LowRyter

When checking oil should the bike be on the sidestand or should the bike be upright? The PO owner put a (higher) yellow mark which I believe is to check it when on the sidestand. But on my bike it doesn't matter. It just burps out the oil until it's on the midrange of the dipstick. It doesn't seem to burn oil, it just quickly discharges it until if finds a level and stays there. This might be a critical reason to have the Roper Plate. One thing I've learned from this forum, if the oil light comes on or you hear a knock, stop!

was able to start my new Odyssey battery last week when it warmed up to 45ºF. Rode around 15 miles or so. I was relieved because when I first intended to pick up the bike it was dead. The mechanic charged it over night and I rode it straight home. Then it set for a couple of weeks until I ran it.

The Bandit might be a little top heavy, I doubt if it weighs as much as the Sport. It doesn't turns as easy and doesn't handle as well but it doesn't shimmy like the Greenie and has a lot more power. This one has 79k miles on it.

I have a Racetech gold valve kit on my Bandit. I couldn't find anything for the Sport. Could you supply some info regarding Racetech upgrade?

I agree that belly pans have no real purpose. But they look cool and make your bike different from everyone else's. I had to do it to my Bandit.

yep the clip on bar end stock is huge. That's why I haven't taken off the handlebars and re-installed the clip ons.

congrats Captain! how did you get the bar end mirrors mounted to you clip ons?

keep the girl, get rid of the paint

are you Brink Anders Anders Brink from the Bandit board?

yes

she's home and running strong

hmm....... just had a new Odyssey installed in my Sport during all the fuel pump business, finally got it done and I tried to pick up the bike today and it battery was dead. Merry XMas

Fuel pump was delivered and installed. Runs like a raped ape. A few more service items and I should be good to go.

http://www.thisoldtractor.com/mg_manuals/workshop_manual_v11_update_nl.pdf Gregory Bendor has workshop manuals posted online. Carl Allison's wiring diagrams are there too.

Harley pegs?

Scud, I reread this thread. As I understand, you contacted Ghezzi-Brian and they quoted you prices and delivery for carbon pieces. Looking at the photos, did you take delivery of the belly pan and rear sets or is his a photo of samples from G-B? I have a carbon factory bikini fairing on my sport. I would like to get some matching pieces to complete the look. I am most interested in the rear hugger. It looks like $215 + ship. Not sure about the belly pan. I have one on my Bandit that I got on line from England and it does look cool but serves little function. I am also curious about the rear sets. How do they effect the stock riding position? I love the control that the stock pegs give me but my legs get tired on long trips on straight roads. Right now, I am not buying thing for my bike until I get the fuel pump straightened out. Harper's is back ordered and I am at the point of shotgun maintenance as it might be a TBD electrical. thanks

I put on an Angel GT on the rear this past Spring. I've done trips from OKC to Austin, the Ark Ozarks, Springfield Mile. Still have PR4 on front. Seems to be hold up OK but squaring, Of course she's in the shop this week sorting out the fuel pump issue.

Thanksgiving at Mom's. There was a bottle of 12 yo Highland Park. Had three stiff ones and Macanudo. Was a nice afternoon to sit on her back patio with my BIL. Sharing a smoke ....he's beer drinker.

Just an update. I punted and have gotten the bike to a local shop. The mechanic/owner has had a sliver red frame in his shop for months. He can compare the two and swap parts as well. He's gotten the manuals and knows these bikes pretty well. His first reaction is that the bike might have a bad ground. I've provided Roy's info to him. Also, told him that Harper's has a fuel pump for reasonable price (about 1/3 the cost of what it cost him for the other bike).

took a vacation there on 12-13 October (on my way to Manhattan). The bridge in Poughkeepsie has quite a view. Woodstock seemed quite a hoot and FDR Library was first rate. I would've like have had a bike. 14 Oct 2014

You might send him an e-mail inquiry....

$1200 ? I can think of lots I can do to my bike for $1200. Which is only worth maybe $3-$4k ? You might also check the board where there was mention that the stock shock could be rebuilt using Ohlins parts.

you're a scholar and a gentleman

thanks Roy. I am handing it over to a local mechanic next week who has another red frame in the shop to compare. I'll pass on this info. Harper's has a new pump for $113. I suppose it's too much to hope for a remove & replace fix.

I don't know why my topic was duplicated. Could the moderator merge them ?