digest number 596

[D.J. Rogers]

I, myself, have lusted over the new Yammy 1000 Fazer. But I rode my brother-in-law's VFR 800 this summer and I dunno...it looks like I'm gonna have to find some room in the garage early next spring. I think maybe my KLR needs some company. I really have to stop reading Cycle World and Motorcyclist. Cheers, D. GBG eh14 (all alone, for now).

[k650dsn@aol.com]

Having owned a Bandit 600, I can say that the 1200 would be an awesome motorcycle, but it suffers from the same cold-bloodedness that my 600 did. Many 1200 riders have jumped through the numerous hoops to get there Bandits rideable in the winter months, but they still suffer from stalling and bucking from the cold. In comparison, there is the Kawasaki ZRX1100. Doesn't have the wind protection that the Bandit has, doesn't have a centerstand, but oh is it comfortable and fast. The KTRIC makes it run like fuel injection without so much as a surge. Zero Gravity makes a nifty sport touring shield for it. Monster brakes, 15 liters of storage under the seat (what a concept!) 5.2 gallon fuel tank, emergency fashers and wonderful ergonomics. All for the same price as a Bandit 1200. Gino --- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, "Backroad Bill" wrote:

> I have been giving in to some very base temptations lately and have > purchased new helmet, boots, tank bag, and other stuff......now I > have new bike disease and am looking at the 2000 1200 Bandit for a > work bike. I can get one for $6299 in a couple of local

locations.

> Any Bandit riders out there care to offer up their two cents worth? > > ps.........could be worse, I could be "normal" and be spending my > money on Dockers, entertainment centers, and Ford Excursions. I am > sure you'll all understand.

[tebklr@aol.com]

In a message dated 10/11/00 10:52:01 PM Central Daylight Time, k650dsn@... writes: >>

[k650dsn@aol.com]

Been there, done that, doesn't work on the aircooled, small carbed Bandit. Gino

--- In DSN_klr650@egroups.com, tebklr@a... wrote: > In a message dated 10/11/00 10:52:01 PM Central Daylight Time, > k650dsn@a... writes: > > awesome motorcycle, but it suffers from the same cold-bloodedness > that my 600 did. Many 1200 riders have jumped through the numerous > hoops to get there Bandits rideable in the winter months, but they > still suffer from stalling and bucking from the cold. > >> > > > Easy enough to fix the cold-bloodedness and leanness. Drill out the plugs > covering the idle mixture screws and back them out an additional 1 or 1.5 > turns. While the carbs are off, shim the jet needles with small washers > (0-40, if I remember correctly). I did this to a friend's bike. WOW, what a > difference! Quicker warm up, and MUCH better driveability in all weather > conditions. No change in fuel economy. Try it, you'll like it! > > Tom

[bowman.kelley@c2creative.com]

Reply to: RE: [DSN_klr650] Digest Number 596 For valve adjustment and calculating shim sizes I recommend downloading the software from this site: http://www.geocities.com/~klrdsn/page31.html Bowman Kelley

[Mark McCoy]

k650dsn@... wrote:

> Having owned a Bandit 600, I can say that the 1200 would be an > awesome motorcycle, but it suffers from the same cold-bloodedness > that my 600 did. Many 1200 riders have jumped through the numerous > hoops to get there Bandits rideable in the winter months, but they > still suffer from stalling and bucking from the cold.

Gino: One of the improvements on the 2001 model was the throttle position sensors that I would expect to address this. I remember when you bought your ZRX and would think your 600 was before they had that feature. I am no expert on this but have found myself attracted to the Bandit. I fit most of the demographic the articles keep referring to.

> In comparison, there is the Kawasaki ZRX1100.

Very cool bike also

> 15 liters of storage under the seat (what a concept!)

Very cool feature. MMc