Kawasaki Z900 Mid-Pipe Install / "Bread Box" Delete

Kawasaki Z900 Mid-Pipe Install / "Bread Box" Delete - With DECIBEL TESTS!

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9 ай бұрын

In this video I sound test the stock exhaust, then remove the pre-muffler and install an aftermarket mid-pipe connection to the stock muffler. This is a great way to get a little more tone from your bone stock exhaust!
Pop on a slip-on muffler and actually make a difference in decibel level!
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@oncetwice5174 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for showing every step of the process with hard data to back up your results, best breadbox delete tutorial on yt by a long mile. The effort you put into your videos is noticeable and appreciated, thank you, subbed.

@MotoMedic 9 ай бұрын

I really appreciate that! Thank you!

@Soul_Survivor2 4 ай бұрын

Awesome, like how you tested especially before putting on the muffler. Thanks for a very useful video

@MotoMedic 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@EvandroC.S.1 7 ай бұрын

Esse é o vídeo que eu precisava ver para instalar na minha moto. Muito obrigado!

@MotoMedic 7 ай бұрын

exelente! me alegro mucho de que haya ayudado

@eddwiggins4383 4 ай бұрын

Definitely doing this to my z900rs cafe!

@RexMuffin 4 ай бұрын

Don’t. I did it, and the fitting is pretty bad. The exhaust leaks and sounds aweful. The cat where the mid pipe plugs in is not perfectly round and that’s what causes the leak. The angle of the mid pipe also isn’t right. Ended up having a full system installed with a tune at a performance shop. Don’t do the ghetto option, save your stock exhaust and spend money on a good system.

@rubencalderon9333 3 ай бұрын

El mejor video sin duda 🎉

@MotoMedic 3 ай бұрын

Muchas gracias!

@rav007 5 ай бұрын

did you notice the issue on the inside of the pipe, on the flare out section? at least the way they manufactured mine, the smaller pipe was pushed into the flared section creating a lip/pocket for the airflow to catch on. i had to use a special cutoff wheel on the inside to remove the excess and taper it so the transition was smooth.

@abdulkayumshaikh1706 Ай бұрын

Very awesome ❤

@poyehitam4119 3 ай бұрын

Good info👍👍👍

@purplesquirrel8803 24 күн бұрын

I’m wanting to do this to my z900 what dimensions on the mid pipe should I get before I order so I don’t get the wrong size …may be an ignorant question but I just want to make sure I do it right !

@savi0ursden518 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video sir! What other changes do you suggest when getting a bread box delete in z900 2023? Do I need to get my air filter changed or can i still run with the stock one? kindly suggest

@MotoMedic 8 ай бұрын

If you're doing this you won't need a different air filter or specific tune. If you wanted to get the ECU flashed that can get the best performance out of the bike in any case.

@xtz9094 3 ай бұрын

Hello I have removed the bread box replaced with mid pipe link and mivv slipon. the catalyst remains and lambda sond. Original headers. Do I need to do a mapping, flash? The z900 runs really smoothly and nicely Z900 2018

@MotoMedic 3 ай бұрын

It really is up to you. If the bike is fine for you then leave it alone and spend the money on suspension 😎

@riverburch5297 7 ай бұрын

Hey man, need a little help I bought my first sport bike (2007 triumph Daytona 675) a few months ago and about 2 weeks ago the bike stopped charging. I replaced the RR and the stator. That worked great for a day till it stopped charging again. From my multi tool I know it’s the stator, since it’s at 12.6 before starting and sits at 11.7 when running and revving. Should I replace the stator again? The connections are good but the old wires were a bit corroded wondering if it’s the wire issues or the whole stator. I would greatly appreciate anyone’s help or diagnosis.

@MotoMedic 7 ай бұрын

I have a video on a 675 with this exact symptom. Go to my page and find that video and check out the comments section. I believe there were a few people who had this issue. I wasn't able to have the bike long enough to actually get into the weeds and locate the problem. But a lot of other owners chimed in and maybe something is there that will help. Sorry I'm not more help! Typically... that would be an easy fix. But apparently Triumph (like all Euro bikes) has to do things differently and with more electronics.

@danielramirez8695 7 ай бұрын

One question, Is removing the entire exhaust necessary for the cut? I’ve seen other videos where people make the cut for the mid pipe without taking off the exhaust and wondered if it’s only necessary if there’s limited room to work with or if it’s a required step.

@MotoMedic 7 ай бұрын

Can it be done on the bike? Yeah. Is it a pain in the ass? yes. It's easier to remove it and have an easy place to do the work. Takes an extra 15 minutes and assures you that you don't have anything in the way to get around. Never half ass things on motorcycles.

@johnzamora582 Ай бұрын

New subscriber here! Awesome video! I have a 2024 Z900 will this fit on my bike and if so what are my options for slip on exhaust that will fit on this mid link pipe? Thank you!

@MotoMedic Ай бұрын

Should fit. Any slip on that would go onto the bike stock should work with this. I'm using a Leo Vince slip on

@highonrides 4 ай бұрын

i am having SC project S1 slip on on my 2021 Z900, i want to use a mid pipe, i am not sure about its compatibility with SC project, do you have any idea?

@MotoMedic 4 ай бұрын

I'm not 100% positive but I would assume it'll fit right up

@deanbrett3844 3 ай бұрын

Hi am fitting the SC Project CR-T carbon to my Z900 2020 how did you get on with the mid pipe. I have ordered on from Amazon and hoping it fits.

@MotoRookies 5 ай бұрын

Did you connect the slip on directly to the pipe pr did you have to put the muffler gasket?

@MotoMedic 5 ай бұрын

Direct fit. Wouldn't be able to get a gasket in there.

@RoBaMoNos 3 ай бұрын

Hola amigo excelente video, una pregunta ese tubo es el mismo que venden en aliexpress? Y en caso de querer poner de nuevo el catalizador es posible o ya es una modificacion definitiva?

@maddoxdj1830 3 ай бұрын

Si es el mismo de aliexpres en cuanto al ponerlo de vuelta podria ser con soldadura.

@RoBaMoNos 3 ай бұрын

@@maddoxdj1830 muchas gracias por excelente video 🙏

@sfzx54 2 ай бұрын

Someone correct me if I'm wrong but I think every three decibels is twice as loud? Even though it seems small number differences they add up quickly.

@MotoMedic 2 ай бұрын

You are probably right. Still doesn't make much audible difference but then again.. I'm losing my hearing anyway 🤣

@barnz008 8 ай бұрын

So baseline was about 80 dB and without the box or the muffler it was around 90? Seems consistent with other bikes I've done exhausts on. An increase of 10 dB will sound about twice as loud. Or for us old guys, twice as annoying. Mufflers FTW. Thanks for the data.

@MotoMedic 8 ай бұрын

Earplugs 👍 I'm an old guy that used to be a touring metal guitarist. I know whatcha mean. Nice to have a clean sound though. My last bikes were fully open race bikes.... This is quiet in comparison. Old ZX6R was easily 120db at speed on the gas at 16k.

@billbright1755 6 ай бұрын

Moto 🏥 Medic sounds the Gjallarhorn 📣!

@oscartmic 6 ай бұрын

Are you getting any back firing/ popping? Thanks

@mikeyd2471 5 ай бұрын

Highly doubt it with the Cat still in.

@blinnyboi8453 5 ай бұрын

Will this exact mid pipe fit on a 23 or are they different sizes?

@MotoMedic 5 ай бұрын

Same pipe. The bike hasn't changed

@astraboy34 9 ай бұрын

do you have link from ebay where to buy greets michel

@MotoMedic 9 ай бұрын

www.ebay.com/itm/185474049952

@KristoffSparrow 8 ай бұрын

Hi. Great video! Do you need ECU flash for it. Did you notice any changes with power, throttle response etc after ride Cheers

@MotoMedic 7 ай бұрын

If you're not removing the catalytic material in the header then you're fine. It'll restrict just enough airflow so that it shouldn't need a flash. That isn't to say that you shouldn't go on ahead and get it done though. :) I'll be having mine done in the Spring when I'm home from my place a bit further south than Idaho.

@monsterinside8819 5 ай бұрын

Want video on that too @@MotoMedic

@RacingEnclave 7 ай бұрын

Hey bud I see a bunch of these mid pipes on eBay. Does it matter which year? My Z900 is a 2023 model and the ones I constantly see are the 2017-2019 years

@MotoMedic 7 ай бұрын

Pretty sure the bike is identical from 2017 to the current model.

@RacingEnclave 7 ай бұрын

@@MotoMedicthank you

@raulrodriguez4572 2 ай бұрын

Hello please I need to know where to buy it...I have the z900 2023,

@MotoMedic 2 ай бұрын

Got mine on ebay

@128900nak 3 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for detailed video. I ordered the midpipe and tried to install it on my z900 but when I was fixing the stock exhaust to this midpipe i noticed that the diameter of midpipe and exhaust is same and hence i couldnt install the midpipe. Did you also face the same situation, I see you also have installed stock exhaust on this midpipe.

@MotoMedic 3 ай бұрын

Con esta modificación, deberás cortar la cámara grande, por lo que será difícil volver a colocarla. Puedes quitar el catalizador, pero a menos que agregues un encabezado completo, lo dejaría ahí. Me imagino que la pipa es muy parecida ya que están fabricadas en China.

@128900nak 3 ай бұрын

@@MotoMedicoops…can you write this in english? Also, which year the bike is from?

@MotoMedic 3 ай бұрын

Oops! Sorry! I'm in Mexico and I think it auto translated your post 😂. My pipe was a direct fit. But when I got it, it also came with a collar that would probably be just for that reason. I didn't use it like I said.. It was a perfect fit with the stock exhaust. My bike is a 2022. I'm not positive about any changes or different diameter pipes but maybe? 🤷🏻‍♂️

@128900nak 3 ай бұрын

@@MotoMedic okay. Mine is from 2023 and exhaust diameter and the pipe’s diameter is same 51mm. Looks like there are changes in diameters from 2022 to 2023. Do you have an idea what is the diameter of your motorcycle’s exhaust?

@MotoMedic 3 ай бұрын

@@128900nak At the moment I'm more than 4000 miles south of my bike that is sitting nicely in a heated back room of my shop at home while I sit on a beach in Mexico. I wo'nt be able to look for another 2 weeks. I would see if anyone on the Z900 group on Facebook could get that measurement quickly for you.

@markanthonypetra 5 ай бұрын

Whats the point of getting rid of the bread box if the cat is still in the collector?.....

@piga5023 4 ай бұрын

just sound, no need to retune etc.. cat is not IN the collector, it is infront.

@petermadej6367 19 күн бұрын

I have an 2021 and it didn’t fit. The catalyst is to big. Fits on the other side though 🤯

@county_bear9509 7 ай бұрын

I checked your link to the part and it says it wouldnt work on a 2023 z900 abs. But it works on your 22. Would you know if it fits?

@MotoMedic 7 ай бұрын

Should be the same 👍

@county_bear9509 7 ай бұрын

@@MotoMedic thank you!

@ozgurrider0606 5 ай бұрын

no it's not the same. This is most likely a euro4 engine. Catalytic is 73mm in euro4, 80mm in euro5, this percentage does not fit Aliexpress products.@@county_bear9509

@stevenmetcalf6551 4 ай бұрын

Did it work?(mine comes in the mail in 2 days and we got the same bike)😭

@county_bear9509 4 ай бұрын

@stevenmetcalf6551 yes it works. If you're worried about the warranty it may void it since you're cutting the stock pipe. I'd talk to your local dealer

@jeffreymatawaran6138 6 ай бұрын

Does it leak on the joint? Mine is leaking on the clamp

@rav007 5 ай бұрын

you'll probably get a leak at the top where the cat has the welded seam at the top, at least thats where mine was. had to use exhaust system sealant along the top to stop my leak. SKU # 202229

@jeffreymatawaran6138 5 ай бұрын

I can't find the product using the sku. Is this from jb weld?

@marcjohnson7734 5 ай бұрын

A cleaner look and a 4kg weight saving at the very least, get a decent slip on and fkn boom

@MotoMedic 5 ай бұрын

Probably the plan

@kennethshanelim9305 10 күн бұрын

what's the size for the mid pipe?

@MotoMedic 4 күн бұрын

@@kennethshanelim9305 sorry for late reply... I'll check tomorrow

@gabrielleherrera3411 2 ай бұрын

You don’t need to remove the whole thing, just removed the cover and start cutting after the welded spot per instructions, the blade can go through w/ o hitting the oil pan like the z900rs

@user-vk5wz1bp2j Ай бұрын

Does itsoundbetter louder or justlike the stock one

@MotoMedic Ай бұрын

It has a Leo Vince slip on as part of it now and it's nice and loud but not obnoxiously loud. I should do a followup video since adding the slip on.

@user-vk5wz1bp2j Ай бұрын

@@MotoMedic the question does it still sound legal or not

@MotoMedic Ай бұрын

@@user-vk5wz1bp2j that would depend on your local laws.

@MotoMedic Ай бұрын

@@user-vk5wz1bp2j with the stock muffler and the mid pipe installed it is very quiet so I would imagine we'll within legal limits.

@Spanglish_Biker 3 ай бұрын

Hello brother...where are u located, it's hard to find someone can do this in Minnesota😢

@MotoMedic 3 ай бұрын

I'm in north Idaho.

@sergiojaimes9255 3 ай бұрын

Hey bro, Estoy en Saint Paul, también tengo la Z900 👍🏻

@Spanglish_Biker 3 ай бұрын

@@sergiojaimes9255 hola bro...bien yo vivo en fridley esta de planear una rodada de que país eres?

@sergiojaimes9255 3 ай бұрын

@@Spanglish_Biker Soy de Colombia bro, si claro está de planear una rodada, ya está en algún club o conoce más Z900 aquí en Minnesota?

@Spanglish_Biker 3 ай бұрын

@@sergiojaimes9255 de una mijo!!! Si estoy en un club pero no es de z900 es de motos deportivas como las nuestras...tienes FB para darte mi num de cell

@donniebaynard8430 2 ай бұрын

Now you just need to procure a 2.5" hole saw. That outta do it.

@MotoMedic 2 ай бұрын

Got plenty. Except I don't want it out. Just tossed a Leo Vince slip on to this setup and if the cat was out it would be unbearably loud 😂

@donniebaynard8430 2 ай бұрын

@MotoMedic dude!!! Your reply just got you a sub! I just bought a 2021 white and lime candy green z900 Saturday. It's epic! I was considering a tuono 660, but this bike is amazing!!! Thanks for your response. You will help me learn on this murky path. I will be your grasshopper!!! Lmmfao!!!!!!!!

@MotoMedic 2 ай бұрын

@@donniebaynard8430 haha... Right on man thanks. I try responding to every comment if I can. Enjoy that thing!

@donniebaynard8430 2 ай бұрын

@MotoMedic thank you, sir. I do appreciate it!

@bailey-cj2pl 3 ай бұрын

Why dont you take out the CAT?

@MotoMedic 3 ай бұрын

Because I didn't want to send out my ECU for a tune right now. I'd rather ride it for now 🤙 I'll eventually upgrade to a full system and won't have to worry about it.

@zsolt.fazekas 2 ай бұрын

Nice job! I just would like to warn everyone that this link pipe won't fit to newer models for sure! The muffler's/slip on's end is different! In case of newer models (2022-2023) the pipe of the slip on goes into the bread box, however, in case of older bikes it's vica versa: the end pipe of the bread box goes into the slip on's end. Be careful at purchasing!

@Raz_bu 2 ай бұрын

Bro do you know where u can get for model 2023?

@zsolt.fazekas 2 ай бұрын

@@Raz_bu I think, there is no 2023 (EU) model specific. If you buy this one, you definitely need to weld, unfortunately.

@MaximilianKlotz 7 күн бұрын

2017-2019 is the same as is for 2020-2024

@MaximilianKlotz 7 күн бұрын

@@Raz_buif you get a 2020 version it will fit

@zsolt.fazekas 7 күн бұрын

@@MaximilianKlotz Not at all! Neither the diameters nor the size of the bread box are the same.

@joseherreranolopuntazo4064 5 ай бұрын

La función del catalizadorEste componente actúa convirtiendo los hidrocarburos en óxido de nitrógeno y los compuestos de monóxido de carbono en agua, dióxido de carbono y nitrógeno. Estos gases, que son menos nocivos, se liberan al ambiente exterior a través del escape de la motocicleta. Osea que esta ahí para algo.

@MotoMedic 5 ай бұрын

Y un motor correctamente afinado generará mayor potencia y menos emisiones. Mi cortadora de césped lanza más mierda al aire que esta motocicleta. Además.... mira mi otro comentario sobre todas las motos chinas en México (y en todo el mundo). Preocúpense menos por mí y tal vez empiecen a pedir a sus propios gobiernos que lo hagan mejor. El mío ya tiene las leyes sobre contaminación más duras del mundo.

@rozzbourn3653 3 ай бұрын

3db is a doubling of loudness.

@MotoMedic 3 ай бұрын

representative of doubling of the sound intensity but not a linear doubling of the amount of sound. Close though :)

@joseherreranolopuntazo4064 5 ай бұрын

Como advierten los fabricantes, la retirada del catalizador, además de incrementar las emisiones contaminantes, puede producir desajustes en el sistema de inyección electrónica de contrapresión de escape, provocando pérdida de rendimiento del motor, desgaste prematuro de piezas y ruido excesivo. Hasta luego... cuidate, ya que no cuidas el medio ambiente.

@MotoMedic 5 ай бұрын

Parece que no sabes lo suficiente sobre lo limpios que son estos pequeños motores. Puedo asegurarles que estoy aumentando muy poco las emisiones con esta moto en comparación con la Italika de 200 cc que uso aquí en México durante todo el invierno. Esa bicicleta tiene un cilindro, está carburada y funciona muy bien... poniendo muchos más contaminantes en el aire que cualquier cosa que haría esta Z900. ¿Y la parte irónica? Están EN TODO ESTE PAÍS. Entonces, ¿qué tal si aprendes un poco sobre esto antes de venir a hacerme pasar un mal rato? Estados Unidos quema MUCHAS MENOS emisiones que CUALQUIER país en desarrollo o del tercer mundo. Apaga las noticias que te mienten. Beun día.

@MotoMedic 5 ай бұрын

Además... si notas en el minuto 7 de este video: el material del catalizador todavía está en el tubo colector. Tal vez deberías aprender más sobre las cosas antes de hablar de lo mucho que a la gente no le importa el planeta. Vivo a lo largo de la segunda barrera de arrecifes más grande del mundo en México y creo que deberías tener más que decir sobre los lugareños que vierten aceite usado en el suelo que eventualmente llega a los cenotes. También vivo parte del año en 10 acres de terreno forestal. Sé cómo cuidar este planeta mejor que casi cualquier persona con la que hablo. Eso incluye a las personas que comentan mis videos. De nuevo... buen día.

@joseherreranolopuntazo4064 5 ай бұрын

@@MotoMedic tengo una z900 SE y creo que estoy mejor informado que tu por lo que hablas. Y los ingenieros que fabrican los escapes saben mucho mas que tu así que no vayas de listo Calisto. Tienes que aprender a aceptar los comentarios con educacion y respeto. Tanto si te gustan como si no. Mi intención no es discutir con listillos que creen saberlo todo. Ahí lo dejo.

@lawerncemiller6557 4 ай бұрын

Thats one ugly muffler it's got to go

@MotoMedic 4 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more.

@iskandarizzy4202 2 ай бұрын

Need to dyno / tuning right?

@MotoMedic 2 ай бұрын

Only if you gut the header / take thr catalytic converter material out of the pipe. It frees up airflow so you would run lean. With this.... No tune needed. But can't hurt. 🤘