rsvr.net Forums Homepage
Forum Home Forum Home > General Chat > Other Bikes
  New Posts New Posts RSS Feed - bandit 1200 mk1
  FAQ FAQ  Forum Search   Events   Register Register  Login Login


bandit 1200 mk1

 Post Reply Post Reply
Author
Message
BIG UN View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 2757
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BIG UN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Topic: bandit 1200 mk1
    Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 17:21
just picked up what was meant to be a winter hack 1200 bandit,
2001 last of the mk1 in blue/grey for £1600.
only 20k miles and lots of polished bits and new reshaped/recovered seat,dynojet,
delkavic end can (just took baffle out,sounds quite evil!)

tbh,its too bloody nice to use in the salt ect ffs!mrs wont be happy lol.

few other bits to get mirror polished to finish it off,but its a bit of a riot to ride tbh!
feels alot beefier than my old yam xjr1300!











Back to Top
426hemi View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member

owner of the big bore!

Joined: 30 Mar 2012
Location: cannock
Status: Offline
Points: 5676
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 426hemi Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 17:58
I hope you have a good supply of acf50 for the winter, looks very clean and I remember mirror polishing everything on my old exup, never again as I think my finger prints have only just come back.
Back to Top
redratbike View Drop Down
Moderator Group
Moderator Group
Avatar
The Collector Messiah

Joined: 07 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 16146
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote redratbike Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 18:14
Yep sod that polishing lark


My old 1200 had a dynojet,modded airbox,race can...dynoed at 128bhp ha ha it was a fun ride.


www.apriliaperformance.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk
Back to Top
Shyted View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien
Avatar

Joined: 20 Jun 2015
Location: The NorthWest
Status: Offline
Points: 1335
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Shyted Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 18:28
Well worth it and a propper hairy arsed blokes bike .
My mate Jim put 127000 miles on his with no dramas.
He just keapt on top of it .
It's right about the bad weather though,showed it a photo of a rain cloud and the paint on the motor just fell offLOL
I really like it.
Big un ,chip butty Saturday morning?
Via Moto for the bike then over to CMC for the cafe if your interested.
We will be there for around 9.30.
I used to be uncertain , but now i'm not sure anymore
Back to Top
BIG UN View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 2757
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BIG UN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 19:16
yea,give me a buzz friday buddy.
Back to Top
davidrsurfer View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 22 Feb 2011
Location: North Devon
Status: Online
Points: 2511
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote davidrsurfer Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 20:32
Bargain! Paving looks good too.
Motorcycle friendly self catering holiday apartment Acorn Studio. See us at Air bnb.
Back to Top
Stevex View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien
Avatar

Joined: 05 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Status: Offline
Points: 1333
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Stevex Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 21:42
That's a well looked after bike; would be a pity to let the salt at it.
People say I don't know Jack Sh1t; but I do, he lives next door.
Back to Top
Tifa View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien
Avatar
I am Sparticus, only uglier

Joined: 21 Apr 2009
Status: Offline
Points: 1972
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tifa Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 23:04
Double post...mods pls delete.
Ta.
Back to Top
Tifa View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien
Avatar
I am Sparticus, only uglier

Joined: 21 Apr 2009
Status: Offline
Points: 1972
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Tifa Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 05 Oct 2016 at 23:04
That's a beaut. Good buy you got there.
Looking at your back wheel, and assuming you've got balancing weights on both sides of the rim....I'm guessing you've got 90gm's + ?
Never seen anyone use that much before.
Has the tyre been mounted on the rim correctly? (Light spot adjacent to the valve?)
I get pissed off if I have to use any more than 20gm's  
Back to Top
BIG UN View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 2757
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BIG UN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 03:53
God knows mate.never paid it a thought.lol
Well spotted though!!

Rides and handles luvly,if a bit on the soft side,specialy compared to the tuono!

Sounds meaner than any other il4 ive ever owned though,r1,gixer thou ect.

Sounds a right beast.
I realy love these tyres too,road pilot 3's.
Had them on my 5jj r1 and they were a brilliant all round tyre and lasted ages!
Back to Top
Shyted View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien
Avatar

Joined: 20 Jun 2015
Location: The NorthWest
Status: Offline
Points: 1335
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Shyted Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 08:48
That motor is stronger than anything made by Ducati and Aprilia combined.
As long as you keep your eyes on the valve clearances as they tend to stretch the exhaust side ,you have no problems.
Big un,it's hardly a hack,christ, it's great !
I used to be uncertain , but now i'm not sure anymore
Back to Top
IanG View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Oct 2010
Location: N Wales
Status: Offline
Points: 10725
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote IanG Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 10:10
Looks brand new Shocked

Could do with you coming round here and cleaning up my T Wink
www.apworkshops.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk

Looking forward to the next track day
Back to Top
BIG UN View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 2757
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BIG UN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 13:37
cheers lads,i do like a bit of cleaning/detailing...same with the car.
i miss having the polished rims,lots of nice cleaning and adds extra bling when all polished up.

its a cracking little bike,does everything perfectly with no fuss at all.
easiest bike ive ever ridden to wheelie too ffs!
doesnt need a front wheel lol.

i can see why they were a stunters favourite for a long time.
Back to Top
cwp View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien
Avatar

Joined: 03 Feb 2014
Location: mid wales
Status: Offline
Points: 1688
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cwp Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 17:43
Loved my 1999 bandit. Love shape of those better than scaffold pipe later model. Enjoy it bud...
born ugly what's your excuse!!
Back to Top
flatlander View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 Mar 2012
Status: Offline
Points: 1147
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote flatlander Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 17:43
Had quite a few of them loved them all
If it ever struggles to start there's a little cap on the bottom right tube you take it off let it drain refit and usually good to go
Watch out if using bunged they tens to scratch easily where they clip on
"Si me dices ven lo dejo todo ... pero dime ven"
Back to Top
BIG UN View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 2757
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BIG UN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 19:49
cheers for the tips guys.
clutch and engine casings next for polishing,even seen sidestand and centre stands polished lol.
tart the old girl up.

cant keep off it,finding any excuse to ride it,even on colder days like today!
always a good sign.

poor tuono is in dads garage bless it,not getting a look in at the moment.
Back to Top
j180 View Drop Down
Moto GP Alien
Moto GP Alien


Joined: 18 Jan 2014
Location: scotland
Status: Offline
Points: 1100
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote j180 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 06 Oct 2016 at 20:28
I love my 96 bandit, sounded great through the Art can as well. Wheelied in 1st 3 gears
Back to Top
BIG UN View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 2757
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BIG UN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 00:54
Oh yes!and without much provacation either!
Back to Top
flatlander View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 01 Mar 2012
Status: Offline
Points: 1147
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote flatlander Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 08:56
A good one to try is to get a nice long stretch of road get into 3rd hear and keep it there its amazing the range of that gear
I loved the Art can on tge bandit too nearly took my arms off tge first time I ever tried it brilliant touring bike too
"Si me dices ven lo dejo todo ... pero dime ven"
Back to Top
IanG View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Oct 2010
Location: N Wales
Status: Offline
Points: 10725
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote IanG Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 09:30
Just goes to show you don't need the latest & greatest to have fun with Clap
www.apworkshops.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk

Looking forward to the next track day
Back to Top
legend88 View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 18 Aug 2013
Location: Newcastle
Status: Offline
Points: 6598
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote legend88 Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 09:51
The more I look at the latest stuff and especially the sports bikes I wonder what they are doing producing these tiny bikes that many people don't fit on without looking like orangutans and completely unnecessary power output. Also just like cars they are becoming impossible for the home mechanic to work on or even diagnose faults.

It's funny though, with cars I can see the advancement and I am fascinated by the tech but with bikes I just don't get it.

Maybe I'm just getting old - or need to try some of the new stuff.

Back to Top
IanG View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 04 Oct 2010
Location: N Wales
Status: Offline
Points: 10725
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote IanG Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 10:23
Horses for courses really,with prices going up all the time and road conditions getting more 3rd world is it really necessary to have a few more bhp?

Plus I always find with a new bike I get really stressed about the first blemish appearing Big smile

In an ideal world I'd quite fancy trying a V4 Tuono,but it would be severe overkill for what I need, with the potential to get me into all sorts of trouble both financial and with the law.

We're all seduced by the marketing people and the to*sers on More Crap Nonsense that we have to have the newest thing available.


www.apworkshops.co.uk
www.apriliaforum.co.uk
www.apriliaownersclub.co.uk

Looking forward to the next track day
Back to Top
BIG UN View Drop Down
Premium Member
Premium Member
Avatar

Joined: 05 May 2008
Status: Offline
Points: 2757
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote BIG UN Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 07 Oct 2016 at 12:42
tbh the new stuff bores me.and ive never gotten caught up in the magazine hype ect.
i like a bike that feels special,or makes me feel special and flatters my ham fistedness lol.

theres a few bikes that are brimming with character,and some often overlooked,
the rsv is one,the original r1 being another special bike for me,the k1 gixer 1000 was meant to have wiped the floor with it so i wanted one for ages,meant to be as special as the r1 but more of everything...but it wasnt half the bike.

the kwak zx12r was another unbelievable machine and suited me perfectly,
i will have another one day.

this bandit is the same,cheap as hell and not the best build quality or components,
nothing special but it just has that something that expensive new bikes barely have,

and the power is right where you want and use the most,and plenty enough of it tbh.
Back to Top
djjamman View Drop Down
Moto3 racer
Moto3 racer
Avatar

Joined: 15 Mar 2015
Location: mexborough
Status: Offline
Points: 47
Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote djjamman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 29 Oct 2016 at 14:03
love 1200 bandits, terrible chassis great motor but brilliant for it.
 
my current one is a little modified!
 
Back to Top
 Post Reply Post Reply
  Share Topic   

Forum Jump Forum Permissions View Drop Down

Forum Software by Web Wiz Forums® version 12.03
Copyright ©2001-2019 Web Wiz Ltd.

This page was generated in 0.250 seconds.