Got my Bandit at last! Now whats the restrictor going to do?

wisebeuy · Nova Slayer Joined: 02 Aug 2003 Karma :

Picked up my Bandit 600N on monday, and am still waiting for the garage to get the restrictor in(got a phone call this morning asking for the frame number and registration again, because they hadn't put them in correctly when ordering so I'm gonna have to wait a few more days for it) Sad

Is absolutely stunning especially for a 1997, and i picked it up for £980. I was wondering thoughr, how much will the restrictor affect top speed and acceleration? I have taken the bike out a couple of times this week, and was really impressed, just want someone to tell me it ain't gonna die too much Neutral

Can't wait till I have it insured!

Andy

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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Top speed of an unrestricted bandit is about 130mph.

Restricted is a tad over 100mph.
Its acceleration it'll hit most though.

Good bikes, I have a 97 Bandit 6 too, and if you look at the rear, right panel, it says it's a naked too!

(I broke a panel and that's all the breakers had)

Gaz

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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Oh come on, we've all done it.

We've all ridden a new bike home just after buying it.
I agree, I don't take an uninsured bike out of the garage and go for a hoon.

But at one point or another, I bet 90% of members here have ridden without some form of insurance.

Gaz

Finglonga · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Jul 2004 Karma :

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

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Ant · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Feb 2003 Karma :

to ride a bike home after buying it just get the seller to hold off putting a date /time on the v5/recipt and then your own insurance will still cover you while its theirs. (this helps if your buying off a mate)
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Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

BorderHooner · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 29 Sep 2004 Karma :

I learnt my lesson the hard way.

drove from newcastle all the way to watford to look at a car one sunday morning couple of years ago. decided to buy it and take it home. forgot, and I do mean 'forgot' all about ringing the insurers. had a bump on the way home. ended up with 7 points for a CD10 (care and attention) £700 fine and had to pay £2000 costs to the third party as his car was a right off (even though the accident was his fecking fault)

Never ever risk it - it IS NOT worth the risk.

alone · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Karma :

Gazdaman · I did a trackday!!! Joined: 12 Aug 2004 Karma :

Doesn't sound like a bump if you got 7 points for a CD10.
I do definitely agree with you on principle though. I have a bike trailer now, so I shant be doing it again.

Gaz

Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

With the '7 days free insurance' thing, people don't have an excuse for riding a new bike home without it either.

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

I just want to check the you guys know riding with things, like an illegal can, some tinted visors (and alot of other mods) also invalidates your insurance. So effect having a noisy can is just as bad as having no insurance.
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alone · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Karma :

Ste -
I did claim, but only cus I had to (her car was a company car). I'd rather have kept my 3 yrs ncb (which would have helped a lot having just turned 21), and pay out my own cash to the lady, and cover the cost of my bike. But alas, life is life. When I finally find Mr. David Spence, I'll either break his legs, torch his house.. Or, take him to court for everything he owns. More likely the latter though...

Basicly, I got £1,000 from my crash.. Covering the cost of my bike. My renewal this year would have been £600 with 3yrs ncb, or £1,150 without. So yeah.

Anyway, sorry for diverting from the topic here.

sickpup · Old Timer Joined: 21 Apr 2004 Karma :

lilredmachine · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Jan 2005 Karma :

Even something as serious as not being restricted on a restricted licence is rarely brought up by insurers. None of the accidents involving those on a restricted licence with a full power bike that i know of have ever ended in invalid insurance and a foiled claim.
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alone · Traffic Copper Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Karma :

Two accidents and neither time they asked to see the certificate of restiction.. Makes me wonder why I wasted the money and fun getting them restricted...

damnas · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 14 Mar 2006 Karma :

Isn't the topic waning a little bit?

Congrats on getting the new bike!

I'm still saving for mine. Looking to get a bandit or an ER-5 (I'm that strapped for cash!!!)

Current savings...

....................£0 Sad

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