[Discussion] Technical - D.I.Y On Your Super Four!

[soma]

haha yeah i understand the feeling.. the look of the discoloured headers.. 2 hours? no primer? how many coats of spray you applied?

 

Yes, 2 hours to finish everything. There are two screws for each header (near the radiator mesh area), one screw at the bottom, and one screw at the end can to remove. Once you take out all the screws, the entire header can be removed. After that I sandpaper the header with rust remover, no primer. Applied two coats of spray, with 10 mins interval for drying.

 

As promised, here the pic

[iMustik]

hey bro... u ever want to get together sumtime to change EO?? coz i wud rather do it myself and experience maintaining the bike first hand rather den watch mech do it... anyone up 4 it??

 

a qn to the lao jiaos riding super4... wat are the quintessential tools that u need to troubleshoot/maintain ur super 4?? wench?? spanners?? wad size??

[iMustik]

Yes, 2 hours to finish everything. There are two screws for each header (near the radiator mesh area), one screw at the bottom, and one screw at the end can to remove. Once you take out all the screws, the entire header can be removed. After that I sandpaper the header with rust remover, no primer. Applied two coats of spray, with 10 mins interval for drying.

 

As promised, here the pic

 

wow bro!! nice nice!! quite an even spread of the paint... looks lovely!! @@

[wing1499]

Yes, 2 hours to finish everything. There are two screws for each header (near the radiator mesh area), one screw at the bottom, and one screw at the end can to remove. Once you take out all the screws, the entire header can be removed. After that I sandpaper the header with rust remover, no primer. Applied two coats of spray, with 10 mins interval for drying.

 

As promised, here the pic

 

Wow looks black and new.. Mine also rustly le.. always wanted to spray it back to black black.

[soma]

Wow looks black and new.. Mine also rustly le.. always wanted to spray it back to black black.

 

wow bro!! nice nice!! quite an even spread of the paint... looks lovely!! @@

 

Thanks! Whole body was drenched in sweat after dismantling the header, but after seeing the end result, it was worth it. Would encourage anyone not happy with the discoloured header to go give it a try. To get the even spread, spray at distance of 30 cm, and don't concentrate on one area for too long.

 

After a few days of riding since I sprayed the header, still looks as new, so I think it should last.

[rayhunter]

hmmm...wonder how long will it lasts..consider trying it too..

[dragonforce]

hmmm...wonder how long will it lasts..consider trying it too..

 

heard it doesnt last more than 10 months.. so maybe about 6-10 months lor..

[steel_headz]

Thanks! Whole body was drenched in sweat after dismantling the header, but after seeing the end result, it was worth it. Would encourage anyone not happy with the discoloured header to go give it a try. To get the even spread, spray at distance of 30 cm, and don't concentrate on one area for too long.

 

After a few days of riding since I sprayed the header, still looks as new, so I think it should last.

 

U should use Amerol after spraying...

 

My headers i can say tat still black in colour even though got little bit of patches....

 

I use my bike for 1 yr + n the original coating of the headers still there....

[junbro]

Thanks! Whole body was drenched in sweat after dismantling the header, but after seeing the end result, it was worth it. Would encourage anyone not happy with the discoloured header to go give it a try. To get the even spread, spray at distance of 30 cm, and don't concentrate on one area for too long.

 

After a few days of riding since I sprayed the header, still looks as new, so I think it should last.

 

i also jus did my header last week. did the lazy man way.. just wrap newspaper all ard n chia spray. 2 coat. 1.5 hrs. my high temp spray $7 onli..

[soma]

U should use Amerol after spraying...

 

My headers i can say tat still black in colour even though got little bit of patches....

 

I use my bike for 1 yr + n the original coating of the headers still there....

 

Thanks for the tip! What's Amerol?

[soma]

i also jus did my header last week. did the lazy man way.. just wrap newspaper all ard n chia spray. 2 coat. 1.5 hrs. my high temp spray $7 onli..

 

Wa...so cheap

[rayhunter]

heard it doesnt last more than 10 months.. so maybe about 6-10 months lor..

 

U should use Amerol after spraying...

 

My headers i can say tat still black in colour even though got little bit of patches....

 

I use my bike for 1 yr + n the original coating of the headers still there..

..

 

once or twice a year for it is still manageable.

[quizesilver]

hmm it is still ard ?

 

who need diy advise?

[iMustik]

ME mE!! wat tools do u need to DIY maintainance for S4?? wad size wrenches and spanners that are most commonly used on a spec3??

[quizesilver]

hmm

the common size needed

size 8 - bleed of brake nipple

size 10, 12 and 14 will do.

14 is usually use for aftermarket banjo nut

10-12 the common size for s4.

Edited May 14, 2009 by quizesilver

[steel_headz]

Thanks for the tip! What's Amerol?

 

Amerol is a white liquid use for black items...

 

Actually tat ting use for cars....

 

I try to use it everyday on the headers....

 

Looks the same original black colour till today...

[Bunnyxu]

is there any DIY section going on? i want to know more abt my bike

[quizesilver]

is there any DIY section going on? i want to know more abt my bike

 

what do you wan to know more abt your bike ?

if can i am able to ans u over the thread. some other can also ans you here too.

everyone learns

[idun69]

got a quick question.. how to remove spec3 tank?? i need to top up my radiator..

[an_jing3]

this is a very gd tread it help mi on doing alot diy thank to tat guy who put in so much effort on the step ...

 

credit to the guy who did the hard work

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115140

 

hope it will help u happy diy and nice LV pipe wish to own one LV too

[FrdAuZ]

Chao LEo Vinchee

[quizesilver]

got a quick question.. how to remove spec3 tank?? i need to top up my radiator..

 

follow the thread which an_jing3 posted.

[idun69]

this is a very gd tread it help mi on doing alot diy thank to tat guy who put in so much effort on the step ...

 

credit to the guy who did the hard work

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115140

 

hope it will help u happy diy and nice LV pipe wish to own one LV too

 

thanks bro an_jing3!! really gd info..

[Exu]

hey people anyone knows where i can get an on-off switch for headlights.. i know sim lim has it but can it fit s4?

[FrdAuZ]

Today i cleaned my Clutch cable..so dirty nvr been cleaned before. Dismantle clutch lever take out the end of cable..wipe all of dirty dust oil insect etc.

 

Then use oil to make more smooth(the part at the end of the cable itself which can rotate).

 

Took about 30 mins.. Very simple and easy... Cluth more smoother. Hand doesnt feel strained when pull cluth.haha