[Group] SUZUKI Bandit

[danielburgess]

Here is my advise, most bandits in Singapore, only the GSF400P models, not the Bandit 1200 are mostly more then 10 years old. These are really reliable bikes, as said on forums in USA and the UK, and I can say this, unless the bike got into an accident, the front forks were rarely ever serviced/maintained.

 

I recommend you just go JB and give it a good fork overhaul and have peace of mind

 

When I first bought my bandit, I realised the bike needed alot of work, but once done up, she will surely be a lovely bike to ride!

 

Cheers

 

P.S. Jamest, welcome to the "Banditos".

[xiaowang]

How much do u want for your crashbar, daniel??? Maybe a pic or two will help us, banditos

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by jamest@Sep 21 2006, 12:55 PM

CMI = cannot make it...

I brake the fork got go in n out. If break hard, the fork when in

a lot, casing my body to lean forward. I can say it dun E-brake very well.

So it is consider not smooth?

i think its jus too soft. Can try change oil maybe put 50-100ml more on each side n see if its harder or not...if not might have to change the spring.

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by jamest@Sep 21 2006, 12:55 PM

CMI = cannot make it...

I brake the fork got go in n out. If break hard, the fork when in

a lot, casing my body to lean forward. I can say it dun E-brake very well.

So it is consider not smooth?

i think its jus too soft. Can try change oil maybe put 50-100ml more on each side n see if its harder or not...if not might have to change the spring.

[jkaiser]

last time (1 yr odd ago), datsunking's dad charges 80 bucks for fork-servicing over in a small shop @ joo chiat.. mabbe u wanan pm him

[danielburgess]

Hi,

 

The crashbar you guys can see in my signature. But if you still want a picture, kindly PM me! Anyway, price wise just offer me something " reasonable "

 

Cheers

[rawBanana]

Originally posted by jamest@Sep 21 2006, 12:55 PM

CMI = cannot make it...

I brake the fork got go in n out. If break hard, the fork when in

a lot, casing my body to lean forward. I can say it dun E-brake very well.

So it is consider not smooth?

All these got to do with your spring and the weight of oil you are using.

 

Change the aftermarket springs and heavier oil.

Bikelab is recommended.

Higher cost, but job well done.

And never consider increasing the amount of oil in there.

on a hot day, if the fork cap flies on your face, you know why...

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by rawBanana@Sep 22 2006, 10:01 AM

All these got to do with your spring and the weight of oil you are using.

 

Change the aftermarket springs and heavier oil.

Bikelab is recommended.

Higher cost, but job well done.

And never consider increasing the amount of oil in there.

on a hot day, if the fork cap flies on your face, you know why...

heavier oil...depends how bad are yar springs are...if they are really soft might not help. As mentioned by my "clone" here....there is a risk in adding more oil other than fork cap poping up other things might go wrong with more pressure by oil. But on my bandit last time i added 150ml more n it worked no cap poped worked as a despatch rider whole day n nite go food delivery n also went for a couple of trips on nsh n trunk roads. So yes there is a risk ...so the call is yars to a cheap solution. So if u wanna try changing oil n see if there is an improvement as mentioned by jkaiser, contact DatsunKing who is also one bandit riders here.

[boofeng]

hey rajoana! LOL the trip was fun wasn't it? I'm thinking of going to find tasik cini next time. some old guy told me it was nice.

 

re forks: go test ride a few other stock bandits, see how their forks compare to yours. if you're satisfied with theirs, you probably just need to service yours, i.e. new oil, seals etc, and it should be fine.

 

if others' forks are too soft for you as well, then you might want to talk to specialists such as bikelab, race incorp, teck thye, etc.

[rawBanana]

Originally posted by boofeng@Sep 23 2006, 02:37 AM

hey rajoana! LOL the trip was fun wasn't it? I'm thinking of going to find tasik cini next time. some old guy told me it was nice.

 

re forks: go test ride a few other stock bandits, see how their forks compare to yours. if you're satisfied with theirs, you probably just need to service yours, i.e. new oil, seals etc, and it should be fine.

 

if others' forks are too soft for you as well, then you might want to talk to specialists such as bikelab, race incorp, teck thye, etc.

http://www.marimari.com/content/malaysia/p...hini/chini.html

 

[xiaowang]

WOw u guys make me envious. Seems like u had a nice riding trip. Well this time, I wanna make it for a nice riding trip.

 

ANybody upz for a trip next month during the 20-24 Oct? Good timing as we ned not use much leave, just one day. Is anybody interested?

 

Either we can do a coast to coast trip or something like that. Any suggestions and thoughts?

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by boofeng@Sep 23 2006, 02:37 AM

hey rajoana! LOL the trip was fun wasn't it? I'm thinking of going to find tasik cini next time. some old guy told me it was nice.

 

re forks: go test ride a few other stock bandits, see how their forks compare to yours. if you're satisfied with theirs, you probably just need to service yours, i.e. new oil, seals etc, and it should be fine.

 

if others' forks are too soft for you as well, then you might want to talk to specialists such as bikelab, race incorp, teck thye, etc.

yup was definatly fun...have u washed yar bike yet? i no time to wash bike...mikel tell me his bike stained...the "red" mud not coming out even aft using a jet srpay...

did u happen to post any of those pic in a blog or anything? if not can send me?

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by xiaowang@Sep 23 2006, 10:36 AM

WOw u guys make me envious. Seems like u had a nice riding trip. Well this time, I wanna make it for a nice riding trip.

 

ANybody upz for a trip next month during the 20-24 Oct? Good timing as we ned not use much leave, just one day. Is anybody interested?

 

Either we can do a coast to coast trip or something like that. Any suggestions and thoughts?

i guess i can't make it...i kenna arrow to go ROC frm mid of next mth to 1st week of nov. so the safetest wld be 7-8 tht weekend...guess u sld be free now rite since imf is over? or r u still busy now a days?

[danielburgess]

Hi,

 

Want to do some work on my bandit, but is there a way to remove the fuel tank completely? Cause I am afraid of taking it completely off without all the fuel dripping out, how do you guys normally take it off? I think there are 2 fuel lines attached to it right?

 

Do I have to completely drain the fuel tank first?

 

Cheers

[bandit_red]

Hi,

 

Frm wat I know frm someone, can just plug out the fuel line bcos the fuel is sucked by vacuum to the engine. it will not drip petrol. Hope wat I say is true.

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by bandit_red@Sep 25 2006, 05:53 PM

Hi,

 

Frm wat I know frm someone, can just plug out the fuel line bcos the fuel is sucked by vacuum to the engine. it will not drip petrol. Hope wat I say is true.

yup thts true.

1. Remove seat

2. Unscrew the 2 nuts u see at the edge of the tank (below seat)

3. Lift up the tank remove 2 cable which do not have this spring coiling ard it one is vacumn another one is pump.

4. remove the last rubber tube which has the "spring" spring coiling ard it thts the fuel line.

 

remember which cable where u took it out frm n put it back to the same place

 

To drain out fuel use a suction pump which u use to drain fish tank those type.

[danielburgess]

Thanks Rajoana! He he he, time to strip her down!

 

Cheers

[xiaowang]

Hi Rajoana

 

How unlucky can you get? But well, ROC is a nice place except all I remember was the damm sunrise at 445am. Good experience though.

 

Well, no choice that you can not make it. I can't make it other than that date. Now biz at my company is slowing down, so I can sort of relax now. However not every weekend.

 

To daniel, u seem real interested in your bandit. Well, when do u wanna strip her down? WHat do u intend to do on her? I can show u how to dismantle some parts too. U wanna do it together? I got some stuff to do as well.

 

Well to all, is anyone interested in a road trip on the 20 to 24 Oct weekend? Raring for a ncie riding trip. Coast to coast....

[danielburgess]

Well, just want to change fuel lines, sparks, etc and a good servicing by myself as I got the bike about 2 mths back.

 

Cheers

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by danielburgess@Sep 25 2006, 09:34 PM

Thanks Rajoana! He he he, time to strip her down!

 

Cheers

no prob. I too like to strip mine...when comes to time to assemble it back feel like ...can u jus dress up yarself....

[rAjOaNa]

Originally posted by xiaowang@Sep 25 2006, 10:12 PM

Hi Rajoana

 

How unlucky can you get? But well, ROC is a nice place except all I remember was the damm sunrise at 445am. Good experience though.

 

Well, no choice that you can not make it. I can't make it other than that date. Now biz at my company is slowing down, so I can sort of relax now. However not every weekend.

 

To daniel, u seem real interested in your bandit. Well, when do u wanna strip her down? WHat do u intend to do on her? I can show u how to dismantle some parts too. U wanna do it together? I got some stuff to do as well.

 

Well to all, is anyone interested in a road trip on the 20 to 24 Oct weekend? Raring for a ncie riding trip. Coast to coast....

for another miracle la...siam wallaby, hope somehow can siam ROC also....

[bandit_red]

Hi guys,

 

Want to ask bandit400p riders,is ur bike metal enclosure with engine burning hot afta 5 mins ride?When u touch ur water hose is it hot?

 

I change coolant to maxima,motul semi and oil filter,dun feel my bike rite bcos it so hot afta a while even off engine.

 

Rgds

[danielburgess]

Yes, the Bandit engine does get quite warm while riding, I am not sure if it is something wrong, but it seems fine to me. Think about car engines, they run real hot! And the hoses are meant to be hot as coolant is being pushed through the engine block so it means it is doing it's job.

 

How much you change your oil filter ah?

 

Cheers

[bandit_red]

Hi,

 

I bought oil filter frm KS at $6 and change it myself.

 

Rgds

[hsphalt]

any1 know the current price of a used bandit vv?? thinking of either getting a bandit vv or S4 vs (think left 1yr sellin ard $1.8k in forum)...how much is the insurance also??btw i know it's stupid to ask this question here...but base on u guys experience, which bike is more reliable??? cos i understand s4 got rectifer problem like my ex ex CBR