Author Topic: "NUMBER 99" (Read 22559 times)

DaveG · « **Reply #15 on:** March 29, 2007, 10:42:39 AM »

one thing i like about my 02 Bandit is that the frame is the same colour as the bike (blue)

I see that the frame, forks and swingarm on yours are black.

if the bike was another colour like red, would the frame, forks and swingarm be red, or are they black on all colours??

pmackie · « **Reply #16 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:19:16 AM »

on getting the new bike home...hope you get a couple of trips before your surgery.

It looks good. The initial impression sounds good. I hope you and the other 07 guys can give us a good longer term impression when it make sense.

Zen - your'e 6'2" with a 30" inseam? So this means you have a long upper body, and the windblast off the screen is at the TOP of your helmet? I'm 5'11" with a 32" inseam and on the 2nd gen, the windblast gets me starting at the top of my shoulders. If this is what you meant, then the 07 must have quite a different windshield arrangement.

ZenMan · « **Reply #17 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:22:18 AM »

DaveG, I like the same color frame/bodywork too. On the red model, it's the same as mine, black frame/forks/swingarm. But on the ABS model, the bodywork is a steely blue, the frame is a gunmetal silver-gray, and the forks/swingarm are aluminum.

Chupacabra, I think it would look really good with a black engine and exhaust, etc. too, but I also like it the way it is for now, the big engine sorta stands out. If/when I ever tear it down, I'll probably powder-coat the motor black.

Smoothy, I'm going to install the first accessories on her this morning... a Pro-grip tank protector (carbon fiber), an SOR throttle cruise-lok, and a set of Parts Unlmited foam grips. And put my tankbag on. Might shorten the rear fender, too.

I really need to be careful with the injury, but shoot! I gotta put some miles in while I can, right? There'll be plenty of time for farkling post-op.

fossil · « **Reply #18 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:23:09 AM »

on the new ride!

ZenMan · « **Reply #19 on:** March 29, 2007, 11:37:55 AM »

Quote from: "pmackie"

on getting the new bike home...hope you get a couple of trips before your surgery.

Zen - your'e 6'2" with a 30" inseam? So this means you have a long upper body, and the windblast off the screen is at the TOP of your helmet?

Pmackie, sorry for not being more clear with my wind effect description... I went back and edited it, thanks for pointing that out!

What I was trying to say is that my entire head/hemet is immersed in the slipstream. The wind cuts off right about at my collar bone area. Yep, short legs, tall body.

I'm thinking if I was to put a higher windcreen on, it'll need to direct the slipstream at least 12" higher, otherwise I'd probably catch it in my face. But for now, having my head in the wind means no buffeting... a good thing.

Thanks Fossil!

Sven · « **Reply #20 on:** March 29, 2007, 12:00:00 PM »

"The bike fits me like a glove (6'2", 30" inseam)"

Wow, you're realy long-wasted! I have the opporsite problem, about 4" shorter than you, and would like a couple more inches in my torso. Alwasy feel like my shirt pockets are too low.

Anyway, what a great story. #99! What a cool nickname. Even better than having #100. Good time to start taking photos and journaling your experiences.

I'll have to ride over one weekend and see it. I'll PM ya when I see an open date.

H2RICK · « **Reply #21 on:** March 29, 2007, 01:55:57 PM »

Just a quick word, Zenman.
I, personally, would NOT lug that engine by just running along in 6th. Keep her spinning up (to the max allowed as per the manual) and down and keep rowing on that gearbox.....4 - 5 - 6 - 5 - 4....like that. That way the engine gets used to a lot of different engine speeds and the gearbox gets some of the "rough bits" smoothed out as well.
Also it doesn't hurt to give it a little bit of stick away from the lights (fully warmed up, of course) in first and second (again, not exceeding max revs as per the book) since this will push the rings out against the cylinder walls and help them seat better.
My .02.....

DaveG · « **Reply #22 on:** March 29, 2007, 02:00:51 PM »

#99 makes it the Gretzky of Bandits
"the GREAT one"

Sven · « **Reply #23 on:** March 29, 2007, 02:51:19 PM »

Quote from: "DaveG"

#99 makes it the Gretzky of Bandits
"the GREAT one"

Oh, now you've got me talking hockey. And I was doing so well, even took my Preds logo avatar off. Say, anyone know how that little ol' team in Nashville is doin'...?

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #24 on:** March 29, 2007, 04:13:05 PM »

Quote from: "Sven"

Say, anyone know how that little ol' team in Nashville is doin'...?

Well now... since the "real" season doesn't begin for another week or so we'll just have to see.

Looking forward to the Stars/Preds re-match on Saturday - should be a barn-stormer.

Bob Holland · « **Reply #25 on:** March 29, 2007, 04:53:27 PM »

Thats as good looking a motorcycle as there is, maybe I need to come up there and ride it while your recouping.

Sven · « **Reply #26 on:** March 29, 2007, 08:13:09 PM »

Quote from: "txbanditrydr"

Well now... since the "real" season doesn't begin for another week or so we'll just have to see.

Looking forward to the Stars/Preds re-match on Saturday - should be a barn-stormer.

Hey, don't rush the season! It's bad enough that we have both July *and* August* off between seasons. Thank God for "winter sports".

Here in the West...um..why *is* Nashville in the Western Conference again? Looking at the standings and the past couple years, Lord Stanley seems to like the South!

PitterB4 · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2007, 08:48:45 PM »

Wow Zen... FINALLY! Must feel great. She's a beaut. Best of luck with her!

ZenMan · « **Reply #28 on:** March 29, 2007, 10:41:23 PM »

Quote from: "H2RICK"

Just a quick word, Zenman.
I, personally, would NOT lug that engine by just running along in 6th. Keep her spinning up (to the max allowed as per the manual) and down and keep rowing on that gearbox.....4 - 5 - 6 - 5 - 4....like that. That way the engine gets used to a lot of different engine speeds and the gearbox gets some of the "rough bits" smoothed out as well.
Also it doesn't hurt to give it a little bit of stick away from the lights (fully warmed up, of course) in first and second (again, not exceeding max revs as per the book) since this will push the rings out against the cylinder walls and help them seat better.
My .02.....

Yep, you're absolutely right, Rick. That's the way to break it in right. The ride home wasn't all lugging, I assure you!

I was taking it easy cuz' the shoulder is a little fragile and I wanted to feel the torque out gently. But I was downshifting, accelerating, all that good stuff... in one straight stretch I went down to 4th and passed a semi, a truck with a horse trailer, and a motorhome in one swoop. She was in 6th at 104 mph when I let off and flicked 'er back in the right lane.

Gotta get those rings seated!

ZenMan · « **Reply #29 on:** March 29, 2007, 10:52:05 PM »

Quote from: "Sven"

"The bike fits me like a glove (6'2", 30" inseam)"

Wow, you're realy long-wasted! I have the opporsite problem, about 4" shorter than you, and would like a couple more inches in my torso. Alwasy feel like my shirt pockets are too low.

Anyway, what a great story. #99! What a cool nickname. Even better than having #100. Good time to start taking photos and journaling your experiences.

I'll have to ride over one weekend and see it. I'll PM ya when I see an open date.

Sure, Sven, hell you're just an hour or two away, right? If you can't make it before 4/10 (that's my surgery, I won't be able to ride for a couple months after that) then anytime after July 4th I'll be back in the saddle.

PM me ahead of time, and be prepared to spend the night if you want... we have plenty of room. And there's LOTS of great roads around here. You like Mexican beer?