New bandit???????

[fatblokeonbandit]

So got up early, out with the bandit 1200 motor in with the 750, is there more room, yes, the carbs dont need to be taken apart to fit them and theres more room for the pipes, but then filters still, touch.?? is it worth having teh smaller engine??? Not sure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[fatblokeonbandit]

 

[Dezza]

It's never worth having a smaller engine except in exceptional circumstances

[Gixer1460]

Depends on the chassis - gotta remember this chassis was built 30-35 odd years ago to carry a biggish lump with maybe 100hp. Yes, an 1100/1200 fits and it could handle the stock 125hp ok but then loading a bullet with 150-160hp that can't necessarily be used effectively except in a straight line whereas the 750 is compact and good for 110+hp which could be used harder and more often to make a happier, more wholesome package - that's just my thoughts though!

[fatblokeonbandit]

This is true, the big 1216 engine i have is about 150hpish and i had it in my Mag 2 with no problems, and if all else fails it will fit, JUST..... But the 750 motor is so much easier to fit and everything else like pipes and stuff is a dodle, where as on the 1216 it will be soooo close to the frame!!??

 

I mighht get a big bore kit and some cams for it?????

[SiBag]

16 hours ago, fatblokeonbandit said:

This is true, the big 1216 engine i have is about 150hpish and i had it in my Mag 2 with no problems, and if all else fails it will fit, JUST..... But the 750 motor is so much easier to fit and everything else like pipes and stuff is a dodle, where as on the 1216 it will be soooo close to the frame!!??

 

I mighht get a big bore kit and some cams for it?????

If the 750 is easier Id run with that, as Gixer1460 says, you can potentially use more of the engines capabilities more of the time.

It also looks more in proportion to the frame.

[fatblokeonbandit]

Just fitted a set of down pipes, it took 5 minutes and webnt straight n, with the 1100 engine it took an hour and meant loosening the engine mounts to get 2mm clearance either side..

I guess its all down to it being built for a 750 engine in the first place!!

[fatblokeonbandit]

Would VM29ss be any good with then 750 engine or are they way tooooo small????

[Captain Chaos]

bore the 29's out to 33mm.

[fatblokeonbandit]

is that as easy as it sounds???

[Dezza]

Sounds like a 750 is the way to go. I'd be amazed if that Harris frame wouldn't cope easily with 150bhp+ though

[fatblokeonbandit]

19 minutes ago, Dezza said:

Sounds like a 750 is the way to go. I'd be amazed if that Harris frame wouldn't cope easily with 150bhp+ though

It might have to yet

[fatblokeonbandit]

Found this under the bench, the front plates are too fat so it dont sit right, but that will be sorted when I can find someone to make some nice plates out of 8 or 10mm ally..

 

[fatblokeonbandit]

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[Big-Daddy]

4 minutes ago, fatblokeonbandit said:

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The first one 

 

[fatblokeonbandit]

 

Edited August 10, 2017 by fatblokeonbandit

[Fula28]

Looking great Gary like that a lot! And I'm in agreement 7fiddy motor will be a hoot revvy and fun to ride! It's going to be a fantastic bike for sure seats are hard call mind you , your tank lends itself to smoother shorter lines more rounded proportions I'd say to a shorter stubbier style seat  just my five pennith ship mate! 

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Edited August 10, 2017 by Fula28

[fatblokeonbandit]

As im a lazy sod, the carbon ducrapi seat will stay for now as its what the subby was made for and it fits properly.ish.......

I shall concentrate on proper engine plates and fixing the pipes and everything correctly, get it going and ride it to see if im too big for it,

It is very small!!!!!!!

this is what it looked like in 1995 when it was first done.........

 

 

 

[Gixer1460]

Well at least you've improved the filter situation - other than that - same old, same old! LOL!

Edited August 11, 2017 by Gixer1460

[fatblokeonbandit]

Well after that pep talk from Mr1460, i supposed id better stop arsing about and get on with it

 

so swoped a few bits over and sorted the pipes, just the radiator bracket for the old WC rad to chop off and it will all fit, probably, might try a b12 sump as well..

 

 

[fatblokeonbandit]

sorted some spacers and fitted pipes properly, and tried my £38.50 including postage 19 row -8 cooler...

 

Edited August 15, 2017 by fatblokeonbandit

[fatblokeonbandit]

Now its time for some electricity and see if the 750 motor works

[Dezza]

Please share source of £38-50 including postage 19 row -8 oil cooler

[fatblokeonbandit]

151603544665

 

stick this number into a certain auction website and all will be revealed.

 

 

[Swiss Toni]

What's the quality like then, Gary?