Gixxus Christ! Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) Got my 03 bandit 1200 today and man is she a great bike. I can't get over the power delivery, smooth and constant and lots of it. Its taking a little getting used to the different seating arrangement but it was comfy enough to ride all day. It may get me in trouble, I can't help but giggle like a kid while stretching 2nd gear out. After riding the 1100 shadow, which was a good bike in her own right, the raw power of the i4 1200 is a welcome change. Still getting used to the handling, the tip in is very abrupt but that may have more to do with the shinko ravens than anything else. I've already managed to scrub off the previous owners super wide chicken strips tho. It came with givi hard bags and top box which look horrible but hold a ton of shit. All in all for $2700 I'm happy, already ordered a yoshi rs3 to replace the heavy, almost silent stock can. Edited June 8, 2013 by CrazySkullCrusher 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ah, so that's what you wanted to take out for a spin this evening....holy shit!!! Okay, so now you've experienced a Gixxer motor....yeah, it's addictive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Nice bike.I have the '97 model and had a '98 before, put the yoshi on it, open a 2" hole in the airbox, rejet it and you will really be giggling like a school girl. Even stretching out third will be fun.When I done my '98, with help because I hate carb work, we went from 102.5 main jets to 127.5 mains and once the carbs were dialed in it was unreal fun, wheelies everywhere. It wasn't the seat of the pants performance of a sport bike but for what it was it a blast. The air screws were of course adjusted and don't quote me for sure but I think the needles were shimmed something like .032.I stayed with Bridgestone Battlax BT-045 that it came with when I needed new tires. I hope the carb info isn't too far off but I'm going by memory and that was 12 years ago. Also, mine was very cold blooded, didn't want to take the throttle for three or four mile after the choke was turned off and after the carb work, header and airbox mod it came to life almost as soon as I left the driveway. In other words, You'll love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 I'm now having fond memories of my '92 Gixxer raising holy hell out in Idaho back in '03 riding up and down Bogus Basin in Boise....yeah, what a lovely bike she was. Maybe we'll get out for a spin tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 good buy, welcome to true sport touring Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Yeah, a rejet is definitely in my future, maybe a pair delete if it pops too much through the new can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Damn this dude NEVER cleaned his bike. I'm afraid of what the oil looks like. Clutch fluid is dark as fuck in the sight glass on the mc....why don't people take care of their shit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) And now she's official. Edited June 8, 2013 by CrazySkullCrusher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Copeland Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Congrats on the new bike ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie14 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Congrats on the new scoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlhsv Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Ordered some flush mounts, integrated tail light and jet kit last night. Probably going to take the luggage off, I know its super useful but fuck is it ugly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Nice buy Sam. I love big bore 4's for the fun factor and passing pull they have, but play too hard too often and you'll fair well with buying shares in your favorite tire and fuel companies I typically burn through at least 2 rear for every steer and fuel mileage can vary between 20-42mpg. I agree that's some fugly luggage, but wish I had some at times for long hauls instead of overstuffing my backpack. Good to see you went sport tour, that bike can take you anywhere! That machine will love you for all the overdue maintenance it's about to get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Yeah, I go back and forth on the luggage. Finally got the wreckage of my TL out of my buddy's barn and into the garage today via the guy who bought my shadow, I knocked $50 of the price for him to trailer my shit and he was happy to do it. The TL is a little more fucked up than I thought, sub frame was pretty tweaked, I basically jumped up and down on one of the passenger pegs to straighten it out. The radiator is bent to shit and the cooling fan won't turn. Motor fires right up but is leaking oil bad. Fairing stays are all out of whack, gonna be hell getting everything straight. Anyhow, if I can rehab the TL then it can be my sport bike and I'll make the gsf my designated sport tour. If I can't return the TL to her former glory I'll sell her, make the gsf my sport bike and probably buy something cushy like a naked gl1100 for touring purposes. Plus there's always my Honda 850 project that could go either way: power cruiser with forward controls and king/queen seat or hooligan cafe racer with rearsets and clip-ons. At least I have a 'get on it and ride' bike right now while I work on the other two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Lol you bought my bandit. Good choice. Just go with a stage three kit. Pod filters a ignition advance and a set of gsxr cams. Should you feel the need add a 1216 Piston kit. Good for close to a 150bhp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 9, 2013 Report Share Posted June 9, 2013 Or better yet just go here for your hop up parts. http://www.holeshot.com/bandit/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Eh, might swap cams over the winter. I don't like running pods on cv carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 I had them on my 2k bandit 1200 with holeshot slipon an advancer. Dynoed 121 at. the wheel. These are easy to get power out of.add some springs and oil for front forks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Holeshot stuff is nice but expensive. Was thinking about doing their stock bore piston kit but the money to hp ratio just isn't there. Ill pick up a few with the rs3 pipe, k&n and jet kit, plus I hate the stock can. Why have a huge crossover header and then put a huge cork in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 Darn, what type flush mounts did you order and what are you going to do with your factory front turn signals? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 The clear lens Suzuki standard type that just drop in the stock hole. One of the stock signals is pretty busted up, might be ok with a new lens. I would part with them, got any interesting trades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandit12 Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 I will look into it a little more, I checked the OEM parts finder and mine have longer stalks and a rubber grommet, they mount to the fairing braces. It looks like your style mount to the fairing, I'll get back to you. When you happen to be walking past the bike take a look at how they mount, please and thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted June 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 The stalks go right into the pentagonal hole in the fairing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 10, 2013 Report Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) I use to run the 2 inch hole mod then went to pod filters. It was getting 118bhp with the mod and 121bhp with pod filters and still use to average around 40mpg. I miss my bandit very good do it all bikes. Dug up a old pic of mine after I ditched the fairing. Edited June 10, 2013 by speedytriple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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