Kawasaki Z900RS Delkevic Header
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- čas přidán 18. 04. 2020
- Here's a quick running video of the Delkevic 4 into 1 header pipe that works with the original muffler. This is a great sounding system and really helps bring out the character and exhaust note of the bike. Check out my Track, and Tail of the Dragon videos for on road sounds (links below). The install was fairly straight forward but the rear mounting point did prove difficult. I've had the system on the bike for almost a year now and am happy with the results. This is a great alternative to the Akrapovic system which costs much more. Please feel free to leave any comments or questions you may have about the system.
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So So much better looking than with the bread box underneath. It sounds sweet.
Thanks for sharing. Just picked up a 2019 Z900RS Cafe last week. Ordered Delkevic headers and sent ECU to Ivan's Performance.
Have is it working?
Have you had a dyno with headers and ECU?
Do you have to have a programmer or it reflashed with this header or can you just let it be
@@chazwesson No, Ivan has the same bikes that he uses to test and program.
The sound is perfect for this nice machine!
Well done
Thanks for watching!
The stock exhaust is perfect! Is just add the OEM center stand on that beautiful bike 👍🤠
Cheers for the video mate. You just made my header choice so much easier 👍🏻
Great vid. I’ll be in the market for some new headers in the near future. I was leaning more towards akropovic but after seeing your vid I’ve been swayed. I definitely want to keep the stock can and heat shield. It definitely gives it a more polished look.
Great video. Definitely looking into the Delkevic header for my Z900RS.
Kawazaki have really nailed the look of a modern classic. It's a Beaut!
no question - coolest bike ever ;-)
Hi there
Have been watching your videos before I bought my Root beer Z900rs. Cool
Content, thanks for sharing! Now I am thinking about these Delkevic headers...can you share a bit more? Some people say it s quite loud with original can? What are your thoughts ? Also how long did it take you to install and finally despite the “no mapping” required, did you feel any performance change on the bike? Some say a Dyno run after install might be necessary?
Thanks again!
That's the best RS / Delkevic video I've seen, very nice job!
Question - how did the downpipes stand up over time? Did they remain a bit golden colour, or did they crud up badly?
Your video here has answered everything the others did not. I'm about to buy a set based upon what ive seen/heard here - but I've heard they dont age well - that true in ur experience?
Getting mine next month!!!
Such a sweet whip. Gotta finish earning my stripes on the Ninja 400 first. This is a bike I'm looking forward to owning one day in the future. So unassuming at a glance to the uninitiated.
The Ninja 400 is a great bike. I'm glad they brought out the Z400 out too!
Hopefully this guy is okay and still around. No videos for 3 years or replies. Beautiful bike!
Sounds Awesome! - I just ordered one! 🤠
Just did the same to mine. Absolutely love it!
Beautiful headers.
I’ve had my bike for 3 years now, honestly I think Kawasaki did such a good job with the sound that I’m not changing anything! Admittedly the cat is heavy. My bike is identical to yours, except the bikes outside of US have LED indicators which are much better than your incandescent globes, but we don’t get the helmet lock on the LHS like you do. Also we get an immobiliser in the ignition which I think you guys in US don’t get?
Hi, did you have issues aligning the rear mount ? As my hubby is having a mare of this as it doesn't align. Thanks for the video
Great upload, have you kept it stock otherwise?
Your right great sound, took for ride good ride, but does yours, crackle a little bit hopefully I don't have to put a tuner on it
Great video. Thanks
Just got my Z900 RS. Upgraded the tires and handlebar, and probably gonna install a K-Tech shock and thicker fork oil, then an EVU flash by Chris over at Moore Mafia...
Man this sounds great as well, ive been looking at the akra headers but they are pricy. Have you flashed the ecu?
I have the same setup on my 2018 with a 2WheelDynoWorks ecu flash specifically for Delk headers and stock can. Works amazing and eliminates about 90% of the terrible stock throttle issue. Highly recommend.
Very nice bike. Maybe get a tune to adjust that revving?
I wonder if that header can be used with the Kawasaki accessories center stand
How many miles have you done now on this set up? any issues?
Reflashing the ECU is a must do on these bikes, in stock form the fuel mapping is complete rubbish!!! Ivans seems to have the best reflash for these bikes
what do you think about the moore mafia flash?
I went with a complete Akrapovic system, headers and muffler, with an K&N air filter. It now roars like a GP race bike. But, I may go for the chrome 4 into 4 that Delkevic now sells.
Michael, just yesterday I spoke with Ivan (at Ivan's Performance) about that beautiful quad muffler Delkevic. While Ivan has not obtained one to dyno test he was not so enthusiastic about the performance potential of 4-into-4 systems. In his experience, they make less power overall than a good 4-1, although they might have slightly more midrange power. Ivan said from his perspective there is no real reason to buy it unless the looks grab you. To tell the truth, I was a bit bummed after chatting about it! But Ivan is a straight shooter, so there it is.
@@RickyJr46 Why dya mention 4 into 4? this guys fitted a 4 into1 system.
Sounds SUPERB 🏍🏍🚓🚓👍👌😊 John / Australia 🍺🍺
Hi,can you make more videos,they are really nice!
Hey man I saw you’re from Pittsburgh from another video of yours. Would love to ride with you since I’m also from Pittsburgh. You seem like a great guy! Ive current got a cb1000r and a supermoto but will be trading my cb for the z900rs!
Will a center stand still fit?
Hey! Great video, thank you. Hows it holding up after a few months/miles of use?
I just fitted the same to my Z900RS here in the uk and also kept the OEM muffler as I like the look of it..
When you fitted the new headers did you find that you had to put some spacers between the delkevic link pipe hanger and the bike to bring it out about 13mm. Other wise the stock muffler won't join up straight? Also, because of this, i found myself having to use the stock bolt as the one supplied was too short. Annoyingly the stock nut for it is captured on the CAT. Being an unusual thread pitch I had to source another. I like the look of it for sure. But I had not anticipated the volume! It seems the CAT does a lot of the muffling!
Ive put Delkevic headers on mine , but after every ride they tarnish really badly . Does yours do the same ?
@@davidwright7003 I have a pal with the same bike, he has fitted Delkevic like me. His headers do tarnish badly after each ride also, especially towards the hotter end. Mine do slightly, but not nearly as bad as his. The only reason i can think of is the ECU flash i have had that does away with the lean running. Lean running creates a lot more heat.
@@tombailey6342 what do you mean by tarnish? Does it just turn gold?
@@-thirteen No, it turns sort of speckled like oxidation. I have a way of holding it back. When i park the bike, and it has cooled, i spray GT85 onto the first 4inch or so of each header pipe. Just remember to wipe it off when you come to use it again. Not sure how that works though..
People.say these pipes.put and tarnish but I've never seen any proof. How are they holding up?
Delkevic headers are chrome? I like this set up. 👌
Any tuning required? Or was it just a straight bolt on? Sounds great. Nice bike!
No tuning required. Just bolted it on. Thanks!
Hi, just wondering if you felt any lost of torque with the decat?
No, I havnt noticed any.
OE muffler mounts behind the footrest not out front
hows it holding up 3 year later?
What do you think of the pipes? I mean are they double layered as the standard retaining that beautiful gloss?
The pipes have held up nicely over the year and few thousand miles I have on. I wash the bike frequently and dont let things build up. Even though these have bronzed up I noticed even my factory ones did as well. The performance and sound made it worth it to me!
@@ws6man96 cool thanks.
I started to subscribe to your Channel.
Thank you so much for the tip and the nice video, indeed.This one has got more completed information. I like the original exhaust tail-end pipe, so it is a great idea to keep the same original end pipe also the O2 sensor could stay the same spot.
It is splendid if I can take the ugly box away which is catalyst.
Bypassing the catalyst must make much better looking. Let me ask one more time.I organized my mind more now.
1) But isn't is affected the power and torque since I don't adjust INTAKE side?
2) So with your system, I may attach to the engine and the header can connect into the ORIGINAL exhaust tail end pipe directly. Is that right? The necessary volts and whatever I need in the package from Delkevic?
3)I hope I get a slight improvement of torque and high-end power will be super.
4)For the sound, I want to confirm your impression. I love low rumbling sound. It is hard to hear on CZcams, but it will rumble more? Is it your impression?
5) I believe that I can set up this without any modification of the angle of pipes or setting new volt holes or any welding. Is that right?
6)When I check the Delkevic web. site. I only see the set comes with its end pipe silencer.
But I don't think it is not what I should get.
What do I need to order? to keep the ORIGINAL tail-end silencer like yours?
Or, maybe what you did was getting the whole set with the tail end silencer but you did not use it, instead of it, you attached the original tail end pipe. Is that what you did?
Thank you very much. I do appreciate if you could reply when you have a moment.
Sorry for some of the Qs are redundant.
Can you tell me how you lined up your downpipes? No matter what I do I cannot get them lined up with the exhaust ports. all number match up, the middle tow are longer while the outside 2 are an inch short from the ports. It's killing me
I unfortunately dont remember the exact procedure I installed them but I feel like I attached the downpipes loosely first and then attached the collector on afterwards. I dont recall having an issue with their lengths but getting the mid pipe to line up with the frame mount was the most difficult part.
I'm interested in the same decat system but I'm not sure if it will be too loud on longer rides. It looks and sounds good on youtube but what do you recommend - decat or full Delkevic system? I can see that you have had the system for a year so I guess you will have some experience from longer rides. I have ear plugs but my neighbors don't🙉
To me it's not loud at all. A decat vs this system I dont think would be much different in decibels.This is only the header with the factory muffler. To me the bike sounds how it should now. I ride it without earplugs and it doesnt bother my ears. The wind bothers them most.
Cool, thanks for your quick answer. It's all set. I'll go for the same decat system as yours.
Hi ws6man96, I've just received the Delkevic headers and wonder if you have any installation tips?
@@jonaskjellberg1027 have an extra hand to help and pull on the springs a couple times to stretch them out before trying to connect them. Watch the main mounting bolt for the mid pipe (it was the hardest to install). Wipe them down very well before starting the bike.
Hi ws6man96, many thanks for your advice🏍
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I bet it sounds awesome riding..
It's much more immersive than the stock exhaust! To me it brought out the true sound of the bike.
@@ws6man96 Who makes that front cowl you got? I really like it. I'm debating between the rs or the rs cafe but if I can find a nice front piece I think I'll lean toward the rs.
@@chubss2153 theres not a front cowl on my bike.
@@ws6man96 oops...wrong video...Lol
Nice setup ! How much hp gains from this?
I'm not sure. Maybe a few!
I have the akropovic on mine and I wish it had the mounts for the stock heat shields. Also have the akropovic slip on but the stock one sounds better in my opinion.
I wanted this header specifically because it did retain the factory heat shields so it looked as if it came that way from factory. And yes, I agree the aftermarket akrapovic slip on is basically pointless and the factory one completes the look.
@@ws6man96 luckily I paid nothing for the akrapovic slip on, also I just installed a quick shifter on mine and I'm never going back. Definitely recommended.
I like the Akrapovic Mufller with the Akrapovic Headers better myself. Added a K&N air filter too. Soon to install a Booster plug, but right now it is way noticeably faster.
Tank pad where thou get it
I can see you're still have the stock tires or have you bought new ones?
I got new ones around 4k miles and put the oem tires back on because I feel they do their job in any situation.
@@ws6man96 Good to know when it's time to change tires on my z900rs.
Did you have to have the bike remapped to accommodate this header or are ya still running the stock map?
Im still running the stock tune since Delkevic had stated on their site it wouldnt need retuned.
@@ws6man96 Cool thank you I love the sound. Just bought the exhaust I look forward to installing it on my Cafe. Love your channel please keep posting cool Z900rs content. Are you planning on doing some more track day content?
@@vintagetrk I really appreciate your encouragement! I do really hope to make more content. Its been difficult with all the restrictions and closings.
@@ws6man96 I just bought this header for my Cafe. The sound reminds me of the old school Yoshimura headers we used to get for the CBR's and GPZ's back when I was much younger LOL
Any new vids?
Great sound and tidy install. Was any remapping required? 👍🏻
No, Delkevics website stated it was not required.
should get the fueling checked. Headers will make these bikes run a tiny bit lean. Plus, getting it remapped will knock out the slightly snatchy throttle issues.
how are the header pipes holding up since your video was made?
Mine tarnish really badly after every ride .Dissapointed .
Who did your reflash?
I didn't do a reflash since Delkevic indicated it would not need it.
Very disappointed in the way my Delkevic headers tarnish after a short ride ,continually polishing them back up .
Can you leave the o2 sensor in ?
Yes, there is a bung for it. It would throw a code if you didnt connect your sensor.
So in my opinion the bike should have went to idle in the time this video took. I have a stock one and it takes like 30 seconds. I think that your fuel ratio is off, my guess is that it’s lean. I would not idle this bike for long. Once you are on the gas you eliminate the lean condition. I noticed a little lean miss backfire. But any way great sound I am doing the same think.
How does it run off the throttle without the cat?
It runs the same as it did if it had it.
@@ws6man96 thanks
Did you have to get a tune when you deleted the cat?
Delkevic stated that a tune was not necessary but after running the header for a couple of years and thousands of miles I'd say getting a tune would help. I haven't yet but plan to.
@@ws6man96 I have heard that while its not necessary it can unlock the full potential of those pipes with a reflash
Do you still ride your Z900rs? How far is your commute?
Yes and my current communte is less than 5 miles combined.
Thank you for the reply. I am seriously considering this model primarily to commute about 31 miles each way. With your experience with the Z900rs is this something realistic?
@@ronancolleoc9827 Yes, it's very comfortable and gets decent fuel range.
@@mogthemoogle_160 Thanks for the reply
I think the Akro sounds better, but I think the Delkevic look (bronze) is better..
Did you have to reprogram anyting or you know anything like that
No, the Delkevic website it was designed to no need reprogramming after install.
@@ws6man96 yeah after I read that I read some of the others it's all that answer but I thank you for getting back with me
What he say?? Lmao..
Would spent that money on a proper suspension and tires not on an exhaust😂