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Hey Brock love the channel dude I learn a lot from your videos.. I have a question I just changed my clutch fibers and. Springs in my 600 cbr RR and idk it fixed the slippage but it still is not as stiff clutch feel as I’d like do u have any springs you sell or fibers or plates that would help I could buy?? Or do you reccomend a slipper clutch ? Just wondering my bike is 2005 cbr600rr
Greetings from Canada, Brock I got few more years on you after my H2 750, purchased a GSX 1150 what a great machine back then. Great engine, bullet proof. Nice work on that engine, I can imagine the trial the error. FCR carbs I see big buck? Did you wear a Simpson Bandit? Still waiting for the zH2 update, it maybe my last bike. Love that bike, bring back great memories 🇨🇦
Awesome video! One of the best videos I’ve ever watched. To here this story and to get to see the bike being ridden is awesome. I’m glad I chose to order my lowering spacers from you.👍🏼
The Bandit 1200 made an impact over here in Germany because it was in the 98hp (which the GSF 1200 was rated) insurance class and unlimited was more than 2x as expensive. The GSF 1200 was quickly discovered to make that at the tire and reliably make around 110hp and more at the crank. Replacing the original muffler reliably yielded 120 to 125hp. Rejetting the carbs and switching to used gsx-r 750 cams would put them at around 140hp and 125 Nm of torque for about 6-800€. They were the hottest naked back then beating the ZRX1200 with simple mods for less money. The Magazines were full of it and the Bandits were sold almost right out of shipping container. I wanted to rebuild mine after 100,000km but other than an intake valve being little tight, everything else was still within manufacturing tolerances even with 35% power over stock. Not bad for the cheapest full size bike in the 90's. Put it back together and reworked the suspension with öhlins springs and fork oil and a honda fireblade rear shock for 350€ and it's as powerful rides as smooth as a modern bike. I love it.
yeah true my dad has a later version of the 1200s and lets say 14 year old me first experienced speeds over 200kph which pretty much hooked me and motivated me to get my motorcycle license as soon as possible. So im glad to see more content on said bike
Thanks for that info. I'm riding a 2001 Bandit 1200 s with a Yoshi pipe in the mountains of Colorado and it's a good running bike but when I get over 10,000 ft I could use a little more power. I take it those 750 cams just go right in with no modifications right?
@@larrywhitesell4139I have GSXR 1100 cams from an '89 and they were plug and play. But it lost under 3.5k what it gained above 7k, just so you know. Some GSF/GSX/GSXR cams of that era were interchangeable, but they had different cam specs obviously and at some point they switched the GSXR to using shims for valve lash adjustments, don't think they fit. There was a specific thing with the 750's cam they did. They only used one cam (exhaust I think) so it would gain 5-10ish hp up top without losing down low. The discussion was in the German Fighters forum, but that got scraped about 2 years ago, so i don't have the specs, model year etc. Advancing ignition timing by 2° is also somewhat safe still. Not a huge gain, but it adds up.
I had a 97 Suzuki Bandit. It was my favorite bike and I always thought that it was underrated. I rode it from Dallas Texas to Los Angeles and it never flinched. Wonderful best kept secret. Thanks for sharing.
This is a cool ass video. Not only did we learn history, and knowledge of the motor, but the ridealong and story was great too. I literally laughed out loud when you said "let's just spray it for shits and giggles". I used to do that back in the day with my Blazer. Just randomly leave on nitrous in front of business and it wouldn't move 😂
Definitely need more info on how to build these bikes and get more power out of them. These engines were used forever by Suzuki in a lot of their bikes.
What a great history and memories, I may not know you guys personally, but I feel part of this on my 43 years old, importing parts, from your store, Schnitz Racing, Dyna and so many of you guys. Was tuff living in other country but always getting a so great support! Thank you so much for the ride today! I'm still doing my projects (A 2003 Valkyrie is taking my money) and having fun. Wonderful Video!
Love this. I've always loved Bandits and have had several. I got into some of the simpler mods but then I progressed to others like, air shifter, upping displacement, new springs and valves, Webb cams, Mikuni RS carbs, head work, new ignition, swing arm, new front and rear suspension, new clutch, and then nitrous. It was a blast on the street (could commute on it and did often) and kicked ass for grudge matches at the track. This bike and you inspired it. Thank you.
You're a living legend Brock! Every video is a master class of motorbikes. Really enjoy listenting someone with such a passion on his work. Congratulations! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
I ride and if you're a 10 mechanic, I'm about a 1.5, but this is absolutely fascinating. I just bought a Bandit 1200 and love it. Thanks for both explaining all this and doing all the work on the bike!
It was nice to meet you. You were doing like 8:02 when I met you. Despite the fact that you were racing/competing, you were very generous to me with your time and helping me out. I really appreciated it and was happy for you that you achieved your goal. To me, you are one of the GOAT's. Thank you.
Thanks for making that video Brock, I could have listened to you talk about that bike and Street Bike Shootouts for hours, and seeing that thing on the street was intense!!
amazing story. what an awesome guy to have developing products for my gsxr! can wait to get my exhaust! THIS MANS A LEGEND. AND WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE ALL HIS KNOWLEDGE ON BIKES!!!
Actually met you at battle of the brands back in 2021, my son had asked you some questions about his heyabusa, I went out and got a bandit later on that month that I'm still building, have always liked these bikes and your's is truly incredible.
I had the 2005 Bandit with the advice timing kit along with the Dale Walker header system that I fell in love with that sound. I kept the bike for 12 years then upgraded to the Hayabusa
Just stumbled into this vid from three years ago. Ok Ok Ok. Should have known you. My apologies. (I am not worthy) But then ALL of these street scenes look exactly like th countryside around Toledo. Kind of got to me. So helpful to know that you guys are Dayton. Whew. Thank goodness. Well not sure where I'm going to from here in New Hampshire. fbMP is crazy. Got my Bandit (Oh my goodness it is clean) after snagging a 1995 cb750 from West Virginia from a container company. Both no title, no keys for the Nighthawk Honda. Let me just share that the total for both bikes was less than $1400.00. Now I'm into motorcycles. Oh yea. Gonna be traveling. Thanks for this. I'll take a look at your company. All good. 😉
What a piece of engineering that bike is, you did an amazing job! My first streetbike was a Bandit 600 and it was one of the most comfortable bikes I've ever owned
For what it's worth I have a stock Bandit 1200 mk1 (BOS end can) and just passed my bike test last year so it feels really fast to me but watching you on this beast and hearing the story behind it is exciting all over again Brock. Many thanks Scott. UK.
Wow! Thanks Brock for sharing! Love the way that bike sounds! (Neighbors on the road, you were hittin the throttle, are going to call the police!!..lol..!!)
Thank you taking us along for the ride to the road of nostalgia, record-breaking speed, burnouts, and good old fashioned American fun. Brock, you are one cool dude.
To make any machine perform at that level with only 7 seconds and change to get it done, while harnessing 400+ hp takes knowledge, experience, confidence and a 6th sense. Maybe even a 7th. Just subscribed.
Loved it. Congratulations on making a really nice vid. Actually watched it twice I enjoyed it so much. Nice blend of tech, nostalgia and just having fun.
Great video mate! I had the opportunity a few years back to ride my buddy's 12 ZX14 that only had your full-length exhaust and the Power Commander tuned (by you all) and that bike was bloody fast! If my memory serves me correctly he had put it on a dyno and it peaked at around 204-205 hp. Impressive work gents!
Just discovered your channel. Great vid & brilliant bike! Both are very well thought out & common sense solutions to the fastest drag bike concept. Without breaking the bank or making a tempermental "good for 1-3 passes" drag/approach to developing any competition bike. Back in 97 my pro mechanic/AMA semi casual housemate racer ran Superbike class @ Sears for "Sh*ts & Giggles" on a 750cc frame early aircooled GSXR w/a 1100 built & bored out approx. 1294cc engine stuffed in it. 100% CA street legal bike with JDM perfect Slingblade plastic/fairings on it. Suspension was fully reworked as well. Like your bike, that bike was built for performance & reliability. Always a fan fave as he'd invariably wheelie it down the front straight every lap when he ran it. That bike was making just shy of 200hp (dyno) @ the rear wheel back then. Your vid immediately brought back old/fond memories. TYVM 👍. He successfully raced 250cc Stock class multiple years (aka the "Ninja 250cc class back then") & on his most successful a&;modded Ninja 250cc he had the rear rim widened to within 3mm of his stock Gixxer rim. @ Sears or Laguna, 125cc/250cc stock class truly showcased the rider talent over the most highly tuned or expensive bike & the same guy won the class 5 of 6 years in a row. Definitely going to check out more vids then subscribe. Again proves it's talent & engineering & you don't necessarily need a VMax or Hayabusa to be fast. Common sense & talent will shine through.
Hey buddy thanks for the awesome video and for so much information about your bike incredible what you had to do to build a 7 second bike. Loved watching this video and people like you is why they’re after market parts from experiencing with the building of such a awesome machine. What you did back in the day was pretty much unheard of and to have the balls to ride that bike was so crazy to never knowing if you would even make it to the finish line without blowing up your bike and getting really hurt. It’s incredible all that you and all who help you with the build of your bandit truly incredible engineering and especially for back then. Congratulations on being in the 7 second club. Thanks again buddy for this video. Please take care ride safe and God bless
Hello Mr. Brock, i am a GSXR Guy myself, i have a 2014 Suzuki GSXR750, your Bike is Awesome Brother, very, very sweet bike, when i grow up i want a GSXR like Yours...…...God Bless and Be Safe Mr. Brock, Dave
Love it man! I just had to sell my 2016 Bandit 1250, so sad, loved that bike man. You were pretty much on point with the HP, stock it has 92hp to the rear. With all bolt on parts, pc5 and Woolich flash, I got 'er to 136hp to the rear and 92fpt. One of the most fun bikes I've ever had, she will be missed😔. Much love man, peace :)
Been riding motorcycles since 1965, The knowledge you have is truly amazing , as they said in Apollo 13 you are a “steely-eyed missile man". You’re video’s are outstanding and we thank you Peace Be safe
I'm a huge GSF1200 fan... my current unit has 150K miles...120 HP/83 lbs torque - 81mm pistons, stock carbs Ivan needles, mild headwork, suspension upgrades. Do-It-All bike, from cross country touring to trackdays. Best bike I've ever owned.
Absolutely enjoyed your story behind such an incredible bike!! Loved how you gave us so much detail into building it from the ground up, to the point of perfomance it posesses!! Well deserved respect from me and I'm now you're latest fan and follower!! Cheers! And God speed from Georgetown, Guyana 🇬🇾 😉👍
Great to watch Brock! Your absolute passion for your work is heartfelt and your enthusiasm contagious. You the man for extracting every single pony from any type of motorcycle engine! Grom to H2 ninja and everything in between. I love all your videos, you have such a way to keep your audience captured, your explanations for stuff you do and why you do it is what really make me pay attention. I think we share more or less the same amount of OCD since i always want my bikes to be the absolute best it can be, nothing to be left to chance and factory setup for the masses would not suffice...lol Love the new direction you are taking with your videos, absolute pleasure getting to “know” who Brock really is, thanx for sharing all your years of experience and hard work. From Cape Town, South Africa.
Man that bike is awesome! And I used to have a Bandit 1200S, it was an '04. Thanks for giving all the history of your bike and all the technical details, really fun to hear all about it. The ride was great too, man that thing is a monster! So cool!
From a time when the shootout bikes were built and not bought! Brock you road that bike through the pits at the Daytona 200 and you road past me as I still in the Yoshimura superbike pits. I can tell you from standing there, everyone on the Yoshimura SB crew stood and looked in disbelief. They were simply amazed at what a Suzuki Bandit 1200 could be. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Big kudos brother. Great video,great bike. Amazing how far we have come with technology. High 7s is the new norm now. Lol. Always loved the oil coolers. I own 2 1100s.
you have chosen words and phrases to explain something complicated but these words and phrases made it simple to understand your work , You Have a very cool and unique bike. Well done
Holy shit, looks like a damn good times back then, as well as now riding it after 20 years again. Gotta love Brock, such a cool dude! That Bandit is so badass! Unbelievable! Touching the throttle and instant wheel spin OMFG!
Ahh my first bike bike after i passed my test, a 1995 Bandit 600, this thing started no matter what, be it -10 outside or sat buried under for a week, first time everytime it started up, solid bikes
I REALLY miss the roadcourse qualification rules for Street class bikes. Thats when I first saw street bikes drag race and what I fell in love with as a street drag bike. I have had the nitrous do that to me before, it is 'Interesting' It's AMAZING how much better the tech has got for sensors and being able to build a bike that will dam near ride itself. Interesting you built out the stock heads rather than going the gsx1100 route like a lot of the guys I knew did.essentially rebuillding the bandit lump into a gsx1100 and tuning from there. Good gods we need a Nostalgia class to get these things back on the strip!
Thanks for the history!! Its great ya still have the bike and never had to sell her to pay bills or she got destroyed. Yea you earned the day off to go play!!! Stay safe ... have fun!!
Man this is so inspiring I've been into yamas Honda's and some Suzukis I just recently bought my first bandit it's a 600s I was wanting a 1200 but oh well I must say there is something about the bandit that's different from other bikes it just has a whole aura about it love the video man
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thanks, very interesting video! I need a couple cashion kits for my 1100 and turbo srad
Thanks for sharing your story.
Hey Brock love the channel dude I learn a lot from your videos.. I have a question I just changed my clutch fibers and. Springs in my 600 cbr RR and idk it fixed the slippage but it still is not as stiff clutch feel as I’d like do u have any springs you sell or fibers or plates that would help I could buy?? Or do you reccomend a slipper clutch ? Just wondering my bike is 2005 cbr600rr
Greetings from Canada, Brock I got few more years on you after my H2 750, purchased a GSX 1150 what a great machine back then. Great engine, bullet proof. Nice work on that engine, I can imagine the trial the error. FCR carbs I see big buck? Did you wear a Simpson Bandit? Still waiting for the zH2 update, it maybe my last bike. Love that bike, bring back great memories 🇨🇦
Awesome video! One of the best videos I’ve ever watched. To here this story and to get to see the bike being ridden is awesome. I’m glad I chose to order my lowering spacers from you.👍🏼
"Someone else may always be faster, but no one else can be first"
What a killer line.
Forever first.
I like, "You don't have to be first, but you can be next!" That from a biker movie where a rider is kicking punks asses!
Like a BROCK!!
IF YOU AIN'T FIRST YOUR LAST 😅😅
Not always. :)
The Bandit 1200 made an impact over here in Germany because it was in the 98hp (which the GSF 1200 was rated) insurance class and unlimited was more than 2x as expensive. The GSF 1200 was quickly discovered to make that at the tire and reliably make around 110hp and more at the crank. Replacing the original muffler reliably yielded 120 to 125hp. Rejetting the carbs and switching to used gsx-r 750 cams would put them at around 140hp and 125 Nm of torque for about 6-800€. They were the hottest naked back then beating the ZRX1200 with simple mods for less money. The Magazines were full of it and the Bandits were sold almost right out of shipping container. I wanted to rebuild mine after 100,000km but other than an intake valve being little tight, everything else was still within manufacturing tolerances even with 35% power over stock. Not bad for the cheapest full size bike in the 90's. Put it back together and reworked the suspension with öhlins springs and fork oil and a honda fireblade rear shock for 350€ and it's as powerful rides as smooth as a modern bike. I love it.
wow
yeah true my dad has a later version of the 1200s and lets say 14 year old me first experienced speeds over 200kph which pretty much hooked me and motivated me to get my motorcycle license as soon as possible. So im glad to see more content on said bike
Thanks for that info. I'm riding a 2001 Bandit 1200 s with a Yoshi pipe in the mountains of Colorado and it's a good running bike but when I get over 10,000 ft I could use a little more power. I take it those 750 cams just go right in with no modifications right?
@@larrywhitesell4139I have GSXR 1100 cams from an '89 and they were plug and play. But it lost under 3.5k what it gained above 7k, just so you know. Some GSF/GSX/GSXR cams of that era were interchangeable, but they had different cam specs obviously and at some point they switched the GSXR to using shims for valve lash adjustments, don't think they fit.
There was a specific thing with the 750's cam they did. They only used one cam (exhaust I think) so it would gain 5-10ish hp up top without losing down low. The discussion was in the German Fighters forum, but that got scraped about 2 years ago, so i don't have the specs, model year etc.
Advancing ignition timing by 2° is also somewhat safe still. Not a huge gain, but it adds up.
@@thetruth5232 OK, thanks for your help!
I love it and the fact its 20 years old and looks like you've just finished building it is even better!!!!
The guys that raced REALLY kept their stuff nice!
This was so great. Have enjoyed all your content but having this history and technical review combined with the demo was super enjoyable.
I just wanted to check out the bike but had to watch it all! Talk about wanting to stage 4 my Harley....!
I had a 97 Suzuki Bandit. It was my favorite bike and I always thought that it was underrated. I rode it from Dallas Texas to Los Angeles and it never flinched. Wonderful best kept secret. Thanks for sharing.
Fantastic.That excitement in your voice as you give it some beans is what we all feel in our hearts when we ride. Great video 👍👍👍👍
Bless to been there to witness that 7 second pass..... Those was the days.....
You look a lot different than the picture in the sand at Daytona.
I read this comment before I saw the pic you are talking about. I LOL’d. 🤣
lmao
😂 gold
I'm on my 3rd Suzuki Bandit 1200... this video is such a treat!!! I love these motorcycles! Thank you for sharing!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is a cool ass video. Not only did we learn history, and knowledge of the motor, but the ridealong and story was great too.
I literally laughed out loud when you said "let's just spray it for shits and giggles". I used to do that back in the day with my Blazer. Just randomly leave on nitrous in front of business and it wouldn't move 😂
Definitely need more info on how to build these bikes and get more power out of them. These engines were used forever by Suzuki in a lot of their bikes.
@@TEAMWRIGHTEOUS im sure if you got a hold of the shop they'd be more than happy to give you pointers/info.
What a great history and memories, I may not know you guys personally, but I feel part of this on my 43 years old, importing parts, from your store, Schnitz Racing, Dyna and so many of you guys. Was tuff living in other country but always getting a so great support! Thank you so much for the ride today! I'm still doing my projects (A 2003 Valkyrie is taking my money) and having fun.
Wonderful Video!
Glad you enjoyed it
Love this. I've always loved Bandits and have had several. I got into some of the simpler mods but then I progressed to others like, air shifter, upping displacement, new springs and valves, Webb cams, Mikuni RS carbs, head work, new ignition, swing arm, new front and rear suspension, new clutch, and then nitrous. It was a blast on the street (could commute on it and did often) and kicked ass for grudge matches at the track. This bike and you inspired it. Thank you.
Your laugh when you twist the throttle says it all. 😊
I can't help the laughing... It's built in, lol
Brock you are one bad ass my man. An Icon for sure. Peace and blessings, I wish you continued health and prosperity.
You're a living legend Brock! Every video is a master class of motorbikes. Really enjoy listenting someone with such a passion on his work. Congratulations! Greetings from Argentina 🇦🇷
I ride and if you're a 10 mechanic, I'm about a 1.5, but this is absolutely fascinating. I just bought a Bandit 1200 and love it. Thanks for both explaining all this and doing all the work on the bike!
Man I remember those days and at those meets,ahh but to be young like that again,thanks Brock for the memories of those day’s!!
It was nice to meet you. You were doing like 8:02 when I met you. Despite the fact that you were racing/competing, you were very generous to me with your time and helping me out. I really appreciated it and was happy for you that you achieved your goal. To me, you are one of the GOAT's. Thank you.
Thank you for the kind words.
Thanks for making that video Brock, I could have listened to you talk about that bike and Street Bike Shootouts for hours, and seeing that thing on the street was intense!!
Did it give you shrinkage?
What a beast, sounds amazing. Congratulations for being first into the 7 second club!
Very enjoyable morning coffee watching you reminisce. Thanks for sharing.
amazing story. what an awesome guy to have developing products for my gsxr! can wait to get my exhaust! THIS MANS A LEGEND. AND WE ARE BLESSED TO HAVE ALL HIS KNOWLEDGE ON BIKES!!!
WOW, only word that comes to mind. Thanks for sharing this bike.
Brings back some memories here. 1999 Indy Ama, I got to see this thing run and up close. Killer bike!!!!!
Hell it made me smile and I wasn't the one riding it. Old air cooled bike definitely sounds sweet someone that was around back in the day.
The Monster that made me fall in love with BIKES
That's awesome, thank you.
Such a smart guy. Helped me out with my Busa when I was racing. His products make horse power.
@300zx, what is your point? Asking a viewer who posted 3 months ago does not seem to be the most direct route to an answer.
Brock Davidson lol true. But people still reply.
Only the ones paying attention.
I was 2 years and 7 days old when you did that. Cheers from India
I've been watching you race for 20 years. You are my idol man. I am currently in the process of building a turbo 2000 bandit 1200
aweshucks ;) Good luck with your turbo build!
Actually met you at battle of the brands back in 2021, my son had asked you some questions about his heyabusa, I went out and got a bandit later on that month that I'm still building, have always liked these bikes and your's is truly incredible.
Great stuff! Thanks for sharing. That was one of the best races I have attended in years, that's for sure.
I had the 2005 Bandit with the advice timing kit along with the Dale Walker header system that I fell in love with that sound. I kept the bike for 12 years then upgraded to the Hayabusa
All excellent choices.
I have an 02 1200 Bandit and if i lived in your town it would be in your shop for one of your super tunes! Thanks for the great video.
Just stumbled into this vid from three years ago. Ok Ok Ok. Should have known you. My apologies. (I am not worthy) But then ALL of these street scenes look exactly like th countryside around Toledo. Kind of got to me. So helpful to know that you guys are Dayton. Whew. Thank goodness. Well not sure where I'm going to from here in New Hampshire. fbMP is crazy. Got my Bandit (Oh my goodness it is clean) after snagging a 1995 cb750 from West Virginia from a container company. Both no title, no keys for the Nighthawk Honda. Let me just share that the total for both bikes was less than $1400.00. Now I'm into motorcycles. Oh yea. Gonna be traveling. Thanks for this. I'll take a look at your company. All good. 😉
What a piece of engineering that bike is, you did an amazing job! My first streetbike was a Bandit 600 and it was one of the most comfortable bikes I've ever owned
For what it's worth I have a stock Bandit 1200 mk1 (BOS end can) and just passed my bike test last year so it feels really fast to me but watching you on this beast and hearing the story behind it is exciting all over again Brock. Many thanks Scott. UK.
Thanks for sharing
Wow! Thanks Brock for sharing! Love the way that bike sounds! (Neighbors on the road, you were hittin the throttle, are going to call the police!!..lol..!!)
Thank you taking us along for the ride to the road of nostalgia, record-breaking speed, burnouts, and good old fashioned American fun. Brock, you are one cool dude.
Glad you enjoyed it - I know I did 😀
I really enjoyed every second of this video! Thanks So Much!
Excellent video mate. Great to listen to someone who knows what they are talking about. No BS just crazy facts.
To make any machine perform at that level with only 7 seconds and change to get it done, while harnessing 400+ hp takes knowledge, experience, confidence and a 6th sense. Maybe even a 7th. Just subscribed.
Loved it. Congratulations on making a really nice vid. Actually watched it twice I enjoyed it so much. Nice blend of tech, nostalgia and just having fun.
Great video mate! I had the opportunity a few years back to ride my buddy's 12 ZX14 that only had your full-length exhaust and the Power Commander tuned (by you all) and that bike was bloody fast! If my memory serves me correctly he had put it on a dyno and it peaked at around 204-205 hp. Impressive work gents!
"I ported my own cylinder heads with a hand drill and a cartridge roll." You're a living legend an an inspiration, Mr. Davidson.
👨👩👧 ❤ 📺Brock's
what a great guy..ty for the video brought back a lot of memory's...
True legend. Amazing how far this game has come
Great video! It would be cool if they still did road course runs before the race.
Yeah Chris but Black momba might need a radiator tho 😲🤔lol When you supposed to whoop Rickey? I definitely gotta b there Suz Boyz
Just discovered your channel. Great vid & brilliant bike! Both are very well thought out & common sense solutions to the fastest drag bike concept. Without breaking the bank or making a tempermental "good for 1-3 passes" drag/approach to developing any competition bike. Back in 97 my pro mechanic/AMA semi casual housemate racer ran Superbike class @ Sears for "Sh*ts & Giggles" on a 750cc frame early aircooled GSXR w/a 1100 built & bored out approx. 1294cc engine stuffed in it. 100% CA street legal bike with JDM perfect Slingblade plastic/fairings on it. Suspension was fully reworked as well. Like your bike, that bike was built for performance & reliability. Always a fan fave as he'd invariably wheelie it down the front straight every lap when he ran it. That bike was making just shy of 200hp (dyno) @ the rear wheel back then. Your vid immediately brought back old/fond memories. TYVM 👍. He successfully raced 250cc Stock class multiple years (aka the "Ninja 250cc class back then") & on his most successful a&;modded Ninja 250cc he had the rear rim widened to within 3mm of his stock Gixxer rim. @ Sears or Laguna, 125cc/250cc stock class truly showcased the rider talent over the most highly tuned or expensive bike & the same guy won the class 5 of 6 years in a row.
Definitely going to check out more vids then subscribe.
Again proves it's talent & engineering & you don't necessarily need a VMax or Hayabusa to be fast. Common sense & talent will shine through.
Wow Brock can’t believe it’s been that long now , Thanks that was a trip down memory lane . That bike is still awesome !
I mean I was already beyond impressed but the fact it even has a compressor for the air shift!!
Excellent video. I didn't know we have this kind of bike history in the local area. Thanks to YT for suggesting.
Hey buddy thanks for the awesome video and for so much information about your bike incredible what you had to do to build a 7 second bike. Loved watching this video and people like you is why they’re after market parts from experiencing with the building of such a awesome machine. What you did back in the day was pretty much unheard of and to have the balls to ride that bike was so crazy to never knowing if you would even make it to the finish line without blowing up your bike and getting really hurt. It’s incredible all that you and all who help you with the build of your bandit truly incredible engineering and especially for back then. Congratulations on being in the 7 second club. Thanks again buddy for this video. Please take care ride safe and God bless
Thank you for the kind words. It was a bunch of work, but we all enjoyed it.
I have always loved the B1200. Sweet machine you have!
Hello Mr. Brock, i am a GSXR Guy myself, i have a 2014 Suzuki GSXR750, your Bike is Awesome Brother, very, very sweet bike, when i grow up i want a GSXR like Yours...…...God Bless and Be Safe Mr. Brock, Dave
Love it man! I just had to sell my 2016 Bandit 1250, so sad, loved that bike man. You were pretty much on point with the HP, stock it has 92hp to the rear. With all bolt on parts, pc5 and Woolich flash, I got 'er to 136hp to the rear and 92fpt. One of the most fun bikes I've ever had, she will be missed😔. Much love man, peace :)
Very cool video of a classic beast and a real pro who built and rode the fastest of its time! Pure enjoyment! OG
Thank you for sharing this...all motorcycle riders need great content like this. Keep making great videos and amazing bikes
Glad you like them!
Been riding motorcycles since 1965, The knowledge you have is truly amazing , as they said in Apollo 13 you are a “steely-eyed missile man".
You’re video’s are outstanding and we thank you
Peace
Be safe
I'm a huge GSF1200 fan... my current unit has 150K miles...120 HP/83 lbs torque - 81mm pistons, stock carbs Ivan needles, mild headwork, suspension upgrades. Do-It-All bike, from cross country touring to trackdays. Best bike I've ever owned.
Woooohooooo yyeeeeaaaa baby flossin the 7 seconds jacket on the boys was my favorite part man lol so real lol I love this channel
I have no idea why this showed up in my recommended videos but this was very enjoyable to watch.
Same
I remember reading the articles about the shoot outs in the magazine. Was my favorite edition every year. great memories. Thanks Brock.
Brock, you are a living legend.
The idle on that bike is soooo smooth!!! I was really supprised about that! Great work! and happy birthday for those 7's :D
Absolutely enjoyed your story behind such an incredible bike!! Loved how you gave us so much detail into building it from the ground up, to the point of perfomance it posesses!! Well deserved respect from me and I'm now you're latest fan and follower!! Cheers! And God speed from Georgetown, Guyana 🇬🇾 😉👍
This has to be the most informative, least bullshit motorcycle video I have ever seen.
I've learned so much. Thank you from across the pond 👍👍
Great to watch Brock!
Your absolute passion for your work is heartfelt and your enthusiasm contagious.
You the man for extracting every single pony from any type of motorcycle engine! Grom to H2 ninja and everything in between.
I love all your videos, you have such a way to keep your audience captured, your explanations for stuff you do and why you do it is what really make me pay attention.
I think we share more or less the same amount of OCD since i always want my bikes to be the absolute best it can be, nothing to be left to chance and factory setup for the masses would not suffice...lol
Love the new direction you are taking with your videos, absolute pleasure getting to “know” who Brock really is, thanx for sharing all your years of experience and hard work.
From Cape Town, South Africa.
Man that bike is awesome! And I used to have a Bandit 1200S, it was an '04. Thanks for giving all the history of your bike and all the technical details, really fun to hear all about it. The ride was great too, man that thing is a monster! So cool!
Every sentence this guy speaks drops so much knowledge, thank you mate!
Glad you think so!
Bandits were such underrated bikes. I had 3 of them over my lifetime. Loved them all!
From a time when the shootout bikes were built and not bought! Brock you road that bike through the pits at the Daytona 200 and you road past me as I still in the Yoshimura superbike pits. I can tell you from standing there, everyone on the Yoshimura SB crew stood and looked in disbelief. They were simply amazed at what a Suzuki Bandit 1200 could be. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Man, I love the nitrous punch! Cool bike man!!
Man, I burnt a pan of sausages where I was immersed in your video! Ha!! Good man, well done, I really enjoyed that. Super looking bandit....wow!!
Sorry about your sausages! Glad you enjoyed the vid 😁
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My first bike was and still is a bandit, randomly came across this and wow, great video!
Wow man flat out awesome!!! Thanks for the ride Brock!!
Bad ass bike. You have a very nice home and property as well, your dedication to the sport has really paid off. Congrats
Big kudos brother. Great video,great bike. Amazing how far we have come with technology. High 7s is the new norm now. Lol. Always loved the oil coolers. I own 2 1100s.
you have chosen words and phrases to explain something complicated but these words and phrases made it simple to understand your work , You Have a very cool and unique bike. Well done
Glad to hear that!
Sensational video sir... Thanks for all the knowledge, heritage, and inspiration you provide through your content 👍🏾
Holy shit, looks like a damn good times back then, as well as now riding it after 20 years again. Gotta love Brock, such a cool dude! That Bandit is so badass! Unbelievable! Touching the throttle and instant wheel spin OMFG!
Great video thanks. This bike right here made me get into drag racing thank you 15 years ago
Glad to hear it!
Ahh my first bike bike after i passed my test, a 1995 Bandit 600, this thing started no matter what, be it -10 outside or sat buried under for a week, first time everytime it started up, solid bikes
I REALLY miss the roadcourse qualification rules for Street class bikes. Thats when I first saw street bikes drag race and what I fell in love with as a street drag bike. I have had the nitrous do that to me before, it is 'Interesting' It's AMAZING how much better the tech has got for sensors and being able to build a bike that will dam near ride itself.
Interesting you built out the stock heads rather than going the gsx1100 route like a lot of the guys I knew did.essentially rebuillding the bandit lump into a gsx1100 and tuning from there.
Good gods we need a Nostalgia class to get these things back on the strip!
Thanks for the history!! Its great ya still have the bike and never had to sell her to pay bills or she got destroyed. Yea you earned the day off to go play!!! Stay safe ... have fun!!
Hi Brock. Any day is a good day to see you. I remember that bike from Norwalk.
I really enjoyed listening to what you know about building and rebuilding such a beautiful bike.
Dude, what a great story, much needed in current times..
Absolutely awesome really good content AND no BS keep the shine side up God-bless and stay safe in these difficult times 🙋♂️🇬🇧
I love Suzuki's old sacs motors. Compared to modern bikes, they have a nice coarse, deeper exhaust tone. Love it!!
Sik Bandit! I have a 1991 Gsxr 1127. I'm putting back on the road.
Also thanks for all you have done for this sport brother.
What a treat to see you ride this monster!
Had the same nitrous setup killswitch on my R1 loved and miss that bike !!!!killer bike brother love the setup!!!!
How FUN was that!
Thanks Brock
Man this is so inspiring I've been into yamas Honda's and some Suzukis I just recently bought my first bandit it's a 600s I was wanting a 1200 but oh well I must say there is something about the bandit that's different from other bikes it just has a whole aura about it love the video man
Glad you enjoyed the video.
This was awesome!!! Respect from Australia.
Im in love, reminds me of tge old dragbikes in the early 80s my uncle and his buddies use to ride around. Dope!!!!
Cool to see. i had a 99 1200s. I really liked it. Never let me down.
I was 8years old when my father came home with a new one.he sold it years ago amd I always wanted to get one..🙏
Awesome video. Congratulations on all your accomplishments and what you've done for the development of motorcycle drag parts.