So Ive bought a new Bandit.
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So Ive bought a new Bandit.
Couple of years back my K1 got taken out by a driver. Always missed it.
I bought a 900 Hornet to replace it. Didnt get on with it. Then I bought a VTR1000 which I love. Im now riding track with it.
But a few years back my partner had a big accident which she has injuries from which wont heal. VTR is not working out as a pillion bike for us.
So we just bought this K4 which was a faired S version but the fairing has been removed. We are getting the fairing with the bike but not sure of its condition. I kinda like it as it is. I pick it up next Saturday. Got it for $2000. Its done 95,000ks. Motor sounds tight. It has a Holeshot kit but not sure which stage. Im guessing stage 1.
It needs tyres, decent indicators and a fork rebuild. Then I will drop the pillion pegs to start getting my girl cumfy and fit my top box as it will become my commuter.
I bought a 900 Hornet to replace it. Didnt get on with it. Then I bought a VTR1000 which I love. Im now riding track with it.
But a few years back my partner had a big accident which she has injuries from which wont heal. VTR is not working out as a pillion bike for us.
So we just bought this K4 which was a faired S version but the fairing has been removed. We are getting the fairing with the bike but not sure of its condition. I kinda like it as it is. I pick it up next Saturday. Got it for $2000. Its done 95,000ks. Motor sounds tight. It has a Holeshot kit but not sure which stage. Im guessing stage 1.
It needs tyres, decent indicators and a fork rebuild. Then I will drop the pillion pegs to start getting my girl cumfy and fit my top box as it will become my commuter.
NZspokes- Posts : 400
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
Its a tidy looking Bandit for those K's Rob.
I reckon you'll be keeping it as a naked.
I reckon you'll be keeping it as a naked.
Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
I reckon it looks real good that way. Stripping it down a bit would be one way to sort the pathetic lighting.
jstava- Posts : 204
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
Looks good. Add a small fly screen and you'll be good to go
reddog- Posts : 2523
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
Looks good. Add a small fly screen and you'll be good to go
reddog- Posts : 2523
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
2wheelsagain wrote:Its a tidy looking Bandit for those K's Rob.
I reckon you'll be keeping it as a naked.
Yeah I think it will say that way with a flyscreen which I have. Just needs proper mirrors.
Was thinking the stiff front could just be to much spring as it was a faired one. I will have a look at the springs and see what they are.
NZspokes- Posts : 400
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
What's wrong with the mirrors?
reddog- Posts : 2523
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
I've ridden a couple of bikes with little mirrors like those, I'd want to change them as well
Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
well done mate!!
keep it naked..I reckon they look better, but..if you do a bit of touring, and do like to give it a bit every now and then, you will feel it.
I bought a gen 1 last year, and made it naked, I love it, but like I say, if you get above $1.40, you start to really feel the aerodynamics, but I didn`t, and don`t ride this one for any high speed stuff, so its no problem for me. I guess another benefit is, you don`t get any fairing buzz, as they tend to get.
Happy ridding!!
keep it naked..I reckon they look better, but..if you do a bit of touring, and do like to give it a bit every now and then, you will feel it.
I bought a gen 1 last year, and made it naked, I love it, but like I say, if you get above $1.40, you start to really feel the aerodynamics, but I didn`t, and don`t ride this one for any high speed stuff, so its no problem for me. I guess another benefit is, you don`t get any fairing buzz, as they tend to get.
Happy ridding!!
mtbeerwah- Posts : 1787
Join date : 2010-02-20
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
reddog wrote:What's wrong with the mirrors?
I would see more looking under my arm.
I mentor new riders so need to be able to see whats going on behind.
NZspokes- Posts : 400
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
mtbeerwah wrote:well done mate!!
keep it naked..I reckon they look better, but..if you do a bit of touring, and do like to give it a bit every now and then, you will feel it.
I bought a gen 1 last year, and made it naked, I love it, but like I say, if you get above $1.40, you start to really feel the aerodynamics, but I didn`t, and don`t ride this one for any high speed stuff, so its no problem for me. I guess another benefit is, you don`t get any fairing buzz, as they tend to get.
Happy ridding!!
I have the below for spirited rides. Bandit is going to be my work horse.
NZspokes- Posts : 400
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
That's on the list of bikes to get, the VTR!
A mate of mine has got one, and we`ve been for a few rides, and do the swap thing a bit, I really like the handling, and sitting position of the VTR.
We`ve done standing starts, and roll on`s, and the Bandit is a little quicker, but can`t compete in the handling department...god damn they use a lot of fuel, but I wont be buying one for economics.
A mate of mine has got one, and we`ve been for a few rides, and do the swap thing a bit, I really like the handling, and sitting position of the VTR.
We`ve done standing starts, and roll on`s, and the Bandit is a little quicker, but can`t compete in the handling department...god damn they use a lot of fuel, but I wont be buying one for economics.
mtbeerwah- Posts : 1787
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
Have you tried swapping the mirrors so they are underneath the bars?
reddog- Posts : 2523
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
mtbeerwah wrote:That's on the list of bikes to get, the VTR!
A mate of mine has got one, and we`ve been for a few rides, and do the swap thing a bit, I really like the handling, and sitting position of the VTR.
We`ve done standing starts, and roll on`s, and the Bandit is a little quicker, but can`t compete in the handling department...god damn they use a lot of fuel, but I wont be buying one for economics.
Yup I reckon it goes round a corner ok. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2-3qUEBsEg
NZspokes- Posts : 400
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Re: So Ive bought a new Bandit.
reddog wrote:Have you tried swapping the mirrors so they are underneath the bars?
Not got it yet, pick it up on the weekend. But want to put conventional mirrors on it.
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