ADV 350 Easy Performance Modifications, Simple & Cheap Upgrades

[@aargau1]

Jake, I didn't really understood #2, the larger diameter air intake tube & drilling holes into the filter cover. Can you make another video and elaborate on this? Thanks!

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I'll see what I can do.

[@BlueEyesBear]

Because its bullshit and you get not more Power.

[@lesmaybury793]

Great review. I have been looking at alternatives to motorcycles after an accident last year left me with a lack of mobility in the right leg, I was rear ended on my way to the TT 😢. The ADV350 has become my focus. They are very popular here in the UK so not easy to find, but this video has inspired me to get on with it ..... After this years Isle of Man TT 😃. Ps, love Thailand, next trip later this year to our house in Bangkok.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Thank you🙏🏼 These scooters are so practical and always enjoyable to ride. Second home in BKK, nice. 👊🏼

[@swecruza]

Just changed my new mt 07 for this scooter, very enjoyable ride, also fun and super comfy, a little more power wouldn’t hurt, but not willing to pay double for the 750. Time will tell if a keep it👍

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I like the 750 power, but riding in heavy traffic, it's a tiring workout compared to the 350.

[@sotiriou616]

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Im a courier and I deliver fkin parcels with the 350 hahaha

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

@@sotiriou616 Nice, plenty of power for fast deliveries! lol 👊🏼

[@patpong5873]

Jake always enjoy your honest review on bikes in Thailand you should do some vids on fitness gym and tips on diet keeping in shape in Thailand can I ask which is faster X max 300 v Foza350 v ADV350 I find the little 160 click great for traffic but lacks space under seat Jake you can also modify the exhaust and fuel injector and remap if you want more power but ha be safe on them roads and always cover the brake

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I'm happy you enjoy the reviews. Thank you for the, staying fit tips in Thailand, idea. The XMAX has a higher top speed. The Hondas' acceleration is better. The ADV350 and Forza350 acceleration from a dead stop is noticeably better than the XMAX. Once up to speed, the mid-range acceleration is close on all three, but the Hondas are still better. The engine specs and weight are almost identical on the Forza and ADV, but the ADV feels faster than the Forza from the seat of my pants. It could be the seating position and less fairing up front creating the experience. I'd like to race these two against each other someday. The XMAX has a higher top speed and is the most comfortable to ride at highway speeds. I've ridden my XMAX down US interstates very comfortably for long rides. The Forza is the worst to ride at top speed due to buffeting. The negative airspace created when the windscreen is all the way up is extremely annoying.

[@patpong5873]

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Thanks jake for the reply

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

You're welcome. 👊🏼

[@Stephenwongdirectimaging]

Nice video planing to buy one adv 350 after watching ur video

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Awesome! You'll love it.

[@davedavis7589]

Great video Jake - As per usual - keep up the good work !

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Thank you. 🙏🏼

[@robertomarini6601]

Interesting , but definitely will be very interesting and helpful if you can add pics or video about the work you did ( in transmission and air box )..included where you can find the same things. Thanks

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I agree, unfortunately I wasn't present when the work was done so I didn't get any video to work with. I put the links to all of the parts in the video description. 👊🏼

[@icemanknobby]

Hi Jake love your vids especially the ones about the 150/60 and the 350’s, I have a question, I know the handlebars are wider on the 350 but by how much?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Awesome, I'm happy you like the videos!. The ADV 350 handle bars are almost two inches wider than the ADV 160 bars.

[@Winterstick549]

Swadee krab Jake. Another rider was talking about how his ADV350 started making a strange whining noise after several months. Another viewer said to clean out the clutch as it does not have a vents, or holes for dirt, or dust to fall out. If you ever notice it, check your clutch and let us know. Anyway, I really enjoy the videos.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Thank you for the excellent tip! 👊🏼

[@leszekm4414]

Mój taki dźwięk wydaje przy ruszaniu. Dzięki za wskazówki żeby wyczyścić.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

@@leszekm4414 You're welcome 🙏🏼

[@Pearl-hs4zh]

Nice pink helmet!

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

😎

[@Anakena3]

Great video! I have the exact same read edition for more than a year now overall very happy and find it very zippy personally I’m a bit disappointed that there is no way to adjust the rear suspension. I’m pretty lightweight and it’s not comfortable at all on bumpy roads, have you find by any chance anyway to adjust that?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Thank you! The rear suspension was perfect for me, so I never considered the adjustment. Changing the two rear spring/shock assemblies with aftermarket would be easy and give a good adjustment range. I'm surprised the spring load is not adjustable like the Forza 350. I'll be more vigilant about suspension adjustment next time I do a motorbike review.

[@Anakena3]

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thanks, yes, that’s surprising. They haven’t thought about making them adjustable. Probably cost saving you issue at the same time was also thinking that the prioritized the handling of the bike, vs comfort

[@Oggiwara1]

Thanks for sharing! Do you think this is possible to get to the ADV 160 also?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Yes, I found the ADV 160 parts on Lazada.

[@shogoonp.bechler4601]

Please let me know if the 6 variator rollers should be changed from 15 to 20.5 g, or from 20.5 to 15 g ? I have no idea which are installed in standard ☺️ Thank you in advance 🙏

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Install the 15g. The lighter rollers will increase acceleration. Heavier rollers decrease acceleration and increase top speed. (If there is enough power)

[@shogoonp.bechler4601]

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thanks for quick and clear reply 🙏

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

@@shogoonp.bechler4601 You're welcome.

[@phnx4life]

Thanks for including the parts as well. It seems like an amazing acceleration ..80km in 2-3 seconds?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

You're welcome. Yes, the acceleration is very good.

[@albertopadovan4886]

I would like to listen to the original audio at 1:47

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

The unedited audio had too much wind noise. My voice couldn't be heard over the wind and engine. In later videos, I stopped talking while riding.

[@chuckdilmore2040]

QUESTION: Do we know if the valve type is shim or screw-and-locknut? Thanks!

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I haven't been into one yet, but it appears to be shim. Check out this link. www.bike-parts-honda.com/honda-motorcycle/350-SCOOTER/X-ADV/2022/ADV350AN/Engine/CAMSHAFT-VALVE/104420/E_04/1/42892

[@sgsuper1150]

What weight rollers, lighter i would think?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

The new rollers are 15 grams.

[@sprazer]

Hi, Jake. Can we do the same kind of modifications to improve the bottom with the ADV 160?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Yes, I have new variator rollers for my ADV 160. I haven't installed them yet because I've been riding in Udon Thani on open roads. The top speed is more important to me up here.

[@sprazer]

​@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Thanks, Jade. an important question, will drilling holes to the airbox cause any problems when it rains? I have 0 knowledge about the bike mechanics and I wonder if the water could go inside and damage it?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

There is no problem with water getting inside.

[@MrJoker700]

Hey for these bar risers do you need to adjust cables on adv 350?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

No need to adjust cables with those bar risers.

[@abcdarko]

I find the stock air filter is noiser than exhaust, got some perrrr noise on the load, do you?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I've never noticed it noisier than the exhaust.

[@ancient.journey]

Lighter rollers give higher rpm but is there more usable power for acceleration?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

The lighter rollers improve acceleration, but will decrease top speed. It has the effect of reducing the drive ratio.

[@ancient.journey]

Lighter rollers give better ratio if change camshaft. Light rollers didn't give me any better 0-60. Just high fuel consumption and high driving revs..

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

What weight of rollers did you install? You changed the camshaft?

[@ancient.journey]

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple 12x7.3grams. I had best compromise with with stock variator and 30% stiffer thrust spring for launch.. I have camshaft but I need to first find shop to machine new piston to 12.5 compression and do valve pockets deep enough.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

@@ancient.journey Wow, reducing stock 20-gram rollers to 7.5-gram rollers is a lot. I can't imagine that performing very well. There are only 6 rollers. What do you mean 12? Will you do a dyno test before and after engine modifications? I'd be very curious to know the HP and torque numbers.

[@tri333ple]

Enjoyed your videos! 🎉

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Thank you! 👊🏼

[@avadaneialexandru8851]

Which rear carrier you use can you tell me pls ?!

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Everything is stock in the rear assembly. The only upgrade was the torque spring. The new spring is the yellow one.

[@Winterstick549]

Swadee krab again. Do you feel needs mirrior extensions? Im a broad shoulder big guy. I will be getting those handlebar risers. I have my international drivers license now.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I don't think it needs mirror extensions. The wide handle bar puts the mirrors in a nice position. Any wider I think it would be an announce in heavy traffic having the ADV mirrors hitting car mirrors occasionally.

[@basilisp]

Nice hook, it should make life much easier! Thanks for the tip

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

You’re welcome. 🙏🏽

[@tomekes6584]

How the fuel comsumption looks after the mods?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I don't know first-hand, myself. The owner of this said the fuel consumption improved. Sorry, I don't have exact mpg numbers.

[@tomekes6584]

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thanks, sounds promissing. Do you plan installing crash bars or other mods?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

There are no plans for crash bars or other mods.

[@rathatchaowanich253]

Easy install for the handle bar riser? Did u have to release the cable clamps near the forks?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I’ll message the owner of this ADV and find out.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

No need to release clamps, just bolt on.

[@swecruza]

I bought risers with same cm but can’t fit them as this bike, had to reverse them to fit, I think you must release clamps🧐🙂

[@swecruza]

I released the clamps and now it works great👍

[@icemanknobby]

Are the rollers easy to change yourself or use a bike mechanic and cost?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

A mechanically inclined person can easily change out the rollers themselves. However, living in Thailand, I'll probably always use a mechanic because I don't want to buy and store the tools. Labor is also very inexpensive here, and scooter mechanic shops are everywhere. Labor: ฿300 - ฿400 ($8.46 - $11.29) Parts: ฿360 ($10.16) 6x 15gram variator rollers purchased on Lazada. The subscriber who owns the ADV350 featured in the video provided the cost information.

[@bee3092]

Is there africa twin decals avaliable for the 350?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Not that I know of.

[@dinozoff7161]

Is it worth changing the stock exhaust for the akrapovic?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

The owner of this ADV 350 put an Akrapovic sticker on the stock exhaust. I asked him the same question.

[@itzerisadomeeiot4980]

yes then buy a good racing ecu upgrade your injector and tune it on dyno thank me later but better modify your stock pulley and torque drive so the belt can reach it top performance

[@BlueEyesBear]

Optik perfekt, Sound geil, sehr teuer wenn es ein Orginal ist und kein billiger Fake-Auspuff ist.

[@chrisfranck8102]

I have been looking for handlebar hooks but cant find any large enough. Can you post the link?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Here is the link to the hooks. I'll also add it to the video description. www.lazada.co.th//products/i3353067314-s12440740401.html?spm=a2o4m.cart.0.0.60b86108oAxO2Q&urlFlag=true

[@Pada18]

What size is your mirror extenders?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

The extenders were from Lazada. I can't recall the size.

[@darkroomproductions5958]

Are there 2nd hand adv 350s around pattaya area?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I have not seen any second-hand ADV 350s yet; I've been looking.

[@IcErYz]

Hi jake, didnt quite get what you meant when changing the torque spring. Do you change to new stock or a stiffer one? If a stiffer one, what would you recommend ?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Hello, the new torque spring is stiffer. The stiffer spring keeps the drive ratio lower.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

The owner of this ADV 350 installed the yellow spring.

[@IcErYz]

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple oh cool, thanks for the help! Cool review btw!

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

👊🏼

[@igorstimofejevs2322]

Hi.where can i order the 15g rollers?thans

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Hello, here is the link for the rollers. 6x 15g Variator Rollers www.lazada.co.th/products/i2566819943-s9138722047.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1&tradePath=omItm&tradeOrderId=663827326843027&tradeOrderLineId=663827326943027&spm=spm%3Da2o4m.order_details.item_title.1&fbclid=IwAR0_MFnM6_vSsw3ZPCuU5VxV7CEJgWWtl2o__EiBQbZUOJrxrAh-l-6gQGQ

[@darkopopovic5516]

Does anyone have a noisy air filter? It sounds as if the exhaust is on the left.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Only if the airbox has been modified.

[@trophyfishin]

Hey Jake Do you know if Honda will be selling ADV 350 in the USA?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

As of right now, unfortunately, no it won't be sold in the US. I feel lucky we at least have the XMAX in the US.

[@phnx4life]

No, only my Thailand, nothing for the USA, you already have too much.

[@ladidavida]

I see you also live at pattaya;) would like to meet and talk about bikes

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Sounds great! Send me an email. [e-mail]

[@fndesignstudio]

wish they bring this to Malaysia

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I'm surprised it's not sold there.

[@phnx4life]

No..only my Thailand.

[@puffybodie5282]

Pretty sure you were not going 145 km/h during the end ;-) This scoot is famous for its crap accuracy on speedometer. On GPS you were lucky if it was 130. But of course not bad for such heavy and big scooter with just 350 engine. Curious what will Mallosi Force 2 do with that.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Yeah, that's right. It hits 146 km/h, the same as the stock 350 I rode, but it doesn't hold it, so I said 145. GPS puts it at 81 MPH (130.4 km/h) when the speedometer reads 145 km/h (90 mph). Every motorcycle and scooter I've ridden always reads high whenever I do a top-speed test. This has been a minor annoyance going back to the 1990s for me. I was surprised at how close my XMAX speedometer was to GPS.

[@puffybodie5282]

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple So it runs like Vespa GTS 300 which is actually good as Honda is way heavier. BTW for Vespa you can buy different ABS wheel plate which will remove that difference between speedo and GPS. I think that vendors use it these days to slower the speed of cars/bikes. My Suzuki car from 90's shows speedo exactly right like GPS 🙂

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

@@puffybodie5282 Interesting

[@ignacepeterano3932]

Bonjour où on peut commander tous ça une adresse svp merci

[@ignacepeterano3932]

Surtout the bar riser et 6 x variator rollers svp une adresse

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Hello, all of the parts were purchased on Lazada. Here are the links to the bar risers and variator rollers. Links to the other parts in the video description. 6x 15g Variator Rollers www.lazada.co.th/products/i2566819943-s9138722047.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1&tradePath=omItm&tradeOrderId=663827326843027&tradeOrderLineId=663827326943027&spm=spm%3Da2o4m.order_details.item_title.1&fbclid=IwAR0_MFnM6_vSsw3ZPCuU5VxV7CEJgWWtl2o__EiBQbZUOJrxrAh-l-6gQGQ 28mm ADV 350 Bar Risers www.lazada.co.th/products/i1933390451-s6113086321.html?urlFlag=true&mp=1&tradePath=omItm&tradeOrderId=656893845743027&tradeOrderLineId=656893845843027&spm=spm%3Da2o4m.order_details.item_title.1&fbclid=IwAR0fOIx-FaaAWzdQFVTzbDeozMIBh38yUWEcEuXoEPN3JwRdW-GnWiK-4uU

[@burgmanrainer]

Which Givi is it?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Givi Antarctica 42 Litre.

[@burgmanrainer]

@@JakeSnowLiveSimple in Germany unavailable 😞

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

@@burgmanrainer That’s unfortunate.

[@mustafaanil7946]

how tall are you?

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

I'm 5' 11" (180.34 cm).

[@1990-t1j]

John's bike!

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

😎👊🏼

[@ordinaryMan23]

top speed?.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

2:23 - Top speed is 145 km/h. It hit 146 for a second.

[@Artus6114]

Max. speed 140 (mine) by downhill 😄

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Lol, That's fast enough.

[@itzerisadomeeiot4980]

our nmax and aerox can run 130kph modify cvt 😂😂😂😂 what more a 200cc+ upgrade engine a well tune racing ecu on a silent muffler 😂😂😂

[@steveaustin1984]

Jake, I'm sure you already now...but you are NUTS to be driving 145kph on that road! Be safe.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

It doesn't feel that fast on the ADV 350. It such a smooth easy ride. I know what you mean, though. Unpredictable Thai roads.

[@Winterstick549]

90 MPH?!

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

@@Winterstick549 It doesn't feel like I'm going that fast.

[@Winterstick549]

​@@JakeSnowLiveSimple That's testament to its stability. This, or the ADV160 will be my scooter when I get a Thai drivers license. Do you have a Thai drivers license? I'm still on tourist visa mode as I'm over here 4-6 months out of the year.

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

@@Winterstick549 No, I have an international driver's license. I carry my U.S. and International license whenever I travel. I've been stopped at police checkpoints in Thailand a few times. I've never had a problem.

[@Artus6114]

Handlebar wobble on my ADV..and the Dealer make nothing 😒😡

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Oh wow! Your ADV has the problem at high speed only?

[@Artus6114]

at high Speed...no, by 60 or 80 Kmh especially..@@JakeSnowLiveSimple

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Interesting. It seems crazy the dealer won't fix such an evident and unsafe problem on a new ADV. I'm very curious what is causing the problem.

[@topside3935]

Because of the topbox

[@johnwillem9697]

145👎🏻👎🏻👎🏻

[@JakeSnowLiveSimple]

Is 145 too slow, too fast? What are you trying to communicate?