I can also add that right after i did the break in i only had like 40 min on it, as i was checking the plug i noticed it was an BR8ES and when i looked in my manual it said to use a BR7ES then when i did it went KAPOOF! The first pic for the break in was the 8 the second pic is the 7 plug and it blew up the next time out. Mind you this was just riding it here in the street not out in the desert. I still need to get different rims that fit right.

So id there a windshield or an i seeing things in your first photo???

http://pilotodyssey.com/prefilter3.htm" ."..

I will state the obvious before the other fellas, you changed your air volume and leaned her out bigtime by the sparkplug reading. Also please do a search on K&N filters, I use them on my 350s,but do not recommend them at all. Mine only get short rides,and no dust or sand,and frankly could care less when they blow.
Please get a compression tester, and do a lot of reading before you even finish bolting it together. I owned mine for a couple years before I found this site and you will save yourself many headaches and a lot of money by doing some basic searches for info on here.
The main page with the Pilot stickies, and secret squirl stuff for the Pilot should be mandatory reading before people even turn a key. The unfortunate part of your situation is you are already at 81.5mm for a bore and could have saved a lot of headaches and cash.

Need this thread moved to projects as well, But do not put the top end together till you read the subjects on the main page. piston prep,etc etc. Good looking machine you have, and don't take offence, just trying to save you some time and money so you have a good reliable machine.

Thanks, for the compliment. I'm not a fan of the K&N's it was already on it when I bought it. I usually always stick to the foam Uni filters I think they are the best. I got a compression tester. And as for the 81.5 I still go two chances to get this baby right before I re-sleeve it. and hey its only money ya can't take it with ya right? LOL
Trevor

shoubadaba and myself have lids like the one afastcar made, matter of fact shoubadaba got his from afastcar. they work great. I also run a UNI primary filter. The lids are still available from servicehonda, I got one for mine when I picked up the pilot since it didnt come with one.

So is there a windshield or am i seeing things in your first photo???

Thanks Nick, So you say you run the Uni. do you have the same setup with the K&N at the top as well. I am familiar with Dumont. Where I live here in Henderson its only 1hr 45min away. Pretty cool spot. I go out with the Ltr450's and the 89 TRX250R It's got the 330 big bore kit in it and does really well out there. Thanks for the link.

I like the look and its always nice to have the added protection. I think I'll make something up like that. You say honda still has those lids? Like the video. I have only been out there once. you guys came a long way to ride out there huh?

I go west a few times a year... I haul oversized loads for a living and drag a toy or two out there when I can... Hell of a job!!! Hoser likes to come out here and stay a month at a time and ride...
I am looking for a storage place that will let me keep the toyhauler and pick up out there, then will let me park the big truck there while I play...
Or I want to buy a few acre near kingman???

I myself live 170 miles from Dumont, 190 miles from Glamis, and 220 miles from Pismo, right in the heart of dune country! One of these years I need to plan a big trip east, grab up maa boyz and do a guys trip...as long as the wife gives the "OK" lol

I myself live 170 miles from Dumont, 190 miles from Glamis, and 220 miles from Pismo, right in the heart of dune country! One of these years I need to plan a big trip east, grab up maa boyz and do a guys trip...as long as the wife gives the "OK" lol

Yes, actually there is. I did the easy measure method that Hoser recommended and things look good that way. He also recommended that i get a different head. so Thanks to a really awesome guy off the threads. Who's name I wont disclose, hooked me up with a cool head. As soon as it gets here I will finish up the motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )). In the mean time I changed out all the hoses off the carb. I still need to change out the hoses for the fuel lines and radiator hoses. I saw someone selling the radiator hoses for 118. Its a little more than i would like to spend at the moment. "They look great and all just a little more than I would like to spend at the time" anyone have any other recommendations? for fuel line and radiator hoses? I also need another choke assembly for the 39mm Kehin carb. where would a good place to get one of those? Anyone?

Yes, actually there is. I did the easy measure method that Hoser recommended and things look good that way. He also recommended that i get a different head. so Thanks to a really awesome guy off the threads. Who's name I wont disclose, hooked me up with a cool head. As soon as it gets here I will finish up the motor (( Internal Combustion Engine ? )). In the mean time I changed out all the hoses off the carb. I still need to change out the hoses for the fuel lines and radiator hoses. I saw someone selling the radiator hoses for 118. Its a little more than i would like to spend at the moment. "They look great and all just a little more than I would like to spend at the time" anyone have any other recommendations? for fuel line and radiator hoses? I also need another choke assembly for the 39mm Kehin carb. where would a good place to get one of those? Anyone?

Whats wrong with your current lines and hoses?