Author Topic: Finally the end of the project phase (image warning) (Read 2666 times)

mademiriam · « **on:** June 29, 2007, 01:47:21 PM »

So I DID get the bandit inspected and licensed for the road last friday, first dyno run on saturday, and it's faithfully taken me to work all week (note that I live on one of the nicest twistiest road in the province and when I say to work I mean several runs at the 'road') On the way to the dyno run it rained so hard the cars were pulling over to the side of the highway, in ALL situations it has pleased me immensely. Maybe it seduces me to speed a little too much

, I'm getting a ticket I can just feel it.
Thank to this board I've got the bandit this far, there's still stuff to work out but i'm glad the project phase is over.
Here's some pics, note the blue mid pipe (jetting changed since), and the rear signals/fender which I haven't switched out and cut yet. Instrument cluster isn't the way i'd like it yet either, maybe it truly never ends.

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 29, 2007, 02:44:13 PM »

for getting it on the road!
Just be choosey about where you wick it up and hopefully you won't get any performance awards from Officer Friendly.

12sdrag · « **Reply #2 on:** June 29, 2007, 11:03:58 PM »

Good job on the bike.

Barbarian · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2007, 10:47:54 AM »

Very slick.

If my fairing ever breaks, that's what I'm doing with my front end. I love the bullet look of the instruments!

ZenMan · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:39:56 AM »

Wish I could see the pics, they're waaay too big for dial-up.

Guess I could go eat lunch and come back later...

willo · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2007, 06:09:33 PM »

Bike looks sweet, what are the head lights off. Approx what size are instrument and head light brackets? Would love to do that to my bike..Graham

Cruisecontrol · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2007, 08:09:16 PM »

Quote from: "willo"

Bike looks sweet, what are the head lights off. Approx what size are instrument and head light brackets? Would love to do that to my bike..Graham

I have all the bits you will need to get the job done. Renthals, headlights & brackets, speedo cover are all spare now as I have moved a fair way from that phase.
http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=3110&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

If you want anything, let me know.

ZenMan · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2007, 12:00:30 PM »

Wow, that was worth waiting for. Nice job!

I like the flat black and the streetfigher look.

mademiriam · « **Reply #8 on:** July 02, 2007, 01:35:33 PM »

Thanks guys, the 'archaic old dinosaur' is keeping me very happy. Still playing with some settings to try to get it just right. In order to beat out the huge dent in my header I HAD to remove the baffle in there...can't help it, that little piece was just slowing me down

okay not really but

Both the headlight brackets and the instrument mount are cut from a 12" by 12" piece of aluminum, with plenty left over, the instrument bracket is approx 7x8" and the headlight ears 3x6". Amazingly of all the stuff I've had to do...the instrument and headlight mount are the cheapest, under $20 for both.
The headlights are hella angel eye driving light...I don't use the angel eye portion but they look decent and they throw out tons of light, much more than I expected anyway. The setup cruise control is selling is WAY slicker though.

orionburn · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2007, 11:59:08 AM »

Quote from: "ZenMan"

I like the flat black and the streetfigher look.

+1! Looking good

ZenMan · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2007, 12:58:53 PM »

Just a thought, Mademiriam... were you planning on putting on a solo saddle with full tailpiece,
and removing the rear footpegs?

If you do, then those rear footpeg brackets would make killer headlight brackets.

mademiriam · « **Reply #11 on:** July 05, 2007, 02:28:39 PM »

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rear footpeg brackets would make killer headlight brackets.

they sure would...but I want to keep the rear pegs there. Although I don't carry lots of passengers, it sure is nice to have the ability. Rescued a few broken down bikers before, not to mention taking people for quick little spins.