Delkevic Exhaust on the 2018 Yamaha FJR1300

Installation and a test ride with the Delkevic 13 inch Tri-Oval mufflers installed on the 2018 Yamaha FJR1300.

[@leviefrauim1425]

John- I've been subscribed to your youtube page since I started shopping for an FJR or Versys about a year ago. I ended up w/an FJR and have enjoyed watching your mod videos too. Like you, I purchased a set of Delks recently but the exstall/install instructions from the company were weak. I remembered you had posted your vid of the exstall/install so I re-watched it and blammo- it all went so much more simply. Thanks for posting!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

thanks sir... enjoy that new freedom machine..... :)

[@davebennett2086]

I just put a pair of these on my 2019 FJR ES and I love them. Took less than 45 mins to install after watching your video. Love the sound. These are a great value! Highly recommend 👌

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear sir, hope you enjoy them for many years.... keep safe.... :)

[@grimace3833]

Just swapped from gsxs-1000 to 09 fjr1300, loving it so far, been eyeballing this exhaust for it. I think this was what I needed to pull the trigger on a set. Thanks for a great video!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there, good to hear from you. Congrats on the new ride. You have good taste in motorcycles sir. Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)

[@sigismundlapohos1987]

Thanks for the video, today I also ordered Delkevic 13 tri - oval. I can't wait for them to arrive and mount them on my 2003 FJR. Respect

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

thanks for watching sir, I hope you enjoy those Delkevic's. Keep safe out there... :)

[@1954bailsman]

Watched your video, liked what you showed, bought the same set for Christmas, 1 hour for installation on my '15ES, love the look and sound. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks sir.... :)

[@mightyjoe3849]

That blue color is really growing on me!!! Beautiful ride!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks for watching sir... :)

[@Kev5565]

They look nice and sound ok on that bike and i bet they weigh quite a bit less. Good video, I like your style.

[@jimhoyle8088]

Nice bike, I have the same bike and I put the R77's on mine (they sound just like yours) along with the canyon cages. Next up: Helibar risers. The stock position is putting to much strain on my wrists. Can't wait till spring!! Good posting, thanks.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks Sir, ride safe...... :)

[@stfuliberal]

I own 2019 fjr1300, same sweet color, phantom Blue. At about 400 miles I had a second gear ring break on me. Very long story short, after waiting close to 6 months to once again enjoy my FJ, Yamaha hooked me up with about $3500 dollars in OEM touring goodies, Yoshimura's sound awesome as well :)

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, Glad all is well with your FJR... Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)

[@joeschmoe1301]

Sir, your videos are wonderful. Thinking about buying a used FJR, and I am learning as much as I can about the bike. Was looking at the Honda ST1300 but, the FJR looks to be much easier to to do basic maintenance and wrench on in general.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thank you sir, good luck on your bike search.... :)

[@paulensor6523]

I was in exactly the same position now I’ve decided on the fjr

[@Kojak-zh7qo]

They look and sound great very nice mate 👍

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

thanks sir.... :)

[@reno1965]

As always, another excellent video John. Keep up the good work, we appreciate it !!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

thanks Sir.... will try to not disappoint.... :)

[@Quagmire88]

Should run them without the db killer. Sound real good.

[@nilomaniquis83]

Great video. Installed on my fjr. Did you have any have to “retune” after you installed the exhaust? I felt mind lost some power after the installation at high speeds.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

congrats sir, I have had no issues with mine it feels the same as before... thanks for watching... keep safe... :)

[@ozarknative8170]

Nice video. Love the new pipes!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks Sir..... :)

[@ozarknative8170]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 is there a big difference between your previous FJR and the new one?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

well the new one has the six speed transmission with helical cut gears so no more gear whine and a higher final gear for the highway. Also the gear shifting is much smoother, the clunky gear changes are gone. The electronically adjustable suspension is nice too but I usually just adjust the suspension to suit me and leave it alone so that's really not a big deal for me. The all LED lighting is nice also. It is a more refined bike than before... I think it is worth the upgrade cost for me.... Thanks Sir.... :) @@ozarknative8170

[@ozarknative8170]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 Excellent. Have you ever put together a group ride to venture through the state parks?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

no Sir, I have never really traveled with anyone else. I guess its just simpler that way.... :)@@ozarknative8170

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

They sound nice. It sounds very similar to mine. I have a 2007 FJR and it has the stock mufflers which have had the baffles removed then welded back together. I have some videos on my channel if you're interested.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, I will check out your vids... thanks for watching.. keep safe out there.. :)

[@FlatBrokeAdventures]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 thank you. You now have a new subscriber

[@brianrychlicki8561]

Now that you have had them on for over two years, can you provide any further comment or update on how well they are holding up? How have you managed with the louder sound level?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, the Delkevic Tri-Ovals have been great they look and sound just as they did the day I installed them. I guess I am used to the louder sound from them I do not notice them being any louder. They will talk to me a bit if I get to pulling hard on a hill but generally I don't notice them. Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)

[@zethhuckabay9346]

Soundtrack is classic!

[@Doug_Morgan]

Nice look to them. Looks like you put a Corbin seat on your bike, what material did you go with? I was wondering if it was the black bomber jacket.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hey Doug, the seat is the grey bomber jacket...I will do a video on it after I have a little more seat time in it.....Thanks Sir.... :)

[@wlewis001fjr]

Really look sharp, been jostling over putting on aftermarket exhaust. Like the sound and can easily compare to stock by looking at previous motovlogs. Can they make the cagers take note of your presence?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

thanks Edward...they can be heard pretty well I think..... :)

[@mrmattlakin]

Boy, look really nice

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks for watching sir... :)

[@davidkirkland4364]

Do you think you will need to install the Canyon Case bag protectors that you decided against installing earlier given the smaller dimensions of the Delkevic exhaust cans?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

that might be a good idea..... couldn't hurt for sure... :)

[@davidflorance7868]

Do you still like the corbin seat? Saving my pennys for one . Theres a guy on the versys forum thet makes a pipe that gose from the colector to the lower pipe on the muffler eliminates the catalytic coverter aka breadbox..stainless

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hey David, yes the Corbin seat is very nice, I have no issues with it at all. I took a little bit to break in when it was new but once it softened up a bit it really is a comfortable place to be. If you de-cat your bike let me know how that works out.... thanks Sir... :)

[@Daniel_pc70]

Hi, do you think it's the right length 13" for the 2018 FJR? and the 8" will be too short and damaging the saddlebags from the heat? Anyway thanks for a great video.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

I don't believe the 8" mufflers would cause any problems other than they will be quite noisy. Thanks for the comment sir..... ride safe..... :)

[@robertbrandywine]

Really pretty country although it looks like you'd have to be very wary of deer crossing the road. What's the closest town?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hey there Robert, West Plains, Mo. is the closest town of any size in this area....Thanks sir.... :)

[@amphibdriver1]

I assume that the Delkevic mufflers allow the engine to rev out much easier because they are not EPA restricted and are more free-flowing? I recently test rode a 2018 , FJR and the stock mufflers did not let the engine rev out as fast I hoped it would.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

that all sounds right to me sir....ride safe... :)

[@JFizoust]

Based on the scenery and hills I'd guess you live somewhere around West Planes or South Cntrl MO area? Beautiful riding in the Mark Twain Ntnl Forestry!! Although I don't live in SE MO any longer I still try to get the VStrom or FJR down to Sam A SP/Eminence area every few years to do some camping and riding. Will have to link up some day.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, I do live near West Plains. Hope to see you soon... keep safe out there... :)

[@rossworkman371]

Just got back from NW Arkansas and SW Missouri. Family lives between Sparta and Ava. If you have a chance take the pigtail up to Harrison and over to Peel at Bull Shoals. Nice campground and then take the ferry on 125 to Sparta. Beautiful country!

[@parisgeorgearey4439]

Great videos. You’ve made the install look nice and easy. Do you have any issues a year into your Delkevic exhaust? I’m looking to install these on my 2015 FJR ES. I want a better exhaust note but nothing too loud. Thanks for your feedback

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks sir, the Delkevics are doing good no issues with them.... keep safe.... :)

[@MisterSuki]

Sound great, look great. I assume a little weight reduction as well.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

absolutely, thanks sir.... :)

[@brybish]

If they added more power fine but doubt that so standard for me.

[@MrBluoct]

So would the saddle bag protectors now make a difference 🤔

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

with no front cage on the bike I would say yes they would save your side cases.... :)

[@lewislead1393]

Wonderful vid.... was wondering how these particular ones would sound on our 18's. They look very good. Particularly happy about the comment you made about them not being a loud sound on the highway rides.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks Sir....they are nice sounding.... :)

[@stevedarrach3870]

Hi there.......when you connected the front of the link pipe with the gasket to the bike did you use sealant on it? You didn't show it so I assume you didn't......thanks.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there sir, the link pipe has a lead gasket sleeve that slips over the factory pipe so no sealant is required on that connection... thanks for watching and good luck with your projects... :)

[@stevedarrach3870]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 Thanks.

[@sweatmachine69]

That FJR is beautiful. I have a question, though: How does the heat coming off of the FJR compare to the Versys? I just traded in my '05 (First Gen) FJR on my new dealer leftover 2017 Versys a week ago today. I don't have any experience with the later model FJRs, but the heat coming off my First Gen was horrendous. I've read and heard that this is a common complaint with First Gen FJRs. Riding when the temp was over 85 degrees was borderline unbearable, and I live in Texas, so that just didn't work. That was my only bike for 5 years and I found myself wanting to ride less and less...even thinking I was getting bored with riding...and I've been riding nearly 30 of my 39 years on the planet. I'm hopeful, and nearly certain, that the Versys will be much more tolerable in the heat. I enjoy watching you work on your bikes. I wish I could send my Versys up to your garage for a few days' worth of mods ;)

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there, I have not noticed much heat coming off the Versys. I spent a few weeks on it out in western Colorado and Eastern Utah last summer and I did not notice any heat coming off the engine. I guess its pretty well controlled or I would have noticed. I am sure you will have a blast on your new Versys they are great machines..... ride safe..... Jon Smith :)

[@wlewis001fjr]

Living in TX and having a 04' and an 08' FJR; heat was fixed on Gen2 model with a heat shield. Which is what most did with their gen1 model, add a heat shield under the gas tank. Now I have the gen4, no heat issues whatsoever, wife had 2012 vstrom dl1000, no heat issues, naked bikes are free breathers.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

I have never noticed much heat coming off the Versys engine. The FJR makes considerably more heat and can be an issue when riding stop and go in hot weather. I imagine you will like the Versys much better on that issue.... Thanks Sir..... :)

[@shaqshuka8392]

Hey mate, hate to burst your bubble but they are such great value because they are manufactured in China, albeit to a seemingly high standard. The company itself, as you've said it are from the UK.

[@sfzx54]

Just curious if you checked for any weight savings over the stock slip ons with these

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes the Delkevic mufflers are lighter than the stock ones but I do not have any scales to weigh parts on so I cannot say how much difference there is... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)

[@DSchig]

Do these mufflers have a removable baffle? If so, was the baffle in or out when you tested the mufflers on this video? Thanks!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir, yes the Delkevic mufflers have removable baffles. The baffles were installed on my muffler in this video... thanks for watching... :)

[@Daaaraaas]

Sound great ;)

[@driojal]

Recognize those roads. It must be in NWA hahahha. Just got my 2009 fjr and love it.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Good to hear from you sir... enjoy that new ride... :)

[@Jay_Hall]

How much weight saving with all Bag's removed? Thanks. :)

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

The bags themselves do not weigh much, maybe a pound or two... :)

[@Jay_Hall]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 The factory hard bags?? Only a pound or two??

[@V4zz33]

Would you be so kind to make a video about the exhaust without the DB killers? If they sound good I probably would consider getting this bike over anything else to pair up with my Super Tenere. Thank you and have many safe trips!;)

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

I could do that Sir.... Thanks for the comments..... :)

[@V4zz33]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 Oh, that would be much appreciated, and I thank you in advance! No worries!;))

[@davidflorance7868]

What brand of windshield did u put on?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

The Versys has a Givi touring wind screen and the FJR has the Yamaha Tall touring windshield on it.... both give good protection.... :)

[@Thomo_qld]

How are the cases with the heat no problems?

[@jonsmith9892]

hello there sir, good to hear from you. The Delkevic cans aren't any hotter than the stock cans as far as I can tell... no issues.... thanks for watching... keep safe out there... :)

[@Thomo_qld]

@@jonsmith9892 thanks for the feedback Jon I've just fitted the exact same set on my 2017 great video you put up to, l did hear that there might of been a heat issue with the pipes being shorter than the stock ones. Obviously he didn't know what he was talking about ride safe have a great new year, cheers Chris

[@kyleburke5585]

Can this go on the 2005 FJR?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Just enter your model and year of bike on the Delkavic website and they will get you the correct setup... thanks for watching... :)

[@davelewis3619]

Very nice!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

thanks sir... :)

[@henryhawk7038]

Is the tank made of resin now instead of metal? Nice sound on the pipes!😎

[@Doug_Morgan]

Fuel tank? If so it is metal.

[@henryhawk7038]

@@Doug_Morgan Have you ever checked out the GPR exhuast?

[@Doug_Morgan]

@@henryhawk7038 No I haven't looked at any systems as of yet.

[@henryhawk7038]

@@Doug_Morgan Doug, check out the GPR ceramic coated ones for your bike and the carbon fiber. Made in Italy.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there Henry, the tanks is the same steel tank as with earlier models..... thanks Sir... :)

[@ilushafit]

Like from Russia bro!!)

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks sir... :)

[@klh3244]

Bike sounds really nice! Ride Safe!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Thanks Sir...you too.... :)

[@bebel3163]

Hello mr j'ai aussi acheté les delkevic titane avec le collecteur Et je viens de recevoir ma fjr ultimate aussi c'est dommage que nous soyons si loin j'aurais aimé voir tous c'est beau paysages sauf si je gagne le loto $$$$ Bonne route continue à nous faire rêver cdlt

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Merci monsieur pour les commentaires, bravo pour le bon choix du FJR. Le Delkevic est un joli silencieux pour une conduite sûre.

[@bebel3163]

@@ozarksbackroads5484c'est ma 4ème fjr dont 3 en as

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

@@bebel3163très gentil monsieur, je suis sur mon troisième FJR en ce moment. Merci.. :)

[@dww527]

Why didn't you hide the clamp bolts underneath where they can't be seen ? Also do they make a quick shifter setup for this bike (yes they do here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6a2f2eJmNd3adk), I had a 2005 FJR and may get another one soon, CalSci screen for me was used.

[@brannonmiller5548]

OB, do you know if there is weight savings with this upgrade and if so how much?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello there sir, good to hear from you. Yes the Delkevic muffler weighs about half that of the stock muffler. I don't know how much lighter it is than the stock can but it is significant. Thanks for watching and keep safe out there... :)

[@driojal]

Should have start it without any muffler to see how it sounds.

[@marshall3498]

I will be getting a yoshima exhaust system for my 2016 Yamaha fjr1300es. Just wondering why you went with that system?

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hello sir, well I have used Delkevic mufflers several times and have found them to be very well made and to hold up well. Also Delkevic muflers seem to be reasonably priced as compared to other brands. I am sure your Yoshima mufflers will be of high quality and give good service as well. I hope you enjoy them for a long time..... thanks for the comments sir and ride safe.... :)

[@marshall3498]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 o ok cool and your very welcome man. I myself have a motovlogger channel please check it out and tell me what you think about it. In my comments.

[@hydrohedinvictus8697]

hank hill is running a youtube channel

[@MangoMike316]

More better! 👍👍👍

[@bebel3163]

Rien ne vaut les akrapovic

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

C'est probablement vrai monsieur ... Merci. :)

[@stillanoldman]

This video won't play past you intro.

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

Hey Gary, sorry to hear your having trouble, I played through the video from another account without any trouble so Im'e not sure what is causing your issue. You might drop KZbin an email and see if they can assist you ..... thanks sir.... Jon Smith.... :)

[@stillanoldman]

@@ozarksbackroads5484 ok I will try it again. Planning on getting a new FJR soon!

[@ozarksbackroads5484]

@@stillanoldman thats awesome, there is no feeling like taking a new bike out for its first ride..... rock on..... :)