It is common to lock broke inside, because it is so hard to open a fuel tank. We replaced a few locks. And we don’t wanna spend any more money on locks. So I modified how to open a fuel tank.
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Quadro, Qooder mod for broken ignition lock
Posted: 29th June 2020 by viljem_r in Cars,bikes, vehicles, StartTags: 3, DIY, ignition, mod, qooder, quadro, quadro 3, qv3, scooter, vrcustoms
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Hydraulic Tilting System on a 3 wheel scooter Quadro/Qooder QV3
Posted: 12th June 2020 by viljem_r in Cars,bikes, vehicles, GoproTags: 300ccm, gopro, howstuffworks, Hydraulic Tilting System, qooder, quadro, qv3, scooter, video
This is how Hydraulic Tilting System works on a 3 wheeler. Recorded with my gopro.
Sparplug cap resistor
Posted: 2nd June 2020 by viljem_r in Cars,bikes, vehicles, honda cx500Tags: cap, cx500, honda, ngk, resistor, sparkplug
There is 5k resistor in cap on cx500 as stock, so your spark plug don’t need it. After a time it can be burned or somehow damaged by the age. Now you can buy a iridium plug with a 5 resistor built in. Iridium sparkplugs last more time and they have better spark. Reason why […]
Quadro 3, Qv3 engine damage
Posted: 27th May 2020 by viljem_r in Cars,bikes, vehicles, StartTags: 3wheels, aeon, garage, qooder, quadro3, qv3, scooter, stator
Here is what happens when bolt break ups in a engine. Stator had only 200km. It was replaced on dealership. Not what you wanna see.
Honda CX 500 aftermarket thermostat
Posted: 17th April 2020 by viljem_r in Cars,bikes, vehicles, StartTags: aftermarket, alternative, cooling, cx 500, cx500, DIY, herth buss, honda, honda cx500, jakoparts, replacement, tecdoc, thermostat
After bike rebuild I won’t put old thermostat in it. Stock it costs a 55 eur. So I decided to go aftermarket. After some research I found out that this after market will fit perfectlly. It also has jiggle valve 😉 This valve is useful for easier bleeding of a cooling system. I went for […]
Honda cx500 mechanical seal replacement, coolant leaking
Posted: 22nd January 2020 by viljem_r in Cars,bikes, vehicles, StartTags: coolant, cx500, honda, honda cx500, leak, mechanical seal, pump, seal, water, water pump
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And I saw a leaking coolant in the back of an engine. Noo!!! After some researches I find that it’s not just seal on a pump but seal inside a water pump impeller. This seal is called mechanical seal and it is know to fail. Maybe one of the reasons is also a that previous […]
Honda cx500 usefull links and stuff
Posted: 17th January 2020 by viljem_r in Cars,bikes, vehicles, StartTags: cx500, honda, honda cx500, manual, parts
Here are some stuff I found online for Honda cx500 Usefull information on cx500 forum: https://cx500forum.com/forum/general-discussion/10-quick-reference.html Catalog numbers for parts: https://www.cmsnl.com/ Owner manuals: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y3AtHDTEpItTvF77LK5wxwzej95kWTjYKjwC7zzFB6w/edit
Honda cx500 1982
Posted: 14th January 2020 by viljem_r in Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: bike, classic bikes, cx500, eurosport, honda, honda cx500
I just bought a bike Honda cx500 1982. Bike is totally stock and good shape. Needs just some small repairs. Needs some cleaning of carbs, valve adjustment, all liquids will be replaced. Maybe I will customize it to caffe racer or brat. Seat will be redesigned, that is for sure.
Installing pipercross air filter in BMW
Posted: 17th September 2019 by viljem_r in BMW X3 e83, Cars,bikes, vehicles, Garage, StartTags: airfilter, bmw, DIY, e83, e90, filter, flow, m47, m47n2, performance, pipercross, px1429, remmap, x3
I wanted air filter which can be maintained. I found pipercross air filter online for 40 eur. You must clean it every 30 000km. Stock filter is recommended to change every 30 00km and it costs aprox 20-30 euros. K&N costs more than 70 eur. It also looked like engine can’t get enough air into […]