Free Tenere 700 Stock Exhaust Mod | Is It Too LOUD?

[@xtina818]

I took the whole part out and it sounds fine to me. Done group forest rides with no ear plugs and it wasn't over bearing at all. Most of the KTM's are louder

[@anthonygrijalva8821]

You took out the complete arrestor part?

[@xtina818]

@@anthonygrijalva8821 yup. Not really needed since the bike has cats

[@osamaodat]

amazing edit, i did 2 days ago, the sound is much much better.. and it feels more HP .. thank you bro for that .. recommended

[@osamaodat]

and by the way! i cut the edges with Oxygen blower and it was a sharper cut with possibility to reinstall the pipe later

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks! Nice!

[@IslandADV]

The bike took it like a champ. I love the new sound. After hearing the before exhaust , I felt it could use a dash more brapp.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Yeah it sure did! Broke my boot though! Lol. Yeah the before sounds pretty sad once you've heard the after.

[@Adventurous_noob]

Now we know how they make Acropovic aftermarket silencer )))

[@sheldo8083]

My old BMW pipes rusted out and I put on some cheap Dunstall type pipe with no internal muffler. The sound is annoyingly loud but it's heard by animals and people. After 80mph it's somewhat quieter to my ear. My tenere sound from factory is really quiet in comparison and I can sneak up on things now. Love the quiet pipe so much more. Getting new pipes for the Beemer. Quiet ones.

[@southerndualsport3827]

Great mod! As a relative expert in exhaust stuff from years of installing and fabricating them, I would clean up the edge to a smooth transition without that jagged edge and it will be a smoother, quieter sound.👍🏻

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I kinda wondered how much that would effect it. Maybe I'll give that a try!

[@southerndualsport3827]

@@SwankyCatProductions Yeah, it'll give it a smoother tone, also you could try putting a section of pipe between the beauty cap and the outlet of the spark arrestor, preferrably the same size as the hole in the beauty cap, that will also help to smooth the sound out a bunch! Basically you want as smooth of a transition as possible for the cleanest sound. 👍🏻

[@skmocha]

Hi, You made me to save lots of money for the new muffler.

[@gabormartin2052]

Good morning. Unfortunately, the db killer is not fixed with screws in the exhaust of my European edition Tenere 700 engine. What to do?

[@thatseventiesman3865]

Thanks for showing. Messy job but nice to see how the parts look like. I would've used very small drill bits making it possible for a recipro sawblade. Or just taking the mesh of. Or completely make a new insert and saving the original one, how's that? But trying to get more out of stock pipe is a lost cause from the start I'd say. Maybe to lose weight making the exhaust smaller. But not trying to make it louder and have worse performance. But I hope you're happy with the results, that's all that matters!

[@jackmccourt6180]

Might be better just drilling a few holes round the rim instead of removing that whole section. I should be getting my tenere tomorrow so will give it a try soon!

[@foxsquirrel3038]

SWANKY!!! I like it. 👍 Free-99

[@larrylarson1258]

I did this today- Sounds much better- not crazy loud-

[@firstchoicelastchoice28]

Start at 3:30 to get to it

[@deltabravo1257]

“Certified Keyboard Mechanics!” Every channel I watch has a few of those that comment on videos. LOL.

[@WetBananaMike]

Swank that things sounds great actually for a DIY mod! Love the sound the Tenere’ with that mod! I had a Q4 on my KLR, and I currently have a Q4 on my CRF450L. Very good video, and makes me want to add another bike to the stable! I love that bike!!!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Hey man thanks! Sorry I missed this!

[@WoodrowfollowerofYahshua]

Sounds Great! Every motorcycle that I have ever owned, I have modified and or replaced the stock exhaust to get more sound. ( currently running FMF pipe on my 2009 KLR.) But recently I have changed my mind. The next bike I get, hopefully Tenere or maybe New KLR, time will tell. I am going to keep the stock exhaust and keep quiet as possible. Reason is Down here in Arkansas on the back gravel roads we have a huge population of Dogs. As you know 3 things that don’t mix well are Motorcycles, gravel roads, and a pack of dogs chasing you! My thoughts are the louder the bike the more time the dogs have to get up off the porch and meet you in the middle of the road! Hopefully a quieter bike will give me a chance to sneak up on them and get by there place before they have a chance to wreck me! 👍🏻🙏🏻😀

[@SwankyCatProductions]

My CBR600RR actually sounded awesome stock, otherwise I've always either modified or replaced the exhaust on all my other bikes. Mmm yeah I'd keep mine quite if I had that problem too. Don't wanna pull a Jake The Garden Snake lol.

[@lupuszzz]

You can actually be more than satisfied with the result. THIS is the most beautiful and competent work ever done on a motorcycle. You are a true master of your trade!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks bro! Haha.

[@evanmacleod3330]

I did this to mine for a quick run around the block just to play with it. Sounds good on the first 2-3 gears then I don’t notice much of a change. I put the spark arrester back in because I was reading that if you keep it out, the silver end cap turns a yellowish brown from heat warping. I’d love to modify it to make it a bit more throaty without it discoloring the exhaust

[@evanmacleod3330]

Didn’t watch the vid before commenting.. see you modified it do to exactly that 😂😂

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Yeah a pipe on the inside would fix that. I might do that but I'm planning on getting a high mount kit and an aftermarket pipe anyways so I'm not too worried about the tip short term, otherwise I'd definitely do it.

[@evanmacleod3330]

@@SwankyCatProductions any clue when camel is coming out with the high pipe kit?

[@davidkina5627]

A fuel programmer will help with the loss of power now that you have opened up the exhaust. The tenere comes fairly lean to meet teir4 emissions & opening the exhaust makes it leaner is why i suggest a plug n play tuner.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I think I'll definitely look into one after I get a high mount kit and a new pipe.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

I got a remap, full decat sc project exhaust DnA airbox cover and filter, it sounds amazing now.

[@shperax]

Keep mind that lowering the back pressure has an affect of leaning out the air fuel mixture. Usually a fuel injected machine will correct for this and throw in more fuel unless it's beyond the current injector capacities. Usually when that happens on new machines you will get a message on your display to let you know. Don't run your machine for long under those conditions or it will burn up from a lean condition.

[@texasdirtbikerider3335]

It has a cat it won’t cause any issues at all

[@brianthompson6578]

How does the sound volume of this setup compare to the Camel High pipe you’ve got now?

[@DirtRider22a]

Just picked up a t7, think I might try just cutting that pipe off shorter first before removing it completely, can always do more but hard to undo it lol

[@SwankyCatProductions]

That's not a bad idea. Should change the sound without going too far!

[@mckinnonerario2883]

Did this same mod and she wasn't loud enough lol. Its the best sounding engine besides a crossplane 4 cyl.. so I bought the black widow short can and she is straight through after removing the baffle haha. No performance change and it sounds like a race bike. You get all your back pressure from the cat anyway.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Agreed, it's not really that loud and there's plenty of other places in the system that provide back pressure.

[@mrhalish]

Did you get the black widow full system or does it still sound good with just the slip on?

[@markcollins5026]

Man, now time for the ear 👂 plugs !

[@bigbadv5775]

I think a transition tube to smooth flow from the main can through the tip would make it sound tuned. I like the throatier sound. I found when I road the T7 on the last leg of the WABDR I was riding it (on my first longer ride off road) as fast as I road my KLR after riding it for two years. I think the suspension is the biggest player in that. Stay up on two! Big B

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Hmm I'd not thought of that, might have to give that a shot! Yeah I'm surprised how quickly I have become acclimated to my T7 too. It's an awesome ride!

[@alwayspointnorth]

Can you heard the motor in long-term wise? Sounds so much better

[@SwankyCatProductions]

No, if you removed the pipe completely it might cause issues but the header and catalytic converter provide all the back pressure you need. The new pipe I've got is literally just a straight through muffler like a cherry bomb.

[@hog1450]

Im early! Great content!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks!

[@shaunoftheguads]

I figured a spark arrestor wouldn't be necessary with a catalytic converter in the head pipe. Guess I was wrong!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Depending on the regulations in your area it might not? I believe most places in the US don't care one way or another if you've got a cat, bottom line is if you want to ride trails you need a spark arrestor.

[@98KingQuad]

A guy could sure use some lightning scissors

[@C8sorbs]

Ah, the dreaded tree incident! Great job on the “drill bit” mod but now waiting for your pick for a high mount exhaust. I did see a shorty exhaust installed on another YT channel where they also reduced the weight of the bike by 62 lbs by taking off the glamour parts.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks! Yeah I'm looking forward to it too lol. Wow that's a good amount of weight, I'll have to check that out.

[@tippytailmckitty2658]

Stainless Steel brake line replacement? Won't burn through.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Hmm yeah I suppose that would take care of that!

[@florianfeustel5327]

Did you ever measure how loud the exhaust is now? Would be really interesting for me.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Nope... I really should have though, sorry.

[@queenslander954]

How can a motorbike be too loud , that’s like saying a pizza is too big

[@SwankyCatProductions]

LMAO, true!

[@owenwilliams9582]

Love that XL 250, don;t you dare sell it as i did in the 80s, Nice T7 as well.... Cheers

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Uh oh haha I've actually been wanting to replace it with something newer but haven't been able to bring myself to list it haha.

[@ROCKINRODNEY]

Keyboard mechanics in shambles right now! you can see alot of weight reduction changing out the exhaust. When it's laying on top of you in the woods, every pound matters, haha. It's funny with my Beemer, there is no in between when it comes to exhaust. there's either stock with the separated cat/muffler setup, or there's 107 DB pipes. it's amazing! How fitting of Yamaha to finally bring the 700 to the US just in time for all the other manufacturers to exit that displacement range. They are a slick bike. What mic are you using?

[@ArcticJeff]

I'm in the same boat as you, Ben. I don't want a loud exhaust that is going to annoy people and/or get trails shut down. But, I do like the sound of your modified exhaust. Its not too much louder than stock and it has a nice note to it. I doubt its going to get you into trouble. It would have been cool to use a noise decibel app to measure how loud the stock exhaust was before and then measure after with your modified exhaust.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks Jeff, yeah I totally agree. I actually thought about looking for an app a few times before doing this and than totally forgot about it haha.

[@daveinwla6360]

I notice at 1:19 that the "V" of your front tire tread pattern points forward, i.e. that the point of the "V" hits the ground first. More than 98% of bikes come from the dealer with the "V" of the front tire tread pointed BACK. The REAR tire tread patterns always point forward, as does yours (and all 4 car tires), but your front tire is different. Is there a reason for that?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

No clue lol. These aren't stock though, they're MotoZ Tractionators and they are THE BEST tire I've used yet. The Kenda K270s I had on my last bike may have been a little better off road, but weren't anywhere near as good on road. They handle the Tenere's power just as good on road as they do off and corner very well on pavement.

[@daveinwla6360]

@@SwankyCatProductions - I've never seen a reason given why motorcycle front tires have the treads pointed backwards, either, except that virtually all manufacturers put them on that way. Just check out any bike show video, especially the EICMA show each year in Milan.

[@goatman86]

@@daveinwla6360 long story short, it's installed wrong way. The reason for this is simple. Rear tire pushes dirt back, front tire is being pushed forward into the dirt. The V shape pushes mud/dirt outwards so it doesn't cake up immediately. So if you change it you've got yourself a nice slick tire made of mud :) *does not apply to sand

[@daveinwla6360]

@@goatman86 - And all road tires are installed that way by the motorcycle factory/dealers, too. It probably implies that in the wet, braking performance is more important than steering performance for a bike.

[@josephfelice601]

Have you ever tried it without the Spark Arrester? Would be curious to see the difference in volume.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

No but the new pipe I put on is a straight through design and that came without an arrestor. I added one and it did seem to quite it down just a little.

[@scudrunneradv3269]

She sounds good! Watch for signs of timing issues when changing the back pressure. Did I see a deer stand ladder as you rode through the woods? Any luck so far? Is your season in?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

What would be the symptoms of that? Choppy idle? Yep I actually dragged it there with the KLR! I actually haven't been hunting this year, my foot still doesn't do well with a lot of walking.

[@scudrunneradv3269]

@@SwankyCatProductions You might not have any issues but rough idle, backfire when letting off the throttle quickly. Change in gas mileage.

[@paulkent5980]

Can't do this on UK bikes, as the inside is welded Doh.

[@kellstat]

What have you found out on running high exhaust? Think T7 really needs it!

[@coltonwancho6571]

I ripped my exhaust off the t700 and replaced with mt07 header and can just barely pokes out of the undertray.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Huh, I was actually wondering if that was an option. Nice!

[@coltonwancho6571]

@@SwankyCatProductions got the idea from motogeo. Him and Roland sands put a Vance & Hines grenade on one and it got me thinking.

[@toffeeavatar5011]

😂 seriously, nice one for the sound since you’re not much for any performance anyway if any 🤞 and its free 👍🏼

[@beachamboy11]

What tires do you have, and would you recommend them for someone who does your type of riding?

[@kloppskalli]

MotoZ Tractionators

[@rtcivic]

hey swanky what happened to the stock modified exhaust why did you change to camel?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

The high mount kit was actually always the plan. They were still developing it when I did this and I just decided to try this for fun and for the sake of making the video.

[@rtcivic]

@@SwankyCatProductions cheers man

[@kevinjohnoflynn]

I have the storm pipe by mivv and they sell a larger diameter db-killer with a 35mm diameter inner pipe, conpared to i think 28mm original and it sounds perfect. A little raspy when you blip the throttle but you can still keep it quiet if in built up areas. So I recommend 35mm inner diameter pipe👍👍

[@Steveman61]

May I ask what crash bars (brand) you use? Thanx Steve

[@SwankyCatProductions]

They are DirtRacks brand, I really like um! Here's the install and review video I did. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXSYioqXraiDqKc

[@HLC64]

If there is not hp increase?

[@paulh6591]

Seems pretty loud in stock form. I like quiet bikes that don't call attention to my spirited shenanigans. I fly under the radar. If there a way to reduce the growl, make it quieter than it is stock?

[@ciccorilla]

Good stuff, are you a bike mechanic?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Nope, I have removed a lot of mufflers and baffles though haha.

[@izuksammy]

The thing to do would be cut off the pipe to where it is the same size and straight, and then cut the rest out with a hole saw/bit

[@SwankyCatProductions]

That would work better.

[@mrriding4809]

Don't be shy rev it

[@bobkelly2447]

Motorcycle exhausts have been detuning the engines for decades.... it's a fact everybody knows it, don't have a fear of taking that carefully engineered muffler and tearing it apart because it actually Hurts your HP !!!!! ....now that you removed a bit of the restriction remove more !!!! take the spark arrester back out and on the plate that you showed us down in the bowels of the muffler drill #5 1/2" holes in that plate( or as many as you can get into it !) a long sharp punch will do in a pinch and just punch holes in that plate.) so the exhaust can actually get past the major restriction inside the muffler ! I guarantee you you will notice a big difference in both the noise and the power of the bike ! if it is too loud you can always drill a plate to cover the exhaust tip with as many holes as you can fit on it so it is well perforated and then put OO steel wool into the cavity above the spark arrester this should quiet it down quite a bit. I have been modifying bike exhaust sense I was a Kid...back in 1961..... on my honda 50cc . a diffuser is the best way to quiet down a noisy exhaust which is nothing more than a tin can with a thousand nail holes in it....or a plate over the outlet with enough holes in it to add up to the area of the pipe diameter.....the smaller you make the holes the quieter the exhaust will be but the harder it will be to obtain the needed inlet pipe diameter in the sum of the holes you drilled.... ( you'll need more holes) I ran a straight pipe for years with just a cap from a sprey paint can stuffed over the outlet and i poked as many holes in the paint can lid with a 1/8" nail.... the bike didn't know I put the baffle in it as it ran just as strong with it as it did without it ! but the sound was reduced by 50% at least..... everyone should modify their exhaust.... the engine needs it , I hate super loud exhaust noise , there is no excuse for that ! Harleys are notorious for it, but it is not necessary at all ! you can get rid of exhaust back pressure and have a quiet bike too..... it's just a question of how smart are you.

[@NIP28]

Do u think i can find a lighter and quieter one,?? I dont like it loud

[@shaunoftheguads]

Adventure spec makes a lightweight exhaust that is close to stock in sound level.

[@BeStrong-nf5nc]

Sounds allot better , why muffle such a great sounding engine? Probably one of the best sounding engines. The stock exhaust sounds very shitty in my opinion and now sounds like a beast

[@SwankyCatProductions]

RIGHT!?!?

[@tippytailmckitty2658]

The emissions/sound regulations of the European Union screw us totally.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I suppose they are probably a lot more restricted then ours. Good thing we've got after market options!

[@willyd-adv]

And the lack of emission regulations in the US screw the world totally

[@kiravin]

what tires do you use? Tnks

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Here's the affiliate links: Rear Tire: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/motoz-tractionator-adventure-rear-motorcycle-tire-p/?ref=1042& Front Tire: www.rockymountainatvmc.com/tires-and-wheels/motoz-tractionator-adventure-front-motorcycle-tire-p/?ref=1042&

[@raa8201]

The ol'...just gonna run over and put some gas in him honey....trick. Then you return 3 hours later! These new ADV's all seem to need a little more gurgle. I think it sounded better. Sure cheaper than buying a aftermarket for $500. One things for sure, it needs that "exhaust lift" kit like camel has on his. You could probably make that yourself pretty easily. I ride a Tiger, just like your buddy has. When they fall over on your leg....it hurts. But it happens to all of us. Love that Tenere. Maybe Santa will.......? I live in S. Texas. My riding season just started. Just gonna run over and put some gas in it honey!

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Haha yeah I've done that more than a few times. It's tough to take yourself back back home when your out on a beautiful night though! I think the Camel ADV kit is probably the kit I'll go with....

[@erwinsegel2769]

does the crashbar not get in the way of the knees?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

I show that in the install video for the bars. It's not an issue for me at all.

[@bikemancody2752]

We have all been waiting for this one. Hello from Knoxville TN. I have the same color. Just put heated grips on last night. You running any luggage yet? Ive got a rear rack by touretech and a Apache 3800 gun case from Harbor freight for now. Think I g soft luggage for the sides for sure for trips. Also added a GIVI tank bag.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Hello! Nice, heated grips would be a good idea. I don't have anything but my old KLR bag yet which will probably be enough for most of my adventures but will see!

[@jasonosgood7035]

What sort of tires are you using on your tenere

[@SwankyCatProductions]

MotoZ Tractionators! I've got a link in the description to pacific power sports, they are the hookup for the us

[@daveinwla6360]

Everything I've read written by professional motorcycle journalists who talk with bike manufacturers is that as much engineering effort designing a modern bike is spent on exhaust design as on the engine design and on the interaction of the two - in the valve timing (i.e. cam profile) and the spark timing. And the resulting exhaust system requires that there be a given amount of back pressure to make it all work to meet the design goals of sound level, emission level, fuel efficiency, and minimum power reduction. Simply carving out the muffler to reduce back pressure does not automatically improve power or any other parameter, and it can actually REDUCE power by causing lean burn and overheating and general confusion of the ECU. IOW, it's not a DIY project.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

They may very well spend a good amount of time on certain aspects of their exhaust systems, but I'd wager they're far more concerned with meeting emissions than they are squeezing out every last drop of performance. Plenty of reputable slip-on manufacturers have before and after dyno charts to prove that. I agree that what I did is not at all a performance enhancement, I feel I made that pretty clear in the video. I'm no expert on fuel injection systems but I know they're only meant to adjust for slight variations, like air temperature and that's about it. Similar to re-jetting a carbed bike for a new pipe, my current hack-job probably requires some things to be adjusted, but I don't plan on keeping it long enough to make that worth my time. I'm sure it's a different group of engineers and designers but I wouldn't give any of them to much credit after seeing how the 8" long exhaust hanger can be snaped off the subframe after dropping it a few times.

[@daveinwla6360]

@@SwankyCatProductions - I agree that manufacturers are more motivated to meet emission requirements than to maximize power. And since after-market exhaust system developers feel relieved of that restriction, they can go for power and sound, damn the NOx and decibels! As for ECUs, they monitor oxygen in the exhaust gases and the engine rpm, and adjust fuel amount and injection timing and spark timing accordingly. It's all a complex dance that the manufacturer's engineers have to choreograph while the after-market muffler engineers can concentrate on just one or two parameters.

[@kristiangranados8922]

Gracias amigo con eso me ahorro como 500 dolares 😅

[@dirkw1449]

Bungler.

[@longrider9551]

🤣 listen to yourself breath after picking up the bike in the woods tells you 2 things 1-how good the bike is for off-roading 2-how ready you are for the Paris-Dakar Rally LOLOLOL

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Haha yeah I suppose it wasn't to bad, I was surprised how easy it was to pick up!

[@longrider9551]

@@SwankyCatProductions BTW its hard to tell over tubeyou because the audio is compressed but the exhaust sounded better to me

[@winnie2498]

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[@xc800jerry8]

You dumped it without swearing, pretty unamerican

[@SwankyCatProductions]

LMAO sorry dad :/

[@onecraftybadger3847]

Omg. 😂😂😂

[@coltonwancho6571]

I hate when people talk back pressure.. like they heard it once and latched on to back pressure is important. It's all dumb

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Agreed lol. Turns out you can actually run a straight through pipe on this bike without any issues haha.

[@coltonwancho6571]

@@SwankyCatProductions the biggest this you can run into is AFR (air fuel ratio)being a hair off and if you run stupid short headers excessive heat at exhaust valves shorting there lives caused by burnt valves. That the extent. But it's completely different if on a two stroke. Don't fuck with the pipes lol

[@TheWanderingGeezer]

I don’t really see the point but to each their own.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Fair enough.

[@pabloescobar3003]

Mejor quitar toda la pieza.

[@billippe]

Je savais pas que shia labeouf avait une 700 tenere 🤣🤣🤣

[@LS8eighteen]

How in hell do you know how manufacturers design mufflers? Afterthought? With regulations especially now in Europe, you couldn't be more wrong. What a chop-job.