Front End Upgrade
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reddog
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Ewok1958
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Front End Upgrade
I upgraded the front end today. A big improvement over the stock B1250
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Re: Front End Upgrade
Mate, that's a bit more than my colored rim and wave brakes.
Ewok1958- Posts : 3940
Join date : 2010-08-03
Age : 65
Location : Bega, NSW
Re: Front End Upgrade
Wow! Great job:tongue: How much did it cost ya?
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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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That reflector has to go. How's the v4 up against the mighty bandito?
reddog- Posts : 2523
Join date : 2010-09-27
Age : 46
Location : Allanson WA
Re: Front End Upgrade
This bike is bloody awesome
Feels no heavier than the B1250 but officially it is.
Seat is good. Brakes excellent. Suspension like riding a cloud. Engine phenomenal and the trip computer is saying mid 4'sL/100km.
99.9% of people won't explore the limits and those who do had better be insured!
Set me back mid teens with the trade in and another $300 and 3 points on the way home
Had an "issue" with the panniers so they will be fitted next Fri at 1st service.
Bike wasn't pre delivered to what I would have expected. Spent the morning detailing it and removing oily mechanic fingerprints off most surfaces. I hope I get to do a dealer survey.
I won't rave about it because we all still love the Bandit. I know I'll miss mine at some stage
Happy to post a pic or two if people are interested.
Feels no heavier than the B1250 but officially it is.
Seat is good. Brakes excellent. Suspension like riding a cloud. Engine phenomenal and the trip computer is saying mid 4'sL/100km.
99.9% of people won't explore the limits and those who do had better be insured!
Set me back mid teens with the trade in and another $300 and 3 points on the way home
Had an "issue" with the panniers so they will be fitted next Fri at 1st service.
Bike wasn't pre delivered to what I would have expected. Spent the morning detailing it and removing oily mechanic fingerprints off most surfaces. I hope I get to do a dealer survey.
I won't rave about it because we all still love the Bandit. I know I'll miss mine at some stage
Happy to post a pic or two if people are interested.
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My posts reflect my personal experience or opinion. You don't have to agree with me.
~ Chris ~~ 0466 Ask ~
~ My Photography Blog Page ~
~ My YouTube Channel ~
~ Suzuki Bandits Australia Facebook Page ~
~ Half hr from the hills. Two minutes from the coast ~
~ My Bike ~
BMW R1250RS
Re: Front End Upgrade
Pics? - yes please. I love my Bandit and am in no hurry to leave it or this forum any time soon but I am aware there are other bikes in the world, so I've heard leastways.
truck- Posts : 697
Join date : 2011-04-14
Age : 58
Location : Queensland Proud!!
Re: Front End Upgrade
Hot off the press
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~ Chris ~~ 0466 Ask ~
~ My Photography Blog Page ~
~ My YouTube Channel ~
~ Suzuki Bandits Australia Facebook Page ~
~ Half hr from the hills. Two minutes from the coast ~
~ My Bike ~
BMW R1250RS
Re: Front End Upgrade
Honda |
October 2009– |
VFR800, Super Blackbird[2] |
Sport touring |
1,237 cc (75.5 cu in), SOHC, 76° V4 Throttle by wire |
81 mm × 60 mm (3.2 in × 2.4 in) |
12.0:1 |
127 kW (170 hp) @ 10,000 rpm |
129 N·m (95 lb·ft) @ 8,750 rpm |
Manual sequential 6-speed or optionaldual clutch gearbox Shaft drive |
Front: 43 mm telescopic fork, preload adjustable Rear: Pro-link with rebound and remote preload adjust, single-sided swingarm |
Front: 320 mm dual disc, 6-piston,Combined ABS Rear: 276 mm single disc, 2-piston, C-ABS |
Front: 120/70 ZR17 Rear: 190/55 ZR17 |
25.5°, 101 mm (4.0 in) |
1,545 mm (60.8 in) |
L: 2,250 mm (89 in) W: 755 mm (29.7 in) H: 1,220 mm (48 in) |
815 mm (32.1 in) |
267 kg (589 lb) (wet) |
18.5 l (4.1 imp gal; 4.9 US gal) |
4 l (4.2 US qt) |
15.5 km/l (44 mpg-imp; 36 mpg-US) |
3.5 m (11 ft) |
Honda Crossrunner |
Nice!
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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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where's the Admin when you need him!
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Cheers Peter
2007 DL1000 V Strom
Re: Front End Upgrade
I love the Honda engineering.
Is the muffler hinged? Or is there enough clearance to get the wheel off?
My Viffer had an incredible design knuckle joint that allowed the muffler to swing out of the way.
Very nice set of wheels, mate.
I am jealous.
Is the muffler hinged? Or is there enough clearance to get the wheel off?
My Viffer had an incredible design knuckle joint that allowed the muffler to swing out of the way.
Very nice set of wheels, mate.
I am jealous.
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Bosco15- Posts : 1359
Join date : 2013-12-04
Age : 54
Location : Newcastle
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Not sure what exhaust it had , but travelled part way home ( till I lost him LOL ) with a red one & it sounded awesome .
didn't look so bad in the flesh depending on the angle either .
(I think some designs must take a while to catch on )
didn't look so bad in the flesh depending on the angle either .
(I think some designs must take a while to catch on )
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paul- Posts : 7738
Join date : 2011-08-19
Age : 71
Location : Morphett Vale Sth. Aust.
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Muffler is hinged apparently but I reckon the wheel could come off without swinging it out of the way. Maybe
They sound much better with a muffler but I haven't seen one that looks good with and without panniers. They need to be a low slung unit and with panniers off look a bit odd to me. The post 12 units sound better. These have larger SS headers
Here's 3 minutes of your time you wont get back. Turn your speakers on for the first minute or so.
Peter would you like to be deleted?
I wont be harping on about it unless someone wants some info.
They sound much better with a muffler but I haven't seen one that looks good with and without panniers. They need to be a low slung unit and with panniers off look a bit odd to me. The post 12 units sound better. These have larger SS headers
Here's 3 minutes of your time you wont get back. Turn your speakers on for the first minute or so.
Peter would you like to be deleted?
I wont be harping on about it unless someone wants some info.
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My posts reflect my personal experience or opinion. You don't have to agree with me.
~ Chris ~~ 0466 Ask ~
~ My Photography Blog Page ~
~ My YouTube Channel ~
~ Suzuki Bandits Australia Facebook Page ~
~ Half hr from the hills. Two minutes from the coast ~
~ My Bike ~
BMW R1250RS
Re: Front End Upgrade
This one had a very deep growl to it ................I didn't notice anything that looked shitty , so whatever it had on it suited it2wheelsagain wrote:Muffler is hinged apparently but I reckon the wheel could come off without swinging it out of the way. Maybe
They sound much better with a muffler but I haven't seen one that looks good with and without panniers. They need to be a low slung unit and with panniers off look a bit odd to me. The post 12 units sound better. These have larger SS headers
Here's 3 minutes of your time you wont get back. Turn your speakers on for the first minute or so.
Peter would you like to be deleted?
I wont be harping on about it unless someone wants some info.
( are you offering to delete Peter or his post ? )
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paul- Posts : 7738
Join date : 2011-08-19
Age : 71
Location : Morphett Vale Sth. Aust.
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paul wrote:This one had a very deep growl to it ................I didn't notice anything that looked shitty , so whatever it had on it suited it
( are you offering to delete Peter or his post ? )
The test bike I rode had a CF Akrapovic muffler and it sounded mean as but it looked crap without panniers on.
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My posts reflect my personal experience or opinion. You don't have to agree with me.
~ Chris ~~ 0466 Ask ~
~ My Photography Blog Page ~
~ My YouTube Channel ~
~ Suzuki Bandits Australia Facebook Page ~
~ Half hr from the hills. Two minutes from the coast ~
~ My Bike ~
BMW R1250RS
Re: Front End Upgrade
This bike wasn't one of the usual mob I see on the way home , but if I see him again I will check it out .2wheelsagain wrote:paul wrote:This one had a very deep growl to it ................I didn't notice anything that looked shitty , so whatever it had on it suited it
( are you offering to delete Peter or his post ? )
The test bike I rode had a CF Akrapovic muffler and it sounded mean as but it looked crap without panniers on.
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paul- Posts : 7738
Join date : 2011-08-19
Age : 71
Location : Morphett Vale Sth. Aust.
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