P1000m5 The Robo Build

[Robobrainiac]

Rear door sag is the reason I never have done the storage mod, the RB3 bushings really helped though.

With the RB3 bushing the doors close well now. The driver side was good as is without adjustment. I had to lower the passenger side striker. Before the bushings you could not close the doors without lifting them up.

 

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[P1K5Dave]

I had to work really hard to get that shot. Adobe was very helpful. I was going for the top spot in the ROTM

Ha, that's some pretty good photoshop work dude...

 

[Robobrainiac]

Ha, that's some pretty good photoshop work dude...

My wife did that for me

 

[Scoop]

My wife did that for me

She's the one with the brain, yet you're the one with the username ... 😆

 

[ToddACimer]

Old Shoes: 07-24-22

Doing some final prep on the pioneer before we leave this weekend for Drummond.

This is what happens when you forget your keys at home.

Drummond this weekend?

 

[Robobrainiac]

Drummond this weekend?

Correct. We will have my wife's sister and her fiancé with us. It will be the fiancé's first time to the island. We plan on doing some fishing, pioneering, kayaking, bridge shopping, and visit what I like to call the horse island (Mackinac). We might visit the soo. We might go way up north to see some stars. We might sand dune on the way home. Those mights are contingent with time depending on how smooth everything goes. We leave Sunday and should be there Tuesday.

 

[ToddACimer]

Correct. We will have my wife's sister and her fiancé with us. It will be the fiancé's first time to the island. We plan on doing some fishing, pioneering, kayaking, bridge shopping, and visit what I like to call the horse island (Mackinac). We might visit the soo. We might go way up north to see some stars. We might sand dune on the way home. Those mights are contingent with time depending on how smooth everything goes. We leave Sunday and should be there Tuesday.

Cool we will be there Thursday-Monday this week.

 

[Robobrainiac]

I am looking forward to the Drummond Island weather.

At home



At Drummond

 

[Robobrainiac]

The Extension: 07-25-23

I added a hitch extension to be able to utilize my spare tire carrier. It is functional and quick and that was about it. I don't like it. I will figure out something different when I have more time.

I used this extension:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08QZCB5BB?tag=sxsweb24-20

The way my spare tire carrier is made the tube end hole for the pin does not reach the extender hole so I had to drill new holes to pass the pins thru. Because it is so far back I attached the spare carrier ROPS mount to the rear and added a 4"x21" 3/16" plate between the mount and carrier for added stability.

I picked up a menards industrial tote with sealed gasket lid and I will attempt some organized cramming of supplies soon.

It will work for now but I will do something different in the future.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Muffled: 07-26-23

I finished my muffler swap today. I cut the catalytic converter out and welded an interior pipe. The driver side exhaust bolt broke while removing it. I used what I had laying around to get it back together while I wait for the replacement OEM bolt in the mail. I put a new grizzly tip on that is black. It sounds just slightly louder than it used to. I think I messed sken thing up and maybe dripped some weld inside of the muffler because it rattles when you let off the throttle. It does not do it cruising, it does not do it while revving up, only when you let off the throttle from about 2k or higher. I removed all the covers to verify and it is coming from internal of the muffler. It will be fine for now but it will drive me crazy knowing it does it. I am going to research some replacement mufflers. So far I can't really find anything that is close to OE dB. So far everything I find is performance and loud.

 

[Robobrainiac]

The Pre-Filtration: 07-27-23

At mile 2224 with hours of 451.1 I installed the Uni pre-filter. I used an exhaust reducer for my adapter onto my underhood snorkel. I had to cut my tube back to make it all fit. If I did not have the amplifier under the hood I don't think I would have had to cut anything. I oiled it up and made a snug fit with it. I think the machine is as ready as time will allow for our Drummond Trip.

I used the Uni UP-4300ST filter with the Nickson 97583 adapter.

 

[chucksmith0706]

Glad you posted this, I have been wanting to do same exact thing to my pioneer. I have the gates hose and all.


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[JenElio]

Muffled: 07-26-23

I finished my muffler swap today. I cut the catalytic converter out and welded an interior pipe. The driver side exhaust bolt broke while removing it. I used what I had laying around to get it back together while I wait for the replacement OEM bolt in the mail. I put a new grizzly tip on that is black. It sounds just slightly louder than it used to. I think I messed sken thing up and maybe dripped some weld inside of the muffler because it rattles when you let off the throttle. It does not do it cruising, it does not do it while revving up, only when you let off the throttle from about 2k or higher. I removed all the covers to verify and it is coming from internal of the muffler. It will be fine for now but it will drive me crazy knowing it does it. I am going to research some replacement mufflers. So far I can't really find anything that is close to OE dB. So far everything I find is performance and loud.

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Robo, I have the exact same phucking rattle too 🤦‍♂️.....'cept mine's been rattling since new (very low) always thought it was a heat shield so never really bothered with it. Now that I've removed the cat it's twice as loud if not more, but like you said only when you let off the throttle. I even went as far as cutting open both ends of the muffler in search of the rattle and looks like it's just the muffler/screen mesh tacked to the inner walls that is rattling from factory 🤦‍♂️ I closed everything back up and like you I'm now looking into something different 🤷‍♂️.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Robo, I have the exact same phucking rattle too 🤦‍♂️.....'cept mine's been rattling since new (very low) always thought it was a heat shield so never really bothered with it. Now that I've removed the cat it's twice as loud if not more, but like you said only when you let off the throttle. I even went as far as cutting open both ends of the muffler in search of the rattle and looks like it's just the muffler/screen mesh tacked to the inner walls that is rattling from factory 🤦‍♂️ I closed everything back up and like you I'm now looking into something different 🤷‍♂️.

I never paid much attention to the before. But it bugs me now

This is what is currently on my radar when it comes back in stock.

admy-91 : ring any bells for anyone?

I saw this ad on ebay for a muffler. Then they sold out. I messaged a few days ago and never received a repsonse. When I looked at the listing pictures I noticed the one of the O2 sensor delete looks like a cropped screenshot of our @Hondasxs store listing. I thought someone on here might know...

hondasxs.com

 

[JenElio]

I never paid much attention to the before. But it bugs me now

This is what is currently on my radar when it comes back in stock.

admy-91 : ring any bells for anyone?

I saw this ad on ebay for a muffler. Then they sold out. I messaged a few days ago and never received a repsonse. When I looked at the listing pictures I noticed the one of the O2 sensor delete looks like a cropped screenshot of our @Hondasxs store listing. I thought someone on here might know...

hondasxs.com

Yeah I seen when you posted that. I might dive back into mine after this weekend. I think I'm going to make somt'n similar to that and see how it works out ......all depends on how it sounds and acts after I ride this weekend. If it's not terrible I'll give it some more time and do some more searching.

Only thing that I don't like about that set up is that it's a straight shot into the pipes if you're submerged and water happens to get in there 😕 the way the stock muffler is water would have to travel quite a bit just to make it past the muffler itself.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Yeah I seen when you posted that. I might dive back into mine after this weekend. I think I'm going to make somt'n similar to that and see how it works out ......all depends on how it sounds and acts after I ride this weekend. If it's not terrible I'll give it some more time and do some more searching.

Only thing that I don't like about that set up is that it's a straight shot into the pipes if you're submerged and water happens to get in there 😕 the way the stock muffler is water would have to travel quite a bit just to make it past the muffler itself.

You make a good point I had not previously considered. Do you happen to know if you can purchase an exhaust neck that fits our machines?

 

[JenElio]

You make a good point I had not previously considered. Do you happen to know if you can purchase an exhaust neck that fits our machines?

Haven't looked into it that much to be honest. I was going to experiment with the existing one for now.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Disconnected: 07-31-23

We had a small delay and did not make it to Drummond until Tuesday. We left Monday morning and slept in Holland Michigan. We had an early start on Tuesday and we were fishing on the island Tuesday night. We have relaxed in the mornings so far and fished each afternoon til dark. This morning on Thursday we took the pioneer north to the fossil ledges and fished again. So far the best catch has been a 24" pike by my brother in law. We don't have very good cell service and the days thus far have been packed so I haven't had a chance to update. We plan to fish again tomorrow.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Blowout: 08-09-23

The right rear tire blew out today on the way home. It looks like maybe something gashed the inside of the tire. We were on our way home on the blacktop Johnswood Rd after a quick pre trip to marblehead. We were right before Beaver's rental and we pulled in. We asked the guy if it was alright if we put the spare on in his driveway and he said that was fine.

@Adam490 @Scoop
My wife and I officially learned how to raise and lower the farm jack!

I am looking into the Interco Sniper 920 as new replacements.


I didn't get very good pictures. I was focused on getting home so we could fish. The wheel was basically on the ground. The tire is destroyed. The inside of the wheel looks like it peeled as well. I will get some better pictures at some point.

 

[Robobrainiac]

Back To The Grind: 08-16-23

We are back home and it is back to work. We had a great time and we were able to introduce family members to new things. We did a ton of fishing and ended up with 3 pike and a few perch. We hung out at the soo for a day of shopping and HIGHLY recommend Sugar Daddy if you are in the mood for ice cream. We ventured to Mackinac Island and enjoyed the amenities there. We kayaked a bit as well. The steering cable on the pontoon broke while we were south of harbor. I used my bait pliers to disconnect the motor from the steering cable and I hung off the back and moved the engine to steer while my wife worked the throttle to get us back home. We celebrated my sister-in-law's 21st birthday. We put some good miles on the pioneer. All in all the vacation went well. I am very unmotivated to get back to work today.


The brother-in-law tieing up the boat


We went down and up Marble Head. My sister-in-law refused to ride down or up it so my wife walked it with her. My brother-in-law seemed excited to ride it.





Loaded back up to head home