[Group] SUZUKI Bandit

[S750WP]

Originally posted by Lcbear350@Feb 23 2005, 10:28 PM

today spent $$ again. gotten CR9EK x 4 x $7 at ah boy. a yellow racing tube at the hardware shop and the round filter.

 

here is the analysis:

1) first plug change- looked like running too rich so removed airbox snorkel and gotten DENSO U24ETR to replace the CR8EK.

2)today change plug again- looks like a bit lean, changed to CR9EK.

3)fitted the racing yellow tube and filter to the bike. (seems better)

 

tonight will test out the bike again. then next report will be at the sat DIY session.

 

hope u guys can help with the plug thingy. it looks like unbalanced carbs or dirty carb to me. hopefully it wouldn't explode on me till sat DIY.

You did the WOT and plug chop?? I'm using CR8EK(NGK), hotter plugs, standard plugs for our P model bandit is CR9EK(NGK), as I use my bike mostly for short trips, less chance of fouling.

 

But if you are always touring better to use CR9EK, bike runs cooler for long distance.

 

My cly 2 plugs looks blacker (rich) than the rest and foul twice on me, planning to change all the o-ring on the float on carb 2 when I service my carb.

 

I dont undestand the racing yellow tube. I'm using K&N air filter not much diff from oem, fuel consumption no change, approx 270km before reserve.

[Lcbear350]

Originally posted by S750WP@Feb 23 2005, 10:45 PM

You did the WOT and plug chop?? I'm using CR8EK(NGK), hotter plugs, standard plugs for our P model bandit is CR9EK(NGK), as I use my bike mostly for short trips, less chance of fouling.

 

But if you are always touring better to use CR9EK, bike runs cooler for long distance.

 

My cly 2 plugs looks blacker (rich) than the rest and foul twice on me, planning to change all the o-ring on the float on carb 2 when I service my carb.

 

I dont undestand the racing yellow tube. I'm using K&N air filter not much diff from oem, fuel consumption no change, approx 270km before reserve.

the racing tube is the one datsunking they all put one lor.

 

my baby

 

check out the above link and u can see the plugs and my bike. today fixed up the new plugs and stuff so later go and try. tml will take pic of progress again.

 

btw, i checked the radiator cover to make sure coolant level is there, i discovered a pasty substance which is a bit oily and creamy. wonder wats that?

[matias80sg]

Originally posted by kata_killer@Feb 23 2005, 09:40 PM

Grounding wire is wif me nw. Shipping of d horns should be here by this Friday. So, U still wan to come?

ok, i will come down...cya guys on sat night...datsunking should be coming too.

[silver]

Originally posted by sgss@Feb 23 2005, 06:30 AM

When I was with the Hornet, I got to top up at about 200km, if use reserve, must top up by 250 max... The buyer (i still keep in contact) recently told me it consume more petrol nowadays...

wow....250km / 16L = 15+

 

so bad meh? .....

[jkaiser]

wah my big sprocket really killing me liaoz..b4 that i got 250 b4 reserve...now max is 220...

[S750WP]

Originally posted by Lcbear350@Feb 23 2005, 10:57 PM

the racing tube is the one datsunking they all put one lor.

 

my baby

 

check out the above link and u can see the plugs and my bike. today fixed up the new plugs and stuff so later go and try. tml will take pic of progress again.

 

btw, i checked the radiator cover to make sure coolant level is there, i discovered a pasty substance which is a bit oily and creamy. wonder wats that?

Oh...that's the pressure vent hose. Any difference after installation, if its good I go Mah motorparts to install too.

 

Hehehehe...DIY spray paint, are you spraying the header as well??

 

I think those are slime but not sure if its your water pump seal worn and engine oil leak through which cause the by product. Try to flush the radiator and top up with new coolant and monitor to see if the problem still comes back.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by jkaiser@Feb 24 2005, 01:20 AM

wah my big sprocket really killing me liaoz..b4 that i got 250 b4 reserve...now max is 220...

Big sprocket, better pick up. Just bear with it till worn, dun waste $$. Anyway malaysia petrol is cheaper than sg.

[S750WP]

Bandit400 full fairing

 

http://www.bandit.it/public/modules/myalbum/photos/2868.jpg

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by S750WP@Feb 24 2005, 01:32 AM

Big sprocket, better pick up. Just bear with it till worn, dun waste $$. Anyway malaysia petrol is cheaper than sg.

yea thank god for jb...haha!

 

i was thinking of investing in a tourin sprocket..which means quite mafan..b4 touring must go bike shop change it...after that take out...

 

can take out sprocket w/o removing chain by breeaking link? i thinking can just slacken the chain to the max...then change sprocket..then tighten chain again

[Lcbear350]

Originally posted by S750WP@Feb 24 2005, 01:28 AM

Oh...that's the pressure vent hose. Any difference after installation, if its good I go Mah motorparts to install too.

 

Hehehehe...DIY spray paint, are you spraying the header as well??

 

I think those are slime but not sure if its your water pump seal worn and engine oil leak through which cause the by product. Try to flush the radiator and top up with new coolant and monitor to see if the problem still comes back.

back from test ride. seems like quite hard to decide which one was a major factor in the difference. 9 plugs seems to be running great. temperature is not as hot as b4. smoother riding, not as rough as b4.

 

u have to decide which one was the affecting factor.

 

conclusion: either way.

 

where can i get the bike rear jacked up?change linkage? or drill another hole in the existing linkage?

[S750WP]

Originally posted by Lcbear350@Feb 24 2005, 05:05 AM

back from test ride. seems like quite hard to decide which one was a major factor in the difference. 9 plugs seems to be running great. temperature is not as hot as b4. smoother riding, not as rough as b4.

 

u have to decide which one was the affecting factor.

 

conclusion: either way.

 

where can i get the bike rear jacked up?change linkage? or drill another hole in the existing linkage?

You can go to Datsun's father shop to jack up the tail but after that the rear wheel will touch the ground when put on main stand which makes cleaning of chains and rims quite diff. Not sure how his father do it, but I prefer to use a shorter dog bone compare to drilling.

 

Matias80sg also feedback engine and gear shifting become smoother after install the pressure vent hose. Think I will go Mah to get the parts and fix to my bike this friday. What size is the hose, I prefer red or black hose, less prominent and blends better with the bike.

[Lcbear350]

the hose i got from the hardware shop at the lane after ah boy. external diameter is 13mm to 14mm. internal diameter is 10mm. length is 2M.$2 per metre.got 2 clips for the hose at 50cents each. then i got a little round filter from REGINA at $12 as ah boy told me his side dun have. total cost: $17.

 

i fitted the yellow hose into the existing hose and cable tie together. then i sealed up the hole for the hose in the air box with a screw and some epoxy. the rest is quite standard to fit.

 

will drop by his shop to do the jacking up. how much for jacking up the rear?

[Guest Mariner]

errr Bros, how my horns ok or not?

 

Kena horn, sure one!

[silver]

Originally posted by Mariner@Feb 24 2005, 01:48 PM

errr Bros, how my horns ok or not?

 

Kena horn, sure one!

wow, so obivious ah.......your horns........

not scare kena stop on the road?

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by silver@Feb 24 2005, 10:45 PM

wow, so obivious ah.......your horns........

not scare kena stop on the road?

ya lah..looks like dua leng kong

[Xiao_Di]

Originally posted by Mariner@Feb 24 2005, 01:48 PM

errr Bros, how my horns ok or not?

 

Kena horn, sure one!

for ur horn

 

where u install that

[imported_DREAM_MACHINE]

Originally posted by jkaiser@Feb 24 2005, 01:20 AM

wah my big sprocket really killing me liaoz..b4 that i got 250 b4 reserve...now max is 220...

Bro wat size r u running on now?

Wat size do do used 2 run on b4 tat?

 

Wat abt other bandit bros?

care 2 share ur sprockets size/milage/100km/h @_rpm and top speed?

 

As 4 me>45 rear/240km hit reserve/100km/h @7RPM/tried n got 170km

 

Cheers.

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Feb 25 2005, 02:49 AM

Bro wat size r u running on now?

Wat size do do used 2 run on b4 tat?

 

Wat abt other bandit bros?

care 2 share ur sprockets size/milage/100km/h @_rpm and top speed?

 

As 4 me>45 rear/240km hit reserve/100km/h @7RPM/tried n got 170km

 

Cheers.

i'm not sure bout size..but original was 100km/h @ 6000rpm...top speed i tried 175... range was 250km/h

 

now bigger sprocket, 100 @ 6750rpm thereabouts..havnt tried a proper speed run yet, but hit 150...range is 220km/h

[S750WP]

Test my clutch shifting riding ard town today, shifting down gear was slighly better stuck once or twice but shifting to neutral is still diff. No more oil leak found at clutch casing.

 

When rear wheel off the ground, main stand, shifting to any gear was easy.

 

Conclusion: Changing clutch plates did not solve the gear shifting problem when bike is hot., it could be other problem $$ wasted.

 

Install Hel front brake hose at Vector 1 today, the braking improves tremendously can feel the difference between stock hose and the metal hose immediately. Worth the $$ . Talk to Bernard, they repair the Bandit400 CDI before by changing the transistor, its a good piece of information for CDI repair.

 

Nest went to get the breather filter at Mah, they only have the K&N which cost $30 and the lady boss refuse to cut the price at $20. So went to LAB, the assistant says got K&N and the cheaper one, but the cheaper one, $8 no more stock. And Regina is selling the cheaper one at $12 might as well paid alittle more for the K&N at $22 (Ah boy only willing to discount $1 after bargain) which is reusable by washing and oiling.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Feb 25 2005, 02:49 AM

Bro wat size r u running on now?

Wat size do do used 2 run on b4 tat?

 

Wat abt other bandit bros?

care 2 share ur sprockets size/milage/100km/h @_rpm and top speed?

 

As 4 me>45 rear/240km hit reserve/100km/h @7RPM/tried n got 170km

 

Cheers.

 

13 front(30psi); 45 rear(36psi); 265-270km hit reserve; 100km/h @ 6Krpm; 140km/h @8.5RPM; Top end haven't try.

[silver]

Originally posted by S750WP@Feb 25 2005, 01:07 PM

Conclusion: Changing clutch plates did not solve the gear shifting problem when bike is hot., it could be other problem $$ wasted.

maybe try a different type of engine oil?

 

Used to have this problem w bandit400. forget wat i do to solve it cos too long ago. feeling like the gear jam there cannot kick up rite.

[Lcbear350]

sprockets size/milage/100km/h @_rpm and top speed?

 

front unknown/rear 47/260km or 20km/L/ 100km/h @ 6k RPM/ top unknown

[riDerz]

Originally posted by kata_killer@Feb 22 2005, 10:03 PM

Sure y not... If U can ride down ure bike, tat will be alot better...

Errm....LCbear will be riding my ex-bike.

So i go look see look see only.

[lester]

is it normal for bandit engine to be very rough? anyone noe where to get cheap gasket for the engine? and cheap chain and spocket? thanks a lot!

[xiao_p]

Originally posted by kata_killer@Feb 20 2005, 11:53 PM

I need d bandit400 transparent cover, but still cannot find leh. As for d LED bulb, U can go to motoworld to get. They selling at $10. Just plug in n go... I have done tat on my bike liao, only thing d cover is not transparent, or else it will look better.

 

Sad to say, My bike was being hit by a car at East coast park, at a parking lots. I was not there, likely got someone saw d whole incident n become my withness. The driver herself, just walk off d car n pretend tat nothing has happen.

 

When d eye withness show me d way she walk n found her, I approach her n asked her is she d car driver of the no plate ...... then she say no. I asked her again, then she say, can we talk? Sucks up rite?

 

My new Fork which I have change abt 1 mth ago, is gone. My new box, not even a week, also gone... Sian. N lots more damage... 2morrow going to IDAC n take photo. See hw much I can claim from her insurance....

fwah!

claim hor yi si!!!!!