Gen 3 Kawasaki KLR650 FMF Powercore 4 Exhaust | Sound & Install

[@dirtdad8478]

Very good. My last 2011 KLR I replaced battery with lithium, new lighter handle bars, took off the rear license plate holder, DG slip on exhaust, de smogged. I believe I took off a total of 25lbs! I could feel the difference in handling and the bike did run much better. Good to see that some of the gen 2 stuff will fit.

[@onthebackwheel]

That's a big difference! I'm going to do nearly all those too. The licence plate is a bit weird on the new gen though

[@IslandADV]

It sounds rad as hell brother. I love it. So glad you're enjoying the new KLR too. I'm amazed at how universal this generation is with the others. So far I'm seeing a lot of people swapping over mods like this with no trouble. The ease of that skid plate install was shocking too. So glad the gen 3 is panning out for folks.

[@onthebackwheel]

It does sound good 😊 I'm stoked that some of the old stuff is bolting on

[@victorkelley5097]

Man your content is awesome, please keep uploading more. This is great. The pipe looks great, really cleans up the rear end.

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks mate. I think it looks great too. Can't wait to ride it now!

[@pinkiewerewolf]

The exhaust note is perfect! I dig it.

[@ryankeam3660]

Keep it up mate, the more I can use from older series the better, well at least till they start making stuff for our new series. 🤙🏼

[@RonConsumer]

Excellent... now I know my second gen pipe will fit... thanks for the update... 👍🏼

[@bullproductions]

Wow! The weight difference is crazy!

[@tomr8761]

When I added a white brothers pipe to my Gen1, apart from the noise the engine ran much cooler.

[@shawnhudson3735]

Excellent work, loving your content! Also really dig the A's cap, I live in California and am currently in small town Chico, way north of the Bay Area, but I grew up in Alameda and San Leandro which essentially surround Oakland the home of the Athletics, so long story short I'm a rabid A's fan. You rock, keep up the great work.

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks Shawn. I was just visiting friends in Livermore, small world!

[@troyfly71]

You can save another 5 lbs by taking the FMF off. I think the noise levels would be the same. Great videos btw.

[@onthebackwheel]

😂

[@jarrodleis4046]

I still gave your video a thumbs up as it’s good to get information about parts compatibility between the different generations.👍

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks mate!

[@tylersea9910]

Wow you dropped over ten lbs! Fantastic

[@drush525]

Loud bikes save lives.

[@cheapvodka9942]

thats so the iphone drivers can hear u good job sounds good me like

[@KLRmurdercycle]

I have Delkevic pipes on my two 2nd gens. The tabs on the pipes are flat. So they would fit. And they are loud.🤣 Like breaking necks off of cruisers loud. Keeps the deer away. Looks and sounds great. I'm certain old crash bars will work. SW Motech ones would need longer bolts on the peg mounts. But this new KLR has narrower plastics on the sides. Looks that way to me👌

[@onthebackwheel]

Haha she must be a loud beast! I'm really keen to try some crash bars out

[@KLRmurdercycle]

The o2 sensor🤔 would you get a hole made, or try and get rid of it?

[@onthebackwheel]

@@KLRmurdercycle I'd get the o2 bung installed at this stage. I'll see what the tuners recommend though

[@KLRmurdercycle]

Neat. I personally am not worried about emission laws here. But other people will surely be interested from other parts of this flat planet🤣 Hope these vids get a boost in the new year. When the klr owners start modding🤙

[@bullproductions]

It would have been nice to hear a before and after sound of the exhaust, with the bike idling and a ride-by. Perhaps even a reading from a Db meter on your phone. Obviously the phone may not be totally accurate but still good for a comparison. Good videos. My new KLR should be delivered in December!

[@onthebackwheel]

December can't come soon enough! I'm going to do a dedicated sound comparison video in the future with fly bys, stretched for time atm is all

[@bullproductions]

@@onthebackwheel Tell me about it! Looking forward to the comparison!

[@DeepDish211]

You and your videos are a pleasure.

[@onthebackwheel]

Thankyou Michael

[@MrPepper312]

The stock muffler was tuned for midrange. Did you notice a difference in the power ban. You might want to look at your spark plugs to check if it's now running rich or lean.

[@angeloudy]

Sounds really awesome! If you feel it too loud, I'd be happy to buy it from you.

[@onthebackwheel]

If you'll give me a Q4 in exchange, deal

[@angeloudy]

@@onthebackwheel Yeah, I can't even find any muffler that fits. Everything is now short of supply!

[@billcotton1551]

I had the FMF Q4 on my gen2. It was still fairly loud.

[@guym5672]

Great thanks.. I going to buy my exhaust today.. Sweet!

[@yoyo5069]

On my klr I went on a diet and lost 356 pounds! Now I can go 35 in 5th!

[@ikutiap5923]

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[@tommywilliams5140]

Damn bro I like the sound.

[@ThinkBeforeYouSheep]

Sounds like that Rambo scene with the LMG.

[@davidornelas5835]

And.......how did it run?

[@onthebackwheel]

I've only had a chance to ride to the shops, but seemed like a noticeable improvement. Next week I'll do some riding on her to give it a good test 👍

[@JohandryReyes-d3q]

hello buddy what's the part number? I was looking for same fm for my klr650 2024 but I can't find any, any help would be great. thanks

[@onthebackwheel]

Mate no idea, it's from a gen 2 though. The Yoshi might be a better option now days

[@TheJumpn]

Good information!! Thank you!

[@hellraisingvtec]

thanks for the video mate. For all the time you had your bike. Do you think this is the best bang for the buck? Seems the price is pretty reasonable

[@onthebackwheel]

It was a bit too loud TBH. I'd go for another option unless you like it loud. Lexx is reasonably priced and got a good rep

[@martinreagan5083]

What is the model number of the pipe fmf website doesn’t sell them for a 2022 klr

[@onthebackwheel]

This pipe was from a gen 2, see how you go searching for one of those. I don't know the model number off the top of my head unfortunately

[@wlogan0204]

i just want to know if the FMF powerbomb from the last gen could work

[@onthebackwheel]

Yes, but you need to add an o2 bung

[@wlogan0204]

@@onthebackwheel positive?? because im placing an order for an O2 delete tomorrow

[@user-wo2sd1sg3v]

Loud is good, its not obnoxiosly loud, takes a while to get used to. Plus you can hear the thing when you are off road which is the point right? I have had it on mine and found it safer around drivers that fail to look. I think it looks good mate👍🏼

[@davidhuckaby832]

I want one!!!!! The pipe.

[@Gburn290]

I can't find a fmf power core 4 anywhere on the internet for a 2022 klr650..I'm about to settle for another brand very difficult finding fmf

[@onthebackwheel]

Mine is for a gen 2, could be why

[@Gburn290]

@@onthebackwheel thanks that's probably why,I just ordered a Leo vince x3 enduro slip on ,hopefully it will be ok

[@mt1885]

Be a DREAM for Suzuki to keep the existing DR650 and build one that is NEWER updated. But I doubt it will happen.

[@onthebackwheel]

We can dream, it isn't impossible!

[@JoseAulacio-m3f]

good evening friend, where can I get that motorcycle exhaust, I have the same one, klr650 ABS 2022, I want to put one of those exhausts on it, where can I get it?

[@onthebackwheel]

That's a good question. I got mine second hand, but you should be able to buy them new from your local bike shop or online. Mine was for the gen 2

[@robertbruning1510]

Hopefully...if you bottom out rear suspension..the longer muffler bolt does not hit rear tire!

[@onthebackwheel]

So the longer bolt actually protrudes less than the original because the FMF sticks out more on the fairing side. If you went with too long a bolt it might though!

[@entremontanas7614]

Will you need to install something like E.J.K or power commander? Or the bike just manage ok the exhaust mod and maybe future airbox mod? For example in KLX 250 the fuel injection is so low when you mod it and you need that ECU send additional fuel; if not bike will get a bit hotter than stock

[@coltonward3609]

What youve done is push can closer to wheel. Hopefully you have no complications ive had stock bikes wheel hit the pipe, probably all the backflips learning how to hill climb

[@Magnus0311]

I wonder how much quieter the FMF Q4 would be and how it compares in weight.

[@onthebackwheel]

The Q4 is 2.58kg vs the Powercore at 2.3kg. Sound wise, the quiet core insert for the Powercore is supposed to bring it down to 96db and the Q4 is quieter than that again. Hope that helps

[@Magnus0311]

@@onthebackwheel Awesome. Thanks for the info. More KLR videos please! Love your channel!

[@Eudamonia-123]

Thanks, I want a quiet aftermarket Muffler. Maybe, you can recommend one. Thanks 😊

[@onthebackwheel]

I'd recommend the FMF Q4 or Yoshimura RS-2. They both still have a good sound but aren't obnoxious. The LEXX is a good cheaper, quiet option

[@sfoutdoors8917]

I have requested a tune from dyno jet for the 2022 klr650 and the yoshi exhaust. Hopefully they make one. I'm about to install the yoshi on my bike just don't want it to run lean.

[@onthebackwheel]

Let me know how you go

[@sfoutdoors8917]

@@onthebackwheel they said not enough requests yet to provide a tune. It appears the o2 sensor will keep the air to fuel ratio at the designed 14.7:1 while under normal use. When wide open it will go to a open loop mixture of 13:1 or something close to that. Seems to me the limiting factor of head flow and that o2 sensor will keep the bike from running lean regardless. Another guy has a yoshi and a dj tune. Will have to research that a bit more.

[@pauldonovan08]

Bleeding bloody blimey what a video. If you have the stock plastic KLR panniers from Kawa is this going to melt them without that heat shield? Doesn't look like it.... Also, love your positivity!

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks! I wouldnt think so, the stock side panel has a heat shield and the FMF runs cooler. You can get a heat shield for the exhaust too

[@t-bone9403]

Where did you find a 2010 fmf powercore ?

[@onthebackwheel]

Gumtree 👊

[@mtaylor8813]

Just wondering and hoping someone will confirm or correct.. Is the FI not closed loop? It has an O2 sensor, shouldn't that read the exhaust and correct the amount fuel? So making a mod that increases air flow it should correct by adding more fuel right?

[@tieoneon1614]

Its the same system Kawi used in the KLX250. I forgot what loop it was called but it couldnt adjust on its own. If u added a slip on, or opened the airbox usually it was no need to get a fuel tuner. If u do both, they say u wont feel any increase in power unless u add more fuel with a tuner.

[@mtaylor8813]

I did some research myself as I got curious and it started raining. Found that the KLR650 is closed loop. So it will richen or lean out the AFR as needed depending on the O2 at the sensor. The KLX300 is also closed loop but the KLX300R is open as it has no O2 sensor. OE mapping has the need to pass emissions in mind. After market tuning will disregard the emissions in order to get max performance without the emissions in mind. So from what I have read, you can go without re-mapping and the ECM will relearn and provide some performance improvement with the new airflow but in order to get max performance to match your mods you would want to re-map. Can't wait for my new KLR to be delivered. My son is finally 16 and getting his motorcycle learners so will have someone to ride with again. That power core sounds wicked.

[@onthebackwheel]

Great comment. From my knowledge, everything you said is spot on (tuning certainly isn't my forte though). I spoke to my local motorcycle tuner and I am going to do some dyno runs comparing the stock and FMF. They'll be able you give an accurate description on everything and I'll do a vid up on it that should answer all our questions

[@brucedunlop677]

Hey Curtis, any tips on what's best to use for cleaning up the header? I have much the same thing on my bike, and have tried a couple of different cleaning products (e.g. purple polish) without much success.....

[@onthebackwheel]

I'm by no means an expert, but generally I start with a strong mix of car wash and water and scrub it with a kitchen wool pad or scotchbrite pad. After then, spray it with a 50/50 mix of vinegar and use one of the pads. If its really bad, try straight vinegar. I thought your purple polish would work really well, but it might need something more serious, like a drill attachment to really clean it up

[@matimartinfly]

Have you noticed that the new exhaust use more fuel? :) I love you content btw. Thanks 👍

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks mate. Haven't noticed a difference tbh. If anything it maybe uses slightly more with the exhaust and airbox snorkel removed, but it is negligible

[@jbless1978]

So the fmf powercore 4 fits right.

[@jakecavallo5035]

So a gen 2 exhaust will fit a gen 3? Or is that just for FMF?

[@onthebackwheel]

Any gen 2 will fit. Just may need some spacers or longer bolts

[@andrewtreloar7389]

Hey Curtis, did you do the snorkelectomy and the filter change as well?

[@onthebackwheel]

Yeah I did the snorkel. With the exhaust seemed to make a difference. Wanted to do the JD tuner too but didn't get a chance

[@andrewtreloar7389]

@@onthebackwheel well you got a big bike now!!

[@johnwade1425]

Do you have to buy programmer and tunes for it later?

[@onthebackwheel]

You can, seems to run well and the ECU is compensating nicely. Would love a power commander, but $$$$$$

[@timtanata4143]

What did you get the fmf power core 4 from and what year is it? All the ones I e seen have a different bolt pattern than that one. I’d love to put one on my KLR. Great video by the way!

[@onthebackwheel]

Thanks mate. It's from a Gen 2, I got it second hand. Not exactly sure on model year tbh

[@troyolsenRC]

Do uou have the part number for that exhaust? Thanks

[@onthebackwheel]

Should be this one depending on country 6107505

[@lyndonbull510]

Hey Curtis. Do you still have the original exhaust from your gen3. Looking for one to put back on my gen3. Have sold the bike. Keeping my Staintune.

[@onthebackwheel]

G'day Lyndon. Yep I've still got the original squirelled away in my garage

[@lyndonbull510]

@@onthebackwheel Hey Curtis. Are you hanging on to it or would you like to get rid of it.

[@onthebackwheel]

@@lyndonbull510 probably going to hang onto for a little bit. I'll let you know if I don't!

[@lyndonbull510]

@@onthebackwheel Thanks Curtis. If you change your mind 👍. Keep your videos coming. Great content. Cheers

[@onthebackwheel]

@@lyndonbull510 thanks mate!

[@tieoneon1614]

That is WAY too loud, LOL. Im keeping mine quiet....for riding "secret" trails.

[@bmb5394]

Any reason you didn’t get the adventure model for a grand extra?

[@onthebackwheel]

There's a few reasons that I will do a video on in the future. Short version, didn't like the colour, didn't want most of the accessories and can use the thousand bucks to do my own mods

[@pauldavid222]

I'm looking at doing the same thing to my klr, but do you find with the snorkel removed and the more free flowing exhaust, it runs lean? Do you notice any popping on decel? Keep up the good content!

[@onthebackwheel]

Seems to be running very nicely. Little pop on decel every now and again

[@live2292ride]

What model number is this pipe I want one for my klr

[@onthebackwheel]

In Australia the closest number I can get for you is SKU: 6107505. Might be better off jumping on the net depending on your country

[@KamronLsx]

How does it run with the fuel injection without a tune?

[@onthebackwheel]

Very good. Seems to rev cleaner. Can have a little stumble at low revs every now and again, but that's nit picking

[@WhiteManXRP]

its louder with the baffle than without

[@markcollins5026]

Man, I'd like to get a little more sound out of my new KLR, but these slip on pipes are just to stinking LOUD !

[@onthebackwheel]

I went for a brief ride and it was actually pretty good. An FMF Q4 would be perfect

[@Gburn290]

Can you send me a link to buy that same fmf exhaust

[@onthebackwheel]

I'll see what I can do

[@zach6490]

have you got the header on??

[@onthebackwheel]

No. It needs to be modded with a o2 bung to use it

[@michaelperry2664]

Does anyone have a link?

[@mt1885]

Does this need a TUNER after the exhaust install ?

[@onthebackwheel]

Once I've ridden the bike more and put it on the dyno I'll do another video

[@mt1885]

@@onthebackwheel Lookin forward to it!

[@roocrew86]

Hey mate Did you notice any improvement butt dyno with the exhaust?

[@onthebackwheel]

Yes, seems to revs cleaner throughout the range

[@roocrew86]

@@onthebackwheel wicked I think the header will definitely be worth doing. Apparently the new efi header is smaller diameter than old for emissions Where in aus are you?

[@onthebackwheel]

@@roocrew86 I'm in Brisbane. Apartment removing the emissions gear really helps too. Got to find the time though haha

[@Choko-hc8gv]

Where can I buy this exhaust?? Any links... thanks awesome video

[@onthebackwheel]

No links mate sorry. I got mine locally, there was some online a while back

[@stephencaes4770]

Which fmf did you use?

[@onthebackwheel]

Powercore 4 from a gen 2

[@chrisvoorhees9619]

What year is this pipe from?

[@onthebackwheel]

I believe it was a 2013, but any Gen 2 pipe will fit

[@aeror115]

Now it has a smooth barking sound

[@franciscofonseca6328]

Great sound and huge weight reduction. Congrats

[@nellomicle6506]

Nice! Do you know if the gen 2 seats fit on the gen 3?

[@onthebackwheel]

I'll look into it for you 👍

[@1219magnum]

Great vid sir. Did the change affect your MPGs?

[@onthebackwheel]

Cheers. No noticeable change

[@1219magnum]

​@@onthebackwheel thank u sir!

[@dualsportoutdoors]

That's silent compared to the Vance & Hines pipe I had on my old 2012 KLR

[@onthebackwheel]

I know the one, they are loud!

[@yesiegarcia8280]

Hey i found "Rooster"!

[@filippocorti6760]

I think they should have made the engine more like the BMW single cylinder 650. That would have gave it 5 to 10 more horsepower, which I think this latest generation needs.

[@onthebackwheel]

💯. Old Kawasaki didn't want to spend any money though and knew we'd still buy them!

[@filippocorti6760]

@@onthebackwheel That's what I was thinking as well.

[@Trumplican]

Block off the secondary air induction system to stop that popping on deceleration.

[@onthebackwheel]

Good to know, thank you!

[@manzahalem8845]

Sounds like a helicopter now! I like it. Might give you a little more "punch" as well?

[@onthebackwheel]

It does sound good! I went for a quick ride and it revs easier, need to ride it more to judge though

[@soundzrinmygarden3833]

Loud pipes save lives. At least if they don't see you coming they'll hear you coming.

[@MrPepper312]

This might affect you midrange torque.

[@onthebackwheel]

Possibly, I'll see what the dyno says

[@kingdomfunding]

Remove the insert

[@onthebackwheel]

While it did sound tough, it was very rowdy with it out!

[@ikutiap5923]

very loud

[@onthebackwheel]

Ya

[@jarrodleis4046]

Putting a loud pipe on a KLR or DR 650 is like putting a micro bikini on a 285lb woman.

[@onthebackwheel]

Well the KLR is svelte 440lbs so imagine that! I wanted a quieter exhaust, but this was the only one I could get my hands on locally for a decent price

[@jarrodleis4046]

@@onthebackwheel My advice would be to enjoy your new exhaust but don’t sell your stock exhaust so you can put it back on when you get tired of the noise.

[@rugby3874]

To loud.

[@onthebackwheel]

Agree

[@user-rh1gu3uq2p]

Why did u do this, i think its ugly, need to paint black...

[@onthebackwheel]

I like it!