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No 4 intake manifold fuel leak solved-this forum rocks!

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Newbie's first post here.

Thanks to the forum, my wifes fuel leak at No4 intake manifold has been fixed by the information I gleaned about removing the spacers on the clamps.

Pesto Boy's thread 05-05-2009
http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39402&highlight=Intake+manifold+boot+leak

Roy's thread 07-13-2009
http://www.twtex.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41352


My dealership could not help much, saying they had never seen a leak before and could not replicate it on my wife's bike after having the bike for a day. I thought I was stuck in a loop even though the bike is still under warranty.

After two long rides now, not a drip, so thanks very much all those concerned:clap::clap::clap:
 
Great news, bpcs! Of course, since we don't have pics of the bike we don't believe a word of your story! :mrgreen:

Welcome to TWTex. There are a lot of Aussie's around.
 
GregH said:
Great news, bpcs! Of course, since we don't have pics of the bike we don't believe a word of your story! :mrgreen:

Welcome to TWTex. There are a lot of Aussie's around.
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+1 and a big Welcome aboard!!
 
bpcs said:
My dealership could not help much, saying they had never seen a leak before and could not replicate it on my wife's bike after having the bike for a day. I thought I was stuck in a loop even though the bike is still under warranty.

After two long rides now, not a drip, so thanks very much all those concerned:clap::clap::clap:
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I never even bothered checking with my dealership. They're useless.
I find that the best way to get a straight answer is to ask someone who's experienced the problem first-hand; and the TWT forum is BY FAR one of the best places to exchange info about your Bandit.... talking about your Bandit, how 'bout some pictures?!
 
Excellent post! Welcome to the site :wave:

I can't take credit, but your post is a perfect illustration of how I envision TWT helping other riders! :clap:
 
OK all non-believers, here are two pics!

My ride is the SV1000S in the photos.

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Before leaving for trip to Tasmania

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Road side coffee stop in Tasmania
 
Thanks for posting the photos BPCS. Very Nice!
Would you be able to give me a quick comparison of the SV vs Bandit? Ride, handling, comfort...
I came very VERY close to buying the SV a few years ago - I've always loved the looks of it - but I found the seating position a little uncomfortable for my frame. Unfortunately I never got to spend much time riding it to see if I could live with it, but it's still on my list of 'possible future purchases'.
 
The SV is a lovely bike with the addictive twin feel to it. The chassis and engine take quite a bit of tweaking to make it liveable, whereas the Bandit is sorted straight out the box and excites even though it is an in line four because of the huge low down torque delivery.

A twin is worth seeking out, but maybe a used Aprilia RSVR 1000 might really get the juices flowing? Or if you win the lotto, there is always Ducati....

I enjoy a stint on the Bandit on a long ride as it lets my bad back recover and the overall smoothness is a great contrast until I start missing the twin vibes again!
 
G'day Bpcs,

As GregH mentioned, it's surprising how many Aussie Bandit riders lurk around these boards. Glad to hear you sorted out the problem, a lot of good advice to be had at TWT.

Looks like you and your wife have a good set up there. I wish I could progress my wife onto something bigger than her GPX 250! :lol:

What part of Oz are you from?
 
There certainly is but unfortunately too many bikers treat them like a racetrack and get killed leading to bad press and over policing. I do as many track days as possible to get the urge out of my system.

Are you far from the Old Oxley Road/ Highway I hear so much about? I have been to Bathurst a few times for the races.
 
bpcs said:
There certainly is but unfortunately too many bikers treat them like a racetrack and get killed leading to bad press and over policing. I do as many track days as possible to get the urge out of my system.

Are you far from the Old Oxley Road/ Highway I hear so much about? I have been to Bathurst a few times for the races.
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The Oxley Highway is few hours north of me. The best of it starts inland from Port Macquarie and finishes at Walcha. I've only ridden it twice, and on each occassion it was wet......pretty hairy over the mountains in the rain and fog. :eek2: It's a great ride, hoping to do it later in the yr......dry would be good!

I hear what your saying about guys treating public roads like race tracks. I actually avoid a lot of the good rides in my area on the w/ends for the same reason.......also fear being taken out by some clown running wide at high speed!
 
bpcs said:
Are you far from the Old Oxley Road/ Highway I hear so much about?
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G'day another Aussie Bandito here, got an 07 and live near Armidale at the top of the the Oxley Highway was "forced" to run down that way two weeks ago to see my granddaughter; the sacrifices we make for our families :lol2:
If you are coming this way look me up, I can be "forced" into escort duties:eek2:

Dink
 
I will hold you to that Dink.

To our American members, I have heard a lot about the Tail of the Dragon road.

How nice it would be to travel and ride the best roads all over the world....
 
bpcs said:
I will hold you to that Dink.

To our American members, I have heard a lot about the Tail of the Dragon road.

How nice it would be to travel and ride the best roads all over the world....
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I think there are many U-tube runs for the Dragon. You may have fun watching. One of my fondest is the guy dragging everything dragable on a big Goldwing. :clap:
 
Highway 36 between Red Bluff and Fortuna in northern California is another spectacular ride...lots of interesting reports on it in pashnit.com
 
jinglebob said:
Highway 36 between Red Bluff and Fortuna in northern California is another spectacular ride...lots of interesting reports on it in pashnit.com
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Actually its between Red Bluff and Alton [ hwy 101]. I've ridden it both ways several times. I live 4 miles from Alton.
 
I stand corrected-thanks...never ridden it, but drove it in the convertible about six months ago...and resolved that I would ride it. Only problem, as you know, is that there is limited petrol availability, so you better have a bike with reasonable fuel capacity...I recall only two or so stations for the entire 130 some-odd mile run...but I'm sure you know better than I...

Bob
 
jinglebob said:
Highway 36 between Red Bluff and Fortuna in northern California is another spectacular ride...lots of interesting reports on it in pashnit.com
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I found the Serria's to be eat up with fantastic roads. :trust:
And Pasnit has most all of them mentioned.
Only problem is CA <-------------------------------------------------> La.
long ways. Sigh!
 
It's rather expensive to live in motorcycle heaven..... we do the Sierras almost every weekend; or the coast, or foothills, or our own "Mini Dragon". Tires last no more than 5,000 miles around here, and you have to have good suspension components to appreciate the technical roads we play on.

In $hort.... LIFE IS GOOD in California if you own a motorcycle.
(not so good if you have traditional values, grounded in reality, and tend NOT to be a Liberal who subscribes to unrealistic expectations of how life should be.)
 
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