Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: ZipTi on August 29, 2006, 12:21:10 AM

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Post by: ZipTi on August 29, 2006, 12:21:10 AM

things to come, full Ti system, magnesium wheels, aluminun fuel tank. thing to go, gauges, weight!

Title: zip tie
Post by: SHREDDER on August 29, 2006, 02:23:50 AM

That's sweet!  What kind of rear end is that?

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Post by: ZipTi on August 29, 2006, 09:04:19 AM

thanks!
Ducati Monster seat & cowl, aluminum sub-frame home made all held together with zip ties for the time being.
eh

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Post by: 2005B12S on August 29, 2006, 10:17:34 AM

Very nice job, it looks well proportioned. Most tail swaps I have seen have the look of the ass end sticking way up in the air. Yours looks right without that effect, perhaps its the use of the Monster rear as it is nicely rounded and conforms to the rear wheel.

Either way it looks good. BTW, what masters are you using up front for brake and clutch?

Ride On, Ed.

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Post by: ZipTi on August 29, 2006, 12:01:24 PM

Good eye! Ducati 916  clutch & front brake master cylinders with CRG levers. Very nice light feel on the clutch and adjustable!
Thanks for the compliment, in my opinion the motor IS the focal point on the Bandit and after she gets paint that is the first thing that you will see!
thanks, eh

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Post by: Ranger on September 01, 2006, 11:41:54 PM

:beers:

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Post by: ZipTi on September 02, 2006, 02:18:05 AM

I bent that up in the garage, as with most of the mods, homegrown.
Thanks, eh

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Post by: Farre on September 04, 2006, 11:22:39 AM

Nice!!
I suspect with the same colour everywhere it'll look like it came straight out of the factory! It's not such a dramatic change, but it looks very good, now that's a bike i want to mod mine into! (when? ehh...someday :wink: )

 :congrats:

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Post by: ZipTi on September 04, 2006, 11:36:16 AM

Thanks for the compliments! not actually going for a factory look, the frame will be powder coated (thinking a Flat Iron look) polished sub-frame Flat black forks & triple trees as well as swing arm, then a really LOUD high metal flake fender seat cover & tank, however there is a fabricator in england that build alloy fuel tanks! hummmmmm?
eh

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Post by: RDUBandit on September 10, 2006, 08:38:11 PM

Nice job!!  

Indeed, Monstaaasssss have the nicest assssessssss....

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/4-2.jpg)

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Post by: deepink on September 10, 2006, 08:58:10 PM

Nice Work!  I am glad to see more people in the US doing these mods.  It gives a little of your own personilty to the bike.  From one to another.  Me Likey.

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Post by: 2005B12S on September 10, 2006, 09:59:59 PM

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Nice job!!  

Indeed, Monstaaasssss have the nicest assssessssss....

(http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d147/pompino/4-2.jpg)

Now thats a nice ass!!!!!

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Post by: ZipTi on September 10, 2006, 11:30:45 PM

whhhoops! my gauge cluster fell off (too heavy!) explored the world of bicycling computers and found the vapor!
http://www.trailtech.net/
http://www.trailtech.net/vapor.htm

very nice 17k gauge cluster available, complete!

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Post by: PitterB4 on September 14, 2006, 09:44:14 AM

Love that ass!  Nice fab work.  Those Veypor units are slick.  It’s a shame to loose the big dual chrome gauges, tho.  They go so nice with the headlights.  My only criticism is that I’m not feelin’ the love from that squared-off fender.  Maybe it’s just the color but to my eye, it looks a little out o’ place.  Overall, love it!

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Post by: ZipTi on October 09, 2006, 01:49:28 AM

installed Vaypor dash/computer unit, very nice, very light! pictures to follow! eh

FS nice oe gauge cluster complete, low miles.

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Post by: doqq on November 15, 2006, 02:51:01 PM

you have pictures of the vapor unit?  i like that ducati tail section.  very nice work budddy!

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Post by: CWO4GUNNER on November 15, 2006, 05:09:10 PM

Your B12 with its European look and slightly retro accent, I would have never believed you would put a liquid crystal gage on even if it is lighter, I would have expected something lighter in analog. I have a stock LED computer that came with my DRZ400s but I have to be honest I have never used the thing as it is hard to look at and determine if I am looking at the time, speed, miles traveled or total miles, or RPM mode. I am sure if I had a real need like an enduro race or rally I would take the time to pull over and figure out which mode button to push. I prefer analog because at a  glance I can determine what the heck I looking and don’t have to re-educate myself on which buttons to push while traveling at speed. Reminds me of the old LED wrist watches that have come and gone. But hey your the artist and you have done such a great job Id be scared to leave that beautiful bike unattended anywhere.
:congrats:

Quote from: "dirt bike bandit"

installed Vaypor dash/computer unit, very nice, very light! pictures to follow! eh

FS nice oe gauge cluster complete, low miles.

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Post by: solman on November 16, 2006, 10:14:52 AM

Need some better pics of the whole bike.  It is looking nice...

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Post by: ZipTi on November 26, 2006, 08:46:13 PM

last ride in Va, @ reddish knob? eh