. Thank you.
Did you have any cable or brake line issues with the 2 inches of height addition? Im looking at the Renthal 7/8 bars for my 2022 z900.
How do u make sure the left amd right riser tilt is the same (balanced)?
Nice work 👍👍🏆
wow great job...good old American know how...really good
Thanks…I just love to play around and try to figure things out.
Could you please share the sketch of the bracket?
Allo Allo From South Africa
I just got my Z900 a few days ago, and I need to do the riser mod.
I will order from ROX, but I just need to know the correct "height" inch or cm, of the riser, so as to accomodate the available cable slack.
Regards, Gerrit de la Rey
Excuse my ignorance, I just got this bike and was thinking the same thing about the riding position. Wouldn’t it be easier to get some new bars that come up higher? You could install them and everything else would bolt back up the same right?
Great video and thanks for sharing. You explain everything you do so well. I have exactly the same need for a comfortable riding position. After the mod your arms look more relaxed less stretched.
excellent video ! , thanks for this !!
Buen invento. Deberían de vender un kit para poder hacer esto. Yo lo hecho de menos en mi z en trayectos largos. Un saludo desde Valencia.(Spain)
WOW that Candy Blue is Way Nice! Is that a Factory Colour? I haven't seen that Colour Anywhere
Nice moon boot, Kawasaki call the OEM screen a "meter cover" not a windscreen. I do like the look of that Puig screen please let us know what it is like once you can ride again. Good job on the risers and bracket for the instruments.
Thanks....I will give an update soon. I figure a few more weeks, then I will give it a try.
I've got the same windscreen.
Not going to sugarcoat it and say that it turns the Z900 into a Goldwing or anything, but it certainly makes at difference at 70 mph and up.
IMO you do get slightly more wind bufferting around your helmet, but if you're using earplugs then it's pretty much a none-issue.
would the z900rs bars have been easier to just swap out
im not sure that that would have been much more of rise.
@@osggarage5575 I sat on a MT 09 @ an independent bike shop here in the ft lauderdale area and it had a pair of bars with a 4" rise as they curved back. This on top of an approximate 4" spacer! I'm not a yami guy, just Suzuki and Kawi, so I'm not sure if those were stock, as the MT 9s & 10s are upright riders. Maybe another rider knows about a possible bar swap because of availability.
What about wind blast if you are more upright? Gosh this is not a kit you can purchase?
With the windscreen on it’s really not so bad. You still get a bit of wind around your helmet but it really keeps it off of your midsection. Makes it really easy to put miles on this bike with the more upright riding position. Next we need to get a more comfortable seat!
Great video, good job, I had the same problem with my GSX S750, I installed the risers, the Puig touring windshield plus a clip on from Amazon ($35) . For the break fluid cable, I pushed the whole thing towards inside by 2’’ , the break fluid container and mirror are one piece on mine, just moved the whole thing. Also I had to re route the throttle cable. I have the videos on my channel.
2019 z900 bar risers available anywhere? I cannot find them. I want them for a more comfortable riding position
How tall are you?
ran into your channel and i subscribed. great video
how did you like the windshield?
It’s not bad. Keeps the wind off of your core, but it still hits you around the helmet. For now it will be ok. But I will keep playing with other options. I will put up a vid soon about it.
@@osggarage5575 thank you, I'm just looking to get it off my chest anyway. my helmet i don't care about. Thank you for getting back to me
EXCELLENT video !!, best wishes from the UK, stay safe
Great solution,but why not buy a other bar?
Why didn't you replace the handlebar with one in Versys 650? It could have solved the problem and quick and easier
I think the bend is even more upright than the 2" or so that I moved it with the risers. I would also need to change the cables out as well.
I’d like to see the ride video testing the new windscreen.
Hi! Really good video, what a dedication. But I ask you something, I have the 2020 model, and order from EEUU to Uruguay the same puig windshield, how about the wind with the puig? Is a brake wind enough or still needs more height? Thank you.
Nicolas, it does keep the wind off of your body pretty good. But it really depends on your height. Im 5"7" ....if you are taller it might not work as well.
@@osggarage5575 thank you, I'm 6', almost, so I might hide a little on the shield I think if I curve a little, will see, thank you for the answer, good luck with this Achille problem. Bye
I’ve just got a low km used 2019 model - returning to riding and this is a bike I can grow with again - really happy with it - I’ve got long arms and the bar position is perfect (for a change - not cramped up) . Adjusting the foot pegs with aftermarket and clutch shifter was a worthwhile mod as well to consider. Looking out to hear your views on the windscreen as That’s something I want to do as well. Thanks for the vid and all the best for a quick recovery.
Thanks Steve! Well im recovered and can say that the windscreen is a big help. It takes enough of the wind off of your body to make longer rides comfortable. I hear you about getting the footpegs adjusted. The brake especially....totally will be changing the position of it in a video coming soon.
Brilliant!
Are you still riding this bike???
I was told that’s not possible with the Z900 (2020), but this is amazing, though finding the right clamps & spacers is quite a challenge!!
I just subscribed right after you said you're a Northern California rider. Looking forward to seeing your bike videos. By the way have you ridden hwy 49? I have 3 herniated discs so your video really interested me.
Brilliant 👍, I too own and ride z900( 2020). I am 53+
I also installed that same wind screen
Man Im on this same project right now how about you make another bracket like the one you made for your self to hold the tft display and sell it to me how can I contact you?
i'm looking to buy a 2021 z900, i'm gonna add a AustinRacing exhaust to make it happily wake up my neighbors at 6am when i go to work
the red and black one
Any results on the windshield testing? thx for the vid.
Yes, I’ve put a few miles on it now and its really pretty good. You still get a bit of wind on your helmet but you do not get the blast on your midsection. Makes it comfortable to put miles on with the more upright riding position.
@@osggarage5575 thanks so much for your answer, going to order one :).
nice bike... i have one old version 2018
Is that windscreen the light smoke?
Its is. I really like the look of it.
@@osggarage5575 have to let us know how it does on the road!
@@toofastnobrakes You got it! I’m getting the walking boot off next week...Ill put up a follow up video then.
Hey! What happen to your foot?
Blew out my Achilles in February dirt bike riding…I’m better now though! Back on the dirt bikes! ua-cam.com/video/avdJnwLaaZU/v-deo.html
Loved the solving of the logistical problems of raising the handlebar! Fabricate what you need and/or adapt other on-hand parts.
I sat on a new Z900 at a dealership. The deal breaker for me was the position of the footpegs. Too high and tight for an old guy like me. Loved the bike otherwise. Is there any significant adjustability in the foot pegs to get a more upright position or are there after-market brackets made for this bike that allow the lowering of the foot pegs + move them forward? Thanks...
Steve I might tackle that issue next.
you should make a kit and paten it.
By the time you pay for the paten, you will never get you money back! I have tons of patentable ideas, but the market for them I’d never enough to pay for it.
Thanks for the insight!
Could thwt be doneto a 2019?
I’m not sure about how the bars mount on that year model. You will have to start to take the top clamp off and check it out.
Great vid!
will buy the same color
no you cant. msrp is 9200...deallers aint lettin that walk without their add ons... lol mine was 10900, had another price me at 12300, they got the middle finder
Thanks for that video.
Your welcome! After watching, are you ready to try add risers?
Hello!
I'm looking to do the identical on my 2017 version. Do you think the cable lengths will be the same on the older model?
EDIT: Turns out they are, you have a lot of room if you take the fairing off and find the black clip near the front of the bike. No problem with these 2" risers.
Hi, can you make another bracket you made and sell it to me? You have the answer I was looking for thx!!
glad you posted this, great video. I have the same windscreen on the same bike. I ordered a set of risers, but they are only about 7/8 thick. We shall see if that's enough, as I have a big trip coming up in June. Ultimately, I think I would have prefered your 2'' setup. fingers crossed.
It’s definitely not an easy thing to do to get the display realigned after you put the risers on. Would love to know what your solution ends up being.
What size bar risers/spacers did you use 7/8" or 1 1/8" ??
@@patrickclum5101 these are 2" Rox risers
@@patrickclum5101 7/8 bars...they are just the stock ones.
@@osggarage5575 .....thank you
Need to get these
Nice job , I think a bigger screen would be to ugly ?
I think this one will work OK for now. I still haven't been able to ride the bike since I ruptured my Achilles a few weeks ago. Once I can get on and check out how it works I might try a bigger one. I'm pretty sure it wouldn't look that bad if it was a little larger. But I will probably have to make the screen from scratch rather than purchase one.
@@osggarage5575 I think you’ll stay with the one you installed at the end.. how did you damage your foot ?
@@CHIBA280CRV I landed wrong on a big jump....my foot flex backwards and my 56 year old body parts just gave up!
You said you like team green and you bought a team Yamaha blue bike 😊
Great Review, very informative, awesome bike
Record yourself in case you forget how things were set up by Japanese factories you could always put it back same way
Very ingenious, but...why??? But wouldn't it be better to sell the Z 900 and buy the Versys 1000 at this point???
Thanks for the video, great engineering, very nice, are you sure u r not German? Just kidding. I wil try the same on mine.
I ride.mine on long rides lean on the gas tank if I sit straight up and ride at 70 miles an hour I feel like I'll blow off .I. weigh 155.pounds.
Can you please do that to mine 😅
I have this bike 2020
OMG.! Tons of modifications.! Not a straight forward install. Whoever engineered that piece did not think outside the box in terms of fitment. For me that’s not an ideal company to do business with.
How tall are you?
I’m 5’7”
@@keithb2461 at 6-1 I would probably be leaned over more then
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