I really appreciate your attention to detail. I was an auto tech for years and even knowing most of what I need to it’s good to be able to reference someone who’s done it correctly before and can show others how with clarity and precision.

Literally so thankful for these videos! You have saved me so much money by posting these "How To" videos! More importantly, your videos have made me more knowledgeable when it comes to doing what I love! Thank you!

Just wanted to give a big thanks to Brian for all the work you do and these videos!!! I did this procedure tonight and it was flawless due to you help!!! thanks again Brian!!!!

Great video, smooth walk thru, proper tools, clean shop, safety conscious!

As a mechanic and with this video as a guide, it took 45 min to do the install with all hand tools. Thanks!!

All I can say is WOW. I just purchased a still new 2016 R1S and had no idea what modifications I would be doing until I found your channel. So many great videos on "how to" and so many mods that have sparked my interest. NO idea where to start haha. Thanks so much for the great ideas, and help. Keep the vids coming!

This guy is one of the best youtubers I’ve watched. He just is so informative and I love it ! Keep doing what your doing

Bollox - spent the afternoon in my arse bollocking cold garage trying to figure this out but managed to sort. Wish I had come across your great vid sooner. Am sorting with a mid pipe and Arrows muffler tomorrow(but have seen your other vid so that should be a breeze!!!)Thanks a lot.

Blue painters tape over the stacks for that extra sense of protection from shit falling down into the bodies.

I followed your video today when installing the block off plates on my R1. It was a lot easier than I thought it would be. Everything seems to be running well. No codes or anything like that. Thank you for these videos and keep posting stuff for the 15' R1 =)

Thanks for the vid, Brian. You are excellent on camera. Very specific in each step, thorough, no BS, nice and succinct. perfectly effective transfer of information! I bought the graves block offs and installing this weekend with my new K&N. Have full exhaust for the last 150 miles, i'm not liking the popping on decel. I nknow this won't totally stop that but it'll help AND it'll prep me for my ECU flash after i finish the break in.

I did it. Thank You very much for your clear explanation

best block off instruction on the internet!

Excellent video with a birds eye view tutorial..... "2 thumbs up!!!!"

I am so glad I stumbled across your how to vids now I know everything I need to purchase to sort my new bike out and how to install it. THANKS MAN

Seems like, as I progress in my own project, and need to figure out how to install, for example Pair System Blockers. There you are, with a video on just that :-) Thanks a bunch

No need to cut up the gray anchor on the air injection solenoid to plug the air inlet box. Take a plastic valve stem cap, use a hot blade to mushroom the open end, shove it into the air inlet box hole with a little RTV... it will already be a tight fit if you use the right cap... mine were std and they were press fit.I would also suggest you put a small plastic bag with Ty-Rap on open elec connectors that are the result of these mods.

So, of your upgrades what has given you the smoothest throttle. I have a 2009 R1 and she has the typical jerky 1st gear take off, if you don't work the Clutch/throttle perfectly. I rode my brothers Suzuki TRL 1000 the other day and her take off in 1st gear was smooth as melting butter.

I love the sound of popping spitting on deceleration! I might take my block off plate off.

Thanks for these detailed videos. definitely saving me tons of money for more parts and doing it myself instead of taking it to the shop . thanks

really good video, kept my attention the whole time, i dont have an R1 anymore(sold my '07) but i always wanted to know how to do this, hasnt changed from what i researced and your voice level throughout was very consistent which i like, i hate videos where people go from talking to screeching and back to talking....so annoying........and you kinda sound like Dane Cook

Hey Van, I have a 2017 ZX10R with a full Yoshimura Alpha T titanium exhaust system (cat removed) and a sport air filter. I kept the stock air box and had the ECU mapped tuned with Woolich software. The bike runs great but as you pointed out back fires a bit. My main concern is the idle. It flucuates quite a bit. Would block off plates help? Appreciate your view on this. Cheers!

I noticed just dropping a few pounds with this, the exhaust and the servo made the bike feel like it has a shorter or easier turn radius. Time for a Lithium Iron battery, there is a few more pounds. Easier than me losing weight.

What is forcing air through the injection system? Is there a pump? If if there is why not remove the entire system? It seems like you only removed the valve and pathways. Nice video btw. Thanks!

Excellent video. step by step without all the BS. this is the way all videos should be. thumbs up!! STG has some of the best step by step videos. Question, do you get a code once you remove the wire from the air pump?

Hello, everyone! Silly question: What are Smog Block Off Plates used for? I’ve never heard of it. I don’t own a Yamaha, but I do currently own a 2017 GSX-S1000. I am a sub to the channel because Van has a lot in insight on motorcycle maintenance, as well as professional knowledge.

awesome video and a great product. I installed mine today and noticed a difference. question would you recommend the flash tune or a power commander 5?

Thanks a lot for doing this video. Next on my list.

Great video brian, was wondering if you just have a slip-on exhaust would this modifications make a difference with the popping? Thank you

Great Video. This was extremely helpful. Thank You.

thanks for the video, was able to do the installation myself. Question, minute 20:20 would not plugging that hole affect the intake air pressure sensor that is located close to it? I have this issue where the RPMs go up and down, engine stall when coming to a stop and idle issues, and am thinking that hole not being plugged might be the issue. The issue was there before I installed block off plates. I noticed the unplugged hole while installing them.

Hi I was wondering, if the AIS system is disabled via FTECU flashing, do we still need to install the nlock off plates? in reality, can air gets in with the system disabled? Thanks for your time for reading and answering my questions.

Can I make a suggestion in terms of sound quality. Can you wear a body mic? It's just it's difficult hearing your voice and I really want to hear what you say. Just a suggestion respecfully

G'day Van, firstly want to thank you and your team for all the brilliant 2015+ R1 videos you have made, so helpful and informative. The question I have is, Is it possible to install smog plates that are not recessed on the side that faces down? Thanks in advance and sorry to see that weapon R1 leave, good luck with your new project.

Hi. I installed the graves smog block off plates on my 2017 R1. Got a fault code, flashed the ECU, code still there. removed the fault code with an diagnostic tool, code gone. but came back when i turned the ignition on and off and also if I start the bike. out off ideas now, what do I do?

Hi van!i have a question! Install plates no error code? Is there any error remover needed when removing the original item? Thank you!

That looks so much easier than the previous model. That r1 2013 is 😩😩😩

Can you disable the AIS system on a R1 in the ECU after it's already been flashed? Installed these after I got the ECU flashed and didn't realize it would throw an engine light code. I realize you can throw on a servo buddy to eliminate the code but I'm trying to avoid opening up the whole bike again.

Damn, that's one of the more complicated aftermarket installs I've seen...Think I'll be taking this project to the shop LOL. I understand the logic of doing this for aftermarket full system exhausts, but what about slip-ons and even stock exhausts? Is it only worth doing for full exhausts?

can i ask what air filter is that? Great video btw....i just had ecu reflashed and now block offs next so this vid will help masively....👌👌

hello have you or anybody else that you know of have ever experienced a check engine light after the smog block off plates were installed i have a 2016 zx10r that I just installed this morning and now my light is on is this commin for it to be on or maybe something I did wrong I checked all connections prior to putting it back together the only wire I left disconnect was the AIS plug any help will be appreciated I forgot to mention I have the graves cat eliminator kit on it as well

Hi, Great to have all your help on the new R1, can i ask if i do the smog block off would i get a warning light after unplugging it ? TA, Craige.

Once Installed will this still POP and BANG?. Really enjoyed your 2015 R1 videos and have found them really useful since owning one myself.

Hi Van Thanks for all the great videos. I have fitted an Akropovic slip on and link pipe and quite like the popping on the overun! Would it be as simple as just disconnecting the air injector to stop the popping? Thanks for your time. (Chris)

Is the old sensor connect it to anything after you installed the block off plates?? (The one for the secondary air system)

Hello i need help can i ask im going to get my bike dyno tuned and i want the pops and bang but i also want the proper air fuel ratio so should i plug the ais system using the marbel trick and after the dyno tuning i take it off so i will still get the back fires i have gsxr 750 2022

Have anyone tried puting marble on the hose to block off AIS?

I have to do this on my 2016 ZX10R soon just waiting on the parts to get here

Do you need to flash tune the bike after u install the block off plates?thanks

Great video... Why do you leave the reed valves in under the block off plates?? Thanks!

Dear why are you block smog from crankcase?

Hi Van. First, THANK YOU VERY MUCH for doing these videos. They are a tremendous help with mods on the new R1! At about the 20 minute mark you talk about cutting the grey plug off the AIS system and plugging the hole in the bottom of the air channel. I recently had my gearbox recall done and while they had the engine out they installed my block off plates for me. However they forgot to cut off the grey plug and plug the hole it belongs in. My question is: How important do you think plugging that hole correctly is? If I don't plug that hole could I suffer from any fuel-air mixture issues? Thanks again Van!

Great video and great instructions, i did this install on a 17 r1, but i haven't installed my exhaust yet (waiting on a taylormade racing mid and exhaust pipe) i turned on the bike and now i have a check engine light on, is there a way to reset this light with out flashing the ecu or other trick you suggest? Thanks in advance

I did this on a 17 r1 n my check engine light turned, flashed the ECU and disabled the AIS and still check engine light is on, any idea n how to clear the check engine light?

Maybe this is a dumb question but does the tank need to be emptied before removal?

What you do with the solenoid plug you just left it there you didn't connect nothing back to it

Brian, great video. I have a question for my 2016 R1S. I have a new exhaust with a power commander V that has been tuned already. Will I need a re-tune after this mod? Thanks as I know this is an older video.

What are the use of block off plates?

Hey man will this cause the ECU to throw a code that needs to be tuned out?

Excellent video.

I'm having a very hard time getting the Alan head captured screws to line up properly. I can get 2 out of the 4 in, but the other 2 I've now spent 2 hours trying to line up. Do you have any pointers or tricks? I already have tried just barely tightening them to no avail. Thanks in advance

Yo Van! Question! I understand you said that when installing these there won’t be farting or back fire. I guess I sort of understand. But I want to clarify. Will the block off plates prevent the bike from spitting flames?

By installing the block off plates does this also disable the smog system because the solenoid was removed?

Hey brother need some advice I just installed the block of plates on my 2020 r1 and followed all of your steps after the engine light came on and I can’t change any of the engine settings

Will you get a check engine code after install?

Love the vids!

Do you not want to put an aftermarket Air filter on there while you are there, air box open and all?

Ok, good stopping point. Time for an initial ride video!

Is there a version of these for the 2020 model? I’m having the hardest time finding any

Question.... why do I still get that flame out of my exhaust? I did cat eliminator, block off plates, and servo buddy. What am I missing? Don’t like that flame. Great vids... Thanks.

Hey Van, When you disconnected the connector when remove the unit to replace with smog block offs, (you mentioned it stays but is not in use) won't the ecu throw a check engine light? You don't need a resistor or a bypass plug of sorts?

Great videos on your channel. Is the block off install the same for the 2020 models? Thanks

Hi I'm going to fit the smog plates to my r1 did you get a fault code come up on the dash after you removed the air system thanks great videos 👍

Brian it is a great mod but there is another way i just capped off the tube and you get same effect

I installed it. I hear no weird sounds of bad installation but I still do get some backfire on deceleration still. Does backfire still happen for you? My gas milage went down a bit after reflashing my ecu and installing an M4.

Just read the 'need ecu flash' iv had mine mapped with the woolwich software, would that have the smog allready catered for ? ta Craige.

If you turn off the ais on your flashtune, do you still need the block off plates

Will the check engine light come on on a 2015 if you disconnected the AIS and not have the ecu flashed yet ?

Would this get rid of problem with flat spots in the rpm range with an after market exhaust?

What's it's the torque for the grave block off

great video.....just picked up the red one.....any plans for a coolant change? i noticed that playing with mine the mid fairing is real tricking up around the led lights to remove

Hi Van, may I ask why you don't use the rear "hinge" of the fuel tank to help with the connect/disconnect of the hose and cables?

Is it a similar process with zx10r 2011 model?? Or different?

Hi Van. Do you still have the factory valves that you took off to install the block off plates? If so, I'd like to get them off of you if possible. Thanks

Awesome videos. Is your gas tank empty? Or does the disconnect shut a valve or something? I'm trying to avoid a mistake of dumping a tank's worth of fuel in my garage.

No performance air filter replacement for tha airbox after the smog mod?

These Newer R1s look really Narrow on camera, for having an inline 4 motor to.

Will block off plates throw off a check engine light? Is it necessary to reflash after install?

it is necessary to do this modification after ftecu flash?

I have already flashed my ECU before installing the plates, will it show any error code? I don’t remember if the AIS can be disabled or it was disabled when it was flashed earlier. Do i have to disable it and reflash the ecu?

Will there be a check engine light on because of the solenoid removal? Thanks

I change on my r1 but I find a bit oil on the hold ones,it is normal?

What's the point or benefit of running these?

How much weight saving? Thanks..:)

what is off plate do ?

is there a smog block off for the Gsx-s 1000 from 2017?

Great watch, ta

Sportbike track gear i have a question. I ran into an issue where my local shop isnt able to flash my ecu again due to being gone this whole upcoming week through new years and i have a schedule tune with a wsb tuner. Now my qusetion is can i install my driven plates and left the ais electronics plugged in to keep the bike from going into limp mode just so i can get the tune done and get the reflash later?

The graves block off plate obviously work for a system other than graves exhausts systems right? Eg. Yoshimura

do you need an ecu flash or programmer to run these?