Guys,My mods so far..
Mod 1. Rewiring of Horns
Issue: I was facing an issue like when I switch on the headlight, the horns will not work all the time. If i put the horn, headlight will dim. Horns will not work until I start my bull. I was struggling with this. One mechanic (authorizes service centered) he rewired the horn with one extra switch under seat to solve this issue. But even if the engine which is off, if we forget to turnoff the switch below the seat, the horns will work. I was dissatisfied with this approach, I reverted back to the original settings (which was done by a local mechanic in Kerala).He has used a 3 pin cut-out.
I purchased a 4pin sealed HELLA relay which could handle up to 40A, one 10A fusebox, some good quality wire and sleeves. Removed the existing horn wiring completely and connected new wires and sleeves in place. Pulled a new set of connection from the battery wire and introduced the fuse there. All this new set with fuse sits completely in the side box. I used the Hella rely to route the power to the horns. The existing wiring for the company horn was used for activating relay. All my issues solved.
Cost: fuse box+extra fuse 15 Rs
Relay: 80 Rs(Total 95/-)
Wire: I had it in my stock.
Effort : hardly 45 mints]
Result: Horn works without starting engine. Horn works without dimming the headlight. Ammeter shows comparatively less current draw. And happiness of successful DIY.
Mode 2.Single spring seat.
I purchased this single seat, after market one from Shivaji Nagar for 950/- yesterday. As I couldn’t wait till morning, I started fitting the seat in night after I reached home at 11:05 PM.I removed the stock seat and tried putting this in place. It was a shock to see that It is not a direct fit. The seat was little longer and will not fit in stocks seating bolts. But my spirit lead with lot of trial an error and finally I fixed it with help of some Self made brackets. I had these brackets in my basket, which I have been keeping from the time I can remember.
I think it’s time to talk little about my tool box. Story started like this. When I was in KG classes one day I remember,my uncle took all my damaged toys and put it in to a aluminum box (which was my carry box to school) and gave a new fabric bag for school. When days went, that aluminum box stood with me. Toys were replace with metals parts, spanners, nuts bolts etc and etc and I still have that box with all my tools in its .That box is more that 23 years old now.
Back to topic, It was 2:30 in the morning when I finished fitting seat.2 times my neighbor came out because of the hammering noise. Seeing me, he smiled and went. He didn’t even ask a question (I was expecting some shouting).And I also changed the DC Cable.
Cost: Spring seat-950/-
Brackets -2 (self made)
Effort : 3.5 Hrs(Making of bracket contributed to the delay)
Result: Killing looks
. A confident ride and an angry WIFE.
The seat is little high, is what I feel when driven for the first time. Excellent jerk reduction when compared with stock seat. I need to try with some different spring to reduce the height mismatch. But I feel this mismatch is negligible
Mod 3: Upgrade tyres
Upgraded the front tyre to Ceat secura tourer, The button type
Cost : 2000/-
Result: We can make out the stronger grip easily even in the first ride. The handles has become little harder and have to tilt the bike a little to make turns(Which I hate to do with Bulls).But the road grip is just AWSOME.
Mod 4: Upgrading the headlight
Still sourcing materials
And more to come..
Sorry for the low quality pics,as it is uploaded from my cell.My broadband is yet to be fixed