[Discussion] Technical - Cosmetic Modifications

[Fazli]

Wat type of switch you use? Weatherproof?

[matkental]

hmm.. i diy-ed fer my fren his crashbars.. sprayed red.. 3-4 light even coatings will do..

 

mine i let my shop settle as i was sendin it fer paintwork.. if they were to spray the crashbars alone.. it`ll cost $10..

 

i juz touched up sprayin my own headers.. juz remove belly pan.. n lotsa newspaper n tape.. i lazy to open up the whole full system.. haha.. now left to wash my bike.. which i`ll do later at nyte once i`m done wif my studies.. =)

 

bro which shop charges 10 bucks for spraying of crashbars? contemplating on gold or black. lol

[Darkness19]

hmm.. i diy-ed fer my fren his crashbars.. sprayed red.. 3-4 light even coatings will do..

 

mine i let my shop settle as i was sendin it fer paintwork.. if they were to spray the crashbars alone.. it`ll cost $10..

 

i juz touched up sprayin my own headers.. juz remove belly pan.. n lotsa newspaper n tape.. i lazy to open up the whole full system.. haha.. now left to wash my bike.. which i`ll do later at nyte once i`m done wif my studies.. =)

 

bro where did u get ur crashbar sprayed for $10?

[army_ncc]

Ya. I did. Sim Lim Tower. The switch = $0.80, Wire = $1.00, Wire cover = $0.90. Feel good to off the headlight when warming up, or riding into pavement.

 

bro, mind telling us how you did it? thanks. =)

[nelo]

how does the brace helps ?

 

I really got no idea how it helps, but i would like to have it on my bike. haha. makes it look more "complete" haha.

 

functions? only can roll-a-click that's all.

handle bar brace actually just cosmetic only

 

 

i thought 'brace' means to give extra support to whatever its holding? if im not wrong a handlebar brace will somewhat give extra support to make the handlebar stronger.. just like fork brace, etc. correct me if im wrong. haha

 

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3880420199_b4359dba86.jpg

[yctradingsg]

i thought 'brace' means to give extra support to whatever its holding? if im not wrong a handlebar brace will somewhat give extra support to make the handlebar stronger.. just like fork brace, etc. correct me if im wrong. haha

 

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3880420199_b4359dba86.jpg

 

well, I dun see it supporting anything. If you drop yr bike, yr handlebar will still get bent. Fork brace also very slight difference only. It will only be effective if the material is really strong and good, for example, steel or titanium

[nelo]

ok ok.. i'm just saying "i thought"..

[steel_headz]

Actually the handle bar brace is more for riders who frequently using it for stunts......

 

If u use a gd one, the brace will eventually hold n prevent the handle bar from bending....

[Fazli]

Our 3-point engine guard has a brace too... It actually holds up the mounting points of our engine and reduce the vibrations as it stiffens up the whole entire mounting section.

 

(The part that goes from the front to the mid of the bike)

[prettymussel]

did mine at auntie.. initially came with gold wings.. changed it to red.. cost me arnd $60..

 

bro just wanna know the wings that u changed at auntie..

 

is the quality of the work good?

 

thinking of getting my bagster wings changed too..

[cyr]

Any bros here know or can recommend a shop that can spray touch up the engine block alrea outside..black and alluminum parts? rough price range would also be great

[biting_point]

u have to compare it against the actual retail price then u'll know whether it's steep or not.

 

Acerbis retails at abt $250 if i'm not wrong.. but you cant compare the quality of the lightings with a replica..

 

If ur using it on a scram,not so bad.

But if ur using it on any other bikes,

inspection is a sure fail..

why do i say that?

cos i paid a summon of $50 for charge of

illegal modification to front headlight on my previous version s.

I used the Sonic Headlight. As long as ur not using the OEM parts

on ya bike, ROV is liable to stop you.

 

most aftermarket headlights are not approved..

 

i thought 'brace' means to give extra support to whatever its holding? if im not wrong a handlebar brace will somewhat give extra support to make the handlebar stronger.. just like fork brace, etc. correct me if im wrong. haha

 

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2471/3880420199_b4359dba86.jpg

 

Actually the handle bar brace is more for riders who frequently using it for stunts......

 

If u use a gd one, the brace will eventually hold n prevent the handle bar from bending....

 

yupz.. the bar is just to prevent the handlebar from flexing.. as most stunt or MX riders tends to take jumps and drop hard on their front forks..

IMO, even you are not a stunt rider, this bar somewhat reduces vibrations too..

 

Our 3-point engine guard has a brace too... It actually holds up the mounting points of our engine and reduce the vibrations as it stiffens up the whole entire mounting section.

 

(The part that goes from the front to the mid of the bike)

 

try taking out your engine guard and ride, you should feel less vibrations..

the mountings of the readily available engine guards sold in SG had wrong mounting points, bolting to frame and engine mounts causing vibrations..

 

that's one of the reason i changed to sliders..

[nelo]

u mean superfour remove crash bars will have less vibrations? in that case i'd rather put sliders.. looks nicer too!

[dragonforce]

u mean superfour remove crash bars will have less vibrations? in that case i'd rather put sliders.. looks nicer too!

yeah.. but i wonder how tough can '1 point' sliders withstand as compared to 3-point crash bars..

[lurzan]

hi where is bike access? thanx bro

[steel_headz]

u mean superfour remove crash bars will have less vibrations? in that case i'd rather put sliders.. looks nicer too!

 

Indeed less vibration at engine area....

 

So far i hvnt seen wif S4 wif sliders....

 

Anyone here got fix wif sliders...

 

Can load some pics?

[dragonforce]

http://singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=178153

 

here are some.. i am sure there are many more you can find in the forum..

[Burnt]

yeah.. but i wonder how tough can '1 point' sliders withstand as compared to 3-point crash bars..

 

i started using sliders with this mentality .. so far it serve it purpose well .. touch wood ..

Got to trust ur the sliders n hope there isnt a day u got to test its durability ..

Vibration wise compare to the LAB crash bar i used last time it definitely lessen quite abit ..

Each has its own pros and cons .. depends on individual ..

[nelo]

Indeed less vibration at engine area....

 

So far i hvnt seen wif S4 wif sliders....

 

Anyone here got fix wif sliders...

 

Can load some pics?

 

i got this from bikepics.com, spec 3 with frame sliders

 

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C10%5C04%5Cbikepics-693632-800.jpg

 

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C10%5C03%5Cbikepics-693419-800.jpg

 

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C10%5C03%5Cbikepics-693418-800.jpg

[nelo]

actually i quite like the head crowling. havent seen this kind in singapore yet. anybody?

[dragonforce]

yes.. seen a similiar if not the same cowling before.. my regular workshop got 1 hanging a few months back.. black gold colour..

[steel_headz]

i got this from bikepics.com, spec 3 with frame sliders

 

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C10%5C04%5Cbikepics-693632-800.jpg

 

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C10%5C03%5Cbikepics-693419-800.jpg

 

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2006%5C10%5C03%5Cbikepics-693418-800.jpg

 

Thks...

 

I see like its nice indeed....

 

Easier to access to the clutch cable....

 

But the belly pan.... Its HUGE..... Tat belly pan is taken from which bike?

[nelo]

yes.. seen a similiar if not the same cowling before.. my regular workshop got 1 hanging a few months back.. black gold colour..

 

really bro? black and gold colour i can use it man haha.

 

anyway where is ur regular workshop? is that place good? i might consider going ur workshop is its good. i dun have a regular workshop yet. just hopping around different places everytime i service my bike.

[nelo]

Thks...

 

I see like its nice indeed....

 

Easier to access to the clutch cable....

 

But the belly pan.... Its HUGE..... Tat belly pan is taken from which bike?

 

hahah! the belly pan big right. dunno leh this bike taken from the internet.. dunno that guy modify it from some sportsbike or smth.. its damn long..

[Fazli]

Could be from japan... These japanese have very nice accessories. The belly pan swee lar...