Installing a Slip-On Exhaust on the CFMOTO 450SS: Step-by-Step Guide
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Installation video of a KO Lightning slip-on exhaust for my CFMOTO 450SS motorcycle. This will work on the USA model CFMOTO 450SS and non-US model CFMOTO 450SR.
I installed this aftermarket KO Lightning exhaust on my CFMOTO sport bike with the silencer or DB Killer installed.
This is simple mod for the CFMOTO 450SS. I’m impressed with the overall quality built and sound of the KO Lightning Exhaust that I purchased off AliExpress.
This install does not require a flash of the ECU.
Exhaust sound check at the end of the video.
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It sounds a million times better than a ninja 400! That 270 degree crank makes a difference. 😎👍
It really does!!!
I want to agree but I didn't think it sounded better could be the recording or me listening from a phone but that bike is super sweet
I really like the high pitch sound of the standard N 400 exhaust, Probably saved a good deal of money from buying a slip on.
Bro you can't compare this masterpiece to that junk of a bike ninja400
Sounds the same as my 400 did with a Leo Vince slip on but to each their own
Just ordered the same one myself. I also ordered the stuff you used in your bike washing video 😂 , appreciate the content, helps narrow down a couple things
Sweet! I just received more accessories today, so I will be doing videos on those coming up!
"loud doesn't mean good"
amen
Yell it, just don't scream it!
Have you noticed the db killer just rattles around on the inside?
Mine has stayed firm and tight. You have to make sure you have the connecting pipe inserted all the way in to keep the db killer from rattling.
Hey rob a bit late to this hope you respond but I just got mine and mine came with a silver tape I'm new to the whole exhaust modifying and was wondering if you got this also and if so where you put yours
I didn't have any "silver tape". It is more like a sticky fiberglass roll? If so, mine did not come with it, but typically that can be used at the connecting pipe. When you take your factory exhaust off, you will probably see the same thing where the pipes connect. On an older bike, when you take an exhaust off, the exhaust seal can fall apart, so if you notice that with yours, the "tape" can probably be used as a replacement. Without seeing it, I cannot answer for sure, but that's my best guest.
i asked in a group they said its heat shielding tape just wasn't sure where to put it, once I took off the factory exhaust there was that little roll, did you leave this on or did you take it off also?@@ROBSOLUTELY
i also have the cfmoto 450ss
@@kendrickotey2483 Mine was in good shape, so I didn't have to replace it. If you notice yours is cracked or any came off when you removed the factory exhaust, then I would replace it.
@ 2:54 you can see the end of your tubing is just a metal piece, when I took the factory off there was a black roll there that my ko wouldn't fit over, is this what you are talking about?@@ROBSOLUTELY
I have 2 question..
1. Does your baffle sit straight in the exhaust or does it lean towards the wall inside the exhaust like it's loose?
2. Have you experienced any exhaust leaks at the joint with this install?
Mine sits straight in the exhaust, however I have heard other say theirs sits to the side. I think as long as you get it installed tight, so that it's not rattling around, you should be good. I have not experienced any exhaust leaks. It's a decent exhaust, but more name brand exhausts are coming out. I am working with LeoVince to get a GP Corsa slip on kit for mine. I will do a video on it,
@ROBSOLUTELY thank you 🙏🏼 I threw some gasket seal on mine last night I'm waiting 24hrs to see the results. I'm so looking forward to seeing your new install! I can't wait for these bigger companies to make parts for the 450.
@@bianchi793 Gasket seal? Why? I didn't have to do anything like that. On mine, once the insert was put in, then the connector pipe was fitted, everything fit snug.
@ROBSOLUTELY I'm not sure if I received a defective one, another person in the reviews experienced a similar problem. Everything seems to fit perfectly and they even sent smaller springs which fit perfectly. But the baffle was loose and when I turned on the bike, after about 30 seconds the slip joint started leaking, especially when I revved.
@@bianchi793 Seems quality is hit or miss with this. I know that I am looking to upgrade, not because mine has issues, but I question how long it will stay together in the future. I hope to work with LeoVince to get a really good exhaust for mine in the future.
Hello! Does this have any negative impact on the engine?
No, just a slip on exhaust, so nothing with the engine it touched.
Just ordered my slip on for my 450SS will be saving this video for reference! Play by play. I CANT WAIT!
Thank you! Exhaust is a great upgrade. Still love the sound of mine.
Nothing much more satisfying than a brilliant sounding end can ❤
KO Lightning was an okay exhaust, but I upgraded to the Yoshimura now.
that 270 crank shaft really makes a difference.
Yes, I believe that is why is sound better than I thought it would.
I just installed this exact same exhaust on my wife's 450ss tonight. It took 15 minutes and sounds a million times better than stock. Can't believe this was only $40. Thanks for the video!
Pretty good exhaust, however I've now upgraded to the Yoshimura AT2.
@@ROBSOLUTELY How do you like the Yosh compared to the KO?
@@bar9666 Yoshi sounds so much better and the build quality is a lot better too. It's expensive, but so good.
A question, why do Americans not just use the appropriate hex notation, the 3/16" is operantly just a 5mm.
Something way easier to remember and where the rest of the world instantly knows what is meant.
Because we are Americans.
You gotta be careful that the clamp holding onto the exhaust doesn't scuff up the swingarm when the suspension is doing it's work.
Life could be so easy for you guys haha@@ROBSOLUTELY
Already a very impressive machine, but once the aftermarket catches up, and someone offer a cat delete pipe or full exhaust, and Woolrich offers software to flash the ecu this bike will put most every 400 to shame.
Do all sizes fit for every bike or is there a specific size I’m looking for
You want to get a kit to fit your bike. The exhaust is the same but the connecting pipes are different.
Hey Rob! Lovin the 450 content! I was curious where you feel like the bike starts to "slow down" speed wise... like my 600 will start to run out of breath at about 120mph and will slowly chug its way to 140 after that. Where does the CFMOTO fall in that sense? It definitely seems plenty fast😁
I'm still babying mine, so I haven't taken it to full speed yet. I will let you know once I get it broken in and start to rip on it.
About 115. It’ll crawl to 120 but that’s about it
Ah interesting, Ninja 400 hits a wall at around 108/109, especially if in a slight climb, but to be fair on damp little British A and B roads I hardly ever go above 90... Highways in UK are just covered in camera's like you won't believe.
@101BadBreath I just watched another youtuber top the 450 out at 132mph... this bike is something else man
Just been a short 1 hr last ride on the ninja 400 to a fantastic viewpoint near Brighton called Ditchling Beacon, nice little tight many cornered pass. Anyhow about wipe her down, give her a bit of anti moisture spray and connect the trickle charger .. then tomorrow flying back to US of A for three months (and back to the R7).
Brotherman, so sorry for laughing but that moustache really caught me off guard. The bike sounds amazing though, I just sat on one today, it was freaking awesome, looking to buy it but in black livery.
Ride safe!
Heck yeah!!!!!!.looks, and sounds AWESOME!!!...Have fun my friend.
Thank you!
do you think this will fit on the 450mt? the bikes have the same engine
I have been told that it does, however I have no experience with the MT. It's possible the connecting pipe will need to be different. Check with your dealer first.
Great exhaust but you are aware ALL the fasteners are metric on a CFMoto?
I have the Yoshimura on now.
I'm hopefully picking mine up next week as my first bike (USA), hard to pick a color though. Both look good.
I know, both color options are really nice.
Same i Just got approved just saving up a little money for the down payment I want the grey and blue Forsure I’m not much of a red guy
how do you mess up aliexpress name it’s straight up
Just my accent I guess.
Just came in the other day and finally had the time to install it, and let me say it sounds like a million bucks, you also weren’t joking this shit is loud asf even with the silencer
I left my silencer in. Can't imagine it without! Does have a nice rumble and doesn't sound cheap. Nice that you got yours too!
Did you also get it from express?
Is this exhaust legal in germany like, E number
No idea. See if you have a Yoshimura distributor in German than can answer that better than I can.
Hello, where did you buy your KO Lightning cartridge?
I bought the exhaust from AliExpress. If you look in the description of this video, it's the first link. I believe that's what you mean by the "cartridge"?
@@ROBSOLUTELY Yes absolutely, thank you to you superb noise I will take the same
I bought the cfmoto papio for my first bike. To gain experience and get use to clutch. My upgrade is going to be cfmoto 450ss
Nice! Papio is a great mini moto! I may get one as a second bike someday. 450SS is great for everything!!
Dude you’re so bad at giving steps
As I have explained in my videos. I am not a tech or a mechanic. I do this for myself and always recommend that you check with your dealer before doing any install.
This is the first thing i do when i buy mine looks fire 🔥 the thing i wish is double brake at front wheel
Brakes are strong! Doesn't need a dual rotor.
@@ROBSOLUTELY yeah i know just for the look 👀😆 would look much better 🖤
@@soufrider6765
Yep, I'm with you on the symmetry aspect of it.
Im looking at exhausts but everything including this one are "replicas" AKA knock offs and it makes me kind of hesitant. How do you like it? was there any differance in performance?
Slip-on exhausts have very little, if any, performance changes. I hope to see some name brand exhausts come out in the future. KO Lightning is it's own brand, but they make the same exhaust as mine and put counterfeit emblems on for other brands. I'm not a fan of that either.
@@ROBSOLUTELY I was hoping I could see small gains from a DNA filter/slip on combo. It's the simplest upgrade and heard you you can see 5+hp from it. Which would be noticeable. But I've also heard of people losing their power band from the knockoffs. I'm just asking around, trying to decide if I should wait for the real thing or what.
@@SenateKT-uc2id My exhaust was under $100. I am happy with it now. I will see how it holds up in the future. I will check the welds and overall build quality as time goes on. I may decide to go with something better in the future, but for now, I'm happy with the workmanship and sound quality of the KO Lightning. Keep in mind that my exhaust is not branded as an SC Projects. They branded it with their own name and logo.
@@SenateKT-uc2idnah man you need a race/whatever aftermarket filter, which I don't even think you can get for this bike yet, and a slip on with a cat delete, else you'll not have any gains. And when it comes to these bikes it won't even be enough to justify cutting out the cat and spending money for a dyno and a tune. It's a beginner bike after all, just get a slip on to change the sound a bit, make it a little louder or whatever and just enjoy it.
@@vali69I'm far from a "beginner". Been riding since I was 9 years old, have owned a couple R6's, a R1, and few super moto's. I don't attest to smaller cc bikes being only for "beginners". There is more to riding than going fast in a straight line. I already have the air filter. DNA makes one. And the exit on the stock exhaust is super tiny. So I'm hoping a slip-on/filter combo will give it a nice little bump. If I could get 5-8 more hp out of the bike I'd be pretty happy.
Hey Rob! No reason I can't install this on my NK 450 right? I think mine is just the naked version of the SS?
Should work the same. Not sure if your exhaust pipe is different, so you might want to check that first, but the exhaust itself should be universal.
aww thanks, yes will def do a little research...excited!@@ROBSOLUTELY
I just installed this clip on but without db killer. Now I feel like it is embarrassingly loud. Does anyone know reinstalling the silencer would help or not? I am so used to the OEM exhaust and didn't expect it to be this loud.🤣
It's super loud without the silencer.
This video was kinda helpful.. thank you though! By the way the wrench and socket are incorrect. I went to buy what you used and it didn’t fit correctly. The size is a 13 mm wrench and 13mm or 1/2 socket
That's weird. I wonder if they changed sizes. Worked well on mine.
Can tyres be replaced with bigger ones?
I believe so. Check with your dealer first.
120's in the front and 170's in the rear is about the max you can go without running into issues.
Actually, a slip-on makes it sound better......the stock muffler with a cat delete will sound just as good with better performance and it will run cooler.....just fab up a mid pipe, break out the TIG welder and your in business.
I have the Yoshi exhaust on now. Much better.
How’s the paint holding up?
All good.
@@ROBSOLUTELY nice, cfmoto has been making some sweet bikes, hopefully they’ll force the Japanese brands to keep stepping their game up
@@jockwithajoystick6851 Good competition right now!!
I HAVE QUESTION-
CAN I JUST PUT THE SLIPON MUFFLER ON THE STOCK MIDPIPE INSTEAD OF USING THE SMALLER BLACK MIDPIPE ?
No, it will not match up.
This bike has the attention of my son and I, its kinda down to this or the Ninja 400. I'm going to check into availability in my area, and availability of maintenance parts, filters and brake pads and such...
Let me know if you think the 450ss would be an OK first bike for a young person... I'm thinking 50hp might jist be enough for even myself, and the riding position might be as good or better than the other bike I'm considering for myself, the R7 ... i have some dirtbike as well as street experience, and I don't need any more power than that, just kimda want suspension that I can tune for my weight, and I definitely want a bike with fairings and a windscreen...
Cheers...
Both great bikes. CFMOTO has better tech.
Hey man do you know the size of the springs , please ?
No idea. I just went and found some that worked. I replaced this exhaust with the Yoshimura now.
@@ROBSOLUTELY ahh true .. why did you replaced it with Yoshimura?? The K.O wasn't good enough??
also, I gor SR is the same sizing of everything ? Do you know ? thankns
@@barborahuzevkova3684 I cannot answer to be sure. I'm just a rider, so it's best to check with a dealer that knows for sure.
@@barborahuzevkova3684 Yoshimura is a high end exhaust. Much better.
does this mess with o2 sensor or throw an alarm? Just wondering I have a 650NK and love my bike.
No. This is just a slip on. Nothing major is touched. No codes or issues.
@@ROBSOLUTELY sorry to make you repeat yourself good sir.
Just ordered that exhaust for my 450ss what size are those springs so I can just go ahead and order them since most people say they are to loose
Awesome! Not sure on the spring size. I ended up keeping the blue springs and they have remained in tact. I
Im stuck between 450ss and the 300ss i would be doi g highway daily and city
If you can afford a bit more, go with the 450SS. If not, the 300SS is okay, but I think you would be more satisfied with the 450.
is this a legit exhaust? I mean, is it specifically desing and tested for this bike?
It's just a slip on. It's not a full exhaust.
Do you have any sound clips with the DB killer out? I prefer my bikes to be loud. 😁
No. It's really loud with it in actually.
What did you do to delete the rear signals and make your plate so scar back
In this video, that was how the bike came from the factory. Right after the exhaust, I installed a fender eliminator. Check out my other videos to see that install.
Hello sir,
I am a little bit late to this video but i have a one question...Did u have any gas lack on the throtle when u did a slip on..and did u have to do a remap after doing a slip on?
Greetings from Montenegro
It's just a slip on. Nothing else needed. No issues.
@@ROBSOLUTELY thanks for the response. I thought i would need to do some kind of a remap because some of the 450sr riders said it had a lower gas powet. Keep up the good content bro
@@Markoo2210 Only if you do a full exhaust. Your bike may be different, so check with your dealer first.
I see you, Rob. Thanks for sharing!
Man, it’s a beautiful bike!! Seriously undercuts the big manufacturers on price and everything u get!
What about warranty and dealer support?
2-year full manufacturer's warranty and over 300 CFMOTO dealers with service to honor it if something does go wrong. Very strong brand in the USA now.
@@ROBSOLUTELY wow! I had no idea!! I only recently came across this bike :))
I ride a Harley and I haven’t been in sport bikes in years. Looking to get back into it, get it as my third bike. Possibly use it on track. I think it’s so awesome! Brembo brakes on a 5500 bike AMAZING. Simply amazing
@@grudzien9784 Check out CFMOTO USA's website. You can search for dealers there and read about the warranty.
My dbkiller is loose
I would take it off and make sure you push the connecting pipe in tight. That should hold it without being loose. Then reinstall it.
Did you fix this Jason? Mine is also loose
Hey Rob Bike looks amazing. I just a question does AR exhaust for ninja 400 fit on 450sr. And can you tell me from where should i order one here in canada.
Thanks! Not sure on a genuine AR exhaust fitment on the 450ss just yet. I got mine from AliExpress. Seems to be the only place that has exhausts right now. Sounds better than I thought. I may keep it up up grade to something better in the future when more exhausts become available.
@@ROBSOLUTELY can exhausts made for ninja 400 fit cf450?
@@hghvolum3303I'm not sure. I believe so, but you would need a different mid pipe probably.
@@hghvolum3303I have a British Brand Scorpion Carbon End can my Ninja 400 and it sounds amazing and couple extra HP thrown in for good measure. I believe the closest USA sound to it would be from M4 (they based in Texas).
Hi. I've got a new 450 about a month ago and I was wondering do you get a uncomfortable clunk or thud when you change gears? The gear thud or clunk is worse on down shifts. I've taken the bike back to the dealers and they tell me this is normal. Do you get the same thing?
I have no issues with shifting noises. Maybe you have to pull the clutch in more? Sounds like maybe you aren't fully engaging the clutch and it's hitting harder than it should.
@@ROBSOLUTELY Hi Rob. The clutch cable has very little slack. If I tighten it any more the clutch will be constantly engaged (which will wear it out quicker). I don't remember having any clunking issues on the test ride, but when I ask to take one of their bikes out, all the sudden they don't have a test bike. I ride mine as a daily and like the bike but the clunking is really annoying me.
@@richardchileshe9910 I'm not so much talking about the cable adjustment as much as just getting used to how far to pull the clutch in, and your friction zone. I mean, I don't know without actually seeing the bike, so your dealer should be the best bet. Most dealers are our of stock, which is why they don't have demos to ride right now.
Hi. I was there at the dealers last night and they insisted that my bike was normal, then last night I checked the oil and even though I just had the 1st service 1 week ago, the oil level was below the minimum level. That's why the gears was changing so clunky. I think the mechanic misread the manual. They are suppose to fill the oil level to the minimum when the bike is on the side stand, but the manual doesn't clarify that. The mechanic filled the oil to the minimum when the bike is in the upright position on their service stands, which means on the lean position there is no oil. That's why the bike was changing gears so clunky. Thanks for your help.
@@richardchileshe9910 Oil should be filled with the bike is warmed up and it is standing up right. So I believe the mechanic did it right.
it will be interesting what the sound is like while doing motolog
My helmet is pretty solid, so I didn't have any issues with it being too loud to motovlog. But I have upgraded to the Yoshimura now.
Question, I put a slip-on on my bike but I’ve had it for two weeks and just realized that it is getting hot, but I don’t know if it was always like that. It gets to around 97 °C. I wanted to know if your bike also gets this hot
What bike do you have? The slip-on should not change the over temperature of the engine, unless you have something wrong, such as a blockage?
Same bike! But I’ve realized that my silencer is the other way so maybe that’s what’s blocking the air?
@@williamsgutierrez6955 YES! If you are blocking that much air, its not good for your engine. You don't want to limit airflow.
@@ROBSOLUTELY thank you so much! It was that!
🤦 fuuuuuck
does this work with a cfmoto 300sSS?
You would want to check with the manufacturer for sure, but I believe you would need a different mid pipe to connect it.
How are you liking your 450ss so far?
I love it so far. I'm on the second year with it.
@@ROBSOLUTELY nice man! 👌
Baffle....silencer
I did have the baffle installed. However, I have switched to the Yoshimura AT2 now. It's a better exhaust.
Do u have a link? Im not happy with my pipe
@@infadel885 Yes, They don't let you post links in comments, but if you search my channel to find my Yoshimura install video, there is a link in the description of that video.
Did homeboy say Aly-Express? lol
Sure did ma'am!
Did you ever place those springs?
Same ones still on actually. I almost forgot about them, but they are holding strong.
Link for slip on exhaust?
Check the video description. It's the first link.
So I just got the same exact setup for my 450ss and noticed the baffle is touching the muffler on the inside. How would I fix that?
Mine touches also. I don't think there's a way to keep it centered and stay in place so you should be good leaving it like that. It's a good exhaust, but not perfect. I will probably upgrade at some point.
Hello! On aliexpress it is advised that "the DB Killer be installed in the connection pipe, not in the exhaust pipe". would this just mean turning it aroung and letting it go in the small connecting pipe insteaed of letting it afll into the exhaust? Thanks!
On mine, the DB killer goes inside the exhaust, then is secured in place by inserting the other end in the connecting pipe. This keeps it from rattling loose. If your purchase, install it as the instructions tell you and you should be good.
My silencer is dangling on the inside of the muffler. I could weld it straight but I'm just thinking imma go with another exhaust.
You have to make sure you install it with the silencer tight. So your connecting pipe needs to fit up inside so that the silencer doesn't move. I am not a fan of this design, but it's been working find on my bike.
What mm did you order ??
I just ordered the kit that was made for the CFMOTO 450SS. Link to what I bought is in the description.
does anyone know the diameter for where the mid link connects?
Not sure, sorry.
The springs are loose because its a knockoff/imitation exhaust. Not talking shit im here because im looking for an exhaust but all these exhausts are cheap knockoffs.
It's a generic brand, but for now, it's what is available. It's actually quite good for what it is. KO Lightning is it's own brand.
@@ROBSOLUTELY pretty sure TH-cam is deleting my response for including a link but Google "project SC fake exhausts". It isn't a generic brand it's a counterfeit. They are straight out of China.
@@SenateKT-uc2id If the exhaust says SC Projects on it, and it's actually a KO lightning, then it's a knock-off, generic. But when they put their own brand on it, it's not really a knock off. I have noticed many KO Lightning exhausts with SC Projects, Akrapovic, Yoshimura logos. In those cases, it's a generic knock off. Same exhaust, but at least I went with one that they brand in their own name. At this time, I am not seeing brand names make slip-ons for the bike yet. Give it a year or two and see what comes out. Until then, China exhausts are what's available. Honestly, the KO lightning that I have on mine is good.
I got one that was similar to this but they said it was a sc project. Its stupid loud, like annoying loud. it idles at a higher db than my trident 660 and my street triple. is this one annoying loud or good loud?
Right now, SC Projects hasn't produced an exhaust for the 450SS, so all the exhausts labeled with SC Projects are knock-offs. Loud is good if it's not annoying. If you don''t like it, maybe see if you can return it?
@ROBSOLUTELY it's too late. I'm just asking how you feel about the sound level of yours? I grabbed an Amazon one that sounded good and was quieter but it seems to be burning itself. It'll need replacing. The "sc" was so loud at lights and riding I could barely hear my cardo .
@@biggums3368 I've been happy with this one. Nice rumble, but not too loud. Sound is decent but not as good as a LeoVince or Yoshimura.
@@ROBSOLUTELY awesome thank you. Will try it out
I just installed the same SC knock off you have and holy hell it’s way too loud to ride around. Even with the DB killer in…
Fire!
One thing you didn't mention---the weight difference. The new exhaust must be significantly lighter.
Yeah... but not enough to really make a difference. A few pounds is all.
@@ROBSOLUTELYI mean I am always happy to lose a few pounds...
@@101BadBreath Sure, I just mean that I see a lot of videos where people claim that a light-weight slip-on makes drastic changes in weight and horsepower, but honestly it really shouldn't make much, if any, difference in the overall feel of the bike.
@@ROBSOLUTELY it was meant to be a joke about I myself could lose a few pounds, and itt would prolly do a lot more for a smaller capacity bike than a slightly lighter exhaust 😄 so I agree a lighter end can should not make much of a difference. To be fair I have slowly come down to 190 lbs from around 220 lbs two years ago...I am a very broad 5ft 9... Want to be 180 lbs so a little way to go yet.
@@ROBSOLUTELY some slip on can's have been Dyno tested and show some gains... Up to around 1.5-2.5% ... One might notice that on track times but doubt it makes any real difference on a road... Full exhaust systems and ECU flash can see gains of 5-7% but uses more fuel and not sure of impact on the life of the motor. I love that my ninja sees up 210+ miles on a tank with some careful riding.... Was really nice when touring northern Scotland. R7 gets around 150 miles only, but I may have been enjoying the extra power a bit much lol