Author Topic: So I test rode a B4 tonight! :-D (Read 21771 times)

stormi · « **Reply #45 on:** April 19, 2007, 01:25:58 PM »

Quote from: "gsxr400 racer"

Quote from: "stormi"
Quote from: "gsxr400 racer"
Maybe its just me i destroy bikes before that mileage

LOL! Your bike is used in -slightly- different conditions than most of us "mortal" folk.

Well I was talking a coons age ago (what a word) I had a 250 ninja that spent most of its life on one wheel I wheelied that thing at every light on the strip up down up down went through three motors before i decided to not put it together anymore .

LMAO!
OK class! I think Jay just proved our point.

Rev the crap outta it,.. it self destructs. I don't do a lot of that,... a little, not much, and the honing is still clear on my cylinder walls. Jay does tons, and his engines blow up. I'm thinking it's not the engine design that's a problem...

Red01 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 19, 2007, 01:27:15 PM »

Quote from: "stormi"

Quote from: "Vidrazor"
For some reason my post above is corrupted. <snip>
Somehow it just all keeps getting lumped together. Weird.

I suspect it has to do with the < > symbols you use to denote quotes. Those are reserved in html, and phpBB uses a messed up version of html,... so you may be running into a "glitch" because of it.

In which case you'd be better off running BBCode, that seems to work glitch-free (most of the time... we did have a problem with the quoting feature a while back, but it seems to be OK now).

BrianM · « **Reply #47 on:** April 19, 2007, 03:55:04 PM »

Huh, wonder why my 1986 VFR750 (11:1 compression) went to 119k miles without an issue. The person I sold it to put the bike in AMHRA races and started winning with it right off the bat.

An engine life has everything to do with how it's abused/cared for (with a little bit of materials use to build it), and hardly anything to do with compression ratio or RPM limits.

My VFR spent time as a commuter, cross-country tourer and track-day toy (when I was between racebikes, or had to ride a good distance to get to whatever track I was going to play on). It was Well used, but also well cared for. And before you try to say that it was a "tourer", http://www.motorcyclemuseum.org/classics/bike.asp?id=22 ~ the same bike (in race/HRC trim) won 3 different AMA championships.

Vidrazor · « **Reply #48 on:** April 20, 2007, 12:17:04 PM »

How many people spent their street time over 10k on a continuous basis anyway? I typically average between 6-8k, closer to 6k.

GooseMan · « **Reply #49 on:** April 20, 2007, 01:11:27 PM »

I dunno...when I took it for a test ride, I "floored it" to around 8-10K rpm and it was PLENTY fast for me! I wouldnt see the need to go any higher.

GooseMan · « **Reply #50 on:** April 23, 2007, 11:52:54 AM »

GOOD NEWS!

I got an e-mail from the seller...he said he found the problem with the sticky throttle. There is this "cruise control" throttle lock clamp installed on the bike (is this stock?), which wasnt working properly....jamming up the throttle a bit. So he just removed it and it works great now!

He was also kind enought to replace the brake fluid and bleed the brakes...woohoo! :D

PitterB4 · « **Reply #51 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:56:33 PM »

That lock isn't stock but it's a fairly common aftermarket piece for people that do a lot of highway riding.

Red01 · « **Reply #52 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:57:14 PM »

"Cruise control" is an aftermarket add-on. Pretty cheap to add, should you want to add it later.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #53 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:57:50 PM »

Quote from: "Red01"

"Cruise control" is an aftermarket add-on. Pretty cheap to add, should you want to add it later.

Slow typer!

Red01 · « **Reply #54 on:** April 23, 2007, 02:59:24 PM »

I was doing it with one hand while I eat my lunch.

GooseMan · « **Reply #55 on:** April 25, 2007, 03:10:38 PM »

Alright...back again with more questions...

Someone on my local forums is selling a pair of new Micheling Pilot Power tires, 160-60-17 REAR and 120-70-17 FRONT.

I understand that the rears should work (one size wider than stock)....will they rub the rear hugger or anything else?

As for the front, it's wider and a higher profile than stock...will this pose any major problems? I guess I'll get a slight speedometer error...but will I get weird handling or anything?

Also...are these tires too racy for a n00b? For my first season, I dont think I'll reach the potential of these tires...but I would like to be safe. I'm kinda concerned about dusty roads and paint lines etc...and I'm wondering if I should get a more grooved tire.

pmackie · « **Reply #56 on:** April 25, 2007, 03:46:24 PM »

Sounds like the perfect set for a 2G 600...

Check Michelin's web site for suggested and acceptable widths. This thread may help as well. http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=8392

A taller and wider front WILL slow down the steering. A wider rear will also be taller, so check the clearance to the hugger.

If you don't need the real "sticky" sport tires, the Pilot ROADS make a good sport/touring tire.

Bartjan · « **Reply #57 on:** April 25, 2007, 05:52:17 PM »

+1

160 rear will fit without any problems.
pilot powers will give good grip so will be safe, they just wont last as long as pilot roads.

GooseMan · « **Reply #58 on:** April 25, 2007, 08:52:21 PM »

I dont see the correct front tire size for any Michelin tires (110/60/17)!!

Herr Tod · « **Reply #59 on:** April 25, 2007, 09:34:41 PM »

A stock Bandit 400 should run 110/70 and 150/60. Anything fits but it will just handle like shit. If you want pointy tires, buy SuperCorsa.

Apart from that, I swear by Michelin Pilot Power. I've been using them ever since I've thrown off the BT45's that were mounted when I bought the bike. The only other tires I would want on public roads are SuperCorsa/Rennsport or Pilot Power 2CT