Another SA Bandit...
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Another SA Bandit...
hugasego Wed 26 Oct 2011, 8:26 pm
Hello all! I am another South Australian and the proud owner of a 2008 GSF1250. I upgraded from a 1998 YZF600R about a year ago - and before that a 1991 VFR750. After test riding my Bandit, I knew I could never go back to a 600 again. The bike had under 5000km on the clock when I bought it, and it has been an absolute joy. I find the naked 'standard' style of bike to be the perfect mix between daily commuter and weekend rocket - I am very glad to join the growing group of Bandit converts.
The previous owner had installed a Danmoto slip-on, and unsurprisingly I had some popping on deceleration. After reading advice on this forum I have since pulled out the snorkel and replaced the stock air filter with a K&N item - the popping has got worse, the response is uneven at low throttle settings, but it feels much better at fully open. The contributors to this forum variously advise to disable the PAIR system, cut holes in the airbox or adjust the fuelling with a Power Commander - I still need to consider things a bit more, but it seems that the PC is the way to go.
I am keen to expand my riding skills and explore the abilities of my pride and joy, and living in Adelaide I am blessed with Gorge Rd, Chain of Ponds and Basket Range to do so. South Australians will know what I am talking about. I am also looking forward to exchanging plenty of tips and advice with the other members of this forum and learn as much as I can about the Bandit and how to ride it. Perhaps I will even be able to share a few tips I have learnt along the way!
The previous owner had installed a Danmoto slip-on, and unsurprisingly I had some popping on deceleration. After reading advice on this forum I have since pulled out the snorkel and replaced the stock air filter with a K&N item - the popping has got worse, the response is uneven at low throttle settings, but it feels much better at fully open. The contributors to this forum variously advise to disable the PAIR system, cut holes in the airbox or adjust the fuelling with a Power Commander - I still need to consider things a bit more, but it seems that the PC is the way to go.
I am keen to expand my riding skills and explore the abilities of my pride and joy, and living in Adelaide I am blessed with Gorge Rd, Chain of Ponds and Basket Range to do so. South Australians will know what I am talking about. I am also looking forward to exchanging plenty of tips and advice with the other members of this forum and learn as much as I can about the Bandit and how to ride it. Perhaps I will even be able to share a few tips I have learnt along the way!
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paul Wed 26 Oct 2011, 8:36 pm
welcome to the forum hugasego it sounds like you live north east ( although those roads are never far away from anywhere in Adelaide ) check out the SA rides section if your interested & maybe we can meet face to face . pretty good bunch on this forum / you should enjoy it . 
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Ewok1958 Wed 26 Oct 2011, 8:37 pm
Welcome aboard. Plenty of advice here and a bit of fun too.
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Reardo Wed 26 Oct 2011, 8:40 pm
Welcome to the forum. I hoping to get to ride some of those roads soon.
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*Open airbox lid with K&N.
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*Balanced TB's. My TPS was fine, but you should check yours.
*Arrow race headers with Yoshimura TRS.
*PC3 with the supplied map and these mod got 123hp with 115nm of torque.
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paul Wed 26 Oct 2011, 8:52 pm
Reardo wrote:Welcome to the forum. I hoping to get to ride some of those roads soon.
let me know when your coming down .
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Reardo Wed 26 Oct 2011, 9:05 pm
will do, l'll let all sa boys know. but running out of time with Xmas coming again.paul wrote:Reardo wrote:Welcome to the forum. I hoping to get to ride some of those roads soon.
let me know when your coming down .
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2007 Bandit 1250sa Silver
*Open airbox lid with K&N.
*Removed Secondaries.
*HealTech Gear Indicator w/tre "Advanced Timing Retard Eliminator is needed".
*Balanced TB's. My TPS was fine, but you should check yours.
*Arrow race headers with Yoshimura TRS.
*PC3 with the supplied map and these mod got 123hp with 115nm of torque.
*Neville Lush Racing custom tune = 130hp with 125nm at the Tyre (Standard 98hp/108nm).
My youtube channel (clickhere)
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2wheelsagain Thu 27 Oct 2011, 6:24 am
Welcome and enjoy the bike.
A few of us say removing the snorkel does nothing and a few more have used k & n and gone back.
A PC and dyno is what you need if serious.
A few of us say removing the snorkel does nothing and a few more have used k & n and gone back.
A PC and dyno is what you need if serious.
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xpalan Thu 27 Oct 2011, 5:55 pm
welcome to the land of Bandits and hope to see you out & about soon 
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