Bandit repairs/mods/improvements about done.

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  • sixtysix
    No XS but XSive as can be!
    • Jun 2002
    • 1958
    • Central New York State
    #1

    Bandit repairs/mods/improvements about done.

    I have finally finshed repairing my '97 Bandit that I wrestled to the ground in NC last year.

    Damage estimate was pretty stiff and Insurance Company paid me well to fix her up.

    I was able to fix some stuff myself, buy some stuff used and got the rest at Ron Ayres online and saved a lot of dealer price. With the money I saved I was able to make some improvements.

    Dumped the 4 pot Nissin calipers and upgraded to 6 pot Tokico's from newer Bandit, also installed Stainless Goodridge lines while I was there.



    Also installed a brand new Wileyco stainless steel exhaust can and mid-pipe I got on Ebay for $130.



    This is not really an improvement but if Mike hart reads this I want him to know I cleaned my chain!!



    Anyway the valves are adjusted, oil changed, New tires front and rear (B'stone 010F/020R), new battery, etc, etc and my total costs for everything were under $1500. This is about half what insurance estimate (just for damages) was.

    Now I just need it to stop snowing so i can take it out for a ride!!

    Gary Granger
    Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
    2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono
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    • Mike Hart
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Jul 2002
      • 1025
      • Seattle, Washington
      #2
      Clean your chain?!? You go through them so fast, why bother?


      Did the ins co cut you a check for 3K? I see exotic case guards in your future....

      What does the new can sound like? Holeshot/Yosh/D&D or what?
      Mike * Seattle * 82 F'n'XJ1100 *

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        • sixtysix
          No XS but XSive as can be!
          • Jun 2002
          • 1958
          • Central New York State
          #3
          They cut me a check for around $3350, $3600 - $250 deductable. My biggest expense was the new fuel tank at $470. New can is loud, sounds a lot like yours but I have only run it in the garage. Case guards are the only thing left, $250 is a lot of $$, I need to ride the Bandit and the Tuono for a while and see if I need them both or if I can let the Bandit go. If I keep the Bandit, I will replace the guards, if not I will just off them to sell it.

          BTW, I found the rattle in my mid-pipe.



          Inner liner came loose.
          Gary Granger
          Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
          2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono

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            • sixtysix
              No XS but XSive as can be!
              • Jun 2002
              • 1958
              • Central New York State
              #4
              That chain has 7000 miles on it right now and none of it babied.....thing is like new with no tight or loose spots, I checked every link when I cleaned it. I has been adjusted 3 - 4 times. I think the higher quality chain will help with premature wear.

              Did you find a chain yet or are you gonna run that wadded up clunker til the pins wear through?
              Gary Granger
              Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
              2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono

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                • sixtysix
                  No XS but XSive as can be!
                  • Jun 2002
                  • 1958
                  • Central New York State
                  #5
                  Got it out for a ride today (40F) and it still rips....knew I had to take it easy (new tires and lots of sand/salt on road) but somehow lofted the front wheel passing a trash truck. I really didn't even try. Ok now I gotta get to work on the Nighthawk (or the wife will kill me), then on to the Triumph.

                  Gary Granger
                  Remember, we are the caretakers of mechanical art.
                  2013 Suzuki DR650SE, 2009 Kawasaki Concours 1400, 2003 Aprilia RSV Mille Tuono

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                    • Mike Hart
                      XS-XJ Guru
                      • Jul 2002
                      • 1025
                      • Seattle, Washington
                      #6
                      I'll get the new chain & sprockets soon, haven't found a compelling price online, not even Ron Ayers makes it worth the shipping from way over there. Next time I see a screamin' deal I'll get spares.

                      Going to CA again Apr 10 or so, hope I get it done before then!

                      Imagestation links are being really sluggish here...even tho Comcast has doubled our d-load speed to 3Mb...
                      Mike * Seattle * 82 F'n'XJ1100 *

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