HiLMi's DIY Thread (Current ride : S4 VTEC I)

[HiLMi]

After reading extensively on the internet,and the threads found here, for help and information on DIY'ing on my ride(s), I've decided to start a thread to share with others, just as others have shared with me. This is so that all who bother to read my humble posts can learn what they're not sure of, and can share pointers with me as well so that we can all learn together and improve our knowledge of our rides.

 

General Tools Used (Electrical tape included, but not in pic)

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3258.jpg

 

1) Installation of 12V Lighter Socket - post #2

2) Installation of Bike Alarm (without remote start/immobilizer) - post #3

3) Installation of 2 x 15cm LED strip for rear signal light - post #4

4) Installation of additional brake light (F1 brake light) - post #5

5) Adjustment of Rear brake light switch - post #6

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....more to be added along the way...

 

Cheers,

HiLMi

Edited July 24, 2012 by HiLMi
Updated links

[HiLMi]

1) Installation of 12V Lighter Socket

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3245.jpg

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3246.jpg

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3247.jpg

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3248.jpg

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3249.jpg

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3250.jpg

 

*Please note that I am in no way affiliated with "@-Simplybikes", just a satisfied customer.

Edited July 17, 2012 by HiLMi
Updated with pics

[HiLMi]

2) Installation of Bike Alarm (without remote start/immobilizer)

 

The alarm was purchased from a fellow forumer for this DIY project, been putting it off for quite a while now... so here goes:-

 

Step 1 - Open battery compartment, and unscrew the positive terminal to ensure no power on bike (to prevent short circuit & blown fuses

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep1.jpg

 

Step 2 - Remove rear coverset for easier access to wiring of rear signal lights

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep2.jpg

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep2-2.jpg

 

Step 3 - Decide on placement of alarm 'brain'.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep3.jpg

 

Step 4 - Splice the yellow wire from alarm to positive of signal lights (namely the light blue and the orange for the left and right signal lights)

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep4.jpg

 

At this stage, the alarm can actually be used for it's basic functions of arm/disarm and for the shock sensor. For more security, you can consider the next 2 steps, if not, you can jump to the end.

 

Step 5 - Remove the accessory fuse box from the holder using a test pen of flat screwdriver

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep5.jpg

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep5-2.jpg

 

Step 6 - Splice orange (or brown depending on brand of alarm system purchased) into one of the wires. Before doing so, test to ensure that there is current only when the bike ignition switch is turned to 'ON', and no current when bike is 'OFF'.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep6.jpg

 

At this stage, the bike is also protected when someone tries to tamper with your keyhole. When the person tries to turn the key, the alarm will activate and will sound off...

 

 

For the blue wire, which is the alarm starter wire, you can refer to next pic for the location. However, I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the remote starter function working. The engine cranks, but does not prime/start. I believe it is the CDI which is still grounded as the key is not turned at the ignition switch and as such, no spark to ignite the engine. I can't figure out a way to overcome this without having to remove all the wires at ignition switch, and running a SPDT relay instead. I believe it can be done, but I guess I'm taking my own sweet time again to read up on the net before doing this. Don't wanna end up with a bad CDI or something which is gonna cost so much more than the alarm itself...

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep6-2Optional.jpg

 

Note that once you connect this, you can use the remote starter function on the alarm remote. The engine will crank, but won't start. However, when you remote crank once, and then insert the key and remote crank it again, it will start...

 

Final Steps

 

- Connect black wire to negative side of battery

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep7.jpg

 

- Connect red wire to positive side of battery

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmStep8.jpg

 

 

Additional information

 

Wiring diagram from alarm

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmWiringInstructions.jpg

 

Wiring Colour Reference for Different Bikes

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/AlarmWireRef.jpg

 

 

Cheers,

HiLMi

Edited July 24, 2012 by HiLMi
Updated with pics

[HiLMi]

3) Installation of 2 x 15cm LED strip for additional rear signal lights

 

Step 1 - Remove the rear coverset for easier access to wiring harness at the back which controls the signal lights and brake light

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/LEDStep1.jpg

 

Step 2 - Run the wires from where you'd like the LED's placed, and splice the wires into the existing signal light wires, red being positive and black being negative. You can use a multimeter to test (I finally invested in a decent multimeter (LCD screen, not analogue, for more accurate readings) @ $19 which is always in my bike for my DIY use.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/LEDStep2.jpg

 

Step 3 - Connect the LED lights with the pin connector, turn ON the ignition switch, and VOILA!

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/LEDStep3.jpg

 

 

Cheers,

HiLMi

Edited July 24, 2012 by HiLMi
Updated with pics

[HiLMi]

4) Installation of additional brake light (F1 brake light)

 

Step 1 - Remove rear coverset for easier access to wiring

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/BrakeStep1.jpg

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/BrakeStep1-2.jpg

 

Step 2 - Mount the brake light unit

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/BrakeStep2.jpg

 

Step 3 - Ensure that the mounting is secure

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/BrakeStep3.jpg

 

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/BrakeStep3-2.jpg

 

Step 4 - Wire in the unit by splicing into the existing wiring. A little trial and error when I was doing it, but you can look at my pic closely to make things easier for you.

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/BrakeStep4.jpg

 

 

Cheers,

HiLMi

Edited July 24, 2012 by HiLMi
Updated with pics

[HiLMi]

5) Adjustment of Rear brake light switch

 

View from gear side

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3251.jpg

 

1st View from rear brake pedal side (taken from underneath)

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3253.jpg

 

2nd View from rear brake pedal side (taken from underneath, angled)

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/ac334/mobile-accessories/CB400%20VTEC%20I%20DIY/IMG_3254.jpg

Edited July 17, 2012 by HiLMi
Updated with pics

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[manbiaggi]

Upppsss la broo!!

[jayz]

upssssssss. riding spec 1 too. didnt know the rear brake light switch exists. lol

[Fried Rice]

bro nice DIY thread.

 

are you planning to modify your meter lights in the future? i have seen some s4 with really very bright meter lights like blue, pink etc

[lollibear]

Seen some S4 with LED lights surrounding the headlight and meters. Gonna do that too?

[boy_yuz32]

Nice lh bro..like car oreadyy.. Cool ****!!!

 

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[HiLMi]

upssssssss. riding spec 1 too. didnt know the rear brake light switch exists. lol

 

well, i just found out the location too, cos was looking high and low for it. I reckon it'll be good to share with peeps who were facing the same rear brake light pedal sensitivity issue as I was...

 

Cheers,

HiLMi

[HiLMi]

bro nice DIY thread.

 

are you planning to modify your meter lights in the future? i have seen some s4 with really very bright meter lights like blue, pink etc

 

I was toying with the idea as well, and it shouldn't be too difficult cos the wiring is all there, just a matter of tapping in to it. But not a priority now, so will shelf the idea until hand itchy and nothing else to do lah... hahaha..

 

 

Cheers,

HiLMi

[HiLMi]

Nice lh bro..like car oreadyy.. Cool ****!!!

 

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Hahaha... no choice lah bro, car COE too expensive. So gotta mod the bike lah...

 

 

Cheers,

HiLMi

Edited July 24, 2012 by HiLMi

[HiLMi]

Updated.....

[lycan]

VTEC indicator for CB400 - http://tinyurl.com/7gvy3vy

Replacement/Changing of T10 light bulbs for CB400's Meter - http://tinyurl.com/8624wsa

 

DIY-ed these.

 

Posted them before at S4 DIY Thread.

 

You might wanna combine it there instead of starting a new thread.

 

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[HiLMi]

Thanks for sharing & pointing out the thread bro! Anyways, started a new thread here because a motorcycle's wiring is generally the same. So instead of sharing with just the S4 community, I'd much rather share with the general community so that everyone can then share with me as well should they have recommend improvements or if they have had any DIY work done. I like the VTEC indicator, something I've been considering doing on my bike via wiring up some LED strips... See la, once I settle my latest project, then I'll get to that...

 

 

Cheers,

HiLMi

[avantgarde120]

Very informative and good illustration too.Hope to see more of ur work soon!Great job and thanks for sharing!

[SlowRiderWei]

Woah. U r good man. Dun dare to do this wiring stuff coz i scare i will mess up everything.

[Raptor]

Excellent stuff!!

 

Thanks for sharing.

[HiLMi]

Very informative and good illustration too.Hope to see more of ur work soon!Great job and thanks for sharing!

 

Thanks bro!

 

Woah. U r good man. Dun dare to do this wiring stuff coz i scare i will mess up everything.

 

No worries bro! Do what I do, Google & read up before trying. Cos once you understand the concept of things, it's pretty easy. Most important is take your time, and ensure everything's properly insulated after connecting the wiring.

 

Excellent stuff!!

 

Thanks for sharing.

 

Thanks bro! Always better for the community when information is shared, and ideas exchanged.