Young fulla, New to the forums. (Sushi Bandit)

[Sushi Bandit]

Hello all

Ive just bought my first big bike. A 99 bandit 1200. The previous owner has fitted the bike with GSXR suspension and brakes and a dan moto exhaust. I live in Auckland and enjoy putting a fair few K's on my bikes. If anyone knows of any groups of riders or a good club to join id be interested in hearing about it. Cheers.

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[BuzzardNZ]

Your bike looks the business :niceone:

Welcome to the site.

[GrayWolf]

Bandits are a damn good bike... lots of useable power....
There's likely to be several groups/peeps for rides. If its a relatively new bike and a BIG one (which it is) take a bit of time to aquaint yourself fully with its capabilities and your 'limits', before you start doing fast group rides.

Enjoy, they are one of the best bikes for all round capability.

[Sushi Bandit]

Cheers Guys. And I agree with you completely GrayWolf. I'm not anywhere near used to the bike yet. I plan to get used to it and a bit more by myself and then tag along on a couple of rides.

[The End]

Those Danmotos look nice and must sound even better.

Been thinking about getting some on the Hornet...

[nzspokes]

Nice Bike, missing mine. GSXR rear shock helps them a lot.

Serch for the Nass and Sass threads for learning rides on week nights.

[Grizzo]

Welcome Sushi

Just remember to poke the rabid dogs here with a long pointy stick.

Sweet bikes those Bandits, look sweet as fuck streetfightered:Punk:

[Sushi Bandit]

I can post up a video of the Dan Moto if you'd like mate. Id say itd sound fairly different on a 919 however. The previous owner said he sometimes wore earplugs on long rides. It also sets off car alarms in the work car park.

Also, I do have plans to change the look of the bike a bit. She'll be getting bar end mirrors and new pillion pegs this weekend as well as a new rear tyre in the near future. Im also looking for a tail tidy and possibly a new fairing, (i kinda like the retroish one its already got). If you guys know of any nice bits for these older bandits feel free to link them.

[ellipsis]

...welcome...why does everyone want to ride with others?...dont get it, never have...

[ducatilover]

I like Bandit + USD swap.
Welcome, do a skid

[Sushi Bandit]

I like Bandit + USD swap.
Welcome, do a skid

I'm getting a new rear tyre this weekend, so you never know.

[98tls]

Nice that,good find.More pics eh...please.Have later model GSXR front end on my TLS and very nice it is to.Welcome and enjoy the bike there a blast,as i said more and better pics....

[Sushi Bandit]

Nice that,good find.More pics eh...please.Have later model GSXR front end on my TLS and very nice it is to.Welcome and enjoy the bike there a blast,as i said more and better pics....


More pics inbound:

http://i.imgur.com/MXPQsao.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/rgSY8tO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/x7ptiSM.jpg

[Banditbandit]

Welcome. Excellent choice of bikes ..



It also sets off car alarms in the work car park.

:rofl:


Also, I do have plans to change the look of the bike a bit. She'll be getting bar end mirrors and new pillion pegs this weekend as well as a new rear tyre in the near future. Im also looking for a tail tidy and possibly a new fairing, (i kinda like the retroish one its already got). If you guys know of any nice bits for these older bandits feel free to link them.


I use this one a lot. Very quick to get the parts into your letterbox - normally seven days. Because it is extra to ship parts from the UK to Godzone expect them to contact you before they confirm the order..

http://www.justbandits.com/

[skippa1]

...welcome...why does everyone want to ride with others?...dont get it, never have...
Same......it's a solo sport

[Sushi Bandit]

The bandit is now sporting a new set of Pilot Power 3's and due to play on the carriers in the front right rotor she'll be getting new front rotors asap also. Any tips for lifting the front of a bike if you don't have a paddock stand? cant figure out a non dodgy way to do it with a car jack/jacks. Id rather swap the rotors my self and save an hours labour if possible.

[haydes55]

The bandit is now sporting a new set of Pilot Power 3's and due to play on the carriers in the front right rotor she'll be getting new front rotors asap also. Any tips for lifting the front of a bike if you don't have a paddock stand? cant figure out a non dodgy way to do it with a car jack/jacks. Id rather swap the rotors my self and save an hours labour if possible.


Get a couple mates to help so you don't drop it. Use a couple tie downs from the triple trees to the rafters on the garage to support it. Although a better thing to use is those chains with ratchets... Harder to come by, but my dad uses them for work.

[Sushi Bandit]

Get a couple mates to help so you don't drop it. Use a couple tie downs from the triple trees to the rafters on the garage to support it. Although a better thing to use is those chains with ratchets... Harder to come by, but my dad uses them for work.

Thats sounds like it would work a treat. However, i live in a modern house with no rafters in the garage :(

[The End]

Thats sounds like it would work a treat. However, i live in a modern house with no rafters in the garage :(

I've seen something like this before on Honda 919 forums

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[Banditbandit]

The bandit is now sporting a new set of Pilot Power 3's and due to play on the carriers in the front right rotor she'll be getting new front rotors asap also. Any tips for lifting the front of a bike if you don't have a paddock stand? cant figure out a non dodgy way to do it with a car jack/jacks. Id rather swap the rotors my self and save an hours labour if possible.

Pilot Roads are the best tyres I've used for a big Bandit.

If you are planning on doing a bit of work on the bike, these are not that expensive.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/stands-lifts-ramps/auction-790462738.htm


I've used a concrete block with a piece of wood on top in the past. Got the wife to push it under the bike while I lifted it. (Lift from the rear so that the forks don't wobble about while you hold it.) To get it off I reversed it - I lifted, she dragged out the block and the wood.

I've also lifted bikes using tie-downs from the rafters - but that won't work if you haven't got rafters.

[Sushi Bandit]

Probably just safest to buy a stand after payday.

[Sushi Bandit]

Bar end mirrors and OEM pillion footpegs arrived in the post today. Rotors are in the post now. Lets hope shes all good to go for a nice ride on sunday.

[The End]

Bar end mirrors and OEM pillion footpegs arrived in the post today. Rotors are in the post now. Lets hope shes all good to go for a nice ride on sunday.

Where are you getting your parts from? You seem to have found a good place lol.

[nzspokes]

Probably just safest to buy a stand after payday.

I have a headstock stand, worth it in the long run if you are going to do your own work.

[Sushi Bandit]

Where are you getting your parts from? You seem to have found a good place lol.

Got the rotors lightly used from Gary Pendleton at GP Motorcycle Wreckers. He seems a good bugger. got them for $250 compared to $300 each for a new set.

Got the Pillion Foot Pegs and brackets from Action Bike Wreckers. Pulled them apart. Sanded and painted them. Then re greased all the moving parts. However to fit these I'm going to need to make a new hanger bracket for the Dan Moto can to drop it 20mm as the pegs aren't clearing it.

Got the bar ends off Trademe. Just cheap ones ($43 incl post). They seem to be of a good enough quality however and weren't difficult to fit. I used a bit of insulation tape to make them grip the interior of the handle bar a bit better and now they're sweet.

Cant wait to get the rotors on so I can scrub the new tires in properly.

[GrayWolf]

I can post up a video of the Dan Moto if you'd like mate. Id say itd sound fairly different on a 919 however. The previous owner said he sometimes wore earplugs on long rides. It also sets off car alarms in the work car park..

And whats 'WRONG' with setting off a few car alarms with a decent set of pipes? :innocent::innocent::innocent: If they set the fuggin things THAT sensitive! :pinch:

[Sushi Bandit]

And whats 'WRONG' with setting off a few car alarms with a decent set of pipes? :innocent::innocent::innocent: If they set the fuggin things THAT sensitive! :pinch:

Exactly, The owner of the car should be glad that I am checking his alarm for faults on a daily basis.