Author Topic: 2005 B12 Mods (Read 8802 times)

2005B12S · « **on:** November 14, 2005, 05:09:55 PM »

Here she is as of 11-13-05, 1100 miles to date.

1.5in drop in the triples
Pro Tek clip-ons
Race Tech fork springs (10's)
Galfer lines
Holeshot fork brace
Holeshot +5 advancer
Holeshot PAIR removal
Yoshimura RS3 titanium slip-on w/midpipe
Ivan's jet kit w/airbox mod
NRC engine covers (waiting on left cover)
Zero gravity smoke screen

Front end feels much more planted with no chatter or uneasiness under load over rippled pavement. Front brakes are a two finger item now with no fade. Still undecided on the rear, plan to leave it alone for now. Dunlop 208ZR's in the mail, once these are mounted, the shortcomings in the rear will surface. We will see how she does with premium sticky rubber.

Future plans are RS36 flatslides and .360 lift cams.

Ride On, Ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED

2005B12S · « **Reply #1 on:** November 14, 2005, 06:46:37 PM »

BTW,

no cure on the rear brake with the Galfer line and a fresh bleed. It is still ineffective. Not really a concern as I never use it

Windscreen resonates loudly, I lined the inside of the faring with Roadkill- the sound dampning material found at audio shops- the fairing appears to be quieter, but the new windscreen drowns everything out. I will have to completely rubbermount it using Roadkill.

The Galfer clutch line is best run between the #1 and #2 carb and the airbox. This is a straight shot with no possable kinks-check photo-. The stock line goes around the outside of the airbox on the left side

The choke is still unuseable, it is too rich. The bike will not idle up on it when cold. 15 seconds on and it must be full off- the bike will then idle on its own with an occasional blip on the throttle required. Has anyone else had this problem?

Doch80 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 15, 2005, 02:33:53 AM »

Man, that's a pretty lookin' bike! So dam clean!... and the headers look spotless! Mine are getting a little to "gold" for my taste so I'm thinking about painting them black as posted recently by someone else. I'm a big fan of your clip-ons. I don't really like handlebars in general just b/c of the look. I'm farily young so my back and rists(spelling) can take it. I just don't know about raising the forks any. I can put them under the top clamp but that could be getting a little to low even for me. Plus I don't know about clearence issues though it doesn't look to be a problem.

Anyways, smooth looking bike!

Chad

Atomicmoondog · « **Reply #3 on:** November 15, 2005, 09:06:25 AM »

Chad,
I just installed new bars on my '05 B12S.
Somewhere in between clip-ons and stock.
Check my web site.
http://www.freewebs.com/atomicmoondog/index.htm
Got 'em from suburban-machinery.

http://www.suburban-machinery.com/hbindex.htm

They totally change the responsiveness of the bike.
I use the Suzuki smoke screen, which is a little higher than stock.
With these bars, I am tucked in a little better and buffeting is greatly reduced.
Add the Metzelers, and this is a totally different bike.

Suspension uprades coming next (front and rear).
Then the slip-on and jet kit.

-Moondog

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #4 on:** November 15, 2005, 09:13:44 AM »

At first I didn't like all the stickers, but after looking at them for awhile I've decided they're cool.

Ar-Bandit · « **Reply #5 on:** November 15, 2005, 09:32:07 AM »

bike looks good

2005B12S · « **Reply #6 on:** November 15, 2005, 10:15:01 AM »

Thanks Guys,

Chad, clip-ons won't fit under the top triple and still clear the S bodywork. You must either use a replacement tubular bar or mount clip-ons above the triple. The only way to do that is to raise the tubes. The B12 is very conserative as far as rake/trail, a 1-1.5in drop in the triples makes the bike steer quicker without sacraficing stability or ground clearance.

The bike stays clean because I don't commute on it. It is a fair weather machine, it has been years since I rode in the rain.

Thanks again, Ed
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED

Doch80 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 15, 2005, 05:11:21 PM »

Moondog,

I have the same bars you do. I got them a few years ago... summer of 2001 I think. I think the bars are much better then stock (for what I wanted) but I'm still dreaming of clip-ons. I did take all the fairing off of mine in place for two headlights so the plastic wouldn't be an issue. They would just be so low I don't know if they would interfere with turning lock. Furtunatly for me I've spent my "bike allowence" I've set aside for the next few months so I can't really worry about that right now.

Chad

http://www.bikepics.com/members/doch80/

Atomicmoondog · « **Reply #8 on:** November 15, 2005, 05:26:03 PM »

Cool.
I'm not as young as you (51 years old!)
I travel back and forth, between Austin and Houston often (and love twistin' through the Texas Hill Country).
I don't think that I could handle being any lower.
I must say that these new bars are better (for me) on the Highway than the stock set-up.
Might be some funky body-type, genetic thing.

-Moondog

Doch80 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 15, 2005, 05:42:47 PM »

well, to tell you the truth, with the stock bars my I had backpain after riding awhile. With the new bars, my backpain went way. My wrists and hands don't feel all that well but I'm much more comfortable now.... plus you can tuck yourself away under the fairing much more easily.

2005B12S · « **Reply #10 on:** November 16, 2005, 12:50:29 AM »

I did not like the stock bar before I bought the bike. I had <50 miles on the bike when I ordered the clip-ons. I disliked the full upright riding position and most importantly, did not feel connected to the front tire at all. That was a strange new experience.

Coming off my TL1000S, I felt like I was sitting in a recliner with the front wheel in the next room.

It all depends what you are used to. For me, the bars and drop in the triples makes it feel more natural- like a sportbike.

I knew with its bulletproof powerplant, the B12 would make an excellent street hot rod- with a few modifications.

Ride On, Ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED[/img]

Doch80 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:11:02 AM »

If you don't mind me asking, why did you go from a TL1000S to a bandit? If I were to do it all over again I would go with the TL1000S to be honest. I first saw one in California after buying the Bandit and thought to myself "Crap, why didn't I know about this bike!"

Oh well, I'm happy with the bandit! I still have it anyways and don't want to let it go.

Chad

Red01 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 16, 2005, 01:39:39 AM »

Quote from: "2005B12S"

It all depends what you are used to. For me, the bars and drop in the triples makes it feel more natural- like a sportbike.

True! Coming from a long line of dirt bikes and classic UJM's, the B12's handlebars were a bit low for me and took a little getting used to... despite having a GS750 and a RD350 with clubman bars way back when.

2005B12S · « **Reply #13 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:00:47 AM »

Quote from: "Doch80"

If you don't mind me asking, why did you go from a TL1000S to a bandit? If I were to do it all over again I would go with the TL1000S to be honest. I first saw one in California after buying the Bandit and thought to myself "Crap, why didn't I know about this bike!" Oh well, I'm happy with the bandit! I still have it anyways and don't want to let it go.

Chad

I bought the TL when my '83 GS750ED went down in 2003 for a long haul rebuild- big bore motor with suspension/wheels update. I got a smoking deal on the TL, it was a 2001 with 1500 miles when I got it. The TL was a blast to ride and sounded incredible with the Yosh race pipes, but was an absolute nightmare to work on. Very compact frame- 55in wheelbase- shim under bucket valvetrain, EFI ...ect. You cannot even do a plug check on the front cylinder without unbolting the radiator.

Being an old air cooled GS guy, it was fun to ride but no fun to tinker with.
My ideal bike is a 1988-1990 GSXR1100. I have looked for a clean one for 3+ years with no luck. Prisine examples are rare and go for around $4500-$5000. I could not see paying that much for a 15+ year old bike.

Wanting to stay with an air/oil cooled tappet adjuster motor, the B12 was a compromise. I got a deal on my 2005, $6499 new and figured it would take about $1500 to get it like I wanted. The B12 is a keeper, with the tons of aftermarket parts available, she will be going strong in 20 yrs.

Ride On, Ed.
2005 GSF1200SZ
1983 GS750ED

2005B12S · « **Reply #14 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:07:11 AM »

Quote from: "Red01"

Quote from: "2005B12S"
It all depends what you are used to. For me, the bars and drop in the triples makes it feel more natural- like a sportbike.

True! Coming from a long line of dirt bikes and classic UJM's, the B12's handlebars were a bit low for me and took a little getting used to... despite having a GS750 and a RD350 with clubman bars way back when.

RD350, now someone is showing their age

What year GS750 did you have?