This is a how to video on modifying the oil pump pickup on a Honda Grom. This mod works on all years and all pumps. This is a must if you wheelie for fairly long distances
Mainly because this simple solution works great. It doesn't have to be over engineered. I think there are a few people that are soldering them in but for the average diy person, this is the best route.
I like your ingenuity. If I send you some metal chain gloves, would you wear them? I might consider sending you a table clamp if you would use it for your drill work. Fingers are irreplaceable. Blessings.
VERY nice work! I am surprised this video doesn't have more views and comments as this is such a great video. Did you ever try soldering the copper tube to the pump housing?
Copper and aluminum can't be soldered together. The best option would be a mandrel to form the copper to fit the oil passage and use an epoxy to seat and seal it.
The oil pump didn’t have a tube before ! How did the oil get into the pump before the tube was added. where was the original pickup for the oil pump ? Can someone explain the routing
An unmodified pump will pick oil up through ports built into the case. Where the pick up port hits the oil pump is blocked off when installing the tube. Stock pick up is around the drain plug. This mod moves it back
So in this video the tube we used was 1/4 inch outside diameter. I'm my stage 2 Oil pump video, I used 3/8 inch outside diameter for more flow. 3/8 is about the biggest you can do. Go check that video out too and you'll see side by side difference.
Mike I would think while braking your not on the throttle wouldn’t really starve .but I do see your point . if you like to wheelie your odds are definitely better with this mod , if you don’t wheelie I would leave it stock
Man... use a holder when drilling stuff... I have a thumb with a nasty hole in it for a drilling accident!! Be safe.
Why not use aluminum tubing and solder/braze or tig just a thought
Mainly because this simple solution works great. It doesn't have to be over engineered. I think there are a few people that are soldering them in but for the average diy person, this is the best route.
Has anyone try this?
I did...
Thanks for the video. How Long do i need to wait for the rtv to cure before riding? It says 24 hours on the tube. But how long did you let it cure?
I waited the 24 hours.
I like your ingenuity. If I send you some metal chain gloves, would you wear them? I might consider sending you a table clamp if you would use it for your drill work. Fingers are irreplaceable. Blessings.
Thanks for the offer. I have metal gloves and a clamp. Just didn't use them on this video. Thanks again!
VERY nice work! I am surprised this video doesn't have more views and comments as this is such a great video. Did you ever try soldering the copper tube to the pump housing?
No, I tried to keep it simple as possible for people to do it themselves. Not everyone can solder but anyone can squeeze a tube of rtv... lol
Copper and aluminum can't be soldered together. The best option would be a mandrel to form the copper to fit the oil passage and use an epoxy to seat and seal it.
3 years later and still the only pickup how to video i can find lol
so true, best video i've seen on this mod
Lmao took forever to find someone who actually does the mod. Everyone else just shows only the after part
Very good and informative video. Regards from Finland!
what kind of rtv sealant did you use?
Permatex orange but you can use any that is oil resistant.
The oil pump didn’t have a tube before ! How did the oil get into the pump before the tube was added. where was the original pickup for the oil pump ? Can someone explain the routing
An unmodified pump will pick oil up through ports built into the case. Where the pick up port hits the oil pump is blocked off when installing the tube. Stock pick up is around the drain plug. This mod moves it back
im a fan for life you guy speak my language i love it!
Awesome! Glad you like!
I’m another comment you said you did this same mod to a Takegawa High Flow pump, what size tube did you use for that? Looking at doing that to mine.
If I remember correctly, it was .25 inside diameter
Also, I have a video on the Takagawa oil pump mod. I dont go through the whole process but I think the tube specs are in there.
Twisted Grip Garage awesome, I’ll look it up. Thanks
No problem, thanks for watching my video.
Whats the diameter of the tube? thanks. Great tutorial
So in this video the tube we used was 1/4 inch outside diameter. I'm my stage 2 Oil pump video, I used 3/8 inch outside diameter for more flow. 3/8 is about the biggest you can do. Go check that video out too and you'll see side by side difference.
That extendo drill bit tho! Haha
Yea man I was gonna say aha
Why waste your time drilling and cutting when you can buy a pre made aftermarket oil pump kit for literally $60 online lol
I enjoy the DIY stuff. A lot of people do apparently.
Pretty ingenious, actually. $60 saved is $60 towards a new helmet or other needed equipment.
1/4” inner diameter or outer diameter on the coper pipe?
Outer
This is so sick
thats the best way to fill your camshaft with gearbox rice
Don't live your life in fear of the gearbox rice... lol
If you don't drain the oil and lay it on its side, would it spill out?
Nope. The bike only hold a quart. Plenty of room in there for that to stay in.
why are you missing a part in yo engine
What do you mean?
Twisted Grip Garage think he’s taking about your kitaco no spinner
@@stevelubs oh yea, I got ya. Lol.
Yea, I'm running the Kitaco clutch cover. It deletes the oil spinner.
What lenght of copper pipe did you use?
About 6 inches. It doesn't have to be exact. Just needs to get to the back of the case.
update on that oil pump modd! is it still good ? im thinking about do it it to mine
Yes. I recently changed to a takegawa high flow with a bigger tube but I put 5k on the stock modified pump with no problem.
Twisted Grip Garage can you sell me your old one??? I’m ready to buy it haha. DM me on Instagram @goonrides
Anyone checked the oil pressure during braking with this mod?
I have not. Not sure about other people.
Mike I would think while braking your not on the throttle wouldn’t really starve .but I do see your point . if you like to wheelie your odds are definitely better with this mod , if you don’t wheelie I would leave it stock