HOWTO: Install Graves AIS Blockoffs - Yamaha FZ6R Forums - International FZ6R / XJ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

vitrox · 03-19-2010, 09:06 PM

Graves blockoffs, not just for r6s and r1s anymore. If you have an aftermarket exhaust and are experiencing popping when decelerating then you need these. Also if you have a powercommander and can't get a good dyno reading, these will help.

Total install time: ~30 minutes

First, remove your rear seat with the key.
Then remove front seat.

Remove gas tank.

Unhook overflow hoses, unplug both plugs and remove fuel line. There is a cover on the fuel line, it pulls straight up and off, then squeeze both sides of line where it attaches to tank and pull straight out. Fuel will spill, but its not much. Remove tank and set aside.

Then remove air box.
The hose in this photo is what you will be blocking with the plug inside the kit, the plug goes onto the airbox nipple, put a zip tie around it to hold it on there.

Here is what you will see when the airbox is removed, good idea to put clean rags into the intake ports to keep foreign materials out, I didn't, but I was careful as well.

Remove these bolts and the ais slides off its mount, like an exhaust hanger almost.

Then remove AIS

lift up rubber cover, remove factory plates with hose attachments, then install graves blockoffs, a little blue loctite on the ais plate bolts is not a bad idea.

Half done, and done..

Reassemble and feel good about your job well done.

MikeN02 · 03-19-2010, 10:27 PM

Great write up with pictures! I'm glad I'm not the only one doing this. As I've yet to stripped down my bike to the point of the engine, only fairing.

vitrox · 03-19-2010, 10:39 PM

this install was incredibly easy compared to installing them on the r1, on that I had to remove everything in this post, plus drop the radiator to be able to fit just my hand in there.. fun fun.

cavcuz05 · 04-06-2010, 03:23 PM

where did you purcahse these from? are these for an r6?

**Professional_Noob** · 04-06-2010, 07:55 PM

Are there any down sides for installing these blockoffs.......Performance wise!?

vitrox · 04-06-2010, 09:41 PM

i got mine from motomummy.com, you can also purchase them direct from graves. There are no downsides except awesomeness! Seriously though, its only on there because yamaha has to put it there. In order for the bike to pass emissions for the 50 states they have to inject air into the exhaust to burn the excess fuel and lower emissions ratings.

oh, and there are no performance gains either in case you were wondering. This is strictly to get rid of the popping when switching to an aftermarket exhaust. I only got rid of it because its just extra clutter under the tank.

**Professional_Noob** · 04-12-2010, 11:54 PM

I just installed my blockoffs! This "How To" was more indepth than the instructions that came with the parts! It made the install too easy!

vitrox · 04-13-2010, 10:02 AM

glad to be of help. I did leave one part out, the plug that goes to the ais system, just zip tie it up to another harness. It will no longer be plugged in.

justgiver · 11-19-2010, 09:49 AM

Which ones did you order the 2003-2010 R6 block off plates or the FZ6?? There is no listing for the FZ6R.

**Marthy** · 11-19-2010, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by justgiver

Which ones did you order the 2003-2010 R6 block off plates or the FZ6?? There is no listing for the FZ6R.

PN# AB011
Yamaha R1 04-09
Yamaha R6 03-09

All you have todo is read the first picture...

attention to details....

03-19-2010, 09:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	HOWTO: Install Graves AIS Blockoffs Graves blockoffs, not just for r6s and r1s anymore. If you have an aftermarket exhaust and are experiencing popping when decelerating then you need these. Also if you have a powercommander and can't get a good dyno reading, these will help. Total install time: ~30 minutes First, remove your rear seat with the key. Then remove front seat. Remove gas tank. Unhook overflow hoses, unplug both plugs and remove fuel line. There is a cover on the fuel line, it pulls straight up and off, then squeeze both sides of line where it attaches to tank and pull straight out. Fuel will spill, but its not much. Remove tank and set aside. Then remove air box. The hose in this photo is what you will be blocking with the plug inside the kit, the plug goes onto the airbox nipple, put a zip tie around it to hold it on there. Here is what you will see when the airbox is removed, good idea to put clean rags into the intake ports to keep foreign materials out, I didn't, but I was careful as well. Remove these bolts and the ais slides off its mount, like an exhaust hanger almost. Then remove AIS lift up rubber cover, remove factory plates with hose attachments, then install graves blockoffs, a little blue loctite on the ais plate bolts is not a bad idea. Half done, and done.. Reassemble and feel good about your job well done. Last edited by vitrox; 03-21-2010 at 12:30 AM.

03-19-2010, 10:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
MikeN02 Senior Member Bike: 07 YZF R6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1,964 Thanks: 276 Thanked 326 Times in 212 Posts	Great write up with pictures! I'm glad I'm not the only one doing this. As I've yet to stripped down my bike to the point of the engine, only fairing. __________________ RIP 07/31/10

04-06-2010, 03:23 PM	#4 (permalink)
cavcuz05 Senior Member Bike: 2009 RAVEN FZ6R Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 728 Thanks: 53 Thanked 145 Times in 89 Posts	where did you purcahse these from? are these for an r6? __________________ lFE KITlRISQUE TANK PADlGYTR FRAME SLIDERSlSMOKED FLUSHIESlGYTR DB SMOKED WINDSCREENlZX6R MIRRORSlTWOBROS VALE EXHAUSTlPCVlBLOCK OFF PLATESl6000K HID RETROFITlINT SMOKED TAIL LIGHTlRT LINK/STANDlRIZOMA PRO PEGSl MY RETRO FIT DIY

04-06-2010, 07:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
Professional_Noob Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Benning, GA Posts: 198 Thanks: 38 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	Are there any down sides for installing these blockoffs.......Performance wise!? __________________ 09 Raven FZ6R - Yamaha Double Bubble Screen - Bar ends - Seat Cowl - Competition Werkes FE - LP Short Stalk turn signals - Evotech Swingarm Spools - Frame Sliders (Fairing Cut) - Speedo Healer - Pazzo Racing Levers (Shorty) - K&N Air Filter - Graves AIS Block Off Plates - EK chain (Black) - Driven Sprockets (Black) -1 Front, +2 Rear - Puig Rear Hugger - Heal Tech Gear Indicator - TBR Full Exhaust System (A PCV and AutoTuner waiting for install) *On the way- A drained bank account!

04-12-2010, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Professional_Noob Senior Member Bike: FZ6R Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Benning, GA Posts: 198 Thanks: 38 Thanked 47 Times in 27 Posts	I just installed my blockoffs! This "How To" was more indepth than the instructions that came with the parts! It made the install too easy! __________________ 09 Raven FZ6R - Yamaha Double Bubble Screen - Bar ends - Seat Cowl - Competition Werkes FE - LP Short Stalk turn signals - Evotech Swingarm Spools - Frame Sliders (Fairing Cut) - Speedo Healer - Pazzo Racing Levers (Shorty) - K&N Air Filter - Graves AIS Block Off Plates - EK chain (Black) - Driven Sprockets (Black) -1 Front, +2 Rear - Puig Rear Hugger - Heal Tech Gear Indicator - TBR Full Exhaust System (A PCV and AutoTuner waiting for install) *On the way- A drained bank account!

03-19-2010, 10:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	this install was incredibly easy compared to installing them on the r1, on that I had to remove everything in this post, plus drop the radiator to be able to fit just my hand in there.. fun fun.

04-06-2010, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	i got mine from motomummy.com, you can also purchase them direct from graves. There are no downsides except awesomeness! Seriously though, its only on there because yamaha has to put it there. In order for the bike to pass emissions for the 50 states they have to inject air into the exhaust to burn the excess fuel and lower emissions ratings. oh, and there are no performance gains either in case you were wondering. This is strictly to get rid of the popping when switching to an aftermarket exhaust. I only got rid of it because its just extra clutter under the tank.

04-13-2010, 10:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
vitrox Senior Member Bike: 2008 R1, 2009 FZ6R, 2010 BMW S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fairbanks, ak Posts: 217 Thanks: 3 Thanked 63 Times in 37 Posts	glad to be of help. I did leave one part out, the plug that goes to the ais system, just zip tie it up to another harness. It will no longer be plugged in.

11-19-2010, 09:49 AM	#9 (permalink)
justgiver Member Bike: 2009 Blue FZ6R Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Manitoba Posts: 39 Thanks: 54 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Plates Which ones did you order the 2003-2010 R6 block off plates or the FZ6?? There is no listing for the FZ6R.

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