History of mods with pics, prices, sources, and install times
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History of mods with pics, prices, sources, and install times
So, I bought my 2001 CBR F4i with about 14,XXX miles on the ODO back on 9/14/09. These are the mods/improvements since the purchase. The original purchase price was $2,330. Interesting price I know with the $30 in there, but I was negotiating it down from $3,000! ENJOY MY POST!!!
Honda Cam Chain Tensioner - $74.81 Aurora, CO Cam Chain Tensioner Install - $80.11 TOTAL - $154.92
Honda Dealer
Definitely worth it as my bike idles much quieter now. I hated hearing that metal on metal sound. Well worth $154.92 in parts and labor!!!
Clear Windscreen - $26.99 total including shipping from eBay:
I don't have the URL
Install time - 20 minutes. Paint time 30 minutes. I should have known better by the pics as the bottom portion of the screen is clear. I had to paint it black so it would cover all of the wiring in the upper fairing.
Driver's and Passenger's vinyl seat covers - $32.00 total including shipping from eBay:
Beck Cronis is the Seller's Name - Custom Seat Creations
Install time - 2 hours. Definitely took some time, but I could do it in an hour now I think. Removal of old vinyl was easy, but all the stapling to make sure it was perfect was a pain! It was worth it though! Staple gun with staples cost me $16.80.
LED Mirrors - $42.90 total including shipping from eBay:
I don't have the URL
Install time - 30 minutes. Great item from China. Existing wiring existed from previous owner.
M4 High Mount Stainless Steel Exhaust - $319.00 total including shipping
http://www.pipecity.com
Install time - 30 minutes. Removed factory exhaust and installed new exhaust. No fairing removal was necessary. Drop shipped from M4 in TX.
Carbon Fiber Brake Reservoir Cap - $9.80 total including shipping from eBay:
I don't have the URL
Install time - 5 minutes. Fit perfectly from an item from China!
Carbon Fiber Gas Tank Pad and Gas Cap Cover - $6.94 total including shipping from eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...69426&viewitem=
Install time - 10 minutes. Cleaned surface. Easy alignment as stickers are a one piece design which was nice. Item from China.
Wheel Stripes - $7.49 total including shipping from eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...29486&viewitem=
Install time - 60 minutes. Cleaned wheels. Used factory kick stand. Just had to move the wheels alot to line everything up.
HERE ARE THE PICS:
Appearance when I bought it:
Appearance after M4 High Mount Stainless Steel Exhaust and pre-wheel stripes:
Appearance after wheel stripes:
LED Mirror illuminates when the bike is on. Does not flash with blinkers:
LED Mirror non-illuminated (when bike is off):
LED Mirror view:
CF Brake Reservoir Cap:
CF Tank Pads:
I hope this helps some people out there with their projects. Feel free to contact me for any help you may need with your mods!
Ride smart!!!
Honda Cam Chain Tensioner - $74.81 Aurora, CO Cam Chain Tensioner Install - $80.11 TOTAL - $154.92
Honda Dealer
Definitely worth it as my bike idles much quieter now. I hated hearing that metal on metal sound. Well worth $154.92 in parts and labor!!!
Clear Windscreen - $26.99 total including shipping from eBay:
I don't have the URL
Install time - 20 minutes. Paint time 30 minutes. I should have known better by the pics as the bottom portion of the screen is clear. I had to paint it black so it would cover all of the wiring in the upper fairing.
Driver's and Passenger's vinyl seat covers - $32.00 total including shipping from eBay:
Beck Cronis is the Seller's Name - Custom Seat Creations
Install time - 2 hours. Definitely took some time, but I could do it in an hour now I think. Removal of old vinyl was easy, but all the stapling to make sure it was perfect was a pain! It was worth it though! Staple gun with staples cost me $16.80.
LED Mirrors - $42.90 total including shipping from eBay:
I don't have the URL
Install time - 30 minutes. Great item from China. Existing wiring existed from previous owner.
M4 High Mount Stainless Steel Exhaust - $319.00 total including shipping
http://www.pipecity.com
Install time - 30 minutes. Removed factory exhaust and installed new exhaust. No fairing removal was necessary. Drop shipped from M4 in TX.
Carbon Fiber Brake Reservoir Cap - $9.80 total including shipping from eBay:
I don't have the URL
Install time - 5 minutes. Fit perfectly from an item from China!
Carbon Fiber Gas Tank Pad and Gas Cap Cover - $6.94 total including shipping from eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...69426&viewitem=
Install time - 10 minutes. Cleaned surface. Easy alignment as stickers are a one piece design which was nice. Item from China.
Wheel Stripes - $7.49 total including shipping from eBay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...29486&viewitem=
Install time - 60 minutes. Cleaned wheels. Used factory kick stand. Just had to move the wheels alot to line everything up.
HERE ARE THE PICS:
Appearance when I bought it:
Appearance after M4 High Mount Stainless Steel Exhaust and pre-wheel stripes:
Appearance after wheel stripes:
LED Mirror illuminates when the bike is on. Does not flash with blinkers:
LED Mirror non-illuminated (when bike is off):
LED Mirror view:
CF Brake Reservoir Cap:
CF Tank Pads:
I hope this helps some people out there with their projects. Feel free to contact me for any help you may need with your mods!
Ride smart!!!
Last edited by roller1150; 04-21-2010 at 12:44 PM.
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Should clean up the wire connected to the signals in the mirrors. There are slits in the bottom of the mount where the mirror stalk bolts in. I threaded the wires through the slit and drilled a small hole, in the middle of the existing holes, and threaded the wire through that. Cleans up the look alot since you dont have that wire just dangling there.
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OK...
So I have decided to leave my tank silver.
I am going to re-wire my mirrors though as TEKO1020 mentioned. Great advice thanks!
I am going powder coat my rearsets black as Dan5 has done. Thanks again for the purchase of the Devil exhaust!
I am going to use some CF vinyl I bought from eBay and experiment wrapping the air ducts with it to see how it looks.
I am going to wrap my cheap a** China brake reservoir cover with CF vinyl as I noticed yesterday the current CF coating is flaking off!!!
Turbulenz - I will definitely find something to cover up the open steering stem!!!
Thanks everyone for your comments. More work to do...As always! I love modifying things. Cars included!!!
So I have decided to leave my tank silver.
I am going to re-wire my mirrors though as TEKO1020 mentioned. Great advice thanks!
I am going powder coat my rearsets black as Dan5 has done. Thanks again for the purchase of the Devil exhaust!
I am going to use some CF vinyl I bought from eBay and experiment wrapping the air ducts with it to see how it looks.
I am going to wrap my cheap a** China brake reservoir cover with CF vinyl as I noticed yesterday the current CF coating is flaking off!!!
Turbulenz - I will definitely find something to cover up the open steering stem!!!
Thanks everyone for your comments. More work to do...As always! I love modifying things. Cars included!!!
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OK...
So I have decided to leave my tank silver.
I am going to re-wire my mirrors though as TEKO1020 mentioned. Great advice thanks!
I am going powder coat my rearsets black as Dan5 has done. Thanks again for the purchase of the Devil exhaust!
I am going to use some CF vinyl I bought from eBay and experiment wrapping the air ducts with it to see how it looks.
I am going to wrap my cheap a** China brake reservoir cover with CF vinyl as I noticed yesterday the current CF coating is flaking off!!!
Turbulenz - I will definitely find something to cover up the open steering stem!!!
Thanks everyone for your comments. More work to do...As always! I love modifying things. Cars included!!!
So I have decided to leave my tank silver.
I am going to re-wire my mirrors though as TEKO1020 mentioned. Great advice thanks!
I am going powder coat my rearsets black as Dan5 has done. Thanks again for the purchase of the Devil exhaust!
I am going to use some CF vinyl I bought from eBay and experiment wrapping the air ducts with it to see how it looks.
I am going to wrap my cheap a** China brake reservoir cover with CF vinyl as I noticed yesterday the current CF coating is flaking off!!!
Turbulenz - I will definitely find something to cover up the open steering stem!!!
Thanks everyone for your comments. More work to do...As always! I love modifying things. Cars included!!!
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