my bandit project

[michaelnabbi]

thought i would add a few pictures of my bandit project they are in sort of order let me know what you think

[KevTM]

Looking good, very shiny! A nice hugger and the front guard in the same colour as the rest of the plastics would look ace imo! (nice colour, too.. is that a proper suzuki colour as it reminds me of the SV1000 for some reason).

[michaelnabbi]

no not suzuki colour was originally maroon is met tango orange with hi flash flake has got a carbon front guard was going to colour code but thought that it would compliment the exhaust also have a carbon tank guard to go on still. there a long story behind all the shiney bits was originally just going to do the wheels

[Gazdaman]

What's with the massive break in the subframe?!

Decent work though.

Gaz

[michaelnabbi]

got board one sunday afternoon so took a hacksaw to it and raised the back end two inches it has two v s cut out the top tube to allow it to raise and be re welded and a z shaped plate welded in the break for strength with the 40mm jack up it sit just over 85mm higher at the back for the "streetfighter" look

[Gazdaman]

Fair enough, from the photos it looked like it hadn't been rewelded or owt.

Gaz

[michaelnabbi]

i see what you mean not the best picture this one show it a bit better if you zoom in

[michaelnabbi]

have just been for a spin up the road handling is good brakes are scary leaver back to the grip and still didnt stop any good tips for bleeding them would be welcomed
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[somerset420]

very nice mate, liking the orange, im a huge fan of twin headlights too

thought that the rear end looked a little higher than normal....

ps. thats a sweet ride in the background of the last pic, that must be your daily driver right
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[Deano]

love the look of the bike and always have with the bandits with twin spotlights. I owned a bandit 600 and loved everything except the suspension I found was the worst I ever used on any bike, it was that bad even my peugeot speedfight would inspire more confidence in corners.

I wouldnt mind owning one again but would definately have to have the supsension sorted or otherwise I would just get a GS500 instead

[michaelnabbi]

passed the dreaded mot today not even an advisory well happy. will be out and about when the sun shines (which aint often in edinburgh)
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[michaelnabbi]

finally finished still havent figured out how to photo bucket the pictures so have just added them
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[michaelnabbi]

ooops forgot to add
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[blamchez]

Excellent work michaelnabbi, you have finished it well.

How much do you think it all cost?
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[michaelnabbi]

including buying the bike in the first place and discounting all the time about 1800 mayby a bit more is going up for sale soon hope to get about 2200 for it but will ride for a few hundred miles first make sure all is well plus is an absolute hoot to ride
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[slj23]

does the hose with the little filter on the end,coming from the oil top up actually make any difference to the way the engine works,seen these on ebay,have you fitted it as a breather because you've removed the breather at the top of the engine,just curious.
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[michaelnabbi]

the breather hose is suppose to let the crank case breath easier i think it is more for high performance engines but i got it at the right price and fitted it for looks more than anything
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