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GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: Atomicmoondog on June 03, 2006, 04:31:31 PM

Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: Atomicmoondog on June 03, 2006, 04:31:31 PM
... a little paint, a little powder coat, and some goodys.

List of mods:
A.     Suzuki OEM Smoke “Double-Bubble” Windscreen
B.     Suburban Machinery Suzuki SV650 Type 2 Handlebar Kit (http://www.suburban-machinery.com/sv650.htm)
C.    Bridgestone BT014 Tires
D.    Race Tech 0.10 Fork Springs
E.     Race Tech FMGV-S2040 Gold Valve Fork Kit
F.     Race Tech Fork Seals
G.    Race Tech Shaft Bushing
H.     Ohlins Rear Shock 46DR
I.         Competition Werkes Fender Eliminator P/N 1S1201
J.      Competition Werkes GP Machined Billet Pegs (1GPS3-S and 1GPS2-S)
K.     Holeshot B-RS Rearset Adapter Plates
L.      Yoshimura RS-3 SS Slip-on w/SS mid-pipe
M.    Factory Pro Stage 1 jet kit (CRB-S75-1.0)
N.     K&N Air Filter (SU-6000)
O.    Puig “Carbon Fiber” Rear Hugger
P.     Pyramid Plastics Belly Pan
Q.    Ermax Seat Cowl
R.     Watsen Designs Flush Mount LED Front Turn Signals


My Web Page Click Here (http://www.freewebs.com/atomicmoondog/index.htm)

 :grin:

-Rick

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/atomicmoondog/Right.jpg)

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/atomicmoondog/Front%20Right.jpg)

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/atomicmoondog/Rear%20Right.jpg)

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/atomicmoondog/Rear%20Left.jpg)

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/atomicmoondog/Left.jpg)
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: Desolation Angel on June 03, 2006, 09:20:03 PM
Aye, she be a pretty beastie, the lass!
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: Seanybiker on June 03, 2006, 10:33:09 PM
she's a bloody deadly lack. dont suppose ya wanna post her over to ireland.
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: RDUBandit on June 04, 2006, 08:57:35 AM
Beautiful!!    :congrats:
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: Swamp Rat on June 04, 2006, 01:45:06 PM
Very nice! Did you simply paint the stock wheels or are they after market? It sure stands out.
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: amboman on June 10, 2006, 12:47:10 PM
Nice ride, have you done any performance mods along with the yoshimura can??    :motorsmile:
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: PaulVS on June 10, 2006, 01:03:28 PM
Quote from: Swamp Rat
Very nice! Did you simply paint the stock wheels or are they after market? It sure stands out.


Ditto on that question.  I've been thinking about getting mine powdercoated.
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: Atomicmoondog on June 10, 2006, 02:25:00 PM
Quote from: PaulVS
Quote from: Swamp Rat
Very nice! Did you simply paint the stock wheels or are they after market? It sure stands out.


Ditto on that question.  I've been thinking about getting mine powdercoated.


Powder Coated the stock wheels. The process involves heat and baking and it creates a durable finish. I would not recommend paint on the wheels.
 :grin:

:thanks:  to all for their kind comments. The bike is almost orgasmic to ride.

 :motorsmile:

-Rick
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: deepink on June 10, 2006, 03:17:37 PM
Very cool contrast with the wheels.  Very, very nice bike overall.
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: Wee H on June 10, 2006, 06:54:58 PM
That looks great really like the nose fairing.  Not keen on the red wheels tho, but each to their own  :grin: .  Wheel colour is a thing with me just now, I've got white on my Bandit400 and want to change the colour when I get it re-sprayed next year but not sure what too, least I know I don't want red  :motorsmile: Hmmm, do you think that fairing would fit the 4?  :lol:
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: curiousmike on June 11, 2006, 01:01:45 AM
I don't see the footpegs (?)

The blue grips and red wheels...  :duh:

The suspension upgrades  :beers:
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: Atomicmoondog on June 11, 2006, 08:11:50 PM
Quote from: curiousmike
I don't see the footpegs (?)

The blue grips and red wheels...  :duh:

The suspension upgrades  :beers:


Good catch on the pegs.
Rear pegs installed.
Front pegs not installed (in pictures above)
I'm still struggling with the validity of the vibration dampening effects of the stock pegs vs. billet. So, I've been swapping to see the difference.
Results of test to follow in a weekor two.

Don't like the blue grips and red wheels?
To each their own, right?
(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/atomicmoondog/comeon.gif)
It's interesting that they are growing on me and I'm enjoying the color more.
I didn't like the Repsol Honda orange wheels that Nicky and Pedrosa have, when I first saw them.
Now.....I love it.
It's kinda wierd.

-Rick
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: RDUBandit on August 14, 2006, 10:52:34 PM
Quote from: Atomicmoondog
Quote from: curiousmike
I don't see the footpegs (?)

The blue grips and red wheels...  :duh:

The suspension upgrades  :beers:


Good catch on the pegs.
Rear pegs installed.
Front pegs not installed (in pictures above)
I'm still struggling with the validity of the vibration dampening effects of the stock pegs vs. billet. So, I've been swapping to see the difference.
Results of test to follow in a weekor two.

-Rick


Hey Rick - what's the word on the rider pegs? I was thinking of a new set myself.

Dave

P.S. I LOVE the red wheels.  Very, very nice looking Bandit!! :congrats:
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: Atomicmoondog on August 16, 2006, 09:55:42 PM
Quote from: RDUBandit
Hey Rick - what's the word on the rider pegs? I was thinking of a new set myself.

Dave

P.S. I LOVE the red wheels.  Very, very nice looking Bandit!! :congrats:


Dave,

To be honest, I believe that there is slightly less vibration with the stock pegs. With Dale's rearset adapter plates, there really isn't much difference.
Also, to be honest  :grin: , I have recently gone to the dark side, so the testing is cut short,,,,,,,, and the Bandit is "for sale".

Check it out.
Love this bike!
'06 CBR1000RR!!!!!

-Rick

(http://webzoom.freewebs.com/atomicmoondog/Honda%20B.jpg)
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: 2005B12S on August 16, 2006, 10:37:51 PM
Dude, you really pulled the trigger on that one. The CBR is very nice, have not ridden one but I understand that it is the best all around 1K machine on the market right now. Honda is known for building that kind of bike- a bike that does many things well.

Sorry to hear the bandit is leavin, besides mine :lol: you had the best looking 2G B12 out there.

I am gonna pull that trigger myself, but going retro. This bike has my attention:

(http://www.proitalia.com/images/trevor_fairing3.jpg)

The old faithful GS750 is gonna have to go to make room.


Good Luck, Ed.
Title: Been playing with the bike (Pics)......
Post by: 0to60 on August 31, 2006, 12:19:56 AM
Beautiful B12. Love the modifications!   :grin: