Gitzy's B12

[Gitzy]

Hi I thought i'd up my build on here, its in the members area but I thought i'd share with all.. all comments are welcome cheers..

[Gitzy]

My Old Man bought our 96 Bandit 1200 back in 1999 as a repairable write off and the fighter bug began, back then i was still at school putting around on my Bandit 400 attempting to be a young reckless hooligan..
HERES MY BABY 400
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AND THE OLD MANS B12 AFTER SOME TIDYING UP..
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[Gitzy]

Thats pretty much the way it stayed for a few years until i bought it off the Old Man in 2004ish and gave it a going over.. the usual paint job, polish, bolts, bars, etc etc then the gear box gave up at 30000kms and she sat in the shed till mid 06, i finally got her fixed and got about to riding her.. UNTIL..

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[Gitzy]

... Late 06 with a fresh gear box, and 11 months rego i decided to see how well it would slide....

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[Gitzy]

Aaahhh The Fun Times...

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[Gitzy]

Meanwhile during the time she sat in the shed for 18 months i decided to buy myself a 05 XR250R Brand spankers, just to get to and from work and then the Motard Bug came and bit me on the ass... she only has a small capacity but she thinks her heart is whole lot bigger..

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[Gitzy]

And the fun continues..

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[Gitzy]

Also whilst the bandit was off the road in pieces i invested in one of my favourite bikes an 00 GSXR750 stock as a rock and added a little bling here and there, After 12 months and 15000 back aching kms i decided it was better off in the hands of one of my mates.. people over 6"4 shouldnt ride sports bikes.. thats a fact..

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put Yoshi on bandit and scored a Scorpion..
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and some photoshopping..
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[Gitzy]

ANYWAYS.. After the motard and the Gixer i decided to get stuck back into the Bandito..
And so.... it was new paint job with chrome bandit logo, new seat unit plastics.. removed grab rails, fitted yoshi off Gixer.. and a few little other tacky bits..

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[Gitzy]

Woo Hoo wiring time.. good thing i love this stuff..

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Apparently this wasn't really needed, i hope.. im thinking maybe because at one stage of its life my B12 was an S model so im thinking excess wiring.. maybe...

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Got the Acewell kicking too.. excuse the temp bracket..
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[Gitzy]

Mucking Around with photoshop and added a 00-03 Gixer 750 Tail..

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[Gitzy]

And on go the Evo Pro Tapers, the aluminium guage support i knocked up, 01 Bandit Reservoirs and a bit of wiring tucked away under the tank..

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[Gitzy]

relocated the ignition, i like it, its nice and neat and tucked away..

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And surprisingly this bike has had 3 spills, that i know of, and this is the only noticeable mark.. i aim to fix this sometime soon.. who said Bandits aren't crash friendly.. tell that too mine..
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[Gitzy]

And for the current hump in the road.. i decided to invest in a "Factory Fighter" if you will.. an 09 Triumph Street Triple R..
i know i know i should have spent 15k on the bandit.. but the missus said.. "I want a house and a baby, if you want a new bike, buy one now or wait 20 years" so i said no wuckin furries sweetie... and ka ching.. enter the Triple...

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[Gitzy]

Starting to stock up on goodies, i want to have a fair stack of stuff so i can get stuck into it.. also might be moving soon so i dont want to pull bike down and have to relocate it.. patience patience i keep telling myself...

So we have..
K&N Air Filter
K&N Oil Filter
JT 14 Tooth front sprocket.. down 1
every bolt for the bike in stainless, cheers BanditRob UK
35mm Jackup Kit
Pyramid Parts Front, Rear and Steering stem bearings..
And some carbon fibre airbox covers.. not pictured there already on bike..

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[Gitzy]

Also of Bandit topic i also picked up some carbon fibre exhaust heat shields for the Street Triple along with some Pazzo's

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[Gitzy]

Had a little play with photoshop today..
I love the Paint on this Gixer from CustomFighters.com just thought i'd mimic it a little..
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How She's sitting in the shed now..
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[Gitzy]

Stripped the front off today and got first piece of puzzle for front end conversion.. Im going 04-05 GSXR 600 750 front end.. bottom yoke should be here tomorrow and i should have stems pressed out by friday..

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[Gitzy]

Just in case anyone was wondering about fork dimensions here is a conversion chart for you..

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[Gitzy]

Drilled Top Yoke at work today..

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[Gitzy]

Finally found a good set of forks on FleaBay... and the axle

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[Gitzy]

I'll be needing these I be thinking.. not bad $133 delivered to Oz from San Francisco with new pads..

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[Gitzy]

Pressed the B12 Stem out and pressed it into Gixer bottom yoke, put new bearings in and fresh grease and voila.. should be about a week for the spacers to be machined and for the forks to show up... fingers crossed... I removed the steering dampner mount and deseamed the bottom yoke both the top and the bottom yokes will be black i will get to the when i finish mocking up front end..

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[Gitzy]

I removed the ignition mount from the top yoke and conveniently mounted the Acewell on the mid mount for the ignition... any opinions??? sits to low or anything like that???

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[Gitzy]

Forks arrived today... awesome condition
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[Gitzy]

Like a freaking glove...

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[Gitzy]

Here are the spacers i got machined up to fit the standard Bandit front hoop and rotors , excellent..

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[Gitzy]

strapped on headlight too... i know i know another acerbis.. i'm still thinking dual Dominators...
comments please guys...

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[Gitzy]

this is what i followed to fit front end using bandit wheel and rotors.. i got this of oldskoolsuzuki.com off a guy name Froudster and it has worked a treat, only difference with mine is i used 05 GSXR 750 top yoke and he had one made... which meant i had to have a bush machined up as bandit stem is 22mm and yoke is for 25mm stem.. and the * point about machining off only applys if you use a 600 or a teapot wheel..

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This is list of spacers i had machined up to use bandit wheel and 05 750 spindle

4 off 10mm i/d x 24mm o/d x 5mm
1 off 25mm i/d x 29mm o/d x 73mm
1 off 25mm i/d x 32mm o/d x 12mm
1 off 25mm i/d x 32mm o/d x 16mm
1 off 22mm i/d x 25mm o/d x 20mm
and another two that match rotor centres 2mm thick each side to space out rotor centres...
because the standard bandit rotor centres on the bandit are 128mm and the gixer radial calipers require 132mm centres so hence the spacers..

So in conclusion all you need is your original stem pressed out and pressed into gixer bottom yoke and original front wheel the rest... buy it...

just for reference the front ends for the 04 GSXR 600 & 750 and the 05 GSXR 600 & 750
ARE ALL IDENTICAL I REPEAT ARE ALL IDENTICAL..
YOKES FORKS CALIPERS AXLE ARE ALL THE SAME..
so that means if you buy everything separate like i did off ebay you have the choice of 4 bikes...
excellent..
my particular conversion has 5 donor bikes and they varied between 04 and 05 600's and 750's
1. forks
2. calipers
3. axle
4. top yoke
5. bottom yoke..

[Gitzy]

For those who asked or who are wondering the forks are 45mm shorter than the B12 originals...

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[Gitzy]

The toy shed so far... may it grow every year.. you can never have too many bike i dont care what anyone says..

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[Gitzy]

Hel Lines Arrived today..

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Also Just bought this from www.ausfr.com.au/ cheers Stu

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[Gitzy]

Minor update.. nothing major. just started striping her down to drop motor for paint.. don't get too excited i'll prob stay at this stage for a little while at least till i have some holidays to get stuck into it...

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[Gitzy]

While the paintable body parts are off the bike.. i love nakeds.. does anyone have any comments on maybe a dif paint colour other than generic black..
don't get me wrong i love the black im just having visions of a different colour..

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[Gitzy]

Did a little photo chopping... love the 04 Gixer 1000 Seat Unit.. Comments???

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[Gitzy]

Mail man brought me this today... courtesy of www.ausfr.com.au/

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[Gitzy]

Big difference from the Yoshi.. Size wise I mean.. haven't heard it yet though..

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[Gitzy]

Looks good i think... any comments guys and gals???

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[kevkatana]

That muffler is cool as fuck. I want one.

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

That can looks 'kin great. Like the gixxer tail idea too. Is yours the black with the blue flake in it ? if so I would keep it. Just my opinion.

[wackyrider]

Looking good mate.
Always loved those Blue Flame mufflers.

[CBRRRT]

Looks really good mate, like its ment to be!
I cant stand stuff that looks cobbled together.
You're doing a top job there fella, and another
work of art in progress.

[fimpBIKES]

good work on the details for the fork swap
i love seeing that shit get shared around, thats what its all about :D


as for the tail, i like something smaller
new r6?

[Gitzy]

Cheers Guys.. I'm still trying to decide whether to keep the fat ass seat unit or opt for the conversion.... thinking... thinking..

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by OLD SKOOL BANDIT

That can looks 'kin great. Like the gixxer tail idea too. Is yours the black with the blue flake in it ? if so I would keep it. Just my opinion.


Yep the frame is black with blue flake but the rest is just plain old high gloss black...
Don't get me wrong love the black but thinking maybe something different... plus the paint is only about 400kms old, so kind of a shame to get rid of it so early...

[HueyonaBlade]

Sweet as ride mate , really good thread to by the way , for mine keep the headlight , get some use out of the black panels..........either short'n up the K5 tail (As I started reading your thread thats what I was going to suggest ) pull it in closer to the tank and make a shorter seat or what about an 06 R6 , that would be trick. Are you going to put a front guard on it I think it needs one. Oh and BTW what photo shop programme do you use ? I have just got the Adobe photo shop 7 but cant seem to create images like I want as you have done with your bandit , with the blue frame and wheels. What about a chrome frame? ;)

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by HueyonaBlade

Sweet as ride mate , really good thread to by the way , for mine keep the headlight , get some use out of the black panels..........either short'n up the K5 tail (As I started reading your thread thats what I was going to suggest ) pull it in closer to the tank and make a shorter seat or what about an 06 R6 , that would be trick. Are you going to put a front guard on it I think it needs one. Oh and BTW what photo shop programme do you use ? I have just got the Adobe photo shop 7 but cant seem to create images like I want as you have done with your bandit , with the blue frame and wheels. What about a chrome frame? ;)


Now thats a freakin reply, cheers Huey.. i was thinking 06 R6 they look very tidy and clean.. A front 04 750 fender is on its way right now left LAX yesterday, love USPS tracking.. the photoshop i use is Adobe Photoshop CS2 V9 its great when you get the hang of it and i use a tablet pen mouse thingy its great too.. framewise i'm more of a powder and paint guy then a chrome and polish.. Cheers

heres a 98 Bandit 12 from Issue 184 June Streetfighters Mag
Same forks as mine 05 750 Annodized Black
03 R1 Swingarm
06 R6 Race Tail - these things are $300 Aus delivered. Tempting..

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[fimpBIKES]

thats a cool bandit, but the tail is a MILE too long IMHO

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

you can never have too many bike i dont care what anyone says..

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Too right mate just ask the LARGE one.
i have 4 in my shed now

[FIGHTERMC]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy


quote:Originally posted by HueyonaBlade

Sweet as ride mate , really good thread to by the way , for mine keep the headlight , get some use out of the black panels..........either short'n up the K5 tail (As I started reading your thread thats what I was going to suggest ) pull it in closer to the tank and make a shorter seat or what about an 06 R6 , that would be trick. Are you going to put a front guard on it I think it needs one. Oh and BTW what photo shop programme do you use ? I have just got the Adobe photo shop 7 but cant seem to create images like I want as you have done with your bandit , with the blue frame and wheels. What about a chrome frame? ;)


Now thats a freakin reply, cheers Huey.. i was thinking 06 R6 they look very tidy and clean.. A front 04 750 fender is on its way right now left LAX yesterday, love USPS tracking.. the photoshop i use is Adobe Photoshop CS2 V9 its great when you get the hang of it and i use a tablet pen mouse thingy its great too.. framewise i'm more of a powder and paint guy then a chrome and polish.. Cheers

heres a 98 Bandit 12 from Issue 184 June Streetfighters Mag
Same forks as mine 05 750 Annodized Black
03 R1 Swingarm
06 R6 Race Tail - these things are $300 Aus delivered. Tempting..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Bandits/100_0689.jpg
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Mate if you are going for one of these go for
the one with the seat cut out on it cos you
can move it forward and have a proper seat on it.
with this one i found you'd want to have a rubber
arse.

[Harry]

g'day gitzy..have a look at a buell lightening sub frame,
was looking my self mate but my swingarm is to long.stumpy and still have a rear seat if needed,you'll have to cut your sub-frame off...easy:)

[Fight_fan]

Monster Tail 4 Sure! That looks the dogs bollox mate!

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC


quote:Originally posted by Gitzy

[quote]Originally posted by HueyonaBlade

Sweet as ride mate , really good thread to by the way , for mine keep the headlight , get some use out of the black panels..........either short'n up the K5 tail (As I started reading your thread thats what I was going to suggest ) pull it in closer to the tank and make a shorter seat or what about an 06 R6 , that would be trick. Are you going to put a front guard on it I think it needs one. Oh and BTW what photo shop programme do you use ? I have just got the Adobe photo shop 7 but cant seem to create images like I want as you have done with your bandit , with the blue frame and wheels. What about a chrome frame? ;)


Now thats a freakin reply, cheers Huey.. i was thinking 06 R6 they look very tidy and clean.. A front 04 750 fender is on its way right now left LAX yesterday, love USPS tracking.. the photoshop i use is Adobe Photoshop CS2 V9 its great when you get the hang of it and i use a tablet pen mouse thingy its great too.. framewise i'm more of a powder and paint guy then a chrome and polish.. Cheers

heres a 98 Bandit 12 from Issue 184 June Streetfighters Mag
Same forks as mine 05 750 Annodized Black
03 R1 Swingarm
06 R6 Race Tail - these things are $300 Aus delivered. Tempting..

Mate if you are going for one of these go for
the one with the seat cut out on it cos you
can move it forward and have a proper seat on it.
with this one i found you'd want to have a rubber
arse.


Yeah i agree, plus i light the street version tail light..

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Harry

g'day gitzy..have a look at a buell lightening sub frame,
was looking my self mate but my swingarm is to long.stumpy and still have a rear seat if needed,you'll have to cut your sub-frame off...easy:)


Hey Harry my old man had a XB9 Lightening when the bandit was out of action, love that seat unit I'm right with you there.. fun little bike to ride too, so nimble...

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[HueyonaBlade]

Definately go with something that has some straight sharp lines to it the R6 definately fits in rather than the buell , the other thing to mate most of the bikes that you have featured as what you like are guys on here ! just food for thought don't know if you have seen this before mate but I think that this tail would suit nicely http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1247923917.jpg
[:I]

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by HueyonaBlade

Definately go with something that has some straight sharp lines to it the R6 definately fits in rather than the buell , the other thing to mate most of the bikes that you have featured as what you like are guys on here ! just food for thought don't know if you have seen this before mate but I think that this tail would suit nicely http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1247923917.jpg
[:I]


Hey thats the FZR Ben Built.. I love that thing, i love all the fighter seat units like HESA PFERRER and MEGATEC etc but there so damn pricey i cant justify paying $400-$1200 for a seat unit when i can chop up a wrecked gixer tail.. Its all about the dough i'm afraid.. If i won Lotto tomorrow i'd stroll into Extreme Creations with about 70 Grand and go mental with Ben.. but not to be....

[HueyonaBlade]

Ah to true mate on the $$$$$$$$$$$$$ I just wasn't sure if you were aware of the talented Mr Exben , and yeh your on the money that old YZF is one of my fav's;)

[Gitzy]

I took the triple for a spin into Newcastle beach yesterday and ran into an old mate who happened to be in possession of my old Gixer 750, so we got chattin and today we ended up fueling up and going for a spin up the Putty road.. Beautiful Day for it, it was... i even went for a blat on the Gixer and i tell you what i dont miss that riding posy

The Old Gixer still with all the bolt on blingy glory i gave it...
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Broke Servo for a top up..
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A bit of lunch at the Halfway RoadHouse, great burgers... dont mind my big Snozza in the photo...
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[Gitzy]

Riding today reminded me of my time on the Moto Gp Circuit chasing Hayden Lol

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Mecopy.jpg

[Gitzy]

I'm doubting it seen as though this is about as low as i can get... doesnt stop me from feeling like Rossi though... :-)

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P19-07-09_134903.jpg

[Harry]

im sure you could get lower gitzy,to the peg's mate........have faith:D

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Harry

im sure you could get lower gitzy,to the peg's mate........have faith:D


I'ma tryin Harry, it's all coming back to me.. after the bandit incident i'm still a little hesitant... But faith is returning... Slowwwly :D

[Harry]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy


quote:Originally posted by Harry

im sure you could get lower gitzy,to the peg's mate........have faith:D


I'ma tryin Harry, it's all coming back to me.. after the bandit incident i'm still a little hesitant... But faith is returning... Slowwwly :D
Yeah i know wat ya saying gitzy,i steped of a RG500 at around 180kph at the surfers paradise raceway bout 20 years ago and ended up with a fork leg though the visior[xx(] wont go into injury's but it was go to bed for a year[V][V] [B)][B)]it come's back wen it's ready mate.....just enjoy the cruise

[Gitzy]

Okies heres a video of what the pipe sounds like.. 2 things its not much chop i used my phone, and the bikes out of tune...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a5ViLjD96k

[Gitzy]

also front fender showed up today... big crack in side has been plastic welded and all up $80 of fleabay.. i was happy...

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P23-07-09_1438.jpg
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http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P23-07-09_1445.jpg

[Gitzy]

Just bought these from S3 Performance In Melbourne, i'll be sure to review them for you all as these have by far been the cheapest rotors i have ever come across.. $139 each front $79 for rear $390 Set delivered... I'm no racer and the Bandit doesn't see track time so i'll be using these under normal road conditions.. so fingers crossed...

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/DBFFGSF1295_sq.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/DBFFGSF1295_min.jpg
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http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/DBRSGSF1295_min.jpg

[oldskool]

Gitzy are you a drug dealer?

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by oldskool

Gitzy are you a drug dealer?


If Only oldskool... i'd have a few projects on the go... not to be... just have trusty westpac plastic... paypal and an over clicky mouse finger..

[Gitzy]

Oh and a missus with a champion attitude when it comes to project bikes.. she encourages me to buy stuff... awesome..

[oldskool]

Good work just wate till ya have kids all the shiny fun stops.

[Gitzy]

I was originally going to patch up/fix these marks in the Cylinder Head/Valve Cover.. buuuuttt fleabay struck again and i found this one for $80 couldn't pass up came with all seals and gasket... it looks spankers, its off an 03 model.. gotta love Zooki transferable parts..
Old One
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20Bandit/PC080221.jpg
New One
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20Bandit/P29-07-09_1537.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20Bandit/P29-07-09_1538.jpg

[Gitzy]

Mail man brought my new rotors today.. Superbly Packaged i might Add...

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20Bandit/P29-07-09_153701.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20Bandit/P29-07-09_1540.jpg

[Gitzy]

So i just came back from the shed and fitted these puppies, look great i think...

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20Bandit/P29-07-09_1619.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/Project%20Bandit/P29-07-09_1630.jpg

[Harry]

look's good gitzy..(sinted brake pad's mate):);)

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Harry

look's good gitzy..(sinted brake pad's mate):);)


brand spankers sintered in calipers ready to rock harry... pitty i cant ride it she'll be getting stripped down soon for paint, im up to your stage now mate subframe chop chop and seat unit... decisions decisions....

[Harry]

dont hold back mate chop it up....chop chop chop :D:D
nothin like run'in a cutting wheel threw ya bike...i needed a stiff bourbon befor i did mine [:o)]

[Gitzy]

Yeah mate i'm with you there, have to muster up the ballage for that first cut and then theres no going back....

[Gitzy]

I'm opting for 02-03 R1 with LED tail light.. or maybe 916 Ducati...
anyone got 2 cents for some feedback on this puppy i love this thing...

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/r1tIL1.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/r1tIL.jpg

[Harry]

thats a pretty easy conversion mate....you'd bowl that over in a weekend,and if ya dont want em can i have the tripple's off it ?

[Harry]

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1248902171.jpg

[:p]

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Harry

thats a pretty easy conversion mate....you'd bowl that over in a weekend,and if ya dont want em can i have the tripple's off it ?


I'm hoping its easy.. im new at the old cut and shut... tripples harry? triple clamps? or something my dopeyness is missing...

[Harry]

was just admire'in the tripple clamps on the bandit ya put up mate...cutting the sub off is no big deal mate,you could cut a peice and fill the hole's easy'ly.mine hasent been done cause i want to do the sub frame mounts at the same time..go back a few pages on my thread if you want to see wat you'll end up with after cutting the sub off mate..took me 3 min's and then a quick clean up with a 4 inch grinder,easy dude.

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Harry

was just admire'in the tripple clamps on the bandit ya put up mate...cutting the sub off is no big deal mate,you could cut a peice and fill the hole's easy'ly.mine hasent been done cause i want to do the sub frame mounts at the same time..go back a few pages on my thread if you want to see wat you'll end up with after cutting the sub off mate..took me 3 min's and then a quick clean up with a 4 inch grinder,easy dude.


ahhh yes them triples.. i'll fight you for em... there nice and chunky... i saw your choppy in your thread i'm slightly looking forward to it i'm just waiting till i have a nice seat unit, subframe, lights and seats and its go time baby..

[tunelliner]

fkin nice looking bandit

how do those S3 waveys feel?

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by tunelliner

fkin nice looking bandit

how do those S3 waveys feel?


Cheers. I'm not sure about rotors yet mate, the bike has no fluids in it so i wont be riding it for a while.. still have subframe and tail to do then strip and paint.. whenever i do end up riding her i'll be sure to review the rotors...

[tunelliner]

awesome :)

[Gitzy]

couple of shed pics

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P08-08-09_1542.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P08-08-09_1544.jpg

[Gitzy]

Did the valves the other day too..
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P04-08-09_1431.jpg

And
cleaned the carbies ready for balancing and put the carb rack bolt set i got from BanditRob Uk...
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P10-08-09_1555.jpg
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http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P10-08-09_1617.jpg

[Gitzy]

Mailman came today and brought these puppies.. awesome quality

from http://www.aztechbikebits.com/

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P11-08-09_1515.jpg

[Gitzy]

Okay so now the sheds starting to get crowded.. picked up my mates 07 VTR1000F Firestorm up from another mates place leaning in the corner in his shed.. hes asked me to pull it apart and see where that takes us.. hes asked me if i want it.. soooo im trying to convince my champion of a missus..

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P11-08-09_1516-1.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P11-08-09_151601.jpg
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http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P11-08-09_151701.jpg

[Slain]

nice shed mate, what tard is that in the corner?

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Slain

nice shed mate, what tard is that in the corner?


Hey Slain, its an 05 XR250R, bought it brand new in 05 and converted it to a Motard last year.. i'll post build on her eventually. go back to page one of my thread mate its all there..
Cheers..

[Gitzy]

My Brother just bought it... lucky bastard... i wanted it but too many toys.. oh well least its still in the family....
2007 VTR1000F Firestorm
30000kms
Full Log Book service history
I've worked with the guy who owned it for years, hes a bit of a mess though... lotsa metal in that man....
lets say only fighter worthy damage, everything thats broken Bro wont need anyway so all good..
and i think $1800 for a straight frame, top engine, straight wheels, swingarm, new chain and sprockets (i know because i put them on 100kms ago its just dirty from sitting in tow yard)
is a damn bargain...

http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P12-08-09_1653.jpg
http://i493.photobucket.com/albums/rr292/Gitzy84/P12-08-09_165301.jpg

[Harry]

TO MANY TOY'S !..............WASH YOUR MOUTH OUT GITZY ! [:0]
You have room for atleast 4 more after the vtrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr [}:)]

[Harry]

drop bars and a F-4 agusta seat straight away for the vtrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrr:D

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Harry

drop bars and a F-4 agusta seat straight away for the vtrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrr:D


OOOH NOW YOUR THINKING HARRY....:D

[HueyonaBlade]

And fark of those side radiators, But more importantly , Toddy what have you decided for the Bandit? I was really keen on the R6 tail ![:o)]

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by HueyonaBlade

And fark of those side radiators, But more importantly , Toddy what have you decided for the Bandit? I was really keen on the R6 tail ![:o)]



Yup were working on the radiators first up i thinks mate... As for Bandito tail Dave i'm still umming and arrrghing i found a monster tail that has come off a bandit on Egay at a pretty good price... but i dont want to copy of Harry's Banbusa... i'm thinkin thinkin...

[Harry]

Hi ya gitzy,you feel free to do wat you like mate...to copy my bike will be a big call at the moment mate.
frame mod's and busa bit's ect, befor i went for the monster rear end mate i wanted to put a buell lightening rear on it (polished sub frame ect) but it was going to be to short due to the lenght of the busa swingarm.....bummer mate! would suit the standered length arm on the bandit and look shit hot[:p]
google one and sus it out mate,see wat ya reckon. i love em and you already got it made with your black frame ect !...just a thought:)

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Harry

Hi ya gitzy,you feel free to do wat you like mate...to copy my bike will be a big call at the moment mate.
frame mod's and busa bit's ect, befor i went for the monster rear end mate i wanted to put a buell lightening rear on it (polished sub frame ect) but it was going to be to short due to the lenght of the busa swingarm.....bummer mate! would suit the standered length arm on the bandit and look shit hot[:p]
google one and sus it out mate,see wat ya reckon. i love em and you already got it made with your black frame ect !...just a thought:)


Cheers Harry, i think i remember a Buell tail on a Bandit a few years back in Streetfighters magg i think i'll venture into the pile and have a looksy and try and decide before the monster seat finishes on egay...