[Group] SUZUKI Bandit

[S750WP]

Is $160 the mass order price for bandit400??

[rocketman2]

Originally posted by S750WP@May 17 2004, 12:56 PM

Is $160 the mass order price for bandit400??

no lah, can get cheaper i think if we can enlist the help of margaret and hopefully get a few commited bandits together.

i duntmind joining, must check wif bono thou. How abt u?

[S750WP]

If the price can be lower, I want to join too currently doing up my bike.

[rocketman2]

Originally posted by S750WP@May 18 2004, 07:16 AM

If the price can be lower, I want to join too currently doing up my bike.

how much r u looking for bro? i can try asking ard bukit merah area, c how much it costs over there

[S750WP]

Originally posted by rocketman2@May 19 2004, 05:18 AM

how much r u looking for bro? i can try asking ard bukit merah area, c how much it costs over there

Budget $80, front and single caliper only.

[S750WP]

F1 Cobra exhaust

[rocketman2]

Originally posted by S750WP@May 19 2004, 01:02 PM

Budget $80, front and single caliper only.

shld be able to get it at that price if itz just for the front. Dunt worry bro, all of ours are front single caliper, unless itz a vv model. If only we can lay our hands on a diff front shock . . .

[riDerz]

Originally posted by rocketman2@May 20 2004, 02:22 AM

shld be able to get it at that price if itz just for the front. Dunt worry bro, all of ours are front single caliper, unless itz a vv model. If only we can lay our hands on a diff front shock . . .

Speaking of front shock, anyone planning to do up your rear shock?

And how you planning to do it?

[joekia]

Originally posted by riDerz@May 20 2004, 10:52 PM

Speaking of front shock, anyone planning to do up your rear shock?

And how you planning to do it?

nothing much can be done..

[S750WP]

Finally I got my bandit, my fork oil seal leaks and clutch plate are shot.

 

Anyone replace this parts at guan hoe before, how much is it going to cost me? I will be bringing my own engine oil for servicing.

 

Who has a carb syn tool, can I borrow it?? my tacho needle hangs when I rev and doesn;t idle properly. Going to clean and check the carb tomorrow. PM me if I can loan it for a day.

 

Also anyshop to recommend for knocking out dented fuel tank.

[S750WP]

Bandits budders and sista out there, do you have road rash on your frame and engine covers??

 

Is there any shops capable to do touch up the appearance or any products you can recommend for me to D.I.Y.

[S750WP]

I got the following parts at KS motorcycle

 

CR8EK spark plugs $7 ea

Oil filter $6

Air filter $13

[Guest RG]

Originally posted by S750WP@May 21 2004, 11:10 AM

I got the following parts at KS motorcycle

 

CR8EK spark plugs $7 ea

Oil filter $6

Air filter $13

I'm always skeptical of the CR8EK plugs.

 

I've bought 4 from LAB, as backup when I go touring.

I'm suspecious of the material used.

Do a visible inspection with the ones Guan Hoe has($12), u'll know wat I mean.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by RG@May 21 2004, 11:37 AM

I'm always skeptical of the CR8EK plugs.

 

I've bought 4 from LAB, as backup when I go touring.

I'm suspecious of the material used.

Do a visible inspection with the ones Guan Hoe has($12), u'll know wat I mean.

Those are the SGP, Suzuki Genuine PArts, plugs and not from the cheapo LAB. There are printing of "SGP" logo on the packaging, btw KS motorcycles is one of the agents for suzuki parts.

 

I have been using those plugs for my gsxr750, apparently they are the same, never had a problem before,

 

Guan Hoe charges $12 for a plug?? I think I will bring my fork oil seal, and clutch plate for them to change then.

[S750WP]

Eversucess for this parts

 

Vesrah sintered brake pads $35 front

Vesrah organice brake pads $17 rear.

[TEHBIT]

hi, there is a FV sv400s (full fairing) selling at yahoo auction.mileage 51,000.check with LTA, the COE expiry may 2010, 4 transfers. any 1 tested this bike? if bike is fine, what is the best price to buy? or what is the market price? tks.

[rocketman2]

Originally posted by S750WP@May 21 2004, 12:32 PM

Eversucess for this parts

 

Vesrah sintered brake pads $35 front

Vesrah organice brake pads $17 rear.

Hi there, S750Wp. the rear brakes seems good. for the front. I'm using SBS S597 @$25. Decent stuff. Abt the fork oil seals, I think u r looking at less than $50 for both sides.

If u wanna wash yr carb, guan hoe charges $35 to wash and syn the carb

[S750WP]

I called Guan Hoe earlier, the lady told me labour cost is $45 to change fork oil seal and clutch plates if I bring all the parts for servicing.

 

She told me to bring and change the clutch sleeve hub as well, else they can't guarantee the clutch operation if I choose not to change.

 

Anyone can verify the statement, dun wish to spend $$ for nothing??

[S750WP]

Originally posted by rocketman2@May 21 2004, 11:03 PM

Hi there, S750Wp. the rear brakes seems good. for the front. I'm using SBS S597 @$25. Decent stuff. Abt the fork oil seals, I think u r looking at less than $50 for both sides.

If u wanna wash yr carb, guan hoe charges $35 to wash and syn the carb

$50 for both side??? do you mean for the parts only or the repair cost of changing the fork oil seal?

[chee_teck]

BTW i am using the Denso plugs. Bought from FJT or the next door shop i oso forgot...

 

so far its serving me well...just as well as the cr8ek...and it costs me $3.50 each i think...now use my old cr8ek as spare...

[S750WP]

I took out the carb to clean myself, found lots of silicon sealant on the float bowl gasket and some were smurged onto the floats and slides. Took me 3 hours to completely get rid of all the silicon and the carb cleaner really helps to dissolve those silicon and the gum in the carb. Also found one of the carb intake manifiold clamp is not tighten.

 

But when I fixed it back, I must have accidentally short some wires to the ground, casue when I turn the ignition the bike just went dead completely without lights or anything. I guess I must have blown the main fuse.

 

By the way you guys able to seal the airbox cover properly?? cause I found mine doesn't seal so well, the cover seems to be warped alittle and the clip at the end is not able to clip in.

 

But then I manged to polish off all the rust on the fork, handle bar with a very fine steel wool, now they are so shiny.

[S750WP]

I got the fork oil seal, dust cover and metal clip for both fork for $44 at KS motorcycle. What fork oil is recommended?

 

I asked the quote for the clutch plate, $85 not including the metal plates ( inclusive of metal plate is $134).

 

I tried to check the clutch cable is set correctly but the nut behind the clutch cover is so tight that it refuse to budge. Feel as its going to break if I try to force it, in the end I gave up and just adjust the free play at the clutch lever side hopefully thats the cause for the difficulty in shifting gear.

[silver]

Originally posted by S750WP@May 23 2004, 03:47 PM

I took out the carb to clean myself, found lots of silicon sealant on the float bowl gasket and some were smurged onto the floats and slides. Took me 3 hours to completely get rid of all the silicon and the carb cleaner really helps to dissolve those silicon and the gum in the carb. Also found one of the carb intake manifiold clamp is not tighten.

 

hi, check with you, i thought you need compressed air to blow out the cleaner and the air passage way? can just take out disassemble, clean & put back? i worry that when you take out and clean, the previous setting will be disturbed? like the what float level, clip etc?

[silver]

Originally posted by S750WP@May 23 2004, 03:47 PM

By the way you guys able to seal the airbox cover properly?? cause I found mine doesn't seal so well, the cover seems to be warped alittle and the clip at the end is not able to clip in.

 

My bandit400 also is similar. airbox cover cannot close properly but still works well.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by silver@May 23 2004, 05:06 PM

hi, check with you, i thought you need compressed air to blow out the cleaner and the air passage way? can just take out disassemble, clean & put back? i worry that when you take out and clean, the previous setting will be disturbed? like the what float level, clip etc?

It will be nice if you have acessed to compress air but it work fine using those aerosol spray can carb cleaner, just spray into all the orifices in the carbs you can see, and its very effective is dissolving the gums and dirt.

 

The float height will not be disturbed unless you go and bent the tang, but do handle them with care. Remember to apply a coat of oil on the o-ring, I use engine oil, in order for the float to seat in properly.

 

I think its pretty alright to disasseble and clean the carb, I have done it on my 750 many times and when I check the carb balancing it never change.

 

Btw I change all those phillip screws to hex cap bolts makes it easy to open up the carb anytime for cleaning and I polished the carb with very fine steel wool the carbs is looking like new now.