I certainly prefer the look of the earlier ones too. I think after 99 was where they started to get all fussy and shiny with em.
I certainly prefer the look of the earlier ones too. I think after 99 was where they started to get all fussy and shiny with em.
anyone got pics of the earlier bandits in stock trim to compare???
are there any stock ones left?? seems they all get the fighter treatment
Rev the fucker!!!!!
anyone got pics of the earlier bandits in stock trim to compare???
are there any stock ones left?? seems they all get the fighter treatment
Rev the fucker!!!!!
Large. Sorry mate. the .nl site has a nasty advert pop up that could lead to infect computers. Leave that place alone if i was you. as for stock:
Look at the frame. Heaps better.
Large. Sorry mate. the .nl site has a nasty advert pop up that could lead to infect computers. Leave that place alone if i was you. as for stock:
Look at the frame. Heaps better.
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fucking clogs
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fucking clogs
yea, the bastards.
yea, the bastards.
lol
I just came back to delete my anti Dutch post but you beat me to the reply button.
errr
So am I right in thinking the 1200 Bandit moteur is a 1127 Gsxr donk fattened and detuned?
lol
I just came back to delete my anti Dutch post but you beat me to the reply button.
errr
So am I right in thinking the 1200 Bandit moteur is a 1127 Gsxr donk fattened and detuned?
Photo is of a B6 not a B12 but both very similar,quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
anyone got pics of the earlier bandits in stock trim to compare???are there any stock ones left?? seems they all get the fighter treatment
several parts will swop.
Easy to spot early 6's from '12's.
6 motor silver - 12 motor black.
6 rear peg hangers welded/painted - 12 bolt on alloy.
6 has 2 clocks - 12 has 3 (fuel gauge in centre)
I think the 6 tank will even fit the 12, but there's no
sender for the fuel guage in it.
And YES
up to closer to "R" spec.
Big Downside to B12's is the sh*tty W*nky Cr*p clutch !
OK with a stock bike, or just a can, but start to make some big
bhp and its "Slippy Slip slip" Been there, Done That.
Only real answer is to Bin the 2-flat-plate spring job and
convert to a traditional coil spring GSXR jobbie [8D]
If there was a brand new 1996/97 unfaired UK spec Bandit in
a bike shop I would walk past 99% of new stuff to get to it [8D]
Tony.J.
(had B12 for 6 years and more fun than a Busa)
Photo is of a B6 not a B12 but both very similar,quote:Originally posted by fimpBIKES
anyone got pics of the earlier bandits in stock trim to compare???are there any stock ones left?? seems they all get the fighter treatment
several parts will swop.
Easy to spot early 6's from '12's.
6 motor silver - 12 motor black.
6 rear peg hangers welded/painted - 12 bolt on alloy.
6 has 2 clocks - 12 has 3 (fuel gauge in centre)
I think the 6 tank will even fit the 12, but there's no
sender for the fuel guage in it.
And YES
up to closer to "R" spec.
Big Downside to B12's is the sh*tty W*nky Cr*p clutch !
OK with a stock bike, or just a can, but start to make some big
bhp and its "Slippy Slip slip" Been there, Done That.
Only real answer is to Bin the 2-flat-plate spring job and
convert to a traditional coil spring GSXR jobbie [8D]
If there was a brand new 1996/97 unfaired UK spec Bandit in
a bike shop I would walk past 99% of new stuff to get to it [8D]
Tony.J.
(had B12 for 6 years and more fun than a Busa)
I got a heavy duty clutch on mine... Thanks Matt
I got a heavy duty clutch on mine... Thanks Matt
I can just imagine it,quote: No major changes to speak of. Just 45mm more on the swingarm
JMC getting loads of orders for 50mmm UNDER-length swingarms
I always thought that along with THAT engine, the way the old
Bandits mis-behaved were their biggest selling points [8D]
I can just imagine it,quote: No major changes to speak of. Just 45mm more on the swingarm
JMC getting loads of orders for 50mmm UNDER-length swingarms
I always thought that along with THAT engine, the way the old
Bandits mis-behaved were their biggest selling points [8D]
I much prefer the old frame.... if it was still around new I would have bought it over the z...
I much prefer the old frame.... if it was still around new I would have bought it over the z...
SPOT ON [8D]quote:Originally posted by chadams
I much prefer the old frame.... if it was still around new I would have bought it over the z...
Couldnt agree more.
Was offered a VERY good deal on the current shape B12 today,
Brand new, 2 year warantee etc.
Think it was 'cos Suzuki have plenty of the current model in and
know there's a new shape out very soon.
Would have signed on the line had it been the 1st shape.
Tony.J.
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