Hey there everyone.
I just bought myself the new 2010 Kawasaki Z1000!! STOKED!!!
When I bought the bike, the first thing I ordered was some slip-on pipes. I got the M4 GP style slip-ons. I figured it was going to be an easy, straightforward installation - take off the OEM mufflers, replace with the aftermarket slip-ons.
However, Ive noticed that the OEM mufflers have an exhaust valve located in the muffler on the right side of the bike. The aftermarket slip-ons do not have a mount for this portion of the exhaust system, so my question is: What do you do with the OEM exhaust valve?? Just leave it hanging there? Completely remove it (if that can even be done??) Is that going to affect the FI system??
I asked at the dealer where I bought it, and of course they recommend that you buy and install a Power Commander...is that really necessary for slip-ons? (Ive only ever had a power commander for full systems, not slip-ons...)
Any insight is greatly appreciated.
I just bought myself the new 2010 Kawasaki Z1000!! STOKED!!!
When I bought the bike, the first thing I ordered was some slip-on pipes. I got the M4 GP style slip-ons. I figured it was going to be an easy, straightforward installation - take off the OEM mufflers, replace with the aftermarket slip-ons.
However, Ive noticed that the OEM mufflers have an exhaust valve located in the muffler on the right side of the bike. The aftermarket slip-ons do not have a mount for this portion of the exhaust system, so my question is: What do you do with the OEM exhaust valve?? Just leave it hanging there? Completely remove it (if that can even be done??) Is that going to affect the FI system??
I asked at the dealer where I bought it, and of course they recommend that you buy and install a Power Commander...is that really necessary for slip-ons? (Ive only ever had a power commander for full systems, not slip-ons...)
Any insight is greatly appreciated.