Bandit 1200

[Bob]

Looking good, finish line in sight

[Del]

Latest update  - It Lives

I got it started for teh 1st time today (genuinely this is the 1st start)  - there was an attempt the other day but had what I think was a stuck float valve in number 4 carb so back out stripped cleaned (who ever was last in there needs a boot in the baws as they don't know how to use a screwdriver most of the screws were all rounded - all new allen head bolts in now) back in and this time no leaks

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G399AOnjDxc&feature=youtu.be

also when in the carbs took out the needles and look aftermarket - does anyone know what it is (Carbs are a dark art to me)

[Speedy1959]

Is it a "tickler"?
In days of yore one would tickle a carb to prime it with fuel..
I only ever saw the bit with the spring on so I could well be totally wrong.

[Hooli]

Looks like a needle. Is that a screw thread at the top to adjust it?

[Globalrider]

Look'n nearly as good as mine was Del!!! 
Good job!
:cheers:Stan

[Mick_J]

It's a carb needle, the groves on top are to set the height.  Usually have only one ring on top not two though.

[Mister Fishfinger]

Yep it's a carb needle. You can usually set the height by moving the circlip that locates the nylon ring. That's what the grooves are for, they are for the circlip.

If you move the circlip lower down the needle, the needle sits higher in the jet and this makes the mixture richer (because the needle tapers towards the bottom). Conversely move the circlip the other way to make the mixture leaner.

Needles affect the mixture in about the middle of the throttle opening range. At lower throttle settings the pilot jets dominate, whereas at full bore it's all about the main jets.

This bike looks pretty standard so I would start with it at the factory setting and leave it there unless there's a problem.

[Del]

So nearly finished the bandit build been a fun build if not a little bit frustrating at times - need to get indicators fitted (on route from the far east) - spanner the bike and off for MOT

Here it is sitting beside its stable mate

[Notty]

Looking great Del 

[Andre]

VERY nice!

But what is that with the air box? Kick marks? 

[froudy]

Good job done there Del..Looks great

Only just seen the video and the photo of the carb needle...Looks like a standard one to me rather than Dynojet etc

[KiwiCol]

Great job Del, a credit you mate!

[Red Biker]

What a lovely family you have there Del, very smart, you should be proud of the both of them 

[gsxbarmy]

Very nice Del, lovely stable 

[lloydjames]

Very nice... 

If the front end of the Bandit is a little saggy, give me a PM, I have a set of Race Tech springs which I ordered for the 14 by mistake. They are rated for my weight (100KG).