Just purchased GSF 1200s Bandit

[petermonkeyguru]

Last night I purchased a 1200 Bandit
British racing green, it’s 1998, nearly 50,000 Kms, but goes well.
Went for a ride, taking it easy and getting use to it – man it’s a nice bike to ride.
Two friends of mine have a 900 Hornet and RF 900. What I find interesting is my bike is a 1200, but according to the spec’s the Bandit is the heaviest and lowest HP.
Bandit is 98.00 HP with a Dry weight of 223.0 kg
RF has 125.00 HP with a Dry weight of 203.0 kg
Hornet has 107.28 HP with a Dry weight of 194.1 kg
I know HP isn’t always indicative of how well it goes – so we’ll see.
Given that they’re both better riders than me, I’m nearly twice their size and they have the more powerful bikes – I have a feeling I’ll still be chasing them when we go out riding.
But I loved riding the Bandit – It’s a sweet bike. Too quiet at the moment though. I was tempted to be sick from work today – and go riding
But we cant go around doing that now can we.

[vifferman]

Congratumalations.

Enjoy. :scooter:

[Patrick]

After market can can make a difference... mates one was always nice to ride with the standard can but he put on a Wileys from the States...:gob:

Talk about cut cat... would eat your mates bikes for breakfast...

Mine isn't as quick as his (same rectangualr headlight as yours) and mine is the newer cats eye model...

[petermonkeyguru]

If I upgrade the can - do I need to re jet the carbs or anything - is it as simple as just getting an aftermaket can and fitting it?

[Dave Lobster]

My brother had one a few years ago. An open can, dynojet kit and a less restrictive air filter will have you a fairly hefty hike in power.

It'll also see you wearing out back tyres in under 900 miles.

[TerminalAddict]

good fun man :)
don't forget the vfr in the group too :)

coming out for a *SLOOOOOWWW* ride the saturday?

[Switch]

Nice bike. Gimie 18 months or so and i'll keep up with ya :nya: Will have to go for a ride in the meantime anyway. Ride Safely :ride:
:rockon:

[Pwalo]

I don't think you need to worry about getting any more HP from the Bandit.

Get your suspension sorted, a set of decent tyres, and you'll see most things off at any semi legal speeds.

Have fun, but take it easy.

[Patrick]

If I upgrade the can - do I need to re jet the carbs or anything - is it as simple as just getting an aftermaket can and fitting it?

Mate just put on the can, nothing else... a completely different beast!!!

[Kwaka14]

If you really want a lively bandit change the cams for a aircooled gsxr110 and rejet the carbs and you're away at a great rate of knots

[Macktheknife]

I have the Yoshi kit on mine, it goes as fast as a fast thing mate!
Great bikes, congratulations on your purchase.

[Bloody Mad Woman (BMW)]

Good taste mate. I love my bandit. I have a different pipe on mine - just can't remember what it is - helpful ay!!

[petermonkeyguru]

I don't think you need to worry about getting any more HP from the Bandit.

Get your suspension sorted, a set of decent tyres, and you'll see most things off at any semi legal speeds.

Have fun, but take it easy.

Your right - I'm not after more power - It's got enough for me, but the bikes toooo quiet, I don't like sneeking up on cages and freeking them out as I go past. I was thinking I'd chnage the can to give it some niose.:innocent:

[Drum]

Make sure you let us know how the comparison with the Hornet and RF go. Sounds like an interesting match up.

Congrats on the new bike. I'd have one!

[Pixie]

Your right - I'm not after more power - It's got enough for me, but the bikes toooo quiet, I don't like sneeking up on cages and freeking them out as I go past. I was thinking I'd chnage the can to give it some niose.:innocent:
A can will also knock about 8 kg off the weight and make the motor feel nicer.
For just a can,no jetting changes are necessary.Worth 15 more horsepower.
Stage 2 is remove the snorkel from the airbox and drill 50mm hole in the airbox cover,raise jetting to 127.5 from 102.5
I did 105,000 km on my first bandit.It was still quiet and tight.Change oil every 6000 km
A shock and fork spring upgrade is a good thing to do too
The bandit makes power where it counts,for road use

[Lou Girardin]

What Pixie said, but I have three 13mm holes drilled above the snorkel hole. 110 mains, needles shimmed .020". Micron can. (I just happen to have a new one for sale - $350.00, half price)
This dynoed at 108 at the wheel.

[petermonkeyguru]

[QUOTE=TerminalAddict;965348]good fun man :)
don't forget the vfr in the group too :)

You mean the vfr 750 that seems to be able to blow everyone to the weeds no matter how much HP it's up against:shit:

[paturoa]

and still no photos....

[Warr]

don't forget the vfr in the group too :)

You mean the vfr 750 that seems to be able to blow everyone to the weeds no matter how much HP it's up against:shit:
:whistle: When I can play the guitar as well as you guys then I'll feel special !! :innocent:

[avgas]

Fazer.........top end like a sledgehammer.....
I was actually looking for a bandit when i bought the fz - but they were all too expensive at the time. Test rode the fz and in 2 days arrived at the guys house, bank loan organised, cash in hand and still smiling from the ride i'd had 2 days ago

[nadroj]

The difference is in the Torque and where in the power band it is most effective = street speeds.

[Pixie]

What Pixie said, but I have three 13mm holes drilled above the snorkel hole. 110 mains, needles shimmed .020". Micron can. (I just happen to have a new one for sale - $350.00, half price)
This dynoed at 108 at the wheel.

The mods I gave were for the pre 2001 bandit,dumbass
And the can you have for sale wont fit either.

[Pixie]

Fazer.........top end like a sledgehammer.....
I was actually looking for a bandit when i bought the fz - but they were all too expensive at the time. Test rode the fz and in 2 days arrived at the guys house, bank loan organised, cash in hand and still smiling from the ride i'd had 2 days ago

Top end is so much bullshit on the road.Lou's bandit still gave sportbikes a hard time when it was only making 75 hp because of a carb snafu

[Drew]

Johan Bruns used to have one of those man, gave Whitetrash the learn a few times over the Rimutaka hill, when Jimmy had his injected SRAD. They haul arse, and with a riser kit and WP shock, they handle mint too.

[Lou Girardin]

The mods I gave were for the pre 2001 bandit,dumbass
And the can you have for sale wont fit either.

OK shit-for-brains, I read it properly this time.