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Honda CB500X Radiator Protection Screen – DIY Cheap

It’s easy and doesn’t have to be too expensive to protect the very vulnerable radiator on the Honda CB500X. I used a powder coated aluminum one that can be purchased on Amazon here (Paid Link) https://amzn.to/3uPXIpt Here is another one that is the same thing in case the other isn’t in stock. https://amzn.to/3uWKHuq

First Ride & Review 2021 Honda CB500X Adventure Motovlog

I just picked up my new 2021 Honda CB500X. It has 1 mile on the odometer. Come along with me as I share my thoughts and future upgrade plans for my CB500X. I didn’t even get to take it for a test ride before I picked it up, so this is truly the first ride! …

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2004-2008 Ford F150 Instrument Cluster Upgrade STX XL

How to properly upgrade your base model instrument cluster on your 2004-2008 Ford F-150 XL or STX from the speedometer only cluster to any upgraded model from a XLT, FX4 or Lariat. I will be using Forscan to flash the cluster with a BBFly Elm OBDII device. You can buy it here (Amazon Paid Link) …

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Hawk 250 7″ Round LED Projector Headlight Upgrade

I’m finally getting around to upgrading the stock headlight on my Hawk 250 motorcycle. The OEM headlight was bright with an aftermarket LED, but the housing was horrible and loose and caused a lot of flickering on the road at night. This simple, DIY upgrade drastically improved the function and looks of the Hawk 250 motorcycle. I think it is a unique looking bike with the old school round headlight housing mixed with a modern LED projector all on a dirt bike. This headlight also has switchback daytime running lights / turn signals.

Honda Ridgeline Black Steel Wheels and Tires BIG UPGRADE For 1st Generation

In this video I am going to show you how I upgraded my 1st generation Honda Ridgeline wheels and tires to a set of Cragar 17×8 steel 8 hole wheels wrapped in BF Goodrich All Terrain KO2 LT245/65R17 tires. I also used new OEM Honda TPMS sensors and OEM Honda center caps for steel wheels …

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Pioneer 700 Exhaust Tip Upgrade – BlackPath RacingSaved as draft

I’ll show you how to install this free flowing exhaust tip and I will show you the before and after video with sound clips. This tip is marketed for a Yamaha Grizzly 700 ATV but bolts right on to the Honda Pioneer 700. You can buy it here (Amazon Paid Link) https://amzn.to/3sTO2tF

Honda Pioneer 700 BIG Battery Upgrade! Optima Yellow Top AGM

The Honda Pioneer 700 has a small, weak battery from the factory. After installing a bunch of electrical accessories on my Pioneer including a stereo, aftermarket lighting, a cab heater and a winch, it was time to make the upgrade. There was no room to add a second battery under the hood, so I installed …

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Honda Pioneer 700 Hard To Start When Cold? – Spark Plug Upgrade

In this video I will be upgrading the O.E. regular NGK spark plugs to a better iridium NGK plug. The 2015-up Pioneer 700 has 2 spark plugs for the 1 cylinder engine. The Pioneer 700 is known to have hard starting problems in cold weather and while this won’t cure the problem completely, it will …

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