Bandit time

[GS1150Pilot]

Bandits are one of the best bang for the buck bikes out there and REALLY like exhaust and jet kits

This one has a decent (but banged up) slip on, has been rejetted and has dual oval K&Ns. I'm going to replace the beat up slip on with a Delkevic.

[bobgroger]

I'm thinking of going with a Hagon, but I may be interested.

The second gen Busa shock is the ticket, and maybe $40 on ebay.

[GS1150Pilot]

The second gen Busa shock is the ticket, and maybe $40 on ebay.

I've heard the GSXR 750 shock is the better fit for 1st Gens, since it only raises the rear 1/2" vs the 1" rise the Busa shock makes.

[bobgroger]

I've heard the GSXR 750 shock is the better fit for 1st Gens, since it only raises the rear 1/2" vs the 1" rise the Busa shock makes.

Could be, I used adjustable lowering links that cost more than the shock...

[GS1150Pilot]

Could be, I used adjustable lowering links that cost more than the shock...

I'm inclined to try the GSXR shock. 1/2" is livable.

[GS1150Pilot]

Carbs coming off this weekend ... hoping to have it running on all cylinders by Sunday.

[GS1150Pilot]

It's ALIVE (though I think it needs a valve adjustment or has a loose exhaust stud or two)! Runs super nice for a bike with 50K on the clock, just a bit noisy on the top end.

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[Charlie G]

Very good!

[GS1150Pilot]

Gotta find the source of the ticking, which is present under power at speed. Might be tight valves? Timing chain?

[Charlie G]

Gotta find the source of the ticking, which is present under power at speed. Might be tight valves? Timing chain?

Is it random in pattern? I remember a discussion of cam walk or end play on this forum for GS'es.

[GS1150Pilot]

Front sprocket?

Nope. It was just checked when I adjusted the chain.

[GS1150Pilot]

Is it random in pattern? I remember a discussion of cam walk or end play on this forum for GS'es.

Hmmmn ... I haven't heard of that with the Bandit motor.

[Buffalo Bill]

Not bad, but wondering about the beaded cabby seat?
PS: On ye olde V8 a tapping sound is usually a tappet.
Those cam followers are EZ to adjust with just a wrench and feeler gauge.

[GS1150Pilot]

Not bad, but wondering about the beaded cabby seat?
PS: On ye olde V8 a tapping sound is usually a tappet.
Those cam followers are EZ to adjust with just a wrench and feeler gauge.

If you haven't used one of those beaded seat covers, you're missing out. They are phenomenal on long rides.

[limeex2]

I have been talking to a guy that has a gsx1400...he imported...never sold in North America....thinking about it for a while now...

Here's a modern bike that looks old. Nice!