[Group] SUZUKI Bandit

[kata_killer]

Selling Used n New Clutch cable n throttle cable for Bandit400 P model.... Anything, SmS me at 92711997.

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by ah_huats@May 21 2006, 12:34 PM

hi,

Whats the difference between a P and V model ?

which model has the Variable Valve?

 

Thanks.

The V model.

[SK I]

Happy Birthday to rAjOaNa! :cheer:

[xiaowang]

Hi buddy Rajoana, is it your birthday?? A sincere birthday to you then. My my, we are all getting older...

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by SK I@Jun 10 2006, 02:09 PM

Happy Birthday to rAjOaNa! :cheer:

thanks dude.

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by xiaowang@Jun 10 2006, 04:17 PM

Hi buddy Rajoana, is it your birthday?? A sincere birthday to you then. My my, we are all getting older...

hey, yea sorry didn't see yar post earlier. thanks man. Getting older...hope the insurance coy makes me feel the same too.

[DatsunKing]

Talking about birthdays... I wonder how old r u guys out there... Cos mostly see bandit always uncle ride 1... Then i'm quite young, so abit curious... Care to share ur age guys? I'm 26 this year...

[rAjOaNa]

I m still in NS.

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by DatsunKing@Jun 14 2006, 11:00 AM

Talking about birthdays... I wonder how old r u guys out there... Cos mostly see bandit always uncle ride 1... Then i'm quite young, so abit curious... Care to share ur age guys? I'm 26 this year...

26 young meh... i'm 24..heh..

 

anyway niggling feeling that my chain is a goner, keep on hearing grinding sound from near the front pegs..no more rubber on the front sprocket probably.. Sound disappears when i rev while stationary

[sss_man]

Hi all, just got myself a bandit 400vv. Good bike for everyday riding at almost half the price of S4. Though its cheaper then S4, but I already spent few hundred bucks on fork seal. cone bearing, wheel bearing, oil change, chain & air filter. Still need to do up the coolant flush, brake bleeding, plugs, carb wash & tune plus some serious digging/cleaning of accumulated road grime and dried grease all over the bike. Though sounds like much thing to do but I really dun mind cos I jus love how it handle and also the sweet sound from the exhaust tone.

 

Would really like to get some pointers from u guys here regarding few items;

 

1. What are the normal hiccups/problems associated with these bike?

2. Where can I source for a centre stand for this bike? Manage to get a 2nd hand bandit p main stand but its doesn't fit

3. What are the aftermarket parts such as exhaust, accessories etc avail for this bike?

4. At what rpm does the high cam variable valve kick in and is there any tell tale sign when it does? I revved on 4th gear all the way up to 10k+ rpm but doesn't seem to notice much substantial difference in engine power.

5. How much km can a full tank go with constant riding between 90-100km/h.

 

Sorry for asking too many question for a newbie but u guys are the best source of info provider when it come to this bike. I would really appreciate any feedbacks from the guys/gals here. Cheers....

 

* would anyone be kind enough to borrow me the full service manual for this bike. Downloaded some from the net but its really too brief, it is more on how to check and carry out the valve clearance only. Thanks.

[kata_killer]

Erm... When I 1st ride my bandit, I'm only 21 years old...

[SK I]

Originally posted by sss_man@Jun 16 2006, 09:10 PM

Hi all, just got myself a bandit 400vv. Good bike for everyday riding at almost half the price of S4. Though its cheaper then S4, but I already spent few hundred bucks on fork seal. cone bearing, wheel bearing, oil change, chain & air filter. Still need to do up the coolant flush, brake bleeding, plugs, carb wash & tune plus some serious digging/cleaning of accumulated road grime and dried grease all over the bike. Though sounds like much thing to do but I really dun mind cos I jus love how it handle and also the sweet sound from the exhaust tone.

 

Would really like to get some pointers from u guys here regarding few items;

 

1. What are the normal hiccups/problems associated with these bike?

2. Where can I source for a centre stand for this bike? Manage to get a 2nd hand bandit p main stand but its doesn't fit

3. What are the aftermarket parts such as exhaust, accessories etc avail for this bike?

4. At what rpm does the high cam variable valve kick in and is there any tell tale sign when it does? I revved on 4th gear all the way up to 10k+ rpm but doesn't seem to notice much substantial difference in engine power.

5. How much km can a full tank go with constant riding between 90-100km/h.

 

Sorry for asking too many question for a newbie but u guys are the best source of info provider when it come to this bike. I would really appreciate any feedbacks from the guys/gals here. Cheers....

 

* would anyone be kind enough to borrow me the full service manual for this bike. Downloaded some from the net but its really too brief, it is more on how to check and carry out the valve clearance only. Thanks.

Hmm...

Sounds like you're the guy who bought Langsoot's Bandit VV

How much you paid for it??

[sss_man]

Yup, guess u r one of those whom viewed d bike too. I actually swop my excellent condition rxz with many new parts for his bandit vv which is not in a condition which is as equivalent to mine. Most important, the engine is good, cosmetic appearance is secondary as I love to restore old bike from scratch back to its glamorous state.

 

It doesn't seems right to disclose the price here as I'm aware there are quite a number of keen buyer who back off from the deal due to various reason. But I did a fair amount of cash top up in the transaction. I can say its a win win deal where both party seems satisfied. A very good seller though.

 

Btw, u find ur bike yet? cheers.

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by sss_man@Jun 19 2006, 11:08 PM

Yup, guess u r one of those whom viewed d bike too. I actually swop my excellent condition rxz with many new parts for his bandit vv which is not in a condition which is as equivalent to mine. Most important, the engine is good, cosmetic appearance is secondary as I love to restore old bike from scratch back to its glamorous state.

 

It doesn't seems right to disclose the price here as I'm aware there are quite a number of keen buyer who back off from the deal due to various reason. But I did a fair amount of cash top up in the transaction. I can say its a win win deal where both party seems satisfied. A very good seller though.

 

Btw, u find ur bike yet? cheers.

In deed the engine is in a gd condition. u were in hougang ave 9 last sun rite?

[sss_man]

Hi rAjOaNa, I'm looking forward to ur reply here actually. Really need some pointers from you on this bike especially due regard to the VVT cam kicking in at which rpm and how do we tell if it is really functioning or not. Where do you find the centre stand for this bike? I'm also looking for the bike manual before I start tinkering with it hahaha.

 

The one u saw in hougang last sun is not me cos i'm in jurong island the whole day till late evening. I'll post some pics of it when i'm done with some touch up on the appearance. Looking forward to ur reply, Thanks. Cheers....

[xiaowang]

Any riders wanna go for a nice distance riding tour next month? Rajoana, u up for it?

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by sss_man@Jun 20 2006, 01:14 PM

Hi rAjOaNa, I'm looking forward to ur reply here actually. Really need some pointers from you on this bike especially due regard to the VVT cam kicking in at which rpm and how do we tell if it is really functioning or not. Where do you find the centre stand for this bike? I'm also looking for the bike manual before I start tinkering with it hahaha.

 

The one u saw in hougang last sun is not me cos i'm in jurong island the whole day till late evening. I'll post some pics of it when i'm done with some touch up on the appearance. Looking forward to ur reply, Thanks. Cheers....

by the manual the VVT thingy kicks in at 6750 rpm. though the sound difference can be heard the power only can feel aft 7k+rpm. The centre stand came with my bike actually...so i guess u have to get it welded. Not sure but i heard it can cost 100+ or even 200+. The manual i have a softcopy of it in PDF format. u can pm me or leave yar email add i send it to u over the weekend when i book out.

[boofeng]

Originally posted by xiaowang@Jun 20 2006, 10:15 PM

Any riders wanna go for a nice distance riding tour next month? Rajoana, u up for it?

what's the route? i'd like to go if i'm free... somehow there're very few organised trips these days it seems. compared to same time last year.

 

not on a bandit anymore now btw... =D but rajaona isn't also right? ;p

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by xiaowang@Jun 20 2006, 10:15 PM

Any riders wanna go for a nice distance riding tour next month? Rajoana, u up for it?

i m ever ready...but lemme me know when u intend to go..pereferbally a weekend n i confirm i have no other commitment.

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by boofeng@Jun 20 2006, 11:41 PM

what's the route? i'd like to go if i'm free... somehow there're very few organised trips these days it seems. compared to same time last year.

 

not on a bandit anymore now btw... =D but rajaona isn't also right? ;p

route...hehe i think xiaowang will come up with something. Trust me he has some spots in mind for sure. I jus like ridin trunk roads. n yup bandit days are over, for now.

[xiaowang]

Oh well, let' either do it on a Sat day and then return on Sunday or we can ride out on Fri nite, then returning on Sun morning.

 

Route wise, rajoana, u got it right. Highway's boring. I like trunk riding too. Will map it out and share with u guys.

 

WHat bike are u riding now boofeng? Never mind, as long as we all enjoy riding, the bike's just the accessory. Though I like to have a higher cc bike for the stability.

[boofeng]

Originally posted by rAjOaNa@Jun 20 2006, 11:39 PM

by the manual the VVT thingy kicks in at 6750 rpm. though the sound difference can be heard the power only can feel aft 7k+rpm. The centre stand came with my bike actually...so i guess u have to get it welded. Not sure but i heard it can cost 100+ or even 200+. The manual i have a softcopy of it in PDF format. u can pm me or leave yar email add i send it to u over the weekend when i book out.

hmm. just something to think about:

 

i had a mainstand on my bandit (but it's a P model, so... sorry, no advice on the VV stuff for you ;p). i think because i'm heavy, and my rear shock's very old and really gone, i always ran out of ground clearance on the left side, coz of the mainstand. it's a bit of a problem when carrying pillion... sometimes scrape even at filter lanes. when solo it's better, but it's scraped before. so if u want to ride fast... maybe no mainstand is better?

 

of course the real solution is a good rear shock la... and maybe can jack up the rear a bit more to steer faster.

 

anyway i think a mainstand is useful if u do your own servicing but otherwise you don't really need one. at the shops, they got their own paddock stands.. so shouldn't be a problem. for chain oiling, i have used an automatic oiler before, from S750WP (who used to ride a bandit, and was active in this thread a lot), and it was very good.

 

 

 

re the trip stuff:

 

1. yeah man! trunks roads are teh best lah! so long as it's trunk roads i'll be happy to go along also.

 

2. but weekends only for me too, at the moment. advance notice will be good

 

3. i'm on a kawasaki concours now. most of the fairing's off though, so it's a big naked bike now. you can see why i don't like highways ;p heh.

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by xiaowang@Jun 21 2006, 12:13 AM

Oh well, let' either do it on a Sat day and then return on Sunday or we can ride out on Fri nite, then returning on Sun morning.

 

Route wise, rajoana, u got it right. Highway's boring. I like trunk riding too. Will map it out and share with u guys.

 

WHat bike are u riding now boofeng? Never mind, as long as we all enjoy riding, the bike's just the accessory. Though I like to have a higher cc bike for the stability.

i think sat aft mid nite onwards i m fine cos of exit permit issue else i be on for fri evening as well. if the rainy season is over i think i wanna try the east side trunk rds. SEems like they have lesser traffic n more bends.

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by boofeng@Jun 21 2006, 12:51 AM

hmm. just something to think about:

 

i had a mainstand on my bandit (but it's a P model, so... sorry, no advice on the VV stuff for you ;p). i think because i'm heavy, and my rear shock's very old and really gone, i always ran out of ground clearance on the left side, coz of the mainstand. it's a bit of a problem when carrying pillion... sometimes scrape even at filter lanes. when solo it's better, but it's scraped before. so if u want to ride fast... maybe no mainstand is better?

 

of course the real solution is a good rear shock la... and maybe can jack up the rear a bit more to steer faster.

 

anyway i think a mainstand is useful if u do your own servicing but otherwise you don't really need one. at the shops, they got their own paddock stands.. so shouldn't be a problem. for chain oiling, i have used an automatic oiler before, from S750WP (who used to ride a bandit, and was active in this thread a lot), and it was very good.

 

 

 

re the trip stuff:

 

1. yeah man! trunks roads are teh best lah! so long as it's trunk roads i'll be happy to go along also.

 

2. but weekends only for me too, at the moment. advance notice will be good

 

3. i'm on a kawasaki concours now. most of the fairing's off though, so it's a big naked bike now. you can see why i don't like highways ;p heh.

hmmm...how does yar centre stand runs out of ground clearance? i thought the footpeg is suppose to be wider?

 

anyway my fazer also the rear shocks are more on the soft side still trying to adjust n play ard with the settings hope it helps. At the no $$ to invest in Ohlins or Penske....so have to bear with it till i ord n start working la. Unless there is a gd offer for 2nd hand ones.

[maxxmadness]

Originally posted by rAjOaNa@Jun 22 2006, 01:38 PM

anyway my fazer also the rear shocks are more on the soft side still trying to adjust n play ard with the settings hope it helps. At the no $$ to invest in Ohlins or Penske....so have to bear with it till i ord n start working la. Unless there is a gd offer for 2nd hand ones.

one alternative if you dont have enough $$ means is to replace the rear shock spring.

 

Motorworld offers both front fork spring and rear spring upgrades at $450..

 

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