How to improve the light on Izh Planet 3

In 1970, the IZH Planet 3 model appeared in the production program of the Izhevsk Motor Plant.

Unlike its predecessor with the index “2,” the motorcycle received a new shaped gas tank, a more powerful engine and direction indicators.

Motorcycle Features

The electrical wiring of IZH Planet 3 was designed for 6 volts. It served as the basis for other motorcycle models produced later (see also wiring diagram for IZH Planet 5).

Among the features are:

Generator G36M7, which was later modified;
Voltage regulator relay RR-1;
Ignition coil IZH 56;
Turn signal relay PC419.

For reference: The installation of markers and turn signals was used for the first time on domestic motorcycles. In general, for its progressive design and high quality, the IZH Planet 3 model received the state quality mark, which can be seen in the video of previous years.

Appearance

Despite the fact that IZH Planeta-5 is one of the best examples of domestic production in terms of design, it still differs unfavorably from foreign motorcycles. To change the appearance of the Planet for the better, you can take the following actions:

Install double-sided bars - in case of a fall, they will protect the driver and protect the motorcycle from serious damage.
Install xenon. This will not only help in illuminating the track, but will make the motorcycle more visible and, as a result, increase the safety of the driver.
Not all modifications of IZH Planet-5 have knee pads. In order to close the holes that form the safety arches, two shields should be cut out of light tin or durable plastic. This change will reduce dirt on the engine and rider and improve the appearance of the motorcycle.
Replace factory turn signals. In its original configuration, IZH Planet-5 has rather inconspicuous round turn signals; they can be replaced with more modern rectangular ones.
Replace the windshield. Thanks to this, the motorcycle will literally be transformed.
Raising the rear of the motorcycle and the front fender slightly will give the Planet a more sporty look.
Change tires to more modern ones.

All of the above will radically change the appearance of the Planet. Only you can decide what your bike will look like. When tuning an IZH 5 motorcycle, you can choose which parts of the original design you want to replace and which ones you want to leave.

Converting the electrical circuit to work without a battery

Unlike cars that have a closed engine and electrical wiring, parts of the IZH Planet 3 motorcycle are more susceptible to external factors than others:

Rain and snow;
Direct sunlight;
Mechanical damage from bushes.

The owners are especially troubled by the standard battery, which is also quite difficult to maintain (see also the Ural motorcycle wiring diagram).

The factory instructions provide:

The need to constantly check the electrolyte level in banks, because when the motorcycle tilts, it inevitably leaks out;
The need to constantly check the electrolyte density. This forces motorcycle owners to have a hydrometer, distilled water and hydrochloric acid on hand to restore the required density with their own hands.

Motorcycle IZH Planet 3 real fuel consumption per 100 km: reviews

Oleg, Tver region. I decided to share my feelings about this miracle of technology. A strong, impressive motorcycle with low fuel consumption. This machine is easy to service. In order not to look for consumables and parts, I purchased another motorcycle of the same type as a donor, so I currently have all the parts in stock. It’s probably not advisable to constantly mess with the power unit - it’s quite solid. It is possible to conclude that IZH Planet 3 is exemplary for rural paths, because its chassis is perfectly adapted for driving over potholes, gullies, stones and potholes. It’s quite difficult for a motorcycle to cope in the cold, so I ride mainly when there is no snow - there is a possibility even in winter. In cold weather, the power unit starts up confidently, but not always. There are unpredictable surprises with him that you have to put up with. The maximum speed is about 100 km/h, which is enough for me. Moreover, I ride mainly on off-road roads, and on such roads you rarely even accelerate to 80. I was glad that numerous details were unified with other “Planets”. In particular, I dismantled the original rusted gas tank and installed a tank from Planet-2 (a “Droplet” type tank). I also installed glove compartments from Planet 5. And finally, I borrowed the panel from Planet 4, it looks much more solid than the “egg” from Planet 3. The cylinder is installed from the fifth generation model. The muffler and gearbox were also eventually installed from Planet-5. The tires also had to be changed, since the motorcycle was quite old and needed a major overhaul. Fuel consumption per 100 km for Planet-3 is 3-4 liters per hundred square meters. The motorcycle is worth the money spent.
Vladislav, Volgograd. I am the owner of an IZH Planet-3 motorcycle manufactured in 1980, I am the second owner. Model owned for 13 months. Among the advantages, I will briefly highlight the thoroughness, simplicity and ability to repair the motorcycle. It steers clearly, brakes well and rides comfortably over bumps and on rough country roads. Undoubtedly, this is the optimal example of the Planet motorcycle family. In addition, this is the most common model compared to other ILs. It is so easy to repair that even the power unit of Planet 3 can be repaired by an inexperienced mechanic or an untrained driver. It is possible to repair a motorcycle in the field, provided (of course) you have a special tool that can be stored in the sidecar. However, if the motorcycle is not often used off-road, then in general there will be no difficulties with repairs - however, because there will be no malfunctions at all! The power unit is not boosted, without a turbine and other unnecessary bells and whistles, because of which it reduces its service life and is of no benefit. The kinetics are normal, for my needs the engine power is sufficient with a reserve. Clear instructions for active use will help you understand the engine. You can count the engine systems on your fingers – ignition, fuel system (carburetor). They can be easily adjusted, just like the clutch. The motorcycle has a generous traction reserve at low speeds - this is a kind of compensation for periodic technical service. At low speeds, the power unit functions pleasantly - in the sense that, unlike current engines, at the bottom it does not have sharp and excessive maximum power. The gas supply is balanced, without jumps and sudden starts. When moving around the city, it comes out to squeeze in 4-6 liters per hundred square meters, on the road it’s about 6 liters.
Anatoly, Kazan. I have a motorcycle IZH Planeta-3 manufactured in 1990, I have only used it for three years. However, this was enough to appreciate this miracle of technology. I came to the conclusion to remember my childhood and bought a used Planet, I always dreamed about it - as a child (in the Soviet years) I rode a motorcycle with friends, but at the same time I always wanted to have my own transport, but I didn’t have any money. Currently I have a car, but at the same time I didn’t mind remembering my childhood, and I had the opportunity to purchase this horse. I bought it for 1500 rubles. The motorcycle was not running. Fortunately, all the consumables and parts were in place; there was no need to search for anything. The motik is red. I brought it home in my own VAZ-2106 car, this is my workhorse. Since all the parts were in place, we only had to buy the battery, pistons, wires and clean the power unit. I started the engine and my heart immediately filled with impressions that did not disappear for a long time, so to speak. I even forgot for a moment that I had a full-fledged car - this is how I fell back into childhood, driving Planet-3 I felt small again, but not for long, of course. The speed is about 90 km/h, it doesn’t take more. The gearbox is a four-speed manual, it functions well, and the shifts are quite clear. Fuel consumption is around 3-4 liters. For comparison, this is two times less than the good old Urals. The motorbike is suitable for household needs and for small off-road cargo transportation. The stroller has the ability to transport firewood, hay and other luggage. This increases the consumption slightly. I fill up with 92-grade gasoline, no problems. I have my own garage, just enough for my six and the Planet.
Vitaly, Tuapse. I ride on Planet-3, manufactured in 1970. The 19-liter-horsepower power unit functions excellently; at low speeds it likes low, medium, and high speeds. At speeds of 80-90, the traction already disappears, but the adrenaline still goes through the roof. In terms of budget and reliability, Planet-3 is the best among Soviet motorcycles of that time. It’s clear that it needs to be repaired periodically, because you shouldn’t expect miracles from old equipment. On this model, the ignition often malfunctions and needs to be adjusted. The single-cylinder engine is gifted with remarkable traction, which helps in off-road situations. The seating position is comfortable, the seat does not press. There is room for two to sit. I was pleased with the high mobility due to the short wheelbase, which is not surprising - after all, this is a motorcycle of the middle class, but it is regarded as a lightweight two-wheeler, it is like a moped. The meager 6-watt generator is interpreted as a serious drawback. This chassis and engine could use a 13 W generator. Unfortunately, it is available exclusively in the 4th model, which I did not find in good condition. Izh Planet-3 consumes 3-4 liters in urban conditions, on the highway it manages to fit in 3 liters, no more. Full support for both 76, 80 and 92 gasoline. And pouring 95 into the Planet for the sake of increasing kinetics is, in general, suicide, I don’t see the point in it. The appearance is normal, but the four are certainly prettier.
Arkady, Lvov. I’ll tell you about my Planet-3, which I inherited from my grandfather. In general, I am an expert on Soviet motorcycles, I have adequately read about each model. I did not ignore Planet-3 - in fact, this is a deep modernization of the IZH-56 and IZH-Planet2 models. The main differences can be seen in kinetics, economy and appearance. Maximum power increased to 19 liter horsepower. Convenience is also more optimal - at least, vibrations at idle and high speeds have disappeared. The gearbox functions more efficiently thanks to changed gear ratios; due to this, the two-wheeler has a higher maximum speed. I will also note the changes in the side trailer, which has acquired a square shape. Thanks to this, the trailer has become more spacious. His appearance also changed. Perhaps, Planet-3 borrowed exclusively advantages from its predecessors, and at the same time added additional optimizations. As long as I've been driving it, it hasn't let me down at all on long journeys, off-road or anywhere else. Fuel consumption is 6 liters maximum. It is comfortable to sit down and sit comfortably, more comfortable than in the previous generation. During the times of the USSR, these motorcycles were like gold; they are probably kept to this day by grandfathers, who from time to time also want to ride, remember their childhood, so to speak. The most important disadvantage of Planet-3 is the high toxicity of the exhaust gases, which do not even fulfill basic Euro standards. Of course, all this is nitpicking, because what kind of ecology could we talk about in the 50s if they built this motorcycle? The power unit is absolutely trouble-free, but very noisy, and a lot of black and smelly smoke is consumed from the exhaust pipe. In addition, Planet-3 is a frankly meager 6-watt generator, the maximum power of which is not enough even for basic things - in particular, to illuminate the road. The battery also discharges dynamically with frequent driving. There are many other shortcomings, but the Planet-3 motorcycle is worth the money spent, no matter what condition it is in. If you have direct hands, this device will serve its next owner faithfully.
Garik, Kemerovo. This motorcycle belongs to my godfather, he occasionally lets me ride. In general, I often come across this motorcycle, because my friends from the village still have it. This old lady apparently doesn't care about age. How Planet-3 functions to this day, I have absolutely no idea (I’m talking about the godfather’s motorcycle). The godfather purchased this tachila from a semi-assembled state. It took about three weeks to assemble, no more. For the first time, the power unit was launched successfully, without driving round dances. Indeed, problems already arose during the trip - the gearbox was knocked out of second gear, and in the end the gearbox worked with a stretch - gears were shifted lazily. My well-read godfather couldn’t leave it all like that, and came to the conclusion of rebuilding the entire transmission. Indeed, for this I had to re-read a bunch of reviews, literature and writings on the Internet - and this in order to find more or less adequate instructions for car disassembly. As a result, the godfather managed to fix the problems, and the gearbox worked as expected. At the same time, thanks to lubrication and overhaul of the gearbox, the degree of acceleration has noticeably improved, and gears began to engage more clearly. We have been riding a motorcycle for more than five years, during which time we have not had a single major repair, with the exception of an incident with the gearbox. The exterior, of course, leaves much to be desired. All the paint on the motorcycle has peeled off, but the godfather laughs it off and says that this does not affect the thoroughness. The main thing is that the body is intact, there is no rust, and not a drop leaks anywhere. However, the stroller still had to be changed - it was completely rotten and rusty. After much rework, the godfather came to the conclusion to abandon this idea. Instead of a stroller, an iron frame was welded and installed in place of the stroller. This frame is great for transporting goods. The motorcycle consumes 4-6 liters per hundred kilometers. The kinetics are normal, as is the feedback on the steering wheel.

Stages of electrical equipment modification

The entire procedure for switching to a battery-free circuit comes down to:

Replacement of components for 12 volt equipment;
Remaking the generator, and sometimes borrowing it from another model;
Replacing lamps from 6V to 12V.

For reference: the wiring diagram on IZH Planet 3 does not change significantly - only the circuits of the generator, coil and voltage regulator relay are replaced.

Generator

Two 6 mm holes are drilled to allow the ring to be secured on the right half of the crankcase;
To attach the generator to the ring, three M5s are drilled;
A segment is cut out of the ring to facilitate installation under the partition of the right half of the crankcase;
Cutouts for the crankcase cover bosses are made on the right and bottom.

The numbers on the diagram indicate:

Electrical diagram

When converted to work without a battery, the wiring diagram of the IZH Planet 3 motorcycle remains standard:

Advice: motorcyclists who have done this modification note the undoubted advantages of switching to contactless ignition. The wiring of IZH Planet 3 remains almost unchanged, but there is a complete refusal to use the battery. And the cost of reconstruction is small.

Conclusions: the proposed conversion method has been tested on thousands of motorcycles of domestic owners (see also the IZ Jupiter 5 wiring diagram). And it has proven its worth with trouble-free operation, improved spark generation and reliable engine starting in harsh winter conditions.

4 years after the appearance of the second Planet (1966), the factory workers made a number of changes to its design, designed to improve the technical parameters and appearance of the motorcycle. This is how IZ Planet 3 was born, which became a real symbol of freedom for many of our compatriots. Despite its advanced age, IZH Planet 3 still serves its owners well

Let's proceed to a detailed review of tuning an IZH motorcycle with your own hands

It’s worth starting to modernize your own motorcycle with individual elements. It is worth understanding that tuning a motorcycle is a painstaking and lengthy process. Again, if we consider foreign motorcycles, then the manufacturer prepares in advance the entire separate process of further tuning, when the domestic Izh can only be modernized by the caring hands of their owners, i.e. basically any person. Improving tuning of the Izha motorcycle can be done in 2 ways

and – visual changes in appearance and increased driving parameters. As a rule, most Planet 5 owners are interested exclusively in styling - external changes and tuning of the motorcycle. In this case, you will have to pay attention to the muffler, which takes up the vast majority of space, and, therefore, must be unique and one of a kind. You will have to count on several hours of time searching the Internet for prototypes or ideas for upgrading the standard one. Or you can simply visit familiar craftsmen, get rid of the standard “cans” and begin installation. This cannot be called a simple task, but the result will clearly please you: tuning the motorcycle will become noticeably better, the model itself is lighter, and the operation is much more stable. At the same time, the exhaust system will also improve along the chain, which will forget about “choking” if the engine overheats while driving off-road.

The improvement in ride should be associated with the installation of longer shock-absorbing systems that can lift the rear of the Izh. These manipulations will reduce the pressure on the tank and the engine itself. In this case, you will have to take care of balancing the wheels of your two-wheeled friend in advance.

Tuning a droplet tank on an IZH motorcycle

In addition, among folk craftsmen you can find various types of methods for tuning an IZh motorcycle and styling specifically the IZh planet tuning model:

Absolutely each of the above methods of modernizing a motorcycle legend will radically change the tuning of the IZH motorcycle and its classic appearance. True, it’s worth thinking about before you start making changes and deciding which motorcycle tuning to apply, how exactly, what color to repaint it, and what height to raise it to. Quite simple, but nevertheless necessary questions, the answers to which must be before the start of work.

DIY motorcycle engine tuning

However, we should not forget that in addition to external changes, we also have internal ones at our disposal - driving capabilities and technical parameters due to tuning the Izh engine. As a rule, it is precisely for the technical characteristics that Western two-wheeled representatives are so loved. Izh owners also have every opportunity to implement internal tuning on their own. To understand the issue of tuning Izh Planet 5 with your own hands

, what parts of the vehicle can be improved, it is worth understanding their work and understanding the structure.
In this situation, engine tuning comes in as the first step in internal changes. Here you can describe several options for improving the “heart” of the Izh 5th series. Tuned engine of an IZH motorcycle
The first thing to include is the re-pressing of the crankshaft, which affects the increase in engine power by an average of 11–16%. Further, among the common methods of tuning an IZH motorcycle, one can highlight an improvement based on replacing standard bearings with secondary parts, for example, spare parts from the 350 Java model. When disassembling, it is worth silvering the separator with the upper ring of the motor. As a result of this manipulation, the service life of the exhaust system tuning IZH Jupiter with your own hands will be significantly reduced. In this regard, this method is fraught with certain improvements and deteriorations at the same time: you will have to choose what is more important to you. A separate topic should be the clutch, as an element of a separate role in this Izh design. Improving this part of the vehicle will only require replacing the original disk with a thicker disk made of metal material. This operation will facilitate the operation of the engine system and its elements.

IZh clutch tuning

Let's look at another method of increasing power - the supercharging system. That is, this method involves replacing the standard air filter with an imported one. In the process, it will be possible to clean the gaskets that have begun to leak air, preventing the system from overheating. A similar method is used for tuning the Izh Jupiter supercharging system Izh Jupiter 5 Izh Jupiter 5 tuning.

So we figured out how to do tuning a motorcycle IZH with your own hands

and tuning motorcycle IZH Jupiter. Both external and internal tuning should correspond to what is desired. Motorcycle tuning should always be appropriate. In order for motorcycle tuning to be at the highest level, you need to think through all the smallest details and only then start working.

Good day! So I decided to write my first post. It will be about how I turned IZH Planet into Dirt Tracker. I work as an argon welder. Before that, he worked for 10 years as a straightening welder at a service station. At work, I often have to help people with their motorcycles - either the frame will burst, or the rim will shatter into pieces... After reading the Bike Post, I decided to get myself a motorcycle. But we are not looking for easy ways, and stock motorcycles were immediately rejected. Before starting to work on the motorcycle, the following requirements were set: it should be inexpensive, easy availability of spare parts on the market, convenient for driving around the city - to and from work, a high-torque engine (I weigh a lot) Therefore, the choice fell on IZh Planet. It was purchased via the Internet in one of the villages of the Sumy region for reasonable money, that is, a little more expensive than for nothing. After delivering it to my native Kharkov, I started work. I immediately decided to make a Dirt Tracker out of it - I really like this style.

Several photos of the work process.

After completion of the work, the IZh looks like this. This is my first motorcycle that I have modified.

The frame has been modified The pendulum has been modified - mounted on a sliding bearing and now it is possible to tilt the shock absorbers The gas tank is taken from the old Minsk (a little boiled) Homemade wings homemade tail homemade exhaust Tires: front 100x80x18 rear 120x80x18 - rear rim welded 20 mm

Homemade seat Homemade steering wheel and racks Homemade speedometer housing ProGrip handles - well, very soft

Complete engine overhaul with replacement of bearings and seals New clutch New motor chain CPG fitted, ground and polished Simplified wiring - no battery Generator from Minsk Mikuni carburetor homemade air filter

Kick-starter from IZH K-16 Headlight I don’t know why - it was treated to by friends, but it is confidently written on it that it was made in the GDR. The headlight and turn signal mounts are homemade.

The fork is new, bought from my grandfather - made in the USSR. Carbon mud bumpers. It turned out to be a little expensive, but not a film.

Side stand from IZH 56 Homemade footrests.

Improved brakes a la Bonneville

I would like to express my gratitude to: Pasha “Gayker”, Stas “Kozhany” and Andrey “Aviator” for their help in the work.

In addition to its decent appearance, Izh Planet 5 has excellent technical characteristics. The motorcycle is equipped with a single-cylinder two-stroke engine with a power of 22 hp. With. The fuel consumption and processing system requires a modest 5 liters. gasoline with stable driving at a speed of 90 km/h. In addition, this model of domestic motorcycle was one of the first to receive an air cooling system, which increases traction at low speeds.

The maximum speed of the motorcycle is 120 km/h. The unit performs well when driving off-road and does not require large expenses for maintenance. All this is the reason for the wild popularity of Izh Planet 5 from 1987 to the present day. After all, not every one of us can buy an expensive Harley Davidson. But many people are capable of paying 5–6 thousand rubles for a domestic motorcycle. In addition, the Izhevsk Machine Plant model is much easier to tune with your own hands, which cannot be said about the expensive American and Japanese “monsters”.

Differences from the second Planet

For many modern citizens, the information that domestic motorcycle manufacturers worked tirelessly to improve their models in an era of total shortages may come as a surprise.

Note! The fact takes place, moreover, it is supported by official documents, in particular 1970N04P16-17 - this is the outgoing number of the factory newsletter, which described the changes made. In the photo - official materials of the Izhmash Design Bureau

Modifications

But the creator engineers did not stop there and, having released the five-millionth car from the production line, presented a modification of the IZH Planet 3-01. Mirror and safety arches are the distinctive features of the new modification

Rear passenger footrests;
Roll bars;
Rearview mirror;
New steering wheel design.

For reference: The buyer paid for the changes out of his own pocket. In particular, the price for IZH Planet 3-01 was 750 rubles, the version with a stroller was 1140, and the “rural version” was even more expensive. Fortunately, care instructions were included with purchase, which made maintenance easier.

IZH Planet 3-01 with wide wheels of smaller diameter - “rural version”

Review of IZH P-3 (1977)

Hello everyone!

I read the reviews about IZH Planet, couldn’t resist, and decided to write it too.

IZh Planeta-3. Released in 1977. My father drove it, and later I got to ride it too.

I sold it in 2006 for 6,000 rubles, when a new one cost about 40,000 rubles. (and Java - 76,000 rubles), which I think is not bad at all (in relation to Izh. So at 2006 prices, as you can see, Izh remained Izh, and Java remained Java, the table of ranks did not change.

The motorcycle occupied a place in terms of “prestige” between the “Voskhod” and the Czechoslovak CZ and Java. In my opinion, it differed from Voskhod only in mass and size. A typical Soviet product rated “so-so.” And he was as far from CZ and Java (in terms of engine, acceleration and speed) as from a distant star...

Appearance. Gray-white color. Huge wings. Streamlined tank. Shiny exhaust pipes. Chromed wheel rims. The motorcycle looked stylish. A little later, my father bought a stroller. For that time, the motorcycle looked decent, even despite the attached stroller basin on the side (and it was also turquoise).

This is where I'll end the nostalgia.

We rarely drove it. Over the entire period, the mileage was 38,000 km.

The engine is unpretentious to what was poured into it. And I poured into it everything that caught my eye, I mean gasoline oils. Sometimes there was a trail behind the motorcycle - a prominence, like from a jet plane. And HE (Izh) forgave it. Holes were drilled in the bottom of the exhaust pipes through which unburned oil flowed. Gasoline consumption with the sidecar was 7-8 liters, and when driving on the highway, without racing, 60 km/h.

At first I unfastened the cradle and changed the stars. Everything took an hour and a half.

I tried the speed limit, but it didn’t work out more than 120 (according to the speedometer). “...It didn’t work...” - in the singular, because I tried it only once. And it was enough not to drive anymore. After the race, our palms were wet with fear. It feels like you're flying on an uncontrollable projectile. Control of the motorcycle was maintained up to 80 km/h, then there was no need to talk about any controlled avoidance of obstacles on the road. The motorcycle was driving you... It just flew forward in a straight line... I remember that according to the passport its weight was 150 kg. Then it became interesting, what if the motorcycle falls on the rider. So I did. On the sand he knocked it over onto his side. After that, for my 18-year-old, home-grown racer’s brain, full of ambitions, it became clear that after the first fall I would have 2 options: either in a box (wooden pea coat:), or alive, but with a cut off leg, possibly paralyzed in a wheelchair. After this test I never unfastened the cradle again and rode very carefully.

The engine is torquey from low speeds. But it doesn’t like overheating (long driving with a full load), and if this happens, it won’t start until it cools down. The clutch and gas cables were constantly breaking. I did everything I could: I tucked it in without breaking it and lubricated it, nothing helped.

One day the generator burned out. The reason is simple: instead of a fuse, I inserted a nail. Tough... I won’t bore your attention with the reasons (including the shortage and high cost of batteries at that time), my father decided to convert our motorcycle to use Voskhod ignition. An adapter was made for the generator, the wiring was completely changed, and contactless 12-volt ignition was installed. When they write “...the motorcycle sat for three months and started up...” - I assure you, this is not the limit. After collecting dust in the garage for a year and a half, it started up with two kicks of the handle! Engine operation has become more stable. I’m not even writing about the factory. But! The Voskhod engine has a higher speed than the Izh-P-Z, if I remember 5200 versus 4200 rpm, so the voltage in the network was not 12, but 9 volts. While the motorcycle was moving at speed, the revs somehow reached Voskhodovskie and the headlight was on satisfactorily, but as soon as a stop occurred, the revs dropped and the light dimmed greatly, one might even say that it went out.

I was lucky not to have to repair the engine. The compression was excellent. I only changed the spark plugs.

I believe even now, if our Izhevsk plant has not died down and is still producing motorcycles, then modern Izhi (as they correctly wrote in reviews on this forum) are not much different from the motorcycles of those times (I exclude from the discussion cast spokes, all sorts of light bulbs on the control panel and other improvements that do not change the essence).

Distinctive features of electrical equipment

The wiring diagram used on IZ Planet 3 was traditional, and the main parameters of the electrical equipment are presented below in the table.

Ignition system	Battery, ZMTR-10
Mains voltage	6 volts
Electricity source	Generator G-35M7 (later replaced by a modified G-36M8), 45 W
Ignition coil	IZH 56
Voltage regulator relay	IZH RR-1
Electrical wiring IZH Planet 3	Single-wire, with “-” output to ground

Colored original diagram (clickable)

Lighting devices

Left and right direction indicators with A6-6 lamps;
Turn signal switch P201;
Turn signal relay RS-419;
Brake light bulbs A6-15;
Side light bulbs A6-2;

Light mode switch with sound signal button P200;
Transmission position sensor (neutral) with warning lamp A6 0.25;
Headlight lamp A6-32+32;
Indicator lamp A6 0.25 generator operation;
Side light lamp A6-2 (front);
Speedometer scale illumination lamp A6-1;

Attention! For lovers of the “original” and authenticity, the photo below shows the “native” black and white wiring diagram of IZH Planet 3 with a breakdown of all the elements.

Lighting devices for models with a stroller

Stroller brake light lamp A6-15;
Stroller size lamp A6-2;
Right direction indicator for stroller A6-6;
Front side light of stroller A6-2.

Note! The standard wiring of the IZH Planet 3 provided for disconnecting the sidecar for operating the motorcycle without it in a two-wheeled version. At the same time, the connecting terminals required care.

In the presented video you can watch the repair of an old motorcycle, which received a new life in capable hands. According to the author of the video, complete restoration cost him the equivalent of $130. Moreover, he did most of the work with his own hands.

Motorcycle Features

The electrical wiring of IZH Planet 3 was designed for 6 volts. It served as the basis for other motorcycle models produced later (see also wiring diagram for IZH Planet 5).

Among the features are:

Generator G36M7, which was later modified;
Voltage regulator relay RR-1;
Ignition coil IZH 56;
Turn signal relay PC419.

For reference: The installation of markers and turn signals was used for the first time on domestic motorcycles. In general, for its progressive design and high quality, the IZH Planet 3 model received the state quality mark, which can be seen in the video of previous years.

Improved technical characteristics

Engine

The Planet-5 engine is convenient for processing. Of course, owners always want to increase power. To do this, it is worth repressing the crankshaft, replacing the original bearings with bearings from the Java secondary shaft.

When disassembling, it is worth silvering the upper ring and the lower separator. After tuning the engine, its service life is reduced. So if you use the motorcycle for normal speed riding, you should not change anything in the engine, as this will greatly reduce the life of the tires

and rear clutch.

Cylinder

To increase the volume of the cylinder, cut off its upper part and bore the liner to 76 mm. After pumping the engine, the Planet can accelerate to 160 km/h.

Clutch

The factory clutch of the IZH Planet-5 copes well with normal loads. If you drive a lot and drive aggressively, you should think about replacing the clutch. Under increased load, the disks quickly fail, so it is worth replacing one of them with a thicker metal one. This will lead to a stronger compression of the springs, in which there will be no slipping and the clutch will be more difficult to squeeze.

Supercharging

Advanced mechanics can change the boost system. When tuning the IZH Planet motorcycle, do not forget to replace the air filter with a foreign one. High-quality air purification will increase the power of your “iron horse” and prevent the engine from overheating.

Piston

Lubricating the piston will increase friction between the side wall and the cylinder bore.

Thus, after spending some time and money on tuning the IZH Planet-5 motorcycle, you will get an excellent “iron friend”. "Planet" initially has good technical characteristics - excellent traction, high power, resistance to any type of road.

Add to this an affordable price, ease of maintenance and availability of the necessary parts, plus your skills and imagination - and you will get a motorcycle that will serve you faithfully in Russian off-road conditions for many years.

The most popular domestic motorcycles were IZh bikes produced by the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant; among them, the road version IZH Planet stood out - 5 tuning, which allowed the owner to get an individual motorcycle modified to suit his needs and desires, practically his own model.

The IZH Planet - 5 model replaced the IZH Planet 4 motorcycle on the assembly line in 1987 and was produced until 2008. The design of the fifth model allowed the technically competent owner to carry out tuning work with his own hands. For motorcycles, there are the following main types of tuning:

appearance;
engine;
transmissions;
chassis.

how to set the ignition on Izh Planet 5

How to set the ignition on Izh Planet 5

In the Service, Maintenance, Tuning section, to the question of how to correctly set and adjust the ignition on Izh Planet 5, asked by the author Mihon Bejenari, the best answer is to Unscrew the spark plug, install the piston not reaching 2.5-3 mm from TDC, insert a piece of tissue paper between the contacts of the breaker and we will regulate the moment of paper release and the ignition moment.

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Answer from Vladimir Sobolev [guru] First, we need to acquire (make, buy - underline what is needed) a special tool. 1) Tester (12 volt light bulb with two wires or a store-bought one) If you have a BSZ installed, then it is better to use this tester device. 2) we need a depth gauge - this can be a caliper, or a special device. 3) Feeler gauges for measuring the gap. We set the ignition on the Planet. We unscrew the generator cover or completely remove the right crankcase cover, personally I prefer to remove it completely - it’s more convenient for me. Turn clockwise arrows, crankshaft by the generator bolt until the breaker contacts are maximally open, loosen screw 1 (Fig. 1) and, turning eccentric 2, set the gap between the contacts to 0.4...0.6 mm, tighten screw 1. Now, rotating the crankshaft clockwise arrows, set the piston to top dead center (TDC). Then, rotating the crankshaft counterclockwise, install the piston without bringing it to TDC by 3.0...3.5 mm. Having loosened the screws 3 by turning the base 4, establish the beginning of the opening of the contacts, fasten the screws. It is convenient to determine the beginning of the opening of the contacts using a probe. Connect one wire of the probe to ground, connect the second to the hammer terminal of the breaker, turn on the ignition, when the contacts open, the lamp will light up and this will begin to open the contacts. If you have a BSZ, then the point about setting the gap is naturally excluded, the moment of sparking is determined using the above-mentioned device or tester .Using a device: Install the device at the place of the switch, LED “D” should light up when the modulator is not in the DC (Hall Sensor) and go out when entering the DC, this will be the moment of sparking. If you don’t have a device, then you can get by with a tester. Set the tester to measure voltage (to a limit of 20 volts), connect it to the second and third contacts of the DC, the tester should show a voltage of about 7 volts when the modulator is not in the DC, and almost zero when the modulator is in the DC, the moment of transition from 7 V to 0 is the moment of spark formation. Good luck!

Converting the electrical circuit to work without a battery

Unlike cars that have a closed engine and electrical wiring, parts of the IZH Planet 3 motorcycle are more susceptible to external factors than others:

Rain and snow;
Direct sunlight;
Mechanical damage from bushes.

The owners are especially troubled by the standard battery, which is also quite difficult to maintain (see also the Ural motorcycle wiring diagram).

The factory instructions provide:

The need to constantly check the electrolyte level in banks, because when the motorcycle tilts, it inevitably leaks out;
The need to constantly check the electrolyte density. This forces motorcycle owners to have a hydrometer, distilled water and hydrochloric acid on hand to restore the required density with their own hands.

Change in appearance.

Despite the fact that the design of the fifth Planet model was probably the most interesting among all domestic motorcycles, tuning the IZH Planet - 5 motorcycle most often began with the appearance. The main reason for this was that work to change the external image can be classified as the simplest, not requiring deep technical knowledge and skills.

For this purpose, the following main work was carried out:

double-sided arches and knee guards were installed;
the windshield was replaced;
higher wings were mounted;
direction indicators were replaced;
the muffler pipe was replaced;
enlarged side mirrors were installed.

Complete or partial tuning operations to change the appearance immediately made the motorcycle recognizable and different from its serial counterpart.

Recovery process

When the euphoria of the purchase wears off, a lot of questions arise regarding its repair and restoration with your own hands.

The main task of the new owners:

Restore the electrical system - and there are no particular problems with this, since the electrical wiring of IZ Jupiter 2 and Planet of the second and third generations is identical and interchangeable;
Starting the engine is a more difficult task due to the need to overhaul the power unit and the availability of spare parts;
Return the motorcycle to its original appearance. It is also quite complex and, perhaps, the most painstaking work of the entire project.

Tip: Look at the publication - wiring diagram for IZH Planet 3, where all the differences and similarities between the models are described in detail.

The video below shows the restored models.

Note! For electrical work, you will need a wiring diagram for IZH Jupiter 2 - with the exception of the turn signals, they are identical. You can easily verify this by looking at the original photograph that was supplied with the factory instructions.

Factory layout for several generations of motorcycles

Whether to switch to contactless ignition or change the voltage from 6 to 12V is up to you to decide.
If you have such a desire, and you manage to get your hands on a native Izhevsk generator 281.3701, then the replacement process will be much easier.
The publication IZ Jupiter 3 wiring diagram will familiarize you with the details of the alteration.

central locking

Let's consider the process of restoring the central lock, since in most surviving models it is faulty.

Appearance of the headlights and controls of IZH Planet 2

The difficulty is that finding the original lock is very difficult, almost impossible. Moreover, at 6V, since later the Izhevsk Motor Plant transferred all subsequent models to 12-volt equipment.

This is what the filling of the original 6V ignition switch looks like

Therefore, many motorcycle owners adapt parts from later versions of Planets and Jupiters.

The difficulty of installation in this case is as follows:

Uncertainty about whether the lock will work;
How to properly connect wires.

For reference: The photo below shows a tested scheme for installing a lock from Jupiter 2 to Planet 2. Everything is clear and understandable - connect and use.

Wiring diagram for IZH Planet 2 to the lock

Note! Parts from IZH are quite universal and fit many older motorcycles. For example, there is Java wiring with Izhevsk parts. But the IZH 2126 wiring diagram is unlikely to be useful for conversion - practically nothing from the namesake car fits the motorcycle.

Headlight

Many owners do not attach importance to adjusting the head light, believing that a working light bulb and intact glass are enough for “driving” during daylight hours.

Using this scheme it will be easy to connect all consumers

In fact, this is not so, and adjusting the light is not only desirable, but also mandatory, especially since it can be easily done independently, spending no more than half an hour of personal time on it.

Scheme for adjusting the angle of luminous flux

Stages of electrical equipment modification

The entire procedure for switching to a battery-free circuit comes down to:

Replacement of components for 12 volt equipment;
Remaking the generator, and sometimes borrowing it from another model;
Replacing lamps from 6V to 12V.

For reference: the wiring diagram on IZH Planet 3 does not change significantly - only the circuits of the generator, coil and voltage regulator relay are replaced.

Generator

The main difficulty in altering the generator lies in the manufacture of a special intermediate ring. This requires the help of a turner - the ring is turned on a lathe.

Photo of the drawing of the intermediate ring for the generator

Two 6 mm holes are drilled to allow the ring to be secured on the right half of the crankcase;
To attach the generator to the ring, three M5s are drilled;
A segment is cut out of the ring to facilitate installation under the partition of the right half of the crankcase;
Cutouts for the crankcase cover bosses are made on the right and bottom.

Diagram of the modified generator

The numbers on the diagram indicate:

Carter - right half;
Power unit crankshaft;
Intermediate flange mounting screws;
The intermediate flange itself;
Conical bushing made of sheet metal (S 0.8 mm);
Generator stator;
M5 screws for mounting the generator;
Generator rotor;
Rotation sensor;
Rotor mounting bolt.

Electrical diagram

When converted to work without a battery, the wiring diagram of the IZH Planet 3 motorcycle remains standard:

Wires to electricity consumers (dimensions, brake lights, head lights and instruments) remain unchanged;
The standard ignition coil is replaced with another one - type B300B;
The KET-1 electronic switch can be placed in a tool box, which helps protect it from external factors.

Advice: motorcyclists who have done this modification note the undoubted advantages of switching to contactless ignition. The wiring of IZH Planet 3 remains almost unchanged, but there is a complete refusal to use the battery. And the cost of reconstruction is small.

Electrical circuit diagram of the IZH Planet Sport motorcycle

How to make the transition to contactless SZ? When the engine is switched off, the indicator lights up, and when the engine is running, it goes out. How can I modify the generator? After long-term use, the ignition circuit of IZ Jupiter 5 is changed by the owners to systems from other Soviet motorcycles.

The turn signal switch is located on the frame under the gas tank.

Wiring diagram for IZH Jupiter 5 The bike of the fifth Jupiter has a contact SZ, which is battery-powered, so the operation of the vehicle is highly dependent on the state of charge of the battery. Install the generator in reverse order.

It is protected against short circuits in the signal lamp circuit and does not require maintenance. For beginners, standard lighting can not only be inconvenient, but also lead to an accident. To do this, you need to identify what problems there are with the wiring. At the same time, the schematic diagram of the electrical equipment of IZH Jupiter 5 is preserved. Burnt contacts, oily spark plugs and batteries with a charge of less than 12 V further worsen sparking. An additional coil is used as an exciter. Charging IZH

There is no need to have special stands and equipment for repairs. A minimum knowledge of electrical engineering and a simple avometer (tester) is enough; even often you can get by with just a test lamp.

We will tell you in more detail about the main electrical wiring components and possible malfunctions. The Izh Planet wiring diagram makes it easy to find a broken wire or damaged insulation (for example, a bad contact always gets hot).

But pay special attention to the fact that the electrical circuit is designed not only for 12 volts, there is also a high-voltage cable (connecting the coil and the spark plug), which cannot be checked with a regular ohmmeter.

In this case, we look to see if there is a spark at the coil output and at the output at the spark plug contact. Let's take a closer look at the main wiring components of the Izh Planet.

General diagram of electrical equipment

Regardless of whether you repair or improve your motorcycle, all work will be based on the diagram presented below. This is a universal wiring diagram for IZ Jupiter 5 12 volts, which is suitable for early modifications, late models, including luxury singles and Jupiters with a sidecar.

Wiring IZ Jupiter 5 connection diagram:

Differences from the second Planet

For many modern citizens, the information that domestic motorcycle manufacturers worked tirelessly to improve their models in an era of total shortages may come as a surprise.

Note! The fact takes place, moreover, it is supported by official documents, in particular 1970N04P16-17 - this is the outgoing number of the factory newsletter, which described the changes made.

In the photo - official materials of the Izhmash Design Bureau

The new generation motorcycle received:

Direction indicator lights are a first in domestic practice;
Semiconductor relay for controlling direction indicators (installed in the headlight);
New size of wheels and tires (3.50x18 versus previous - 3.25x19);
New brand increased capacity battery (old one on IZH Planet 2 - ZMT-6);
And, of course, more engine power. The power unit now developed 18 hp.

Modifications

But the creator engineers did not stop there and, having released the five-millionth car from the production line, presented a modification of the IZH Planet 3-01.

Mirror and safety arches are the distinctive features of the new modification

Among the innovations it should be noted:

Rear passenger footrests;
Roll bars;
Rearview mirror;
New steering wheel design.

For reference: The buyer paid for the changes out of his own pocket. In particular, the price for IZH Planet 3-01 was 750 rubles, the version with a stroller was 1140, and the “rural version” was even more expensive. Fortunately, care instructions were included with purchase, which made maintenance easier.

IZH Planet 3-01 with wide wheels of smaller diameter - “rural version”

In 1971, simultaneously with the Jupiter-3 model, the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant launched the slightly cheaper Izh Planeta-3 motorcycle into series. Unified in most parts, it was distinguished by an engine that had only one cylinder.

This design of the power unit, which had a return-loop purge circuit, was tested on the previous Planet-2 model. The designers tried to simplify the maintenance and repair of equipment by making the engine crankshaft dismountable and providing for the possibility of repairing the gearbox without dismantling the unit.

Otherwise, Izh Planeta-3 was not much different from its two-cylinder brother. The technical characteristics of these machines were quite similar.

Engine – air-cooled, single-cylinder, two-stroke. With a working volume of 346 cubic meters. cm produced a power of 18 hp. With. and in this respect it was inferior to its two-cylinder counterpart.

A carburetor is used to create a combustible mixture. In early modifications this was the K36I, which later gave way to the K62I model. Fuel comes from the tank by gravity.

The clutch, like the Jupiter, is multi-disc, with an oil bath. Despite all the structural similarity, the parts of these units are not interchangeable. The Izh Planeta-3 motorcycle has a different motor sprocket. There is also a difference in the shutdown drive.

The gearbox, as well as the clutch, retained the design layout and number of steps. But at the same time, it differs in the switching device and gear ratios.

The remaining components did not have significant differences and can be considered interchangeable. In this form, the weight of the car reached 168 kg, and the maximum speed was 120 km/h. A version of the motorcycle with a sidecar was also produced, designated Izh Planeta-3K.

But, despite the fact that the engine capacity of the Izh Planet-3 remained almost the same as that of the two-cylinder unit of the older model, fuel consumption increased significantly. At high speeds it reached 5 liters per 100 km. But the ignition adjustment has been simplified.

Otherwise, Izh Planeta-3 was not much different from its two-cylinder brother. The technical characteristics of these machines were quite similar.

The Third Planet, due to its lower motor power, was somewhat inferior to Jupiter in dynamics. Owner reviews indicate that this shortcoming was compensated for by better traction at low speeds. This gave certain advantages when driving over rough terrain.

Izh Planeta-3 was produced from 1971 to 1977. During this time, 478,496 vehicles of this modification were manufactured. They had minor differences, such as the color of the seat upholstery materials and the side trims on the tank.

In 1977, the next version of the motorcycle went into production - Izh Planet 3 01. When creating this model, the developers followed the same path as when modifying the Izh Jupiter.

The changes affected:

Front fender, height-adjustable above the wheel.

Rear shock absorbers, the design of which has been significantly improved, adding the ability to change the spring preload.

Power unit. Boosting the engine by increasing the compression ratio made it possible to increase power to 20 hp. With. But this required installing a spark plug with a different heat rating - A-23, increasing the area of the cooling fins and changing their shape.

The design of the steering wheel, on which rear-view mirrors appeared, and the ends of the control handles received protection for hands in case of a fall in the form of rubber balls.

Front brake that got a brake light frog.

Installed standard safety bars that protected the motorcyclist in an accident

The last motorcycle Izh Planeta-3 01 rolled off the assembly line in 1981. By this time, 400,845 copies of this modification had been produced.

By 1981, specialists from the Izhevsk Machine-Building Plant prepared a new package of modernizations.

After fiddling with the carburetor, we added 1 liter. With. power., achieving a figure of 21 hp. With.

A new fuel tank was installed, which was later transferred to the Izh Planet-4 model.

A rear wing of a new shape appeared. Due to the fact that the production of the part was not yet debugged, the new wing was not installed on all series of the car.

Well, and some other little things. In this form, the motorcycle became known as Izh Planeta-3 02. By 1985, when production of the modification was completed, 216,101 copies had been made.

Wiring Problems

Practice shows that if the motorcycle was stored in a dry garage and was not subjected to dubious alterations, then the Jupiter 5 wiring diagram lasts a very long time. From time to time you need to change some consumables, such as lamps and ignition coils, but otherwise it functions quite stably. However, this is not always the case and problems do occur, for example:

wire breaks;
electrical circuit short-circuit;
failure of their individual branches of the circuit;
weak light from incandescent lamps;
incorrect operation of indicators;
misfire;
reduction in engine power;
complete failure of the system.

The problems described above can arise both due to natural wear and tear of wiring elements, and after incompetent intervention in the circuit. There is no universal solution to the problem in this case, and in order to find out what caused the breakdown, you should be patient and have some basic knowledge of the technical part of the motorcycle. First of all, you should get a multimeter or assemble a primitive network indicator using a 12-volt light bulb to “ring” the wiring for breaks. Having found a circuit node that is not working correctly or a wiring break, it will need to be eliminated, the network’s functionality re-checked, and so on, until operation is completely restored.

Electrical equipment IZH Planet 5

Wiring for IZH Planet 5 includes:

generator;
battery;
ignition system;
headlights;
control devices;
switching elements.

Video: review of IZH Planet 5 wiring

Taken by user Agronom.

Generator

IZ Planet 5 generator design:

voltage regulator with rectifier BPV-14-10 - 1;
rotor - 2;
stator with windings - 3;
current collector brushes - 4;
ignition system cam (battery) - 5;
ignition system contact unit - 6.

The generator converts the mechanical energy of a gasoline engine into electrical energy, which charges the battery. Alternating current is generated by 3 windings and fed to a rectifier, which converts it into direct current. An additional coil is used as an exciter.

Photo gallery: IZH Planet 5 generator and its design

Generator IZH Planet 5

Generator device

Battery

To supply all components, a low-power energy storage device of 12 volts is required, since IZH Planet 5 does not have a starter. The purpose of a lead-acid battery is only to supply voltage to the ignition system and the excitation winding of the generator during startup.

Battery

Ignition system

In IZH Planet 5, the ignition coil converts low-voltage voltage into high-voltage and transmits it to the spark plug. That, in turn, is responsible for the spark that detonates the fuel. To ensure that detonation occurs only in the desired piston position, there is an ignition chopper.

Ignition system

From the factory, this model is equipped with a classic ignition system, which requires periodic cleaning of the breaker contacts and adjusting the gap between them.

Installing a contactless SG on a motorcycle gives:

timely powerful sparking;
reduction of vibration levels;
reduction in fuel consumption.

Control devices

The following control devices are installed on the motorcycle:

tachometer, on which there are indicator lights for the headlights and turns;
speedometer showing total and daily mileage;
power engine temperature indicator;
voltmeter.

Control devices

Headlight and dashboard lamps

Conventional incandescent lamps are installed as lighting equipment and to illuminate the dashboard. Switching elements are responsible for supplying electricity from the battery to the lamps.

The headlight circuit includes lamps:

headlight (35 watt);
parking light headlights (4 W);
control - blue light (2 watts);
rear brake light (15 W).

Headlight

Switching elements

Switching elements are various types of switches that close or open an electrical circuit. They can be activated using keys on the dashboard (for example, turn signals) or by sensors.

In IZH Planet 5, the switching elements include:

turn switches;
signal key;
switches for low/high beam headlights;
neutral sensor;
egnition lock;
foot and hand brake sensors.

Specifications.

The serial Planet 5 had the following main characteristics:

base – 1.45 m;
frame – welded, tubular;
dimensions;
Length – 2.20 m,
Width – 0.81 m,
Height – 1.20 m,
weight – 160 kg;

– 175 kg;

engine – two-stroke single-cylinder;
cooling option – air;
cylinder diameter – 72 mm;
working volume – 345 cubic meters. cm
engine power > – 22.0, hp;
maximum speed – 120 km/h;
fuel consumption – 5.0 l (90 km/h)
mixture ratio of oil and gasoline (A 76) – 1/30;
battery voltage – 12 volts;
clutch - multi-disc;
gearbox – four-speed.

These parameters and engine performance provided the motorcycle with high traction characteristics at low speeds, which allowed for confident movement, especially on rural roads.

How to improve the standard electrical system?

As we have already said, standard wiring does not cause any particular complaints due to its solidity, ability to withstand oxides and rust at the joints, without losing functionality. That is why complete replacement of wiring is a questionable procedure, but upgrading individual parts makes sense. By individual parts, we mean such functional elements as head lights, indicators, turn and stop lamps, ignition system, generator. Let's talk about each of the elements separately.

Converting the electrical circuit to work without a battery

Unlike cars that have a closed engine and electrical wiring, parts of the IZH Planet 3 motorcycle are more susceptible to external factors than others:

Rain and snow;
Direct sunlight;
Mechanical damage from bushes.

The factory instructions provide:

The need to constantly check the electrolyte level in banks, because when the motorcycle tilts, it inevitably leaks out;
The need to constantly check the electrolyte density. This forces motorcycle owners to have a hydrometer, distilled water and hydrochloric acid on hand to restore the required density with their own hands.

Where to begin?

Owners of foreign brands of motorcycles always have the opportunity to use a catalog with ready-made tuning solutions. Those motorcyclists who purchased Planet-5 should roll up their sleeves and update their car themselves, using their experience and technical skills.

Most often, the owners of Planet-5 change the appearance, main components and some assemblies. Many owners begin tuning an IZH motorcycle by converting the muffler

Installing chrome “cans” will give the motorcycle solidity, but will make the engine heavier. In order to make the motorcycle lighter, you should remove from the frame all parts that make the structure heavier. To improve rear wheel travel

You can install long-stroke shock absorbers. Be sure to perform alignment and balancing.

Installation of BSZ

Contactless ignition system - this element has become so popular that it rightfully occupies the place of the most popular improvement to the standard ignition circuit. From the factory, the IZ Jupiter 5 wiring model is equipped with a contact ignition system. It is unable to hold the ignition angle advance settings for a long time, has failures in operation and low accuracy. The disadvantages of this system can be listed for a very long time, so owners switch to electronic ignition, thereby increasing power, reducing consumption and getting a flat torque and power curve.

Maintenance

The owner can independently perform some maintenance procedures:

check the motorcycle generator if the battery loses charge;
set the gap between the breaker contacts;
adjust the quality of the sound signal.

The need to inspect and adjust the wiring arises if:

the motorcycle moves in the rain for a long time, as this causes oxidation of the contacts;
a motorcyclist rides in an area with a lot of vegetation that damages wiring;
The driver rides in snow in winter, which can stick to electrical wiring parts and damage them.

Self-check of the Planet 5 motorcycle generator in case of loss of charge

The cause of loss of charge in the IZH Planet 5 battery is most often a breakdown of the generator.

To check it yourself you need:

multimeter device;
straight screwdriver.

Step-by-step instruction

The following steps must be followed:

Disconnect the wires from the battery and remove the generator cover.
Disconnect the top 5 wires from the generator, first unscrewing their fastenings. In order not to mix up the wires during assembly, it is worth marking them.
Measure the winding resistance using a multimeter in ohmmeter mode. To do this, you need to touch the body with one probe, and the other should be connected in turn to the 3 wires of the winding. There should be no short circuits, as indicated by the inscription on the multimeter screen.
Test the resistance between the stator contacts: you need to touch them one by one with the multimeter probes. The value on the screen should be 8 ohms.

The presence of a short circuit in the 3rd stage or a discrepancy in the indicators in the 4th will indicate problems with the generator.

Photo gallery: stages of checking the IZH Planet 5 generator in case of loss of charge in pictures

How to correctly set the gap between the contacts of the breaker?

In order to set the gap between the breaker contacts, you will need:

Improvement of technical parameters

Tuning to increase power.

The design of the motorcycle engine allows for tuning to increase its power. One option is to re-press the engine crankshaft and change the support bearings. Usually, secondary shaft bearings from a Java motorcycle were installed as new bearings. This restoration made it possible to achieve an increase in engine power of the IZH Planet - 5 by 10-15%.

The next option for adding power was to increase the cylinder volume. For this purpose, its upper part was cut off and the sleeve was bored to 76 mm. Then the appropriate piston was installed, usually a piston from a Planet Sport motorcycle was used.

Increasing the speed of the motorcycle.

After this operation, the speed of the motorcycle increased, according to some sources, to 160 km per hour. Therefore, work to increase engine capacity was carried out by owners who planned to operate their vehicle mainly on highways.

The most difficult technical tuning option for adding power to the IZH Planet - 5 is the installation of supercharging. For this purpose, an exhaust valve is installed, the device of which corresponds to the analogues on the sports versions.

Then an exhaust resonator is installed, which has sharply directed parameters. Its task is to create a wave backpressure of the fuel mixture. Next, a spool valve is installed to obtain asymmetrical phases of engine operation, which avoids the direct release of the spent mixture.

Performing supercharging on the engine of the Fifth Planet is a rather complex process and therefore is not widely used.

Improved grip.

As engine power increases, it is necessary to carry out work to improve the clutch. Under standard conditions, the standard clutch works reliably.

But as the load increases, the risk of “burning” it and subsequent repairs increases sharply. The main steps for tuning the clutch come down to replacing standard discs with larger metal ones. Typically, such discs are made of two millimeter iron.

The use of thicker metal discs reduces slippage, warping, breakage and provides greater heat transfer.

Appearance tuning.

If external tuning of a motorcycle changes the design and makes it recognizable, then tuning the technical characteristics almost always reduces the resource of the power unit. Therefore, when starting to modify his motorcycle, the owner should always remember that modernization can bring not only benefits, but also harm.

The legendary model of domestic motorcycle production appeared before the world 3 decades ago, but is still popular. What is the secret of success? Since then, tuning the Izh motorcycle

conquered thousands of hundreds of motorcycle fans in the Soviet and then post-Soviet space.
Tuned IZh motorcycle Tuning of
the IZH motorcycle is complemented by excellent technical parameters. The two-wheeled miracle includes a 1-cylinder 2-stroke engine with a power of 22 hp. With. The fuel processing system operates at a modest 5 liters. gasoline consistently delivering 90 km/h. In addition, the model was among the first to receive an air cooling system, increasing traction at low speeds.

The maximum that the iron “stallion” is capable of is 120 km/h. The device performs remarkably well when driving on a regular road and in places where asphalt and paved roads are absent. Does not require significant maintenance costs. IZh motorcycle tuning at a high level. All this together can be considered the result of the wild popularity of Izh from the moment of release to this day. You can even estimate by comparing the expensive Harley Davidson with the domestic youth fantasy Izh Planet 5, which does not require such funds for purchase, maintenance, is unpretentious in service and is reliable on the road. Yes, in this case Izh cannot be called a flight of design thought, but for its 5-6 thousand rubles. the motorcycle is very, very good. Ideal option for tuning Izh.

Tuned motorcycle IZH

At the same time, most people are concerned with the question: to what extent is the Izhevsk Machine Plant model amenable to tuning? Tuning an IZH motorcycle is possible! And here everyone can feel like a designer, because a motorcycle can become a real treasure trove of the owner’s imagination, which cannot be said about the American and Japanese representatives.