Flashing the ECU on a 2018 Kawasaki Ninja 1000 STN:028 

You gotta love the “POPCORN”!! The M4 is Mean Grizzly sounding.. Thinking about a Moore Mafia ECU Flash for y Ninja 1K 2016...

If you listen to some of my ride videos you hear the same thing. What they might have done was dial back the engine braking by increasing injector dwell. Basically, it will continue to fuel the cylinders just a bit between shifts to smooth out the bike. That little bit of fuel will create a slight rich condition in the exhaust stream and pop when it burns. One other thing that can happen during a pair disable, is it may not be completely closed off. That’s why I always opt for a block off and just install resistors. No worries about leaks then. Next time you want to do an ECU flash, let me know. I can put you in touch with the guys at Superbike Unlimited. They know ECU programming better than about anyone. His primary race bike happens to be a Kawasaki too. :)

I assume you talked to 2wheeldynoworks about your problem? If not let me resolve your issues. 1) You need to remove the PAIRS system and install the block off plates. 2) You need to disconnect your O2 sensors. With reference to the first - they sell the block off plates kits online. The hoses that you remove leave holes in your airbox and the kit comes with plugs for that too. Disconnect includes a wire harness attached to the hoses. Tape the exposed harness. Do not use the dongles they give you as it affects the resistance sent back to your new ECU. O2 sensor - the also sell you a kit that plugs the holes in your down pipes left by removing the sensors. Or I am sure you can just take the sensor to Home Depot to find out the threading and just buy two cheap screw in caps. Again, do not use the dongles supplied to cover your exposed harnesses. Just tape them over. They should have talked to you about this when you contacted them with the info on your bike. Nils is the man. As I posted previously, I had my 2020 Ninja 650 flashed and bought those kits to install during the ECU re-install. To get to the PAIRS system requires removal of the airbox. After I did mine I got Error Code 3A... Purge valve error. Purge valves are only on California emissions models as far as I know. I bought a KDS adaptor (model specific) from Graves Industries for $40. Hooked that up to an OBD2 (or OBD II) reader from Walmart for $20. Plug and play and very simple to use. Hey, $60 is still cheaper than an hour labor at the shop. The reader sees the error codes and let's you delete them so you're engine warning light doesn't come on. The KDS harness is typically under the seat and covered with a hazy, semi-clear rubber that houses the connection. Remember, I bought my ECU on eBay and it could quite possibly be off a California bike. You might not run into ANY code error problems but you definitely need to remove the PAIRS and the O2 sensors. The KDS adaptor and reader are good tools to have anyway. Hope this helps some people.

My 2020 Ninja 650 is my daily rider. I found an ECU on eBay from a 2020 ninja with only 1,200 miles for $107. Bought that and sent to 2Wheel just like you. They are FAST getting it back to you! Flash cost $239. Shipping USPS 2 day priority was $8 to send. They received it on Friday, flashed and sent it back same day, and I got it Saturday! I live in Florida!!! They're in Washington!!! That went from me to them and back to me in 4 days!!! Communication with them is awesome! You forgot to mention that you get free re-flash for life now on that ECU. You have a problem just send it back in. Tomorrow I put it in the bike. Back pop doesn't harm the bike. A lot will say it does. It doesn't. You want less back pop insert the noise suppressor, but you lose a couple ponies doing that. You can also go back to a stock air filter for the same result but that's really defeatest by nature.

So much work has gone into this new Ninja 1000 to get it to meet Euro 4 emissions regulations that the ECU is totally locked down and difficult to re-flash. Personally, I've left mine stock as even just adding end cans affected how the bike ran at low to mid speeds. It's fine as it is, save your money.

You need to plug your enricher / emissions control unit (You can plug hole in your airbox) or just install block off plates.

It is running more rich. The blurps and burple is fuel burning in the exhaust. I wouldn't worry much.

popping not a bad thing. Just tank tank off and pull hose from bottom of intake box and shove a marble into the hose and problem solved. Popping comes from cat converter being taken off.

My tuner recommended not to change the twin pipe system...it will messed up the tuning...because i was planning to do single pipe as well...

It does sound cool , running rich , dont worry . Specially the type of gas you use . I use to own a suzuki katana , and when i use to put 91 on it , flames shot out from the exhaust . It was pretty cool . Now i have a 2017 ninja 650 with a IXIL exhaust .

All your videos are very informative ... thanks

Sorry to hear you are having an issue. Great post! It's not always a walk in the park. Talk to the guys that did the flash. They will help you.

Ibr done the same ecu flash by the same 2 2wheeldyno. The end result was amazing for me. I had the popping b4 and after the flash. Its from the air induction the burns. The unburnt fuel in your exhaust. Like i said you have to put on blockoff plates or just plug the hose up under your airbox. But there is absolutely nothing wrong. But i dont have any noises while shifting gears like you ate saying. Try shifting faster.

Ive used md racing on a z1000

Hello After the full system my 2015 ninja 1000 was also making too much popping noise on decelerate,but after the ECU Flash by Guhl Motors,not only the popping stop the throttle response got so much better and smoother.

i fitted a pc5 and auto tune its amazing it can alter my fueling as i ride as well as offer trims

But popping and crackling is not bad.

I'm sure you've figured out the popping by now but the PAIR valve needs to be blocked off if you want it gone. I live near Kirkland WA and just got my 2015 Versys 1000 tuned at 2 Wheel Dyno Works. I paid extra to have it tuned on the dyno and they also blocked off the PAIR valve for me. No more pops or backfires on deceleration anymore.

On the Z900 the PAIR valve draws air in through a hose from the airbox. Maybe you can plug the hose that connects the pair valve to the airbox at the airbox end like you can on the Z900? I would expect a Z1000 to have a similar arrangement. Its not a 100% guarantee of no leaks but its unlikely. At least you can prove the theory until you buck up the courage to dismantle your new bike to fit block offs. I would expect the re-programmed ECU will prevent the CEL from illuminating.

Put a Block off Plate to reduce a popping sound on deacceleration. 100% sure

It sounds like my vmax 1200. Your bike sounds really good.

Popping is from your air induction system. The flash disabled the error code you have to manually block the air hose or put on blick off plates. I have the same flash n mines on pops ubder decel. I think your exhaust is the issue

My Z1000 and your bike has the same engine and exhaust. I recently decat the exhaust with a y pipe and put short can mufflers on and mine pops and cackling like crazy. No ecu flash yet. I don’t think I need one. Lol. I’ve recently purchased a PCFC for it as of this message is being done it’s on the way. Ya. Block off the pair or plug the air line, it’s doing its job to ignite the excess fuel in your exhaust but it’s a bit Annoying after awhile. I’m doin this when I get off the road for some home time. Maybe a PCFC is in your future?? Ride safe

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Someone already said it but its the block off plates

Is there an o2 sensor port in the exhaust. I was going to order a black widow for my 2018 ninja 650 and wanted to see if I have to take the bike for tuning or if that is an option. My reason for changing the exhaust is to get the right note for the exhaust sound.

The popping is from the pair valve. They disabled the code now u have to plug it up or put blockoff plates on

after getting the reflash , did you remove the 02 sensor (lambda sensor ) and dissconnect the cable, then fit a blanking bolt where the sensor was screwed in ? mine pops and bangs and i love it. keep up the good work. mine is 2018 z1000sx uk model. cheers

Should have gotten an Ivan’s flash. It’s been great on my 15’ N1K.

Excellent content🤙 I subscribed ! I’m currently thinking about flashing the ecu as well. How drastic did fuel consumption change if at all? I commute on my bike so I’m kinda hesitant.

I have quick question. when you were running your full stock exhaust and stock ECU setup. Did you notice a slight surging when were were like either in 3 or 4th gear and poking along in your neighborhood or in traffic when your were around 35 mph or 40 mph?

Do they have an option to flash the ECU if your keeping the stock exhaust to just get factory lean settings changed and to just help it run smoother in stock setup?

The popping is there even on a new one, you just can't hear it with the enormous stock silencers. You may have noticed most new bikes have oversize ugly silencers, this is to do with Euro 3&4 emissions and the PAIR system which the flash should have disabled. There's another way to stop the popping. Find the rubber vacuum pipe which runs from the airbox to the PAIR valve and block it off. My old Suzuki Bandit 1250 had a joint in the pipe located under the right hand side of the fuel tank. I separated the pipe at the joint, stuffed a rubber bung inside, reconnected the pipe and hey presto...no more pops !!!

I am planning getting a Ninja 1000. ECU is flashed, had K&N filter, blocked pair valve, has M4 clip on’s, o2 sensor is disabled/deleted. Has a check engine light on. The seller said it is because of the intake mod to support the ECU flash. No engine braking after that. I guess it’s Ivan ECU work. I couldn’t test ride Should I worried about the check engine light is on? Please someone guide me if there’s anything that I should be worried about

The popping is normal when u do an ECU flash

Hi nice video i got a question i ride a kawasaki z1000 full exaust but do i need a dyno run for this ? Bike ride good only she drink allot of benzine hehe

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I highly doubt you run this bike at 150 mph so why are you doing all the mods to make it faster

Im just wanted to know if when you shift in to first in low power your rpms rise a little but full is the same as neutral

I just put a Power Commander on my 2015 Versys 1000 with a K&N filter and Alpha street slip on. Now I know the only thing I should have done was the slip on only. Could not tell if performance improved, just that my wallet shrunk. Unless your a professional racer skip the ECM flash. As far as your engine running lean or rich just look at your spark plug insulator.

You could stop it popping between gears if you shift clutch less.

Don’t how much it would cost you but if you could ship it to a company called Hilltop motorcycles in the UK he would fix all your issues 👍🏻 Used them for many many bikes of mine and recommended them to loads of people, absolutely brilliant company would not even consider using anybody else! Check out their website and give them a call if needed 😀 www.hilltopmotorcycles.co.uk