fatblokeonbandit Posted August 16, 2017 Author Share Posted August 16, 2017 I've had one on me Bandit for 3 years now with no leaks so all good, in fact the one I bought 3 years ago from china was £50 this ones cheaper Quote Link to comment
Dezza Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 10 hours ago, fatblokeonbandit said: 151603544665 stick this number into a certain auction website and all will be revealed. Many thanks - I will try one. Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 (edited) Cooler bracket time, , cooler £38.50 ally angle £11 and a box of bits ive accumulated over the years.. cut cut, drill drill, file file, whizz whizz, and jobs a goodun Edited August 19, 2017 by fatblokeonbandit 2 Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 22, 2017 Author Share Posted August 22, 2017 Electricity and oil needed????? 4 Quote Link to comment
clivegto Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Your new welds all look to be bronze FB, are they braized or tig braze weld. Looks good. Quote Link to comment
busa ash Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 coming together nicely garry Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 23 hours ago, clivegto said: Your new welds all look to be bronze FB, are they braized or tig braze weld. Looks good. Brazed i thjink, the bloke seemed to know what he was doing so let him get on with it 1 Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 hours ago, busa ash said: coming together nicely garry It is Ash, ive just got this terrible premonition the whole bike will be too small for me, as its TINY 1 Quote Link to comment
Gammaboy Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 You make that sound like a bad thing! No rubber in the oil cooler mountings? Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 14 hours ago, Gammaboy said: You make that sound like a bad thing! No rubber in the oil cooler mountings? But hteres adifferance between, small light flick able and so small it get stuck between the cheeks of my arse it feels like and old RG250 size wise, and im definitely not RG sized Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 the cooler will be fitted with rubber washers in its final form Quote Link to comment
nlovien Posted August 24, 2017 Share Posted August 24, 2017 like the fork lock stops that will be copied Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 24, 2017 Author Share Posted August 24, 2017 42 minutes ago, nlovien said: like the fork lock stops that will be copied The original one work just fine, ones a bit bent but will bend back Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 On 06/08/2017 at 10:45 AM, fatblokeonbandit said: 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. Im and idiot, i fitted the 36mm mikkeys to try then and they a=went straight in, I forgot i hadn't fitted the alternator!!!!!!!!!!!!! cant get the carbs in or out whist the alternators in there. Bugger,,,,,,,looks like i m ight need to find a set of flatties and see if it makes things easier.????? One step forward 3 fekin backwards..... 1 Quote Link to comment
Fula28 Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 (edited) Not a bad idea, Gary try power screen or 11 slabbie son , As way cheaper than 750,vm -29,s although you can bore 29,s to 33 mm and they work ace on 750 motor as I'm dam sure you know already. 11, tin tops. 162513227494 shipmate Edited August 26, 2017 by Fula28 Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 nice one shipmate I'll have a look Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 So I fitted the tin top 34mm mikkeys that came with the engine, they went in no bother, put some unleaded in and it fired up had a quick look and cant for the life of me find the vacc take offs for balancing the carbies??? am I being thick or are they hidden somewhere???? Quote Link to comment
gsx Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Number 3 from the left just above the linkage Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 ive found that one, for the fuel tap, but i meant the ones for balancing tthe carbs, or should ghey be in the inlet rubberx??? Quote Link to comment
gsx Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Had them on gsx 11 , inlet rubbers and that's the only vacuume,spelling , so inlet rubbers Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Had a fiddle with pipes and stuff....... Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 (edited) Edited September 1, 2017 by fatblokeonbandit Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Engines in properly, pipes on, now to rear chain run??? Its beginning to look like a motor bike Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Had a look and then another, found out the rear wheel is offset 10mm to starboard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cant understand that as im using the same spacers and caliper hanger that were on the 4.5 inch wheel. all ive done is swop for a 5.5 incher??? So stuck the original red 4.5 inch rear back in, and yup, thats 10mm out of lie as wel.!!! arse. So some spacer swoping and its in the middle. chain runs ok asw ell.. 3 Quote Link to comment
fatblokeonbandit Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Now to fit the R1 radial caliper forks i have acquired.... 3 Quote Link to comment
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