Ninja 1000 / Z1000SX - LeoVince Slip-On Installation and Sound Test

[@85waspnest]

This must be the best exhaust fitting instructional / review / sound test on KZbin. I have a pair of SP Engineering (UK manufacture) short stubby carbon slip ons for the same reasons... foot clearance, access to the swinging arm / chain and brake caliper. They also sound better and make the wheel easier to clean.

[@christianpaul8889]

I subscribed because 1) I have a 2017 Ninja 1000 and 2) you produce excellent quality stuff - keep it up!

[@JonLong]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@adnanchaudhari8636]

Great video! You did an excellent job in detailing the process and experiences during the install and results.

[@wayneshephard]

Nicely done video, I'd be inclined to keep the stock setup after listening to it.

[@MrPlod999]

I too have Leo Vince cans, with Arrow headers (decat) with Db killers inserted it sounds very much like your system without Db killers, but a fair bit more growl. Your video is, as others have stated, the best review on YT for our bikes and LV (I have a 2016 model) thanks fella, nice work!

[@fallenwout]

Wow, that is a really beautiful exhaust for the z1000sx

[@JonLong]

I agree!

[@arvy9254]

I don't like exhaust too loud so this sounds absolutely perfect for me. Picking up a ninja 1000 this week and guess what exhaust I'll be buying first. Cheers for doing this man much appreciated

[@leviefrauim1425]

I've never once had the inserts installed on my Yosh cans! Sounds so much better w/out the inserts and still not obnoxious to anyone.

[@spooner9440]

Thanks for the Video. Well made. A jump of about 5DB is a great resolve, plus the foot clearances taken cared of.

[@spurber]

Excellent. Thanks! I can imagine how much work went into this. Helped me make my decision and just made my purchase. Cheers.

[@JonLong]

Glad I could help!

[@WOLF167h]

Hi Jonathan, another quality video = well done! The pavement on that patch of road near/under the bridge is a great place to test if anything is going to vibrate loose, looks similar to things I see here in Chicago. On my 2017, I’ve completed my LED turn signals and BlasterX tail light install, replaced factory cans with Vance & Hines Urban Brawlers (with baffles), highly reflective rim tape, reflector removal, factory seat swap for Sargent, and just swapped out the windscreen for the Puig (dark smoke). Your video’s have helped out a TON, so thank you for that and hope to see you on the road! BTW - I had the X-grip for my iPhone 8 on the bike but swapped it out for the spring loaded cradle holder... makes it easier to use on the bike without having the side buttons pushed by the grippers of the x-grip.

[@samiam8779]

Hi WOLF167h, could you please provide a link to the spring loaded cradle holder you're using? Thanks!

[@JonLong]

Sounds like you've got a nice list of mods there :) I've got family in Chicago and I've been looking for an excuse to ride over there, so keep an eye out for me!

[@WOLF167h]

It's working very well for me... www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088LL7UA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@WOLF167h]

Just HMU

[@samiam8779]

WOLF167h Thanks!

[@kleinbottled79]

Possibly the best exhaust sound test on YT. Very Pro. Gonna guess the euro 4 catalytic converter is muffling a lot of the exhaust note all by itself. Going from stock to straight-through pipes, one would traditionally expect more increase in Db. I would agree; a bike you are going to tour on is better off being quiet-ish. Don't want to anger the natives.

[@oldtigs]

Two words.....Spring Puller. Great Video.

[@luredi]

El mejor vídeo que he visto hasta ahora, por calidad imagen/sonido y por el contenido. Enhorabuena !!

[@JonLong]

Gracias!

[@russellpurdie2064]

Hi Johnathon, I hd been looking for an exhaust for my Ninja, and having watched this video I did my research on the same pipes. Ive just installed them and am really happy with them. Thanks.

[@JonLong]

Awesome, I'm glad you're happy with it!

[@j.joaoreis]

About exhausts: I like it. They could be more louder, but, as you said, must to take catalyzer off. They looks very good in the bike. About your recording: is the best comparison, time-line history, following thoughts that I've ever seen. If you use this features on your job, congratulations. About the bike: I'm very interested in buying the same model (Z1000SX) and I would like to read your honest opinion. Thank you very much.

[@stevethomas1768]

Nice work, keep more ninja video coming!

[@samiam8779]

Greetings from Sydney, Australia. Awesome vid and great well throughout review! Thank you for taking the time and the effort to making it. I love the sound of the overrun with the dB killers out ,but I understand it may be annoying on long motorway/highway runs. Stay safe!

[@JonLong]

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@sennasound]

Look's and sounds perfect man, great video.

[@JonLong]

Thanks!!

[@bollywoodcinema1]

This is the most incredible step by step video I have seen by far. I was debating on whether I should get this exhaust or not. and boom after seeing the video, what do I do? I buy it for my 2017 N1K. Thank you for making me broke (just kidding). Awesome job.

[@JonLong]

Thanks, I’m glad it was helpful. Let me know how you like the exhaust when you get it on!

[@bollywoodcinema1]

@@JonLong sure definitely. It just got delivered today. Will see it once I go home. I got a very sweet deal on it. Just $713 vs $1100+ on most sites. So kinda excited to see it too :)

[@hasriothmman1461]

Great video man! Keep on coming! Thank you for all the great videos

[@JonLong]

Thanks, glad you’re enjoying them!

[@hasriothmman1461]

Hey Jon, i was wondering if u know how to reduce the RPM for cold start. Mine has been too high for the warm up idle.

[@xjr13john]

Very good and detailed review especially with the drive by sounds! If you ever need to stretch exhaust springs again, i use tent peg pullers!

[@JonLong]

Thanks, that’s a good suggestion!

[@nikilC90]

Great Video again. Thanks for the detailed information.

[@adm2204]

Really great quality video. The audio quality is so important on exhaust clips and that's often forgotten. I must say, I think it'd be good to follow-up with (or tack on) some WOT samples, as those are going to be where you see the largest dB and sound difference. With the mufflers completely removed from my N1K it's not that loud with gentle throttle application/mid-RPM. You may be in the break-in period, but it'd be nice to see some WOT/high RPM runs when practical to do so, as I that's where you're going to see the biggest difference in noise.

[@JonLong]

That's a good point. I wanted to do some higher rev tests, but those will have to wait till after the engine break in.

[@hokiecolt8107]

Great video! Would strongly suggest picking up a spring puller to place the exhaust springs on the exhaust hooks. I use a Motion Pro 08-0127. They are cheap and you won't beat yourself up. Only thing I would suggest. Great job!

[@JonLong]

A spring puller would have been a big help. One was supposed to be included with the exhaust system, but was accidentally left out. Anyone else that gets this system should receive a spring puller.

[@hokiecolt8107]

Jonathan - How do you like the Ninja 1000 so far? I'm thinking about picking one up.

[@JonLong]

Short answer - I love it. Long answer - stay tuned for a comprehensive review video, which I’m currently working on.

[@hokiecolt8107]

Will tune in! Thanks!

[@mayanktyagi6319]

Very nicely explained sir..

[@JonLong]

Thank you!

[@andreascarmin4162]

Great video and very good audio!

[@LMT4Y10R]

10mm socket? You know nobody's got one of them 😄 game over already brother

[@VinayKumar-db4qz]

Sounds nice without the DB insert.

[@aroma2387]

How did you put pipes on both sides? Any videos for the other side?

[@ja729son]

I would rather have a stock one than change an after-market one for my neighbors, nice job btw. Also, I like your video cams setting on tripod. Cheers!

[@MarcoMoscatoIt]

Doesn't sound too loud the Leovince

[@I_hunt_lolis]

I really like the look of the stock exhausts so I'll probs be keeping them... Kind of like the VFR800 Vtec

[@robertbenz]

Great report, very well made. Thanks for sharing.

[@DemonFire9396]

Hello Jon, greetings from India 🇮🇳. Terrific video covering all needed for a slip on installation. Do you know what all headers the Leo Vince would fit in case a full system would be installed?

[@mikelalvi1211]

Getting ready to get my new 2017 kawasaki ninja 1000 black.Thank you so much jonathan long!! Pls make a video on how to break it in properly. Do i need to put a power commander once installing the leo vince exhaust?

[@JonLong]

That's exciting! No need for a power commander w/ the Leo Vince, or for most slip-on exhausts. I may do a video on break-in, but the short answer is to trust the owner's manual. Keep the rpms under the prescribed limit, vary the rpms while riding, don't use heavy throttle, and run through all the gears. Change your oil at the prescribed intervals, and you should be good!

[@ryansultan3981]

Can you add a video on the shorter lv pro carbon?

[@JonLong]

That's a great looking exhaust. Unfortunately, I don't have one to try out.

[@jasonsidcraft245]

Awesome job as always

[@JonLong]

Thanks!

[@sandozman6085]

Buying one of these in a cpl weeks. Where is the exhaust servo on the 2018?

[@JonLong]

There is no servo on the current gen (2017-2019). Makes for an easy exhaust install.

[@predator1739]

Thanks for your hardwork! Your vidio is good!

[@JonLong]

You're welcome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@mrkingskintim]

State of that road!!

[@timlawler479]

Great review Jonathan. What’s the total weight difference for the bike, stock versus the Leo’s? Thanks.

[@kretton]

Hey! That is a good guideline. But why was your stock exhaust on the right side not equipped with those EXUP lines?

[@JonLong]

Thanks! The 2018 model does not have that. I don’t remember what year they stopped using them.

[@gapgarnace]

great content!

[@JonLong]

Thanks!

[@garyflynn2651]

does us models not have a servo value fitted as european models do

[@JonLong]

I believe that 2014 and later models do not have the servo, regardless of country. I know that the 2017/2018 models do not have the servo.

[@christianpaul8889]

That street at 15:30 - sheesh! Riding on the moon. ;)

[@JonLong]

Yup, Michigan roads are no joke.

[@avinashsoparkar7718]

GOOD SOUND, NICE VIDEO .

[@rubanowicz]

All the best.

[@JimBonney1]

Awesome video. Because it's a slip-on will block off plates and ICU flash be needed?

[@JonLong]

Nope, you don’t need any modifications!

[@millionwolves]

Awesome content. Isn't the sound almost similar to stock and not tearing off the tarmac?

[@JonLong]

With the silencer inserts in, the sound is a little louder than stock. With the inserts out, the sound is noticeably louder, but still isn’t extremely loud. I have an updated video on my channel showing how it sounds after the mufflers have broken in.

[@MrPepper312]

Swings spoils ? Can someone plz explain.

[@IndyMotoRider]

Swing arm spools. They bolt into that hole beneath the muffler. They are used in conjunction with a motorcycle jack stand to support the bike off the ground.

[@addij3689]

The new slips look nice but I can barely notice the exhaust sound difference.

[@Jay_Michael]

Nice. Sounds good with the DB killer out. Love the bike. Your roads a shittier than mine!

[@antoniogoncalves3669]

Do you have catalysator on the USA ? I heard that the bike breathe much better with out it and the sound is far more beautiful if we put a straight line.

[@JonLong]

Yes, all models have a catalytic converter.

[@MsMaczuga83]

Hey, what about exup? Did You touch it? I'm going to do it myself tommorow (Leo Vince Nero exhaust). Thanks for info!

[@JonLong]

No exup valve on the 2018. I think they stopped using it for 2017 - current.

[@MsMaczuga83]

Thanks bro. Mine is 2016, but already watched few videos, and think I'm ready to action 2mo.

[@OOOGLING]

Did you notice anymore power or less restriction after installing the new pipes?

[@JonLong]

I haven’t noticed a power difference, but I’m just finishing the break-in process of the bike, so I haven’t used 100% of the available power yet. I don’t think you’ll see noticeable gains with just a slip-on (any brand) due to the restrictive catalytic converter and chamber that stays on the bike. If you combined the slip-on with an aftermarket header, then made the necessary adjustments to your fueling, you’d see some more noticeable improvements in power.

[@lucamartino3838]

Hi Jonathan, your videos are great, but I m having problem to install end bars mirrors and the problem it s to remove the original ones.... Do u have any suggestions?

[@m2ugu824]

Because of you, mine will arrive on 10th this month. Thank you for what you are doing and more important, how you do it.

[@mathias6423]

Nice video! Really helpful, my Scorpion carbon slipons are soon going on the bike. Ive seen some kawa bikes and older bikes on this ninja 1000 have a servomotor under the seat with a cable attached to the exhaust. Seems your bike did not have something like that ?

[@85waspnest]

As I understand it, post 2015 bikes aren't fitted with the exhaust flapper valve.

[@MrPlod999]

Models 2014 and after don't have the exhaust valve...and no servo under the seat. If you fit an exhaust that doesn't have the valve, simply remove the cables. The servo can remain functional so no error code shows up. There are gizmos to replace a redundant servo.

[@alecd1678]

Will this fit the 2019 model?

[@RickyJr46]

It should, as the 2017 - 2019 models are mechanically identical.

[@Roy_Godiksen]

How much is a set of those? I'm looking at the Akrapovic Titan and Akrapovic Carbon (It's what Kawasaki recommends over here), and it's $2000+ for either. That's Too much for slip-on's in my opinion. The LeoVince looks gorgeous though. Better then the Akrapovic by far.

[@marcosv2958]

Hello Jon, First of all, congrats for the videos. I've watched them all, being a new owner myself. As others have stated, the sound difference seems minimal, and I would probably go with the slipons route for the same benefits you mentioned, especially the facts that they would be less in the way of the feet. However, I was wondering if you tested the sound level without any cans at all ? What does it look like Stock vs. Nothing vs. LeoVince ?

[@JonLong]

Congrats on the new bike! I did not test the bike without the mufflers simply because I had no intention of running the bike without mufflers. The Vance and Hines slip on for this bike would likely sound similar to running no mufflers, since they are just a straight pipe with no sound deadening. I’ll have an updated sound video in the next few weeks showing how the pipes sound after they’ve broken in a bit.

[@mgroothuis7803]

hallo jonathan, here a message from holland, where did you buy this and the number off the parts,nice video ,s all of them greeting from peter gr

[@seasidewalktosand6567]

Just a suggestion try a better road. Also, the exhaust note from stock to Leo Vince doesn't have much difference.

[@garyjohnson1970]

Instead of paying $349 for Vance and Hines double slash pipes, I got the same at Auto Zone. With the reduction connector pipes, I paid $40 all in, pipes installed. Decibels out the back are 93db.

[@Saleemmy]

Hi Jonathan. How easy is it to take out the DB killers and to put back?

[@JonLong]

There is a single 4mm bolt that you remove to take out the dB killer. They are a tight fit, and I found its easiest to put the handle of a long screwdriver inside the insert, and then use the lip of the handle to tap the insert out from the inside. They slide back in very easily, though.

[@Saleemmy]

Jonathan Long thanks a lot Jonathan! Really thinking about getting this exhaust on my black 2018. But it's like 1000euro here

[@dhirajkaile]

Great video Jonathan as usual. Which swivel head wrench are you using? Any link to purchase it?

[@JonLong]

It’s the Tekton swivel head ratchet, available on Amazon (at least in the US). I have the 1/4” but might also replace my 3/8” ratchet with a swivel head because it’s so convenient.

[@ZERODOSI]

Ottima comparazione

[@CSW76]

The stock sounds way better

[@joedlicious9865]

It's should be easy when u use shoes tie , to install the exhaust spring

[@DevashishSoni]

Nice !!

[@TheMakarov9]

Leo sounds good, but Two Bros exhaust sounds better

[@alecd1678]

You add a power commander

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The stock system on this bike is so restrictive and crammed with 'cat' that I'd run a full system replacement. Slip-ons will bring only minor sound for a pretty decent chunk of money. A full system 4-2-1 will drop around 20 pounds of weight.

[@ericvigneault1616]

Hello Jonathan, I have the same bike as you but 2019. Do you know if there are any kind of full exhaust system that fits on your bikes but allow the OEM panier? I know acrapovich makes one but they clearly says will not fit with the saddle bags. I was wondering if I only use the acrapovich headers with the leo vince like your would clear the bags?

[@killerssv1]

If your not going to get a full system leave the db killer out otherwise you wasted money on a exhaust thats sound the same

[@fallenwout]

killerssv1 he didn't do it for the sound. The oem exhaust touched the heels of his boots. And he couldn't use his bobbins for the stand either.

[@valensinclair6750]

Why do people concern themselves with how other people choose to spend their money?

[@Swedeonamotorcycle]

Well it also improved the look of the bike by a whooole lot. Just that is worth the money in my opinion.

[@garyjohnson1970]

Unless you remove the catalytic converter box, the bike will not get louder. It acts like a big empty muffler, because the actual catalyst material is only a puck in the pipe pre-cat. Which acts like decibel killer.

[@JonLong]

The stock cat definitely muffles a good amount of noise. But now that my slip-on has broken in, it’s quite a bit louder than stock (with the DB killers out).

[@johannjacobs6401]

And i thought our roads were fucked up, but this is a 3rd world country, Regards from rsa Johann.

[@forceonemoto8637]

Wow

[@CK.one1]

I'd take out the baffle and throw it away 😂 I won't be buying a Leo exhaust myself. Not my kinda sound

[@I_hunt_lolis]

15:25 Ayoo wtf is that road? I thought only eastern bloc was supposed to have bad roads? 😂

[@columkenn]

The LeoVince does sound better

[@hunter-9190]

Shomit sarkar where are you ?😂

[@jw4295]

Not enough grunt for me

[@MrPepper312]

SPOOLS that is

[@konatoze]

and i thought uk roads were bad....

[@stevenshepard2381]

Terrible roads.....the new exhaust doesn't sound much different from the stock.

[@king_peeonidas]

Idk y yall waste money on that, there’s literally no difference. U gotta drop that box cat

[@pankajkumarpal1183]

Put your helmet on during ride

[@Alliwantedwasapepsi]

My electric lawn mower make 90 dB 😅

[@SmokeDowDaKa47]

Ngl i hear no difference

[@GTS_Fanatic]

Waste of money sounds exactly like stock.

[@JonLong]

The dB meter shows the volume increases more than your speakers may indicate. There are noticeable differences, especially when the dB killer is removed. And now that the muffler has broken in, it has gained some additional volume. I’ll likely post an update to this video with and without the dB killers. But as I mentioned in the video, the slip ons solve other problems with the stock exhaust other than just changing the sound.

[@kawahertz]

still sounds like a vacuum cleaner because of cat. shame.....

[@dullen87]

Why would I buy this bike? It has really budget accessories. Like the heated grips? Its not even integrated into the menu system. Just a weird looking dongle mounted to the handlebar. No comfort seat. You pay for the brand lol

[@JonLong]

Sounds like you wouldn’t buy this bike, but everybody has different needs and wants. From my perspective, it represents a good value. A powerful, comfortable, and versatile sport touring bike with great LED lighting, advanced ABS and traction control with IMU, fully adjustable front suspension and remote preload adjuster for the rear, and well-integrated removable luggage. I couldn’t find those features in any other bike at this price. I don’t consider Kawasaki one of those brands where you’re “paying for the brand.”