1983 Bandito Pro 
#1 2009-05-27 6:55am
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1983 Bandito Pro
1983 Bandito Pro
Very few found in this absolute STUNNING CONDITION!
I acquired this bike at a local state race event, I saw it in staging, asked if it was available, & struck a deal w/ da rider's parents. I ended up trading da bike for a brand new 2009 race bike still in da box.
Da unique aspect of this bike is that you can play w/ head tube angles & bottom bracket heights. Da bike is pretty much complete with da exception of changing da tires, grips, seat (same 1 that was existing), brakes, & cages. I took it completely a part, re-greased everything,took a part da wheels, steel wooled EACH & EVERY spoke, re-laced & trued them. I ran da number "26" because since 1983 this bike has been around da race circuit, & finally in 2009, 26 years later, I've retired her.
Frame & Forks: 1983 Bandito Pro (Double Barrel drop-outs)
Headset: Tioga Beartrap
Neck: Pro Neck
Bars: Powerlite Power Bends
Grips: Oury
Brakes: Monty Power
Cranks: Red Line 401 Flights 180mm
Sprocket: Red Line 45t
Pedals: Suntour XCII w/ Urchin cages
Chain: Izumi Gold
Seat Clamp: generic Tuff Neck
Seat : Uni
Wheels: Araya 7X's w/ Suzue Sealed hubs
Tires: Fat/Skinny Cheng Shin
Plate: Zeronine
Pads: generic 
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#2 2009-05-27 11:11am
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
awesome bike.. rare and in exceptional condition
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#3 2009-05-27 11:42am
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Thats a nice bike, you don't see them very often
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#4 2009-05-27 11:47am
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
what kind of brake is that
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#5 2009-05-27 11:53am
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
I think I vaguely remember seeing an ad for these back in the day... or somehow I knew they existed. Could you please post clear photos of the mechanism by which the (da) BB and HT are adjustable? I'm really curious. Maybe post a link here to bigger pics since the museum pics are so small. Either way, thanks, and very nice bike, and unique. You did a good thing to pick it up and retire it!
WTB: Nothing, unless it's a real cheap local survivor score!
"BICYCLING DON'TS: Stunting, doing wheelies, or 'dirt biking' places stresses on bicycles far above design intentions.
Damage such as broken welds, bent forks, and 'flat spots' on rims will result" -- Breaking all the bicycling rules since 1977.
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#6 2009-05-27 2:06pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
there is no mechanism. there are two set of dropouts on the frame and fork.
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#7 2009-05-27 3:07pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Bad to the Bone 
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#8 2009-05-27 4:07pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Mirage1972 wrote:
I think I vaguely remember seeing an ad for these back in the day... or somehow I knew they existed. Could you please post clear photos of the mechanism by which the (da) BB and HT are adjustable? I'm really curious. Maybe post a link here to bigger pics since the museum pics are so small. Either way, thanks, and very nice bike, and unique. You did a good thing to pick it up and retire it!
I hope these help...
this pic was taken after I cleaned it up
this was taken da day I p/u da bike...
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#9 2009-05-27 8:59pm
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Sweet Bike G!, Dropouts are a Trip! and those Decals are Dope! 
Parts WANTED: Clear GT Grips, 90's GT Dropnose Seat, 90's GT Black coin decals, ACS True 100 Skinwall tires in great or nos condition.
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#10 2009-05-27 9:31pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Huh... okay... that's interesting with the dual dropout slots. It's not what I expected. Thanks for the great pics! I wouldn't be surprised if I never see another one of these. Take good care of her!
WTB: Nothing, unless it's a real cheap local survivor score!
"BICYCLING DON'TS: Stunting, doing wheelies, or 'dirt biking' places stresses on bicycles far above design intentions.
Damage such as broken welds, bent forks, and 'flat spots' on rims will result" -- Breaking all the bicycling rules since 1977.
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#11 2009-05-28 12:30pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
cool pics
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#12 2009-05-28 1:04pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Cool bike!..am i getting confused or did bandito make handlebars which had two crossbars?? Please help! Cheers! Aaron
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#13 2009-05-28 4:47pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Aaron97 wrote:
Cool bike!..am i getting confused or did bandito make handlebars which had two crossbars?? Please help! Cheers! Aaron
Yes, Bandito handlebars were basically CW bars with an extra square tube added for strength.
G, what is the serial# on your Bandito?
FYI...here's some great info on Bandito and CW:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cwracing/C … to_bmx.htm
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#14 2009-06-02 8:26am
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Darth Prostyler wrote:
Aaron97 wrote:
Cool bike!..am i getting confused or did bandito make handlebars which had two crossbars?? Please help! Cheers! Aaron
Yes, Bandito handlebars were basically CW bars with an extra square tube added for strength.
G, what is the serial# on your Bandito?
FYI...here's some great info on Bandito and CW:
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/cwracing/C … to_bmx.htm
Thanks for ALL da posts fellas!
Darth, my serial# is B1004. Thanks for da link BTW, good stuff!!!!
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#15 2009-06-14 12:29am
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
those dropouts get me everytime..
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#16 2009-06-19 5:36pm
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That is so cool, G! All your effort paid off big time--looks cleeeeeen!
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#17 2010-12-23 7:10pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Nice bike! I saw one of these this summer while I was in Toluca, Mexico wish I knew enough spanish I could f tried to swing a deal
Looking for mid school s&m stuff! Got a heavy as frank frame let me know I got money!
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#18 2011-02-07 1:50am
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hope you traded for a nice ass new bike
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#19 2011-11-05 9:52pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Sweet bike! I raced a few Bandito Nationals back in the day...great memories.
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#20 2012-04-09 4:34pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
that's a nice bike,love those dropouts.
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#21 2012-04-09 4:47pm
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Re: 1983 Bandito Pro
Has "Da" replaced the word "The" in your area? 
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