I took my Honda Beat on a road trip! I found out exactly what it's like to road trip in a Kei car, and I enjoyed myself thoroughly. Check us out! Instagram: / miles.schaffer Instagram: / waystomakeit Facebook: / waystomakeit
What a great trip!!! I have a Beat, and I have a comment regarding oil consumption. I believe it is normal and to be expected to see a reduced oil level over a relatively short period of time. My car does not burn oil due to worn rings or valves, but rather it burns oil because these engines produce a large amount of oil vapor. Compression and leak-down tests confirm this. Because our engines are frequently spinning at 5, 6, and 7k RPM means the oil is getting splashed more than an average car engine would. That oil vapor is piped back into the intake plenum, and is burned off along with the gas/air mixture. So no matter what, if you have one of these cars you must be checking the oil level frequently. Having used a bore scope on mine, I found that there is a lot of carbon build up on the intake valves from this oil vapor. Therefore I encourage anyone with a Beat to install an oil catch can. You still have to check the oil level frequently, and occasionally empty the catch can. But it will prevent carbon build up on the valves. Universal oil catch cans are less than $50 on Amazon, and aren't difficult to install.
watching this since I'm about to take mine on a over 20 hour road trip. In preparation I've re replaced most of the seals corrected any leaks I had no matter how small done my belts recharged my AC and have now working out what little kinks I have left in my engine overhaul
@@jacksonclark9826 not compared to what people are paying for time attack, oh and its already been fabbed by AWR for a Hayabusa, which there have been quite a few. The CBX1000 has carbs.
@@chadncorliss there are some crazy time attack weapons out there with crazy money put into them. I know a guy whos dropped 90k into his bmw think he has 30 pounds of boost on it right now.... ether way I live off 7.50 so I don't have the money to modify my beat very often maybe 2 big mods a year. XD
I happened onto your channel looking at xs850 builds and went through all your project videos. Found it funny that you vacationed just down the road from where I live.....small world. Just wanted to say "props" keep up the cool builds.
Maybe have that rear clear vinyl panel replaced at a local upholster? You can take out the rear window section with the zipper, some hook and loops and remove the screws holding it in place on the rear.
I’ve thought about it, but the top itself is pretty shot too. I can get a new canvas top with a window from Robbins for ~$500 so I’m just going to do that.
Was that the oil cooler above the leak. Worth checking. A fine mesh guard perhaps a good idea but it's probably the pipe seals. I'd like a quieter exhaust. As you said, "kinda LOUD in here"
Probably close. Top speed is 84 MPH, and that's indicating about 8,100 on mine. 55 MPH is 5k, so running highway speeds means running at 7k for long periods.
I’m glad there’s at least two of us!! Many Japanese schools teach unicycling as a part of their curriculum, so I bet there’s a bunch of riders with Beats in their home country!
@@waystomakeit2494 Could you take a pic of the exhaust? I too am wondering - mine sounds more higher pitched and metallic - while yours has a nice deep sound. Is it just the muffler that's aftermarket, or does it have headers on it?
@@waystomakeit2494 I was listening with my headphones plugged in, and man the drone sounded really really beefy and muscular. I was wondering if its how you gear it, but it even picks up speed really nice. Max respect.
I'm with these guys. I have bore scoped my cylinders and there is enough carbon deposits on the pistons that I will only run 93. That carbon creates a hot-spot that can cause both pre-ignition and detonation (two related but different things). Absolutely I recommend using 91 or higher octane.
If what you are hearing is mostly on/off partial throttle whining, I think it's the transmission input shaft bearing. They appear to be a common wear item on these cars. Amayama has these bearings at this time, and they are about $20. Getting to it to replace is a job, but it can be done by someone with moderate mechanical skills. RHD_Ron on YT has a good tutorial on this job. If one decides to replace that bearing I suggest doing all your maintenance at that time: Timing belt, water pump, cam and crank seals, clutch, the works. And trust me, dropping the engine / trans / rear sub-frame all at once is the way to go. It's easier in the long run to lower all three as a unit.
