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Title: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: DucHead on August 27, 2011, 08:48:44 AM Shitty cell phone pics, but I thought I'd share as I just got it bolted up Wednesday night. I'll post better pics when someone with an actual camera snaps a few for me. It's blue with champagne and silver stripes on the tank and tail.
'02 Bandit 1200S with 1216 kit and stage 3 jetting, Gixxer intake cam, aftermarket exhaust, OEM headers. Before: (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/a2513a0b.jpg) After: (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/52f6d9d9.jpg) (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/e92ab232.jpg) (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/50a0845a.jpg) (http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/8520882e.jpg) (bolt holes now filled) Nekkidification (removed fairings, etc.) ;D '91 Gixxer 1100 front end/triples (Traxxion fork cartridges; extensive chopping of the top triple) Motogadget tach/speedo relocated ignition CRG Arrow mirrors Gixxer/ZX-14 masters w/Pazzo levers Rizoma reservoirs Apex clip-ons LSL headlight/brackets Paaschbug-Wunderlich blinkers Tail chop (ca. 6") Hesa fiberglass tail Gilles Tooling rearsets Gilles Tooling axle adjusters/lifters Metisse frame sliders Shorai battery Sport Classic Sport 1000 wire spoked wheels (aluminum rims) 1st generation B1200 Nissin calipers Spiegler stainless brake/clutch lines Custom front sprocket cover Powerbronze hugger Hindle stainless headers Justbandits.com can homemade muffler hanger (my first solo welding job), license plate bracket Rotors and fuel tank cap from eBay (China) :P Various and sundry cosmetic tweeks It weights almost 60lbs. less than stock, and the SC wheels/tubes are heavier than the OEM Suzuki wheels. Alpinas next year? I've not had it dynoed, but similar bikes make 120-130 hp at the wheel. It is fun as hell to ride, rumbles at low rpm an howls like a banshee up top. ;D Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: orangelion03 on August 27, 2011, 10:12:49 AM As a fellow Bandit 1200 owner, I wholeheartedly approve!!! [thumbsup]
Seriously well done there DH. Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: DucHead on August 27, 2011, 10:19:07 AM As a fellow Bandit 1200 owner, I wholeheartedly approve!!! [thumbsup] Seriously well done there DH. Thanks! Did you ever get your fueling problem sorted? Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: RC Fan on August 27, 2011, 10:19:17 AM Very nice!
Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: the_Journeyman on August 27, 2011, 10:24:05 AM Great job on the customization! The Bandit 1200 mill is an awesome motor to work with!
JM Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: pitbull on August 27, 2011, 02:25:41 PM best looking bandit I've ever seen...................nice work
Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: orangelion03 on August 27, 2011, 03:38:33 PM Thanks! Did you ever get your fueling problem sorted? More or less. After a few long phone calls to Dale Walker, I have dialed it in as best as I can. After it warms up properly, it runs good enough that I dont think about it anymore. It's plenty fast and handles pretty good. I'm happy. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v48/orangelion03/_DSC7121verysml.jpg) Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: rideserotta on August 27, 2011, 04:58:01 PM best looking bandit I've ever seen...................nice work +1. When I saw the before pic I thought, [puke]. But the after pics made me [drool]. Nice job! Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: dark_duc on August 27, 2011, 07:14:52 PM Great work! I almost got a 1200 naked bandit but decided on the 620 as I was a beginner. Very nice bikes! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: xcaptainxbloodx on August 27, 2011, 07:42:11 PM any plans for that massive tail?
Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: orangelion03 on August 28, 2011, 06:28:36 AM Do you have any of the take-off parts left? Seat, can, etc.?
Meant to comment earlier...I like the body color side panels and did you "frost" the chrome accent on the covers? I like the aluminum look as opposed to shiny chrome. Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: Monsterlover on August 28, 2011, 08:17:42 AM [thumbsup]
Cool build :) Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: DucHead on August 28, 2011, 12:23:14 PM Do you have any of the take-off parts left? Seat, can, etc.? Meant to comment earlier...I like the body color side panels and did you "frost" the chrome accent on the covers? I like the aluminum look as opposed to shiny chrome. I sold a ton of stuff on maximum-suzuki. I have the seat/tail section, grab rail and front wheel left. All are for sale on MS. I took steel wool to the "chrome" plastic filter covers and they look surprisingly like aluminum. Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: orangelion03 on August 28, 2011, 06:22:33 PM rdubandit, right? Saw the tail section, but no seat. If the seat itself is still available, PM me.
Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: IZ on August 29, 2011, 04:04:01 AM Nice!
The Bandit has always been a more reliable bike over the Monster too. Just ask Lion!! :-X ;D Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: orangelion03 on August 29, 2011, 06:15:23 AM Nice! The Bandit has always been a more reliable bike over the Monster too. Just ask Lion!! :-X ;D Heeeyyy! I resemble that remark! Title: Re: My new (to me) Bandit Post by: polivo on August 29, 2011, 01:14:39 PM incredible transformation.
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