Author Topic: Learned something today (Read 2920 times)

del la sol · « **on:** May 10, 2007, 04:07:57 PM »

Two things actually,

The rear stand for my gsx-r will not safely support my bandit 400 with its narrower swing arm.

which in turn led me to learn that...

If your in a pinch, the front brake lever off of a VFR800/F4i/Superhawk is a perfect match for the bandit 400 front brake lever

and it was only a $12 lesson

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2007, 05:21:44 PM »

been there done that one

stormi · « **Reply #2 on:** May 11, 2007, 04:41:14 PM »

You know... I find it really interesting how many suzuki parts you can buy at the honda dealer. ;) I've picked up a front sprocket and a regulator rectifier there as well.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 11, 2007, 04:55:51 PM »

Yeah - My B4 almost tumbled off a s/a stand. I have one of those cheap LP stands. When I had the B4, I actually bent the ends in a little so it would safely reach the narrow B4 swinger. It's now bent back for the CBR.

turbofb · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2007, 02:54:08 AM »

I bought a brand new Shindy maste(which is actually a Nissin) and it came with a black lever.The stock B4's silver lever was a direct swap.
Much like cars,many bike parts arent proprietary to the make,rather they are sourced from specialty manufacturers....Nissin,Brembo,Tokiko,Dana Spicer,Borg Warner,ect....that sell similar (if not identical) parts,to many manufacturers.

GooseMan · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2007, 06:43:27 PM »

I learned today that my Bandit runs outta gas at around 170km!! On a busy highway!!

Its my first bike, so I'm not really used to these things....I was cruising alont and all of a sudden she kinda ran out of power...I figured something was seriously wrong...or I must be out of gas. Luckily, there was room to pull over. Put it in reserve and it was A-OK!

Learn something new every day!

El Dopa · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2007, 07:30:16 PM »

Quote from: "GooseMan"

I learned today that my Bandit runs outta gas at around 170km!! On a busy highway!! Its my first bike, so I'm not really used to these things....I was cruising alont and all of a sudden she kinda ran out of power...I figured something was seriously wrong...or I must be out of gas. Luckily, there was room to pull over. Put it in reserve and it was A-OK!

Learn something new every day!

Been there, done that. Twice. Now I religiously reset the trip meter every time I fill up.

Once on the test ride, and once 1/2 mile from the servo. Pushed the bike there up a slight hill. Good workout, but not what I needed at 8.00 on a sunday morning.