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by bandsawman
Thu Feb 17, 2011 8:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: info needed on 250 bandit
Replies: 12
Views: 940

Re: info needed on 250 bandit

Would I be right in thinking that 250 bandits are a lot cheaper to buy than cbr600s?
by bandsawman
Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: info needed on 250 bandit
Replies: 12
Views: 940

Re: info needed on 250 bandit

Getting conflicting figures... This site says 38 horses: http://www.motorbikes.be/en/Suzuki_GSF_250_Bandit_1995.aspx and this says 45: http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gsf250_bandit%2090.htm But it's 50kg lighter than a 600 bandit though! So, if both were to be restricted to 33bhp,...
by bandsawman
Thu Feb 17, 2011 12:22 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fork lowers pitted - anyone sorted theirs?
Replies: 6
Views: 1510

Re: Fork lowers pitted - anyone sorted theirs?

Blimey, they were pitted!
Suddenly mine don't seem so bad... But what a difference eh? Good job done there mate :thumbup:

(I've just read the original thread as well)

So the original finish is lacquer is it? Not sure what to do now...
by bandsawman
Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:22 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Fork lowers pitted - anyone sorted theirs?
Replies: 6
Views: 1510

Fork lowers pitted - anyone sorted theirs?

My fork lowers are a bit pitted, I was wondering if anyone's had any success at reviving theirs?
by bandsawman
Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:09 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Ow do all :)
Replies: 18
Views: 3366

Re: Ow do all :)

Kev L wrote:Welcome Tiny. I am off to your old stomping ground (roughly) tomorrow to pick up a storm from York. Can't wait. Are the natives friendly?
:beer:
Put a flat cap on't th'ead, an' a pigeon in yer pocket, an' tha'll be reet :beer: (that's a pint of Tetly's being drunk there...)
by bandsawman
Wed Feb 16, 2011 9:03 pm
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Fun auction to watch
Replies: 6
Views: 1286

Re: Fun auction to watch

Sorry for spoiling the entertainment, but I just bumped the price up (I'm not the high bidder, BTW) :(
by bandsawman
Wed Feb 16, 2011 4:29 pm
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Ow do all :)
Replies: 18
Views: 3366

Re: Ow do all :)

Welcome to the forum Matt! Nice to have you aboard :D

I bet you miss those luvvly Yorkshire chips don't you? Best chips in the world they are :wink:
by bandsawman
Wed Feb 16, 2011 12:33 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Bargain Escort Mexico
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Re: Bargain Escort Mexico

Unbelievable!

Have a read of the questions asked - the first one's a belter:
"Q: best of luck with sale. are you going to spend money on some spelling lessons?"

:clap: :clap: :clap:
by bandsawman
Wed Feb 16, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: Hello from South Wales
Replies: 22
Views: 2456

Re: Hello from South Wales

Nice to hear that you like the Firestorm!

I've got family in Cymer - only 20 miles from you :D
by bandsawman
Mon Feb 14, 2011 3:37 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: tony.mon carries out heart transplant!
Replies: 3
Views: 509

Re: tony.mon carries out heart transplant!

Excellent!!!
by bandsawman
Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:36 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Storm Overall Width?
Replies: 5
Views: 295

Re: Storm Overall Width?

LotusSevenMan wrote:Aha. I have about 810mm from a brick wall 10m long to wood fence panels to go to the back of the new (proposed) house. Hmmmmmmm. Tight!!!!!! :eek2
LotusSevenMan, where's your R gone?!
by bandsawman
Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:33 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: Forget to turn your indicators off?
Replies: 7
Views: 1152

Re: Forget to turn your indicators off?

I use the more expensive option here as you can really taylor this unit to suit your requirements with differing sound patterns, variable delays to acivation, ramped up audio, differing sounds for different functions (indicators, hazards) etc etc http://www.audicator.com/audicator.htm Got mine at a...
by bandsawman
Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:21 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: fuel gauge
Replies: 11
Views: 1326

Re: fuel gauge

Oh, and by the way Alec, your avatar is driving me nuts.... it's soooo distracting! :Tongue5:
by bandsawman
Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:18 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: fuel gauge
Replies: 11
Views: 1326

Re: fuel gauge

Yep, that's the way to do it - and plan your routes with 100 mile breaks. Not just for fuel - to rest your brain, to stretch your legs (and shoulders etc), take on cool fluid (on hot days), take on tea (on cold days), take on chippy food (on all days) - doesn't do anyone any harm to take a break whe...
by bandsawman
Mon Feb 14, 2011 2:05 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Sources of vibration?
Replies: 28
Views: 3626

Re: Sources of vibration?

This thread's exciting!