Yamaha Raider FP Sharp Curve Radius Exhaust Install

[@jbtoptc7327]

GREAT MUSIC. It matches the attitude of the Raider !

[@whoopdebefreekjesus]

I'm just getting ready to install the FPSCR's on my Raider and this video helped take away a lot of the anxiety. Thanks much for this and your other 'how to' videos!

[@TheTSFChannel]

I appreciate the kudos. Very awesome to be able to help so many people from literally around the world. Cheers!

[@MrTom423]

It’s hard to beat a Raider! So far mine has given No trouble, just loads of power and good looks and service.

[@siiriius1]

Vid was great, the music kicked ass. Nice work.

[@joelalexander5338]

Looks and sounds great. I heard these are one of the funnest bikes to ride, with its own, unique feeling.

[@TheTSFChannel]

They are! Here's how I came to the Raider... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vUdqRqrpt_e5Y

[@reyhandzeko2174]

Thank you for this video. The only thing I would say for the future people seeing this on mine I needed to extend my sensor at least 8 inches long. Make it longer. It doesn’t hurt it.

[@williamlaffoon476]

Great video and great pipes. I have them on my 2012 Raider and couldn't be happier.

[@TheTSFChannel]

Hell yeah!

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

Awesome Soundtrack, the music and the pipes! ✌️

[@RossMalagarie]

Thank you so much! You have just confirmed that I am getting these pipes on my 12' Yamaha Raider S Raven. I just got it a month ago with 1 mile on it. Totally stock....for now. First these pipes then integrated rear fender, then license plate relocate.

[@TheTSFChannel]

Cool!

[@RossMalagarie]

Every time i think, yeah i like the look and the sound of my stock Raider pipes.....then i hear those Freedom Performance Sharp Curve Radius Pipes and DANG THEY SOUND GOOD!

[@TheTSFChannel]

I love 'em

[@brianbalcer]

Been looking at exhausts for my Raider. Since V&H are no longer made for the Raider, I ruled those out. I came down to the Cobra Swepts and these Freedom Performance pipes. I think I like the look of the Swepts better as I think they follow the flow of the bike better, but from everything I have heard they are among the quietest of the aftermarket exhausts and almost everyone says these FPSC are among the loudest. Tough choice. Difficult part is living in California, nowhere will ship to my address lol.

[@TheTSFChannel]

Check the link in the description. It's how I got mine and I'm in Cali.

[@brianbalcer]

@@TheTSFChannel odd, the description says they will not ship to California. Will try it out though.

[@TheTSFChannel]

It's pretty lame since freedom performance is headquartered in Corona California

[@imadjawad4408]

The Raider was singing back after all that great music and demo I liked this video......a lot

[@CaptainCremation]

I watched this video 10 times over to make sure I was capable and understood this install procedure. I felt confident that I could do this on my own. Within the first 10 minutes, I snapped off both exhaust studs near the front cylinder because they were so rusted. Every attempt to remove the studs has failed and now I have no raider to ride

[@TheTSFChannel]

I saw and commented on your FB posts. I don't understand why you were trying to remove those posts. Were they too rusted to remove the exhaust pipe covers?

[@CaptainCremation]

@@TheTSFChannel they were so rusted the bolts and nuts were fused. The studs just sheared off, they’re stuck in the nut that holds onto the stud.

[@TheTSFChannel]

That's terrible, man. Terrible.

[@CaptainCremation]

@@TheTSFChannel I went to a machine shop and the expert removed all the broken studs and extracted the broke stud in the nuts. He had exhaust studs in hand and he managed to get it all out. I managed to complete the install in the parking lot!

[@TheTSFChannel]

That is GREAT effin' news! Enjoy your ride!

[@cowdudeable]

This is such a common change, there must be an enormous pile of stock mufflers someplace.

[@georgtodv6894]

Hey man, nice work I have the same exhaust system, however I get a lot of pops and bangs, is that bad for the engine , could this be fixed with a tune?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Yep! This is my experience with the Ivan's Performance tune: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGHCl32BaMmDhdU

[@nov10marine]

Thanks for the video! To clarify, you removed the EXUP, unhooked the associated cables with it, and simply left the servo under the seat to operate in a constant “closed circuit” to not trip the CEL? Also to follow up, did you ever get the Ivans Flash running with his K&N kit? Excuse the ignorance. I just picked up an 08 Raider and the bike is a week old to me.

[@TheTSFChannel]

Correct on the EXUP valve. Ivan's flash with the K&N should be coming up next month.

[@TheTSFChannel]

Got the Ivan's...! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fGHCl32BaMmDhdU

[@billdoerflinger6541]

So, what do you do with the exup valve? Can a person reinstall it and hook the cables back up? You never really explained that or showed that part. Other than that a good video..

[@TheTSFChannel]

All I did was disconnect the same cables from the actual EXUP valve under the seat. I accessed it under the right-side rear wheel fender, after I removed the seat. They come out much the same way, built like bicycle brake cables. Then I left the valve in place. R1 jockeys discuss removing the EXUP valve to save weight, but I didn't see the need at 800+ lbs. Also, removing the EXUP valve causes an engine warning light on the instrument panel, to which there are MORE things you can buy and MORE system manipulation to "trick" the engine sensors to disregard it. Meh... no thanks. I left it in place. GREAT QUESTION!

[@ericjohnson5299]

Great video. I just ordered these today for my 2015 raider. My question is it’s so hard to tell because of some people’s video quality but it really sounds deep and not crazy loud?

[@TheTSFChannel]

It's loud . Trust me.

[@7Tmars]

The instructions says that the rear exhaust studs should be turn out so the total length will be 1 1/4". Is this true or was it just a straight install.

[@TheTSFChannel]

This was 6 years ago, man. In the video, I pretty much followed the instructions and underscored some things to pay attention to. Exhaust studs? I don't know exactly what you're referring to. I'd try the Facebook Raider groups for a quick, accurate response.

[@7Tmars]

@@TheTSFChannel No, don't need facebook response if you installed them without altering anything I should be ok. And by the way I just received my Raider a couple of months ago came across you channel when considering Freedom Exhaust. Surprised you answer after posting 6 years ago.

[@TheTSFChannel]

I like helping people.

[@masterroshi23]

What a beautiful sound !!’ My Road star sound just like that !!!

[@jayleav]

Awesome video dude !

[@Theologic]

Trying to get the O2 sensor out of the connector, is there any trick to it? Can't see it because of your hands

[@TheTSFChannel]

Did you get it? The lock is on the right side, not on top. And you pull the locking tab out. You don't press in to unlock the plug.

[@Theologic]

@@TheTSFChannel Yes, i found it a bit after putting up the comment, but super thanks for the reply. Man it sounds mean, but it's more quiet than the straight pipe (Which i was aiming for) Thanks for putting up the video man, helped me out!

[@kylegadd6277]

9:15 to hear the sound.

[@pauldibbini4497]

What type of wire did you use to extend the O2 sensor?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Just some general purpose wire from the electric aisle at Lowe's

[@bryangrant2636]

Good evening TSF Did you do a power commander / fuel programmer with this install? If so what brand / model did you go with? Can you add the link if possible ?

[@TheTSFChannel]

I haven't yet. I will probably go with the Ivan's flash: www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/raider.htm

[@troyjenkins578]

Just ordered my set of FPSCR pipes. They must be very popular. Everyone had them backordered but, found out today mine have shipped. Thanks for the walkthrough. I was trying to decide if I should have them installed or do it myself. You make it look pretty straight forward so I'm thinking I'll do it myself. Are the EXUP cables no longer needed after the install ? I saw you disconnect them but didn't see them reconnected to anything? Have you installed any sort of fuel management system with the exhaust? I'm thinking of just doing the IVAN'S Flash and Airbox upgrade. Thanks for the video.

[@TheTSFChannel]

I got the K&N filter, but I won't install until I do the Ivan's flash, too. I'm also going to run usb power from my aux when I reinstall the pcm after the flash.

[@troyjenkins578]

@@TheTSFChannel Thats a good idea. I just ordered an OEM Bullet Cowl to try to cut some wind off of me while riding on the highway. It's really windy in Wyoming and I'm 6'3" so it gets a little dicey at times. I should look into getting or making a usb jack plate to fit under it.

[@joejohnson8490]

What gauge wire did you use to extend out the O2 sensor, and where did you get it?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Small spool of general purpose wire from Home Depot. Not sure the gauge. You get a sense of the gauge from the video and from the O2 sensor cable. I would pull it and take it with me to your local hardware shop.

[@mainebiker]

Great job. I hav freedom performance on my 2015. Sounds great

[@zozoa1]

Great video thank you for posting I will follow this when I put my 2 into 1 V&H on. Thanks again

[@TheTSFChannel]

Glad it helped

[@TheTSFChannel]

@andrew walker 8mm allen key. You need to research the install instructions for Cobra. This isn't even the same brand. A cursory search found this: "14. Use Cobra O2 sensor extension to connect your O2 sensor to the bike. Replace cover." www.yamahastarstryker.com/threads/how-to-cobra-swept-exhaust-install.3833/ Not sure if that's right, but I'll let you do your own research.

[@denisov_nb9935]

Did you add PC-V or cobra tune or ride it like that? Nice video btw

[@trevorbowen3001]

thank you!!! i have a different bike but this will help

[@TheTSFChannel]

Excellent!

[@bpcn-pp7eb]

Did you run into any issues with clearance of the heat shield around the peg bracket?

[@TheTSFChannel]

No issues, but it must be removed and out of the way according to the instructions

[@alanp9081]

I'm having an issue with the front heart shield/brake mount... Tightening the mount puts it in contact with the shield, not sure what to do at this point. Otherwise, everything fits just fine

[@YamahaRaiderXV-rn3co]

Hello, great video. I have the same bike. if you want to replace the exhaust, you have to install a Power Commander? what else needs to be changed? Or is it enough if the exhaust was changed?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Great question! I have not installed a power commander yet. I do intend to. She runs fine as is, but gurgles a little during down shifting. I did not remove the EXUP valve under the seat because it generates an engine caution light. I removed the cables from the EXUP to the exhaust, but left the valve installed.

[@joez247]

Install Power Commander and forget messing with the oxygen sensor.

[@felbergcapoeirista]

Would this exhaust fit a 2015 V star 1300 Deluxe?

[@TheTSFChannel]

I would check the Freedom Performance website to see for yourself. Be sure to let us know. My 2nd bike was a V-Star 1300. Traded it for this beast! Check out my moto-story, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4vUdqRqrpt_e5Y

[@NINZIE1949]

Great video & soundtrack, did you upgrade to a K&N air filter?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Hey thanks! Nope. Stock filter.

[@1coldaxe]

Sweet

[@randyhicks7954]

any problem with popping when letting off throttle? have 08 with la chopper and pops alot even with power commanders 5. Randy

[@TheTSFChannel]

It does pop on the down-shift. Looking to get either the Ivan's flash or some kind of power commander device.

[@randyhicks7954]

@@TheTSFChannel i believe it's because ais does not have block off plate options. thanks for your reply Randy

[@cowdudeable]

Forgive me for asking an obvious question, but why would someone with hearing issues do something like this to their bike? Do you plan to be as deaf as a post by the time you are 50? You have made a bike so damn loud you need earphones to run it? Are you getting any extra noticeable power, or is this all for the extra noise?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Well, I'm already in my 50s, so no waiting there. Isolated in a 3-walled garage, the sound is obviously going to be louder. On the road, the roar is behind me, so it's pretty benign. I wear plugs when I ride, but that's mainly to kill the wind noise in my not so top of the line helmets. I haven't dyno'd the bike, but others have. I feel more torque on the lower end, that's for sure. Looking to do an Ivan's ECM flash one day, which will add more performance tweaks. Also, I do highway miles where, at top speeds, other drivers need a kicker to pay closer attention. The extra sound helps.

[@porcupinebob7907]

Bad ass! the perfect style pipe for these as I see!...whos jammin in the music? cool tunez!

[@TheTSFChannel]

The track is Eumir Deodato Almeida's "Also Sprach Zarathustra." It won the 1973 Grammy Award for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. I was four years old at the time, and it was often on the radio. Here's a cool video someone made for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iHuupKNvlLFlarM

[@soxgopro5552]

Same bike as mine, same color, same pipes. :)

[@brianbeach4182]

Sounds amazing

[@RP-xk8ji]

No exhaust gaskets?

[@TheTSFChannel]

My bike was so new at the time, I used the originals.

[@RP-xk8ji]

@@TheTSFChannel cool man just wanted to know I plan on getting the same exhaust system in a few weeks.

[@TheTSFChannel]

I hope you use my link. It really helps out the channel. Chrome or black?

[@RP-xk8ji]

@@TheTSFChannel I will use the link brother. I still cant decide. My Raider is red and black so both would look good.

[@robertbenz]

Great video! What happens to exup valve?

[@TheTSFChannel]

I left it on. Lots of forums discuss removing it only to have an engine fault light on the instrument panel. Then there are all the work-arounds to eliminate the fault light. Best thing, remove the cables, then leave it be. The only guys real particular to removing it are the R1 jockeys looking to reduce weight. Whatever...! Lol...

[@scottjones6255]

Is this with the baffles left in ?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Yep!

[@marianoarrighi336]

hello very good video, if there is only one lamda sensor you connect it only to one tube or the two tubes are connected together gracias

[@TheTSFChannel]

1x oxygen sensor connected to the top exhaust, as shown in the video. Great question!

[@TheTSFChannel]

Guys, remember at 1:07 in the video, the single O2 sensor was originally plugged into the EXUP valve (and here's the key) before the exhaust splits into 2x pipes! So while the single O2 sensor plugged into one exhaust pipe won't sense the same amount of airflow, you do not receive an engine check light. You also bypass the EXUP valve with this system. The EXUP system is still doing it's thing, but you have removed the cable links, so nothing has really changed for the bike computer. The result is popping at the downshift, but a tuner solves all that. Great questions guys! Cheers!

[@marianoarrighi336]

@@TheTSFChannel I want to put two independent leaks and put the co2 sensor in one. Do you need to put the exup valve? What is the function of it? thanks again for the info

[@TheTSFChannel]

EXUP valve regulates back pressure(?) in he exhaust by opening and closing the exhaust port as needed. This information is given by the o2 sensor then the exup valve is opened and closed as needed from the wires threaded down to it from under the right rear driver's seat. The EXUP valve is removed with the stock exhaust. If you remove the EXUP module from under the seat, you will get an engine check light. There's an involved bypass process that some Yamaha R1 jockeys have done, but to me it's not worth it. You would have to fabricate a 2nd o2 sensor for the lower exhaust tube, and will the computer accept the new data/voltage in the signal, and what errors would that cause? I recommend researching the forums online for what others have done.

[@marianoarrighi336]

I saw leaks that in the rear link the two pipes with a bridge where the sensor is installed to read the emission of the two cylinders. Do you think this would work ?. In short, I leave the valve installed in the original exhaust that I remove but I put the sensor in the new exhaust. Is there another valve under the seat or is it just the one in the exhaust?@@TheTSFChannel

[@oscarmayer9823]

Music kinda drowns out any french words. Like the setup

[@garymcaleer6112]

Stock design is perfect.

[@troykatucki9685]

Would this make a good second bike? My first bike was a Yamaha WR250r. I had it for a year and a half, in that time I put almost 6000 miles on it. Is the Raider to much bike for me? I want a motorcycle to take out to California and back next summer from Philadelphia. I am on a college student budget would I be able to afford the gas?

[@TheTSFChannel]

It takes premium gas. I get about 150 mi per tank. The tank holds less than 5 gal. This bike is like driving a V8 after decades with a 4 cylinder.

[@TheTSFChannel]

Let me put it another way... I was dissatisfied on a 1300. Put 3800 mi in 10 yrs of ownership. Now, on this 1900, I check the weather every morning for an opportunity to ride.

[@troykatucki9685]

I have never driven a 4 cylinder I went straight to the crown Victoria police interceptor. Can you add a bigger tank to the bike?

[@troykatucki9685]

1300 is no slouch! This bike must give you an orgasm every time you ride it!

[@TheTSFChannel]

Doubtful on the tank. At least, I haven't seen it done. A talented or rich person can customize anything. XD

[@cllisted1191]

The boss!!

[@mikesokolow7997]

Just got mine, love it. I spy some ar500 steel plate in the garage.Ring it with the ak!

[@jamesc.9925]

Sounds good

[@TheTSFChannel]

Oh HELL no...!!! =O The ride was good before, now it's great. Can't wait to get the Power Commander!

[@steelcityracer4129]

Do you have the necessary torque specs handy?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Not handy, but there's a 2008 pdf of the Raider Service Manual floating around the web. That's where I got my torque specs.

[@miguelsalgado4673]

You would think itll sound louder especially with that size motor. Why do they sound so different so low and tingly? It sounds like a small engine. At least the roadstar Silverado had grunt. Oh yea I know why. And what is up with what appears to look like throttle cables on a exhaust, are they having exhaust scavenging problems?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Unfortunately, we're limited by the sound recording device and your playback device. What you can't tell is how the rumble thumps through your chest and resonates through the garage. The cables you're referring to are from what they call an EXUP valve. They're also found on Yamaha R1s and R6s. Google it to read up on their purpose. Great question!

[@miguelsalgado4673]

@@TheTSFChannel I know, I had a yamaha same motor. I know exactly what they sound like. I'm just saying yours doesnt have the galloping tone that my 1700 did. But anyways I have a Harley and you can't compare apples to oranges

[@Twincam808]

Down & Dirty shut the fuck up. You don’t even own shit. I have a harley and a raider and both are great bikes but I like my raider more. Come see me and I’ll let you hear the raider with afternarket exhaust sound like. I’ll assure you, you’ll shit your pants. Gtfo with your ignorant ass.

[@MRTANK1234567]

Do you have to do an Ivan’s flash or a power commander?

[@TheTSFChannel]

Not yet. I'm eyeing the power commander, but it's pretty expensive. I know it needs it. She pops when down shifting. I will do another video for that install as soon as I can afford one. Great question!

[@edwardcruz2369]

@@TheTSFChannel I have the same pipes with the power commander 5 and she still pops on down shifts once in awhile but no as much as before they remapped. Had to adjust to make it run a little rich in fuel to eliminate most of the popping. However, fuel mileage sucks bad. Nice bike by the way!

[@TheTSFChannel]

Thanks for the info, Ed!

[@garyharmon1155]

Sweeter than yoohoo.

[@a.rjohnson4257]

Love the music

[@TheTSFChannel]

One of my favorites from when I was a kid in the '70s. Thanks for stopping by!

[@eduardosaldana7815]

Qué tal amigo. Le cambié los escapes a mi moto y note que disminuyó la potencia del motor. Que pudiera ser???? Le puse marca cobra.

[@TheTSFChannel]

¡Hola amigo! No tengo pensamientos de por qué estás perdiendo poder. Mi experiencia con estas pipas Freedom Perfomance es que ahora la bicicleta es rica. Cuando cambio hacia abajo, el escape aparece. Necesito instalar un módulo Cobra Power Commander. ¡Pero eso cuesta $ 500!

[@kenspearacy6294]

Who let the cat out

[@eduardosaldana7815]

Buen día amigo que le estás adaptando en el censor de oxígeno. Saludos.

[@TheTSFChannel]

There are two ports tapped into the pipes. I think this model fits more than one bike. The Road Star might have a different size oxygen sensor. For the Raider, the sensor fits without an adapter. You just need the lengthen the cable at least 4 inches. There is a cap to seal the other oxygen sensor hole.

[@eduardosaldana7815]

TSF Channel ok estamos en .Contacto para hacerte otras preguntas. Saludos .

[@eduardosaldana7815]

TSF Channel veo en el video que desconectaste 2 chicotes esos se quedan sueltos ????

[@TheTSFChannel]

No. Esos cables llegaron a la válvula EXUP. También debe quitar el otro extremo de los cables del MOTOR EXPULSOR que está debajo del asiento. Puede acceder a los cables desde debajo del guardabarros trasero con el asiento retirado. Quita los cables del motor de la misma manera que los quité de la válvula.

[@TheTSFChannel]

He leído en los foros de personas de Raider quitando el MOTOR EXUP con los cables. Dejé el mío en su lugar. Solo eliminé los cables.

[@harryprater9014]

Got a Raider......whats the music.???..lol

[@TheTSFChannel]

The piece is called "Also Sprach Zarathustra" by Eumir Deodato. I remembered it from when I was a kid in the early '70s. I think Deodato was impressed by 2001: A Space Odyssey which premiered in 1968. This track is from 1972 and won a Grammy in 1973.

[@mrolsen6987]

Great video! But as a mechanic I have to say: You need to get some better tools man... 😂 😉

[@TheTSFChannel]

You ain't lying! Lol...

[@mrolsen6987]

@@TheTSFChannel you can get a bit holder and bits who fit on the gearwrench for the hex bolts, cheap and great 👍 I hope you get what I mean. Cheers from northern Sweden! 🍻

[@MrDukanpower]

Man the music!!!! Hard to listen!!!

[@TheTSFChannel]

This was a huge hit when I was a kid.