Modding the S4

[scalpers]

Hi, m new here & just got my brand new spec 3 last Thursday. m thinking of fixing up an alarm system on it. glance someone post bout cheetah alarm system, like the idea of paging system. Any suggestions,

 

1. like recommended brand

2. is there any after fix problem.

3. price of the unit.

4. extra features like remote starter.

[Wen gege]

sorry for e late late post

[Panther]

Scalpers, normally we do not consider adding an alarm as a real modification. Also, if you did a search, you would find several topics already asking the same thing.

 

To answer your questions anyway.

 

1. You can look for FatBiker's alarms, in the MO section, if you are interested. He also has 2-way alarms and those are definitely better, while still reasonably priced for an alarm (around 100-130, 1-way is less than that). If you really have the money to burn and want to protect your bike get the Scorpio, which will cost a whopping 350-400 depending on how you buy it.

 

2. The only after-fix problem you might have is with people toying with your alarm and sounding it off till your battery is flat. Other problems might include a poor installation resulting in the alarm not working, etc.

 

3. Mentioned above.

 

4. Remote starters are problematic and if anything crops up, what happens? You burn another hole in your pocket just to patch the problem. It is best advised that you do not get something with a remote starter.

[RVF_Kenny]

6.5rpm: Wad a big honda logo! So big sticker how much sia

 

xixy: I no fairings yet ley Feel so left out man...

 

Wen: Oh this handguard. I thought u change to UFO one... sorry

 

Panther: Your alarm you get how much ah? I'm considering getting one also but dunno which is a good one.

[Panther]

Adidas: Mine is the Scorpio, I got it for 350 through Deterspine (on this forum). Installed at MotoWorld. The perimeter sensor add-on is 80 bucks. The Scorpio is a very good alarm, it is very sensitive but not to the point that when thunder sounds it goes off. It has different types of warnings for each kind of possible situation like shock (when your bike gets bumped), tilt (when your wheel is tilted), and others.

 

However it is very expensive, and you only want to get this if you really are going to ride your bike for quite a long time and if you plan to go to Malaysia and other places often. It is not that useful in Singapore because the interferences from just one block of flats will cancel out the signal. You can actually still activate and deactivate the alarm but it requires some time to acquire the remote at the alarm. Also, it only comes with one remote. At least it is a 2-way alarm so you know when it sounds.

 

And I forgot to post about last night. Nice meeting 6.5 and Wen and their friend, not to mention Iqiem who was there early.

[SiaoSter]

Originally posted by 6.5rpm@Sep 16 2006, 08:53 AM

Yah.. from aunty shop.. dunno is the fairing too big for my bike anot? haha

now thinking wat sticker to paste, might be going lavender again today to buy stickers..

too big ah? cut lor haha

[SiaoSter]

wah all start having fairings...i haven got mind yet....find it too ex leh...dono anywhere got 2nd hand a not..

[xixy]

SiaoSter:

 

Fairings are not that ex bro.. They have some at the $80 range..

 

If really wanna save the $$, can go popular book store, buy some plastic containers, cut them up & glue them up together to customize your own fairing.. Just joking bro...

 

[scalpers]

Originally posted by Panther@Sep 17 2006, 05:05 AM

Scalpers, normally we do not consider adding an alarm as a real modification. Also, if you did a search, you would find several topics already asking the same thing.

 

To answer your questions anyway.

 

1. You can look for FatBiker's alarms, in the MO section, if you are interested. He also has 2-way alarms and those are definitely better, while still reasonably priced for an alarm (around 100-130, 1-way is less than that). If you really have the money to burn and want to protect your bike get the Scorpio, which will cost a whopping 350-400 depending on how you buy it.

 

2. The only after-fix problem you might have is with people toying with your alarm and sounding it off till your battery is flat. Other problems might include a poor installation resulting in the alarm not working, etc.

 

3. Mentioned above.

 

4. Remote starters are problematic and if anything crops up, what happens? You burn another hole in your pocket just to patch the problem. It is best advised that you do not get something with a remote starter.

thanks bro.

[SiaoSter]

Originally posted by xixy@Sep 17 2006, 02:19 PM

SiaoSter:

 

Fairings are not that ex bro.. They have some at the $80 range..

 

If really wanna save the $$, can go popular book store, buy some plastic containers, cut them up & glue them up together to customize your own fairing.. Just joking bro...

 

if i not wrong those 80 range is thoe smaller one right? just a simple small piece kind

[Guest 6.5rpm]

Originally posted by SiaoSter@Sep 17 2006, 01:46 PM

too big ah? cut lor haha

wah, cut heart pain sia

[Qaihonda]

does auntie shop do customize fairings or maybe cut them out to shape etc. ?

cos mine is a boldor and from the looks of it, the top part of the side fairing might collide with the half fairing .. any advice bros ?

[xixy]

Qaihonda,

 

Long time no see.. Still heading to Dennis's?

 

Yup.. The auntie shop at Lavender can cut up the fairings for you if you want them to.. They can carbon fiber wrap it for you too for a small fee..

 

I've not seen a Bol'dor series with fairing.. Be the first one to do it mate!

 

[CrossOver]

Wat if we got a second hand ferring and bring to auntie.. She will do..??

[Qaihonda]

Originally posted by xixy@Sep 18 2006, 01:38 PM

Qaihonda,

 

Long time no see.. Still heading to Dennis's?

 

Yup.. The auntie shop at Lavender can cut up the fairings for you if you want them to.. They can carbon fiber wrap it for you too for a small fee..

 

I've not seen a Bol'dor series with fairing.. Be the first one to do it mate!

 

Xixy,

Thanks for the input ... Have not been heading to his place as i am rather satisfied with my bike's outlook now plus i am saving up for other cosmetic purposes ..

Agree with you bro , its always great to be the first !!!

[xixy]

CrossOver:

 

For a small fee, I don't see why not..

 

 

Qaihonda:

 

So what are you waiting for? Haha..

 

 

Bro riders:

 

Just saw a quick preview on Channel U on the shooting at Yishun Dam the other night.. Saw a couple of cars with LEDs including a modded 350z.. Wonder if our bikes will be caught on camera too?

 

[JoOs7eR]

Btw The Fairrings Juz Come Plain Tio Bo... Muz Spray Or Design Yrself?

[SiaoSter]

Originally posted by JoOs7eR@Sep 19 2006, 07:34 AM

Btw The Fairrings Juz Come Plain Tio Bo... Muz Spray Or Design Yrself?

most of the bros customised stickers for it...and the colours they come in are all matt colour...i think the best is spray give it some lacquer and walla! chio chio armani ! haa

[RVF_Kenny]

Ask you guys something: To fix your fairings, Auntie shop there fix with the soft metal strip or those hard stiff ones? And at what point do they fix to on the bike? If got pics to help even better.

 

I found my fairings already but will be buying elsewhere. Planning to fix myself if not too difficult. So soon I will be joining the fairing club... haha

[xixy]

JoOs7eR:

 

Yup.. Most of the fairing comes "blank" by default in matt colors.. Mostly black .. They have red and orange ones too.. They are actually meant for scramblers but we stole them for our S4 use..

 

You can respray yourself or wrap it up.. Stickers are individual preference.. I put mine with strips of reflective stickers & the name of my bike.. You can also purchase the actual stickers for the fairings but it cost a bomb.. A pair for both sides are about $200..

 

 

ad1da5:

 

The auntie shop at Lavender fix the fairing with a solid strip of metal.. I think 2 points with screw.. Normally they'll use the one beside the rediator.. The rest they'll just do a cable tie to your crash bar..

 

Wow.. You bought yourself a pair of fairings already.. Have to see.. Your S4 now has "wings"..

 

 

Will be picking up my second ride this Thursday or Friday.. Wish me luck.. The next time I go outing with you guys, I'll ride a different bike.. Project "Ghost II"..

[SiaoSter]

Originally posted by ad1da5@Sep 19 2006, 12:02 PM

Ask you guys something: To fix your fairings, Auntie shop there fix with the soft metal strip or those hard stiff ones? And at what point do they fix to on the bike? If got pics to help even better.

 

I found my fairings already but will be buying elsewhere. Planning to fix myself if not too difficult. So soon I will be joining the fairing club... haha

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[Guest 6.5rpm]

Originally posted by ad1da5@Sep 19 2006, 12:02 PM

Ask you guys something: To fix your fairings, Auntie shop there fix with the soft metal strip or those hard stiff ones? And at what point do they fix to on the bike? If got pics to help even better.

 

I found my fairings already but will be buying elsewhere. Planning to fix myself if not too difficult. So soon I will be joining the fairing club... haha

bro, got pic for ur new fairing?? hope to see ya soon with ur fairing

[Guest imported_Ah_Ben]

sorry, i am a newbie to modding. so can someone enlighten me please?

 

what is modding?

issit changes to external accessories?

issit anything that adds performance?

or issit anything that one does other then the original specs of the bike?

 

dont shoot me... i newbie only.

[SiaoSter]

Originally posted by xixy@Sep 19 2006, 01:29 PM

JoOs7eR:

 

Yup.. Most of the fairing comes "blank" by default in matt colors.. Mostly black .. They have red and orange ones too.. They are actually meant for scramblers but we stole them for our S4 use..

 

You can respray yourself or wrap it up.. Stickers are individual preference.. I put mine with strips of reflective stickers & the name of my bike.. You can also purchase the actual stickers for the fairings but it cost a bomb.. A pair for both sides are about $200..

 

 

ad1da5:

 

The auntie shop at Lavender fix the fairing with a solid strip of metal.. I think 2 points with screw.. Normally they'll use the one beside the rediator.. The rest they'll just do a cable tie to your crash bar..

 

Wow.. You bought yourself a pair of fairings already.. Have to see.. Your S4 now has "wings"..

 

 

Will be picking up my second ride this Thursday or Friday.. Wish me luck.. The next time I go outing with you guys, I'll ride a different bike.. Project "Ghost II"..

wootz ghost II coming eh !

[SiaoSter]

Originally posted by xxxAhBenxxx@Sep 19 2006, 04:11 PM

sorry, i am a newbie to modding. so can someone enlighten me please?

 

what is modding?

issit changes to external accessories?

issit anything that adds performance?

or issit anything that one does other then the original specs of the bike?

 

dont shoot me... i newbie only.

All of the above haha