Yoshimura RS-2 Exhaust Pros and Cons

[@pilotdane1]

DOC - Wonderful "down to earth" explanation of the pro's & con's - Super informative information for potential buyers. Really good points. Thanks for the shout Brother. Frank chimed in on "my" exhaust mod - HA HA. PERFECT TITLE FOR THE VIDEO !!!!! - That's a Home Run with those hashtags too !!!!! The sound of that exhaust is awesome for sure. Very impressive !!!! 299 baby !!!! C'mon..... 1 more to 300 !!!! - Nice accomplishment brother !!!!! Cheers !

[@verbalwidget0919]

WooHoo one more for the DOC! Pretty impressive for sure 300 came quick. Your so right OBI-WAN has great videos too on his exhaust mods.

[@doc650adventures]

Thank You so much OBI! This video is just my humble attempt to help out prospective buyer so that they are fully infomed on the goods and bads of the exhaust. I really do love the Yoshi exhaust! Thank you the compliment on the subs! It is always nice to see that some folks find my videos relevant and want more. Cheers!

[@doc650adventures]

@@verbalwidget0919 VW, spot on with everything you said! I am surprised I hit the 300 mark so quick also. Any video OBI- WAN releases is awesome! Cheers!

[@gregp.t.8473]

I just bought a bone stock 07 DR 650 with 4,000 miles on it. Seeing how nice the Yoshimura looks and sounds on yours seals the deal! I’ll buy the SS header from Procycle and the awesome Yoshimura! Thanks for the nudge!

[@doc650adventures]

Congratulations Greg on the new DR650! It is amazing how few miles it has on it for a 07! The ProCycle header and Yoshi exhaust in combination with re jetting the carburetor really wakes up the motor. As has been said before, the DR650 is a blank canvas just waiting to be set up exactly as you want it to be. Thanks for watching and congrats again! Cheers!

[@verbalwidget0919]

Good morning, DOC. Yosh builds quality stuff, looks and sounds great. I went with the GSXR muffler and the ProCycle mid pipe kit with no repacking ...Love it! I enjoyed the quick reassembly and the cool overcast skies. Beautiful bike, looked like a great day for a spin. I was chatting with OW about a header pipe, something that flows a bit more. Enjoying the series, take care.

[@doc650adventures]

Morning VW! The GSXR muffler with the adapter pipe is probably a preferred solution for sure. Still love the Yoshi exhaust, just not the downtime associated with it. I might have to get the tools to repack myself. It was a nice day and I did go for a spin. Glad you are enjoying the series! Cheers!

[@chasingtrail]

That sounds great! I've been very happy with the Yoshimura pipes I've had. I put a Yoshimura slip-on on my Tenere 700 recently. Sounds great the quality is top notch.

[@doc650adventures]

Thanks Brother! I bet the Yoshi sounds amazing on the twin cylinder T700! I agree that the quality is top notch. Have a great one! Off to watch more of your videos! Cheers!

[@ullithebully]

I had no idea they required this type of up keep, great info DOC thanks for putting it out there

[@doc650adventures]

My pleasure Ulli! I did not know these things when I bought it so I figure I would put it out there to help others! Cheers!

[@jrdepew]

Yoshimura is top notch. Packing is one reason it’s so light. I have a LeoVince that sounds just right for me and no repacking required. It’s light but probably not as light as Yoshi. GXSR hard to come by.

[@doc650adventures]

Spot on JR! I have heard the LeoVince exhausts are excellent. The GSXR spares that survived are all bought up by DR650 owners LOL! Thanks for watching and commenting! Means a lot! Cheers!

[@rossbrown9156]

I just put one on this afternoon and it went pretty smooth. Went on way easier than I thought it would.

[@doc650adventures]

It is an easy installation. After jetting also, you will see a big difference in performance! Congratulations on your setup!

[@doc650adventures]

Excellent! It’s a great upgrade!

[@PennsylvaniaDualSport]

I had Yoshi on my 250L. I preferred the quiet insert in it cause otherwise it was loud. At least you don’t have to worry about that stupid graphite gasket in the mid pipe! I have a GSXR on my DR. I used an FMF spark arrestor but it recently took a leap so I just ordered one from Pro Cycle that will fit. Important for forestry in these parts.

[@doc650adventures]

Matt, makes sense! Based on where you ride, I imagine a good spark arrestor and quiet insert are a requirement. Actually, I had originally ordered a FMF pipe but at the time it was taking forever to be shipped so I opted for the Yoshi. Great exhaust, just don't like the downtime. The GSXR muffler on your DR is the way to go for sure! Cheers!

[@OneOldManRiding]

Hello Doc, the Yoshimura pipes do sound great. That's a long time without it for replacing though. I would probably pick up a Delkevic for the downtime, or one of the generic eBay pipes for the downtime. Two weeks is too long to nto ride my bike! - Frank

[@doc650adventures]

Spot on Frank! Great sound and performance. I bit the bullet and just bought another system to have on hand for when one is off for repacking.

[@F3502000]

That does sound great! 👍

[@doc650adventures]

It does have a great tone to it and the performance is off the charts great! Thanks for watching! Cheers!

[@tsdmoto]

My DR650 came from the PO with the Yoshimura exhaust. Does yours have have the RS-2 DB killer?

[@doc650adventures]

Interesting. No, I do not have that installed. I did not know it existed. My DB killer is wearing earplugs 😂😂 Thanks for the info!

[@justgjt]

Damn...I did not know it had to be sent away for re-packing... Thats a huge negative.

[@doc650adventures]

Hi justgjt! I did not know when I bought it also LOL! I figured this video might help a couple of people make an informed decision before they bought the system. Thank you so much for the feedback and comment! Cheers!

[@justgjt]

@@doc650adventures Update: Yoshimura sell a DIY Repack kit with instructions and a new decal. I bought one 👍🏻

[@doc650adventures]

@@justgjt Thanks for getting back to me on the update! This is great information! I need to get one also. The shipping back and forth and the cost to repack is rather high. Thanks again Man!

[@ParallelCamper]

I'm about 20 minutes from Chino. This could be a good option for an aftermarket pipe for me when I get to that stage in modifications. Nice that it looks like it is California legal according to their website. Thanks!

[@doc650adventures]

Hi Rob! You are so close to Chino it would definitely make sense to get the RS-2. It is an awesome exhaust system and the negatives would really not affect you due to your location. Combine the RS-2 with some jetting and you will wake up the Mighty DR650! Cheers!

[@ksut5917]

Sounds cool for the first 50 ks after that it's deafening and not what I want for a long travel motorcycle. Trying to fix the deafening roar at highway speed.

[@doc650adventures]

@@ksut5917 It can be loud for sure. I normally wear earplugs when riding so it’s not an issue. Yoshimura makes a quiet insert which will supposedly reduce the volume. I haven’t used it yet.

[@ksut5917]

@@doc650adventures I have the spark arrestor insert its solid pipe for 3.5 inches then switches to screen mesh for about 2.5 inches..... its pretty darn loud even with ear plugs. Looking at a LeoVince option.

[@nicksmith7552]

Doc...this repackaged,when does it need that ? After what sort of mileage ? Thanks.

[@doc650adventures]

Hi Nick! Mine started to get a lot louder after about 2,750 miles. I had it on when I was doing a lot of jet work with the carby so I imagine it will last a lot longer this time. Great exhaust though! Cheers!

[@nicksmith7552]

@@doc650adventures Oh,Ok. I have just got my 2022 DR650. Can’t do to much for mods until the warranty is up, but I was planning on doing the RS-2 and the bigger header pipe later on.

[@doc650adventures]

@@nicksmith7552 Congrats on the new DR650! It is such a great bike! After the warranty is up, a jet kit and the RS-2 will really wake up the DR's motor. I still have the stock header pipe on my DR. I am looking forward to hearing how things went after you perform the mods! Cheers!

[@Oatmeal_TVx]

What should I go with then I was about to order it for my 2024 400s

[@Oatmeal_TVx]

Should I order it for a pre 19 model

[@doc650adventures]

@@Oatmeal_TVx If you’re talking about the DR 650, Yoshimura RS2 exhaust should work on a 2024. I would check their website to ensure it does work. All DR650s are the same from 1996 on (other than emissions stuff after 2022) that doesn’t affect the exhaust system

[@edhuber3557]

Roughly what sort of performance bump is typical? For ~$500 USD, is it at least ~10% hp across rpm range (or more limited)?

[@doc650adventures]

The Yoshimura with proper jetting should yield about a 10% hp increase. Your throttle response will really improve also! Thanks for watching and the comments/ question!

[@edhuber3557]

@@doc650adventures Thanks.

[@doc650adventures]

@@edhuber3557 My pleasure!

[@offroadtales]

Someone care to explain what is "repacking"?

[@doc650adventures]

I will give it an attempt llan. Repacking of the muffler/ exhaust is a process where the muffler is disassembled and the sound dampening material (kind of like insulation) is removed and replaced with new material. The muffler has 3 parts. The inner pipe (core) the sound dampening material, and the outer casing. Over time and miles, the dampening material is filled with residue from the exhaust coming out of the motor and needs to be replaced. Think of it as having to replace the air filter on your heating and air conditioning system. Repacking is a bit of work but worth the effort/ cost to keep the muffler/ exhaust at the right performance level. Hope this helps! Cheers!

[@offroadtales]

@@doc650adventures great thanks, how many km are we talking about?

[@doc650adventures]

@@offroadtales That is dependent on how well the bike is tuned (air/fuel mixture). I would say as a rule, 8,000 - 10,000 KM. The exhaust will still function, only the sound level will increase as the material inside fills up with residue.

[@throttle_therapy0025]

How often do you need to repack it?

[@doc650adventures]

That's rather challenging to answer. If the carby is tuned properly I would say about 3,500 to 5,000 miles (just guessing). I will do a follow up video (update) later on to provide more info on the repacking cycle. You will be able to tell when it is time to repack due to an increase in the loudness of the exhaust. It is a great system and makes a significant change in performance. No regrets here. Thanks for the question! Cheers!

[@czrider6300]

You can repack that yourself. ‘Come on man!’

[@doc650adventures]

I will be giving the repack a shot this next time! Cheers!

[@DeaconLucas1]

That sucks. Changes everything for me.

[@doc650adventures]

Understand. I am glad this was at least helpful. There are other exhaust systems that do not need to be repacked that might work though. Thanks for watching and commenting! Cheers!

[@andsenwilson4897]

FMF header pipe is a great addition.

[@doc650adventures]

Absolutely! It’s on my list to add!