Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: deepink on May 22, 2006, 10:08:22 PM

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: deepink on May 22, 2006, 10:08:22 PM

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djpink55/completed_9.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djpink55/completed_4.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djpink55/completed_3.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djpink55/completed_2.jpg)

(http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g259/djpink55/completed_1.jpg)

Got the Mirrors with turn signals built in, and added the "S" emblem from the 05 models.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: Atomicmoondog on May 22, 2006, 10:15:41 PM

It looks uber cool.  :congrats:

How's the ride?

Where are you placing the inspection sticker?

-Rick

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: deepink on May 22, 2006, 10:25:41 PM

Not sure about the inspection sticker yet.  I am thinking the inside of the swingarm, or the back of the license plate bracket.  I had a friend that just kept his in the trunk of his bike.  I know you are not supposed to do that, but - oh well.  I think half the cops out there don't even know that.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: Soro on May 23, 2006, 02:04:36 AM

Absolutely stunning!
She looks really good
 :congrats:

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: its840 on May 23, 2006, 04:13:00 AM

is the subframe the orig or is it an r1 or custom?

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: Desolation Angel on May 23, 2006, 09:09:07 AM

Nice.  I like the Speed Triple-ish look of the front.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: deepink on May 23, 2006, 09:44:16 AM

The subframe is an original r1 subframe with modified mounting tabs., and then powdercoated.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: Lmario on May 23, 2006, 09:54:14 AM

I like it!  :congrats:


AWESOME!!!

Small point -if possible- of improvement..?
Move the exhaust up a bit closer to the seat.
Sorry....... again, its an absolutely awesome bike.  :bigok:

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: kevinfromrex on May 23, 2006, 09:56:26 AM

Truly scary looking bike, awesome work, I love it.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: Seanybiker on May 23, 2006, 12:57:53 PM

wooo that is a sexy looking bike I love it.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: dandit on May 24, 2006, 03:16:10 AM

Wow, it looks like a fighter jet,all engine and a place for the pilot to sit...WAAAAY COOOL :beers:  :beers:

Title: sweet
Post by: drgn on May 24, 2006, 09:48:44 AM

freakin sweet.

Title: nice!
Post by: flipbandit on May 24, 2006, 02:45:06 PM

:grin:
One suggestion:
Get a hot chick on a bikini and start taking more pictures!
Hehe

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: tannerismyhero on May 24, 2006, 03:26:44 PM

flips right....cept have her loose the bikini :banana:

Title: hahaha
Post by: flipbandit on May 24, 2006, 03:31:06 PM

:grin:
Awesome idea!
Hahaha

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: Soro on May 24, 2006, 05:49:15 PM

Hey deepink,

How do you like those mirrors? Do they work (can you see anything)? Did you end up getting them from tha guy on Ebay? Also how did you route the turn signal wires to hide them.

I have to say it again. Your bike turned out super sweet!

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: solman on May 25, 2006, 08:56:09 AM

I believe that is a fine example of a Streetfighter.  It definitely belongs in the Streetfighter magazine.  In fact, you should submit these shots to them.  They might come out for a photo shoot.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: stinkypalm on November 03, 2006, 02:10:38 AM

Which bike are the forks originally from?
I am looking at a fork transplant and am after a USD fork.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: CWO4GUNNER on November 03, 2006, 03:02:02 AM

Very intimidating looking, bad to the bone, like its speeding just sitting there, waiting for a fight.  
:taz:

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: solman on November 10, 2006, 02:10:58 PM

Need an update on how you like the mods...  Tell us how you are liking the mods.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: deepink on November 11, 2006, 09:25:27 AM

I am enjoying every aspect of this rebuild.  I have only had one issue, and it is probably more related to having to remove the entire engine.  
I have a head gasket oil leak.  Just waiting for the cold of winter to actually repair it.

The bike rides great, tracks great, and is comfortable... I was really worried about the comfort with the inverted fork and clip ons over the risers.  But it is great.

Stinkypalm - the forks are from 94 gsx-r.  Bandit stem can be pressed into the triple clamps.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: smooth operator on November 12, 2006, 07:54:25 AM

How much does the GSX-R forks lighten up the front? I've been wanting to do the same if it rids of unsprung weight on the front.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: deepink on November 12, 2006, 10:11:57 PM

That's a good question.  I didn't weigh the forks before install.  I would guess that they weigh less, but they are 12 years old, rebuilt or not, I doubt they are as light as a set of forks from a more recent gsx-r.

I have been waiting for a free weekend to take the bike to a truck scale. The nearest public scale is about 40 miles away, and I just have not been able to get away with the remodels on the house every weekend.

I'll post here as soon as I have that data.

Title: Final Pics of the Bandit/R1 Project - completed
Post by: Buzter on December 06, 2006, 08:06:57 PM

Sweet!