FMF 4.1 INSTALL! for KTM 690 SMC R
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- Опубліковано 1 січ 2025
- Well.. it came out alright and is one way to get the FMF 4.1 on your KTM 690 SMC R. Mine is a 2021 and I ordered my FMF from RacingPowersports in TX.
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Sound Check! - • 2021 KTM 690 SMC R Sto...
Mods
PowerCommander + Rottweiler Performance Tune
Rottweiler Performance Fuel Dongle
FMF 4.1 Titanium Exhaust w/ Carbon Fiber Tip
P3 Carbon Fiber MAX Header Guard
Many Misc.
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Sony a7C
Tamron 17-28 f2.8
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You fucked that up pretty good.
Thats cool that it worked. Over $700 for a muffler you have to hack together and will be a pain in the ass to ever separate with that style of compression clamp is insane. Not knocking what you did but you can buy some nice stainless steel clamps in straight or stepped from summit that would seal the difference in the diameter.
I agree with you and some times I think I should have went taht route but for some reason (and I'm an idiot..) I LOVE a blue FMF on an orange KTM.. and I just couldn't live without it haha and of course the sound..
@@LifeWellRiddenToday I successfully attached the 4.1 on a smcr, without cutting the Pipe in any way. I buyed a Stock exhaust and from that I cut off that flansh and welded 2 tubes on it. A oblique one and a straight one. On the straight one I push on the 4.1 and that tube goes about 5“ inside the 4.1 and hold it. It’s relativ dense, because the straight tube got a tiny smaller diameter than the 4.1 and hold it. And on top, I used that mount that you cut off and cut the other one. Sure, I must act on 2 places with a hammer, so that it’s not collide with the tank, and I also use thermotape. My 4.1 is now a bit farther back but roundabout 2-3mm under the indicator. 👍
@ holy crap man you went in on that!! That is sweet! Congrats on the setup!! Now if only I could weld haha how did you come up with this??
@@LifeWellRidden firstly my idea was to reuse the Pipe for other exhausts like LeoVince or the Original one for the technical control so I don’t destroy that flansh. Secondly I tried to weld that pipe from the 4.1 to a 1.4571 Tube, but that was not so a great idea, because I have long welded over years on different types of CrNi, but never tried to weld Titanium. So that don’t worked, the weld break apart. And there cames the Idea to make it like my LeoVince Slip on.
(That „Slip-on“)
So I buyed a few days ago a stock muffler and cut of that Flansh and a few mm of the Weld to have a little bit material to weld. So I welded them together, the Flansh (1.4301) and my first tube (1.4571) which was very easy. The 1.4571 pipe was roundabout 36mm long and got on both sides a cut with 10 degrees. And than cames the idea to „slip on“ the 4.1 because the Titanium tube from the 4.1 was roundabout 1-1.5mm bigger in diameter than my 1.4571 pipe. But now stands the exhaust 10 degrees to the side away. So I cut another pice of 1.4571 with was 125mm long and cut 2 90 degrees cuts. Then I welded them also together. The 1. pipe with the 10* I used to bring the 4.1 a little bit away from the Tank, and also to use perfectly the first of the two holding points.
Then I make the Titanium pipe from the 4.1 a little bit smaller with a Hammer. So it fits better. And also I need the hammer on two locations on the exhaust to bring it a few mm away from the tank. Then I take Thermoband out of aluminum all around that critical locations on the tank. And the work was done. And I can every time take the 4.1 away and mount the LeoVince or the original one on it.
And btw. I’m here in Switzerland, and here are the sound and emissions standards fuck high than over there in US. but naturally only for closed curses. 😅🤣
@ hahaha dude that is insanely good, you could almost create a business for making those! Hell I would buy one haha but I bet, that’s crazy over in Switzerland! So cool!
Tüv sagt nein
Leider.. sieht so geil aus und vor allem der Klang 😍
Tüv fragt ob man deppat is
@@philipuher4925 ist doch auch deppart an Auspuff von ma anderen bike auf die smcr zu packen. Vor allem haben die Euro Modelle ja noch andere abgassysteme …
Crazy good video!
Take your Hole Tank Off And Wrap it with Gold Heat wrap loooks dope
Great exhaust..installed on my 701...was cake on 701!
Thanks! The 701’s seemed wayyy easier haha
Looking to install one on my 701. Could you tell me which bike the exhaust was orginally for? I’m finding it unclear. Thank you!
Hey brother what part number did you order
we in Germany say : What a Shit is this???
In German :
Das ist Murks oder Pfusch!
Hey good to see you got yours mounted that's pretty much exactly how I did mine definitely wish I had a welder or a good pipe stretcher to expand the header slightly but it works just fine with the u bolt
I ended up making my own bracket to move it down and over to the left some the rear tire scraped it when the suspension flexed real hard one time
Hell yeah it took some work! And I think I have to do that bracket too.. I’m with ya on the welding, that would have made it so much better but the U clamp you suggested works so much better than the $28 Moose Racing one I ordered..
@@LifeWellRidden hell yea man that is awesome to hear yea I am hoping that if or when I get the titanium header the fmf will fit on it I think it will still work should fit better I would think
@@psyfertech I think it will, diameter wouldn’t be issue (I think) but it would be about 2 inches longer since we had to cut the stock. That could push the FMF farther out from the factory mounting position so might have to extend your bracket, who knows we will find out!
Hey dude! Your grit and realness and transparency has made me want to pull the trigger on doing this for my 21. Awesome stuff, Quick question what carbon fiber cover did you install to the header? And is it over the factory header? Wanted to cover my stock header up.
Much appreciated man! All I can be is myself so why hide it haha at least people can see what to do or what NOT to do haha
The shield is a "P3 Heat Shield MAXCoverage" for the 690. It goes over the factory header with 3 clamps along the header and the factoyr bolt to the plastics. It works amazing and covers up the pipe nicely!
Hello, cool guy, great video! I would love to know where the hand protectors are with the mirrors you have?
Hello! They are Zeta bark busters from Amazon in Orange with the Zeta integrated turn signal bark busters. The mirrors are PowerMadd fixed series I believe but search “PowerMadd Mirrors” and you’ll find em! You can get everything on Amazon!
yoo! love this video. i plan to pick up a 690 and do the same conversion.
do you know if a tekmo header makes this easier at all?
Hey Ryan! Hope you get the 690, they are awesome!
The Tekmo header should make this much much easier. It already has a straight end piece so all you will need to do is slide the FMF on there. I would highly suggest going that route istead of cutting the factory header. I really wish I did that instead of cut.. but I guess thats where all the videos started!
Hi mate what’s the best full exhaust for this bike ? Is it worth it getting a full exhaust and would it need chipping? Cheers mate
Hey! This one is kind of hard to say for sure BUT what I have picked up on is..
1) The full exhaust would be cool, I didn't see it necessary, performance is hard to say, their is a gain (I'm sure 1-2hp) with a Tekmo Titanium header and the weight savings would be a good chunk, matched with a slip on you would be in the $1k+ range pretty darn quick. The header would need a tune so add on a PC6 or other for another $2-$500 and your already at let's say $1.3k+..
2) The factory header isn't bad, I'm just cheap and wanted to use it haha and there are no restrictions like cats in it so its basically just pipe. The slip on brings me wayyy more smiles, probably no to little power gain but is worth every cent when you hear it! With this, you don't need to tune but I would suggest because it dose make a difference in the bike!
Conclusion: If you are looking to save as much lbs as possible and have cash to spend, full titanium exhaust + tune would be sweet! If your like me and just wanted the sound, the slip on is right at home with no tune!
@@LifeWellRidden yeah full for sure here in Sydney they have the 2023 model for 22% discount I wonder if there will be much difference with the 2024, thoughts?
@@Blackirish__ I don’t think there would be? I mean the bike hasn’t changed much so doubt they would change the formula.. then again I’m no expert 🤣
Awesome video dude just love watching it. But can you homologate this exhaust does it comes with some sort of papers so that can be legal?
Thanks man! And not really.. it’s intended for a 500 EXC dirt bike that I hacked to bits to fit.. so everything says “off-road use only”. I think the only thing to truly worry about from a far would be the sound, it’s damn loud and you can keep the baffle in to help reduce the noise.
Again I am no expert on this or a lawyer so not sure how it pertains to your state or local laws.
I just figured, we’ll it looks cool, I hate all the other aftermarket options since they stick out so far and Harleys are so damn loud, cops won’t notice a difference.. I am going to the track tomorrow so we will see if this passes safety inspection
@@LifeWellRidden thank you sooo soooo much for your fast and precise answers it means a lot to me.
Can I ask you more about the bike? How many miles do you have on it, does it have any problems? Do you need maintenance or is it just "ride and enjoy" type of bike?
@@timpobega7951 Anytime Tim! I try to be as quick and precise as possible!
I am currently at he 1,716 mile mark which is not a lot but in chicago I have to winterize for 4-6 months but I have not had any issues with the “stock” bike, I have had issues once modifying it and there is a whole series on my channel of what happened there.. these bikes do seem to eat oil so I usually change the oil ever 500 or so miles and make sure there is enough with the sight glass. I have heard about some oil starvation issues before..
I would say more of a complaint than a problem would be the transmission, it is really clunky and more like a dirt bike trans than a street bike (basically the point of the bike to mix both) but I noticed the big issues when using the quick shifter, there are some hesitations and false neutrals quite a bit so you really have to be aggressive with your foot.
When it comes to the maintenance, I would remind you of the oil above, not like a every time you ride but once a week at least. Other than that, just your basics! I spend a lot of time just riding it but when you have to do a lot of “dealer” maintenance like coolant flush or brakes or even some of the other tasks, you can complete those at home (depending on your skill level) I have found the bike very easy to work on and actually really enjoyable to! When it comes to anything inside the motor, I will bring it to the dealer!
Please tell me that u did a new mapping so the motor doesnt run too dry...
Don't worry I did haha, First thing that went in. Power commander + map from Rottweiler performance
Wings, Remus or Akrapovic make direct fit mufflers why the hell would you butcher your bike like this?
Because I'm impulsive and a child at heart.. Honestly I like how short the FMF is and the blue color with carbon.. I am also saving money (not much at all) by butchering my bike to fit instead o fthe $450+ exhaust systems. Other than that, entertainment value haha
It seems you got your exhaust for free somewhere)) what do you think about future of bike with such a mod?) I mean for the customer if you would sell it. Anyway I think I would never sell my 690)) good luck
Good question, I wouldn’t sell the bike but I would list as is and provide them a link to the video to watch and if they don’t want that mod I would have the header re-welded and stock exhaust provided, as far as the future it has been amazing but I may upgrade the header after a few more upgrades!
to eliminate the clamping of the muffler, could you not remove the rivets and take out the whole piece instead of cutting it? then cover the holes with new rivets, so the piece would be fine in case you need it or want to sell the muffler
That is a thought I never had.. now that I think about it, isn’t that a similar process when you have to repack a muffler??
Honestly I know it’s staying on the bike for the rest of its life haha but that would be a good idea! If only I know how to do that with the rivets..
@@LifeWellRidden yes, it would be the same process as to change the fibers of the muffler, with a drill remove the head of the rivet, it is cleaner.the bad thing is that the other part of the rivet is inside the muffler and I don't know if I could remove it, that's why I asked
@@pitervk ahh that could be the issue with internal.. maybe see if anyone has a repacking video on UA-cam? I know I didn’t get that in depth but wish you the best of luck!
@@LifeWellRidden i know how to do the repacking, the problem its that you have to do the repacking to remove the rivets of the clamp, if not the rivet will be inside for life 😂
maybe to much work for a little better visual result
@@pitervk haha! Sometimes it’s worth the extra effort!
Did you have any trouble bolting the exhaust on the pipe?
I have a 22 690 and the catching bolt is welded to the stock exhaust and hVe little no room to put one behind (if that makes sense.)
I think I get ya, I ended up using a 2" generic exhaust clamp from AutoZone to attached the exhaust to the factory header. When it comes to the hanger of for the FMF, I didnt have anything welded to that, it was just straight through.. I hope this helps!
Yea I’m having trouble with the last hanger. The bolt goes through but doesn’t have anything to screw into. So I might just have to cut the part that threads in from the stock exhaust and try and stick it to the new exhaust. Sounds confusing I’m sure but I hope I can get it
@@lucasborg1573 when it comes to the hanger, I just got a smaller (thin) bolt and washers and locking nuts and what not to hang it, I have yet to see any issues so that may work as well!
Isnt it bad for the bike to put an exhaust from a total different bike on it ?
It isn’t “bad” a lot of manufacturers make aftermarket options but this is not really a “bolt on” haha. At the end of the day if you use a fuel dongle and/or power commander, your bike will run just fine. It is really just a straight pipe like most of the other manufacturers without a DB killer..
What tire are you using man?thank you in advance
Running Bridgestone Battleax Hypersport S21 tires, absolutely love them, when it comes to slick situations their not the best but dry, too good
@@LifeWellRidden thank you for your reply. I am using t32 sport touring they are also great but not advisable for track days hehe. I am planning to buy some good tires for track
Hey for which bike / year is that fmf 4.1 and how it work in the mid/long term?
It’s for a 2018 KTM 500 EXC and long term, I think it’s been great! BUT you do have to (about 1-2 per season) take it off and re-seal it with instant gasket to make sure it’s not leaking. I ended up replacing the U clamp at the beginning of the year and re-wrapped it with new header wrap just in case. It definitely takes some maintenance each year but worth it for the sound and look!
you didn't need a remap?
I did have too, I don’t think I put all that in the video (I should have) but it’s a power commander with can tune from Rottweiler Performance
Are those exhausts specific to a type of bike? Cause im curious how the Duke 390/Svart 401 would sound like on those pipes
The FMF 4.1 that I put on my bike is for a 2019 KTM 500 EXC just because it is a straight inlet design. I’m not sure what could work with the 390/401, I would start by looking at the inlet when the pipe connects to the header!
@@LifeWellRidden my midpipe accepts 51mm slip ons. The fmfs I usually see have like thin inkets for 150cc dirt bikes
@@Drt0Kkdo then that may work.. I cannot confirm fitment but I would do your best to measure and ensure specs. It is basically a straight pipe anyway so maybe ordering the model and mocking up could work since you could always return but the job is pretty labor intensive!
What did you buy the exhaust for a ktm 500? Want to order one not sure if they come in different sizes
Yes I bought for a 2019 KTM 500 EXC so that it didn’t have any bends and was pretty much straight, part number is 045586 on the FMF website and other people who sell it!
@@LifeWellRidden thank you!
Did ur bike not come with passanger fot pegs? Been trying to find some - KTM does not sell them anymore as far as i know. So if anyone has a pair i would love to buy them
Mine came with them and I took them off and replaced them with the plastic pieces KTM provided. Your dealer or any KTM dealer should be able to order them?? Maybe?
Just buy the header pipe
Yeah definitly should have done that and would suggest anyone else looking to do this, do the same! haha
Wow. Think I'm buying a 2022 in a few weeks. Are there any exhaust options that "slip on"??? Think I'll miss my Street Triple r?
Hey Jeremy! There are plenty of "slip on's" available for the bike, they are fairly expensive and pretty big. They usually stick out pretty far and hang down past the plastic. I chose to go the smaller route and basically a straight pipe. I also love the blue and carbon look as well as the sound, you just cant beat that!
If I knew the amount of work that would have to go into the FMF, I probably wouldn't have done it.. The install was complete shit at best (As you saw in the video).
I'm not sure.. I've never ridden a street triple R before but with a few upgrades to the 690, you will liven the bike up! I would definitely suggest a fuel dongle, a tune and exhaust to start, which makes a considerable difference from factory but would also plan on getting some more goodies like air intake and SAS delete from Rottweiler Performance.
Overall I am very happy with the bike, The power curve is spiked a little more (especially mid range) and the sound is just.. well it's just addicting haha
@@LifeWellRidden awesome man. Selling off an xr650l and maybe the Triumph. Have you tries the power part I'm reading about in forums to tame the false neutrals. That's a pretty big concern for me. Love up and down quicks on track on my Tuono but it's very reliable on that bike....
@@jeremydahm2124 You will probably hate the transmission like I did, for the first 600-650 miles with 1/2 throttle during break-in, you really see the short comings. Once its broken in and you can actually get on it, it makes the transmission better, not great but better..
I changed out the shifter, sort of helped but its quite annoying. I'm not sure their is a fix or a way to tune it out but have been looking into a quick shift but don't know yet.
@@LifeWellRidden cool. I'm toying with a used 701 if the "fix" from the forums sounds like a half fix. 10k vs 14 ish out tye door... We shall see. XR goes up for sale this week
Cheers!
I'm italian... It's a original fmf or fake ?
It’s an original
Excuse me, what model is the exhaust pipe of this FMF? I also want to modify it on my 701!
Hey D C! I rodered for a 2019 KTM 500 EXC. The part number from FMF is 045586 to be specific.
You will not have to cut on your husky (I believe) from everything I've seen you can just slip the damn thing on hahah
@@LifeWellRidden
OK! I got it! Thank you very much!
What was that 4.1 originally for? Just want to know what to order
I ordered for a 2019 KTM 500 EXC
Hi, what fender eliminator do you have? Thanks.
Hey Carlos, I run the Supermofools Tail Tidy kit (supermofools.com/product/ktm-smc-r-690-tail-tidy-2019-2021/)
It is an amazing kit and looks great BUT
1) you have to get your own license plate bolts, no big deal, hardware store and 4 dollars later.
2) there is NO light for the plate, just brake and turn signals. So, to illuminate the license plate at night and not give the cops another reason to stop, I bought these quarter sized led sticky lights from Amazon and just flip it on when it gets dark (BUTTON LAMP Adhesive LEDs Light Package - Lightweight, Ultra Small, Ultra Bright LED Utility Lights - 6 Pack (BL-6885) www.amazon.com/dp/B0721NYMJN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_CJH2R4DE4X28VXXPFFJH?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1)
Do you need to re-map after installing this exhaust?
Technically (after speaking to all the “experts” like dealers and Rottweiler Performance) you do not. your factory O2 sensor will be enough to regulate temperature/fuel ratios for just a slip on.
BUT.. I would highly suggest doing a tune, it gives you more control and better mapping for longevity and care of the motor. Not to mention a little more power and a more linear curve!
@@LifeWellRidden Is power commander necessary for the tune or you can just use Akrapovic map?
@@giorgiomiadze8047 I’m not sure.. I believe (I am just assuming here..) that you can either get a dyno tune which would be free reign to custom tune OR go the PC/or any other plug and play tune. I would love someone with more knowledge to chime in!
I went with the PCV for a few reasons, 1) I could purchase the complete setup pretuned from Rottweiler and just plug and play 2) be used as a bench mark to dyno/custom tune off of 3) when I purchase more mods from Rottweiler, get support for running.
What I didn’t account for is the PCV failure I ran into.. I have a whole series of videos on how I tried to figure out what was keeping my bike from running and eventually had the dealer tell me it’s the PCV.. so I would give them a 50/50 shot if it dosent fail again next year haha
@@LifeWellRidden Thanks man!
@@giorgiomiadze8047 Anytime!
Do you have to re map the bike if I just throw the Fmf exhaust on it?
I have been told mixed things from my dealer and Rottweiler performance. I would put a powercommander on the bike because it made a huge difference in power and feel but they come with problems.. I have a 4 video series on this coming soon!
@@LifeWellRidden I plan on getting a PC and an intake just wanted to know if you had to map it right away. What kind of problems with the PC. Seems pretty straight forward
@@lawrence9844 If your doing all of that, you will definitly need to map. Well the bike ran great with everything on it but i put it up for winter and when I summerized it and wanted to ride, the bike wouldn't start. The powercommander unit failed and I had to send it out for a new one.. a massive headache
What year and bike do you order for the FMF?
I ordered for a 2019 KTM 500 EXC. The FMF part number is - 045586
The exhaust being right next to the plastic fuel tank...
That does not seam like a god job or a good idea.
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And quite a lot of work.
I'll just buy the Tekmo Full Titanium Exhaust instead.
@@villea1841 it’s a lot more than I expected and I’m by no means qualified to do such a job but gotta learn somewhere 🤷🏻♂️ I saw those and they look badass!
@@LifeWellRidden I have seen a few SMC-R where there have been exhaust leaks between the header and slip on.
Usually because the user did not install the gasget needed between the header and slip on joint spot.
Also couple DIY jobs that were not done well.
Those exhaust fumes burn through the plastic tank quite easily and with flammable liquid inside that ends really badly.
Honestly I don't like the look of that clamp you have on and I'm a bit worried for you.
Good news is that because you cut off bit of the stock exhaust and there is no flange and the FMF mounts on top of the original header there's less of a chance of an exhaust leak straight towards the tank.
Only if the clamp shakes loose from the vibration of a big a big single and then the exhaust gas would leak through the cuts made on the FMF and it ends badly.
Also the clamp itself will get really hot because it's mounted straight on the exhaust so I'd like a bit more clearance between the clamp bolts and the tank.
Actually I'd like a completely different clamp on it.
The bad news is that you did smash the exhaust with a hammer 🤣🤔🤔 creating a weaker point on the exhaust where it may eventually leak.
And that point is right towards the tank.
And it's at a point where there's a joint in the exhaust so way more likely place for a leak.
Heat shield tape will do absolutely nothing to help if actual exhaust gass leaks through there.
Then you are sitting on a mobile Molotov cocktail.
Good luck.
@@villea1841 yeah I had a Clarkson moment with the hammer but I’ve ridden many dirt bikes with chunked exhausts and haven’t had issues, I get those are from falling and not “man made” but I’ve wrapped it well enough, done all that I can and I know another UA-camr that referenced the same clamp and I haven’t had any issues, knock on wood. It doesn’t touch any plastic and is plenty far from the tank so we’re good! I just am sharing my install, not an official guide
Are there any pipes that don’t require so much engineering 🤣
A full list haha pretty much every one that is made for the 690 takes about 5 minutes to install.. I just chose to go with the hardest one haha
@@LifeWellRidden that blue titanium looks so sick though, definitely unique i wish FMF made one for the 690
@@krushtyy Thank you! And when I look at it and hear it, its worth the pain.. I wanted to rally a group on YT here to sign something to make FMF build one and pre-order it.. I may have to actually try that?
@@LifeWellRidden pls do ill probably be getting a 690 this year and id love to have an fmf pipe haha
@@LifeWellRidden maybe even some kind of adapter kit would be great too
5:27 😭😭😭😭
🤣🥲 stupid is as stupid does
You copy me bro Been Had this on My 2020 since i got it
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Ouch to much cutting and modification 😂
ouch...
Yeah this one hurts me too..
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Can I contact you on Instagram? I’m mounting the FMF on my ktm 690 but I have a problem
I actually don’t have an Instagram but my email is in the about section on my channel! Shoot me an email and we can get it figured!
@@LifeWellRiddenThank you! I wrote you an email!