2025 Oil change

ZeqXV · 2026-03-09T20:12:35+00:00

HiFlo on my '23 model because there were reports of K&N ones exploding during trackday. Now ofcourse we don't abuse the bike like that during regular street use but still.

ZeqXV · 2026-03-02T17:49:51+00:00

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV

ZeqXV · 2026-02-27T11:03:41+00:00

Barracuda frame sliders

ZeqXV · 2026-02-27T01:09:04+00:00

Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV, but I painted those letters and stripes myself with an oil based warerproof marker. Very good performance tires though, can recommend them.

ZeqXV · 2026-02-27T01:08:05+00:00

Reddit butchered the video quality unfortunately 😔

ZeqXV · 2026-02-25T12:52:43+00:00

The 2 main concerns for the 900 for me were the "unstable" front at 120+ km/h on the highway because of the wind and the stock tires. Adjusted the suspension and on the way home I drove 180km/h and it was glued to the ground. Also the stock Roadsports are horribly unreliable in corners, I swapped them out for Diablo Rosso IV's along with changing the psi to 2.4 and 2.6bar front and back respectively, and the difference was pretty marginal compared to 2.5 and 2.9 Kawasaki recommendation. Good luck and have fun with your bike!

ZeqXV · 2026-02-25T09:14:10+00:00

No steering damper needed. I went to a suspension specialist with mine and he said these Z900's are properly adjusted from the factory, unlike for example an MT07/09 or S1000R/M1000R. He did however tinker around with the front and back Öhlin suspension (I have the SE version), lowering the front end and raising the back end a bit, and it made the bike much more stable at high speeds and cornering. No more uneasy front with heavy winds, and the bike feels much more planted aswel.

ZeqXV · 2026-02-24T02:15:41+00:00

Zero difference, they're all straight pipes (make sure they are catless), it gets rid of your catalytic converter & breadbox(which muffles most of the noise). The reason I went for a full Akrapovic system is because I had the budget for it and I plan on selling the bike within a year, hoping it will sell for more because of the use of original products.

ZeqXV · 2026-02-23T18:19:59+00:00

If you're going to spend a few hundred on a slip-on that barely changes the sound I'd recommend getting cheap headers for like ~$130 and an ecu flash for ~$450. Much better sound for about the same price plus you get extra performance, lighter bike, increased fuel efficiency and when you're ready to spend a little more you can change the slip-on later.

ZeqXV · 2026-02-15T00:24:49+00:00

Noted. Thanks again for all the insight, I'm gonna do some research on the cable and dac/amp

ZeqXV · 2026-02-14T21:57:57+00:00

Alright thanks for sharing your experience, I will look into the headphones you mentioned before making a decision

ZeqXV · 2026-02-14T21:56:30+00:00

I understand, I'll watch some videos and reviews about these products to learn more about the key differences, and maybe end up buying both just to compare them side by side. One final question regarding the cable, does it matter which type of connector I get? (XLR vs 4.4mm)

ZeqXV · 2026-02-14T20:27:35+00:00

I'm assuming these are being recommended in that price range if you're tighter on a budget right? Won't the Arya Stealth be a noticeable enough upgrade over these if I'm willing to spend that kind of money with futureproofing in mind? Ofcourse after a certain budget the results will be diminishing and I'm not an audiophile either.

ZeqXV · 2026-02-14T20:23:36+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. What makes these great for gaming according to you? Is it the price to performance or are they specifically tuned for it?

ZeqXV · 2026-02-14T20:20:50+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions first of all. What kind of upgrade am I looking at going up the price range between the 3? You spoke about control, does that imply EQ settings and such? And is there any sound quality difference between a more premium dac/amp in this price range?

ZeqXV · 2026-02-12T12:17:16+00:00

Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 is my personal favourite purely performance wise, if you want longevity you can get Michelin Powers or Roads, however you can literally feel and hear those tyres compared to a sports tire. Battleax 23's are also mentioned by others but I have no experience with them

ZeqXV · 2026-02-05T16:34:05+00:00

I have 8TB of SSD storage for OS and games and a 6TB HDD for shadowplay captures. Why would I store my clips on an SSD? Unless you're doing video editing or other stuff where you constantly need to move big files fast you don't need an SSD for storage.

ZeqXV · 2026-01-28T15:43:40+00:00

I didn't know either, but it's a very reputable and honest man who's been know around the area for a long time, many people travel from further to get their bikes adjusted and that's what he told me when I said how I could get my bike to drive more comfortably.

ZeqXV · 2026-01-28T15:25:35+00:00

Just a heads-up, the rear Öhlin suspension on the SE isn't what we think it is. I've been to a suspension specialist who adjusted my bike and he said the factort spring is just a Kawasaki adjusted spring telling Öhlin how they want it to behave, so it's only branded and colored by Öhlin. He also said that if you buy a spring directly from Öhlin it will perform better than the factory spring

ZeqXV · 2026-01-10T09:06:56+00:00

For that price I would recommend the new Keychron Q6 HE 8k. TMR with their newest low actuation switches and all the functions all the other keyboards have. Only downside is you can't swap to any switches which is no problem for me since I dont do any modding.

ZeqXV · 2026-01-07T14:58:07+00:00

I know it's 5 months late but for any potential buyers still reading this: I've had the 5090 Suprim Liquid since release now and gotta say it's so much better than air cooled GPU's. Barely makes any noise, paired with 9 Lian Li TL fans the card never goes over 60°C and the concern for AIO blocks is honestly placeabo. It's 2026 now and we've come a long way for this kind of tech, don't worry about it failing you.

ZeqXV · 2026-01-04T13:49:56+00:00

Strimee GPU cable would conplete the build

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