[Group] SUZUKI Bandit

[chee_teck]

Originally posted by S750WP@Aug 29 2004, 08:10 PM

I haven replace my clutch plate, my problem is difficult in shifting down, but shift up and to neutral is very smooth. I guess my problem could be due to the chains too dry, when I lubricates it with chain lube it become better.

 

Another reason I guess is I'm using the non o-ring chain (change by the previous owner, still very new) and I waiting to replace it with o-rings chain when its worn out to see if it solves everything.

 

If the bike clutch do not slip think just leave it alone, because the clutch plate (cork mat;l) alone is $85, gasket is $8. If change the metal plate, warp only, is another $70 and clutch hub sleeve(not sure how much, guan hoe says change it too) plus engine oil, the bill can come up to $300++ .

I noticed my bike moved front even after clutching in. And tht occurs only after my engine is hot (like after 20 minutes of riding and stopped at the traffic lights) Dunno if its the clutch cable adjustment problem. Just adjust the clutch cable but havent got the chace to ride yet. hopefully it got better la.

 

Thanks!

 

kenneth

PS: If still cannot work then no choice but to change the plates then

[chinjoon]

Originally posted by chee_teck@Aug 30 2004, 02:35 PM

I noticed my bike moved front even after clutching in. And tht occurs only after my engine is hot (like after 20 minutes of riding and stopped at the traffic lights) Dunno if its the clutch cable adjustment problem. Just adjust the clutch cable but havent got the chace to ride yet. hopefully it got better la.

 

Thanks!

 

kenneth

PS: If still cannot work then no choice but to change the plates then

Chee_teck, I had the same problem also.....and when I trottle, the bike is like in reverse gear, move backward.....

 

[kata_killer]

Dun u think, we long time nvm meet up? Cheek teck, can u organise one?

[xiao_p]

Originally posted by chinjoon@Aug 30 2004, 06:17 PM

Chee_teck, I had the same problem also.....and when I trottle, the bike is like in reverse gear, move backward.....

 

seems like itz a common problem here

mine too...

 

anyway anymore recommendations for tyres

[chee_teck]

Originally posted by chinjoon@Aug 30 2004, 06:17 PM

Chee_teck, I had the same problem also.....and when I trottle, the bike is like in reverse gear, move backward.....

 

backward?!!!! hahah where got same as me? Mine FORWARD la mauahahaha

 

seriously why move backwards? u sure u not on a sloping road?

 

Xio-P: I using Michelin macadam touring tires. Expansive but long lasting. Front is macadam 100X, rear is Macadam 50E (used since previous owner-i had used close to 40k km oredi looks like can last me another 5k km)

 

http://www.michelin.com.sg/motorcycle/mot_cat_road_100x.jsp

 

a lot ppl say the tire is an overkill, but i think its worth it cos it lasts and saves me the trouble of having to go down bike shop every 50k km to change tires. but quite costly la. Front oredi cost me $140.... and not many shops carry this tire ya. i searched quite a number of shops before one friend showed me the shop

 

BTW ur bike oso REVERSE when clutch in (just like chinjoon's)??

 

S750WP: IRC tires heard from the phantom knights ppl , it sucks big time during rain. How u feel? How much u paid?

 

Kata: U organise la. most weekday nites i am only available after 10.30pm. Weekend nites, if i am in Sgp, i will b available most of the time. if i am available i will surely turn up .Thanks.

 

kenneth

[S750WP]

Originally posted by chee_teck@Aug 31 2004, 01:56 AM

S750WP: IRC tires heard from the phantom knights ppl , it sucks big time during rain. How u feel? How much u paid?

 

Haven ride this bike in the rain before, seems ok in the dry, not very sticky as compare to the bridgestone BT010 on my gsxr750 previously. I heard the IRC tires sux during wet.

 

It was recently change by the previous owner, still plenty of life left on them, wait till worn out then change. No idea how much the previous owner pay for it.

[S750WP]

okie I tested my dual lubricaion system for the self built Loobman semi auto chain oiler, seems to be working already. Gona fix it up on my bike during off days to see how it works. Will try to post some pic and review.

 

Here's the part I used.

 

Y-joint 5/32 or 4mm

4mm O/D hard tubing

5mm O/D clear and flex tubing

8mm O/D clear and flex tubing

Cable ties short and long one

Rubber seal

Hard wire (can use old clothes hanger)

Squeeze bottle

Hose clamp

Screw washer and nut

[S750WP]

Guys you notice there one 'lobang' when you remove the rider seat, seems like a cool place to add a container there, to hold tools and rain coat if w/o box.

[DatsunKing]

Originally posted by S750WP@Aug 31 2004, 03:01 AM

Haven ride this bike in the rain before, seems ok in the dry, not very sticky as compare to the bridgestone BT010 on my gsxr750 previously. I heard the IRC tires sux during wet.

 

It was recently change by the previous owner, still plenty of life left on them, wait till worn out then change. No idea how much the previous owner pay for it.

IRC tires have to see made from where 1... i still remember last time i ride RXZ long ago... I use IRC tires made in japan 1 very good... quite sticky on wet conditions... but the rest of the IRC made from what thai or malaysia or indo all suks.... only japan 1 can make it... but i not really sure if it's good for big bikes.... Anyway i'm using dunlop arrowmax for front and back... find it very slippery during wet weather.... but on dry weather it's ok.... still can scrath pipe during corner....

[chee_teck]

Originally posted by S750WP@Aug 31 2004, 03:29 AM

Guys you notice there one 'lobang' when you remove the rider seat, seems like a cool place to add a container there, to hold tools and rain coat if w/o box.

Skybono has got some container fixed i\there with cable ties securing to the frame.

 

I learnt from his project and get myself a ice cream box tht fit nicely hehe...dun ask me wht ice cream brand cos i remove the sticker liow hehe. paiseh. But i rmember i buying it from NTUC.

 

S750WP: When u had done with ur lubricator show me the pic can? I just fixed the simple oiler but i think my chain still dun haf the wet look i like

 

Thanks

[Bean1111]

Originally posted by chee_teck@Aug 31 2004, 01:56 AM

backward?!!!! hahah where got same as me? Mine FORWARD la mauahahaha

 

seriously why move backwards? u sure u not on a sloping road?

 

Xio-P: I using Michelin macadam touring tires. Expansive but long lasting. Front is macadam 100X, rear is Macadam 50E (used since previous owner-i had used close to 40k km oredi looks like can last me another 5k km)

 

http://www.michelin.com.sg/motorcycle/mot_cat_road_100x.jsp

 

a lot ppl say the tire is an overkill, but i think its worth it cos it lasts and saves me the trouble of having to go down bike shop every 50k km to change tires. but quite costly la. Front oredi cost me $140.... and not many shops carry this tire ya. i searched quite a number of shops before one friend showed me the shop

 

BTW ur bike oso REVERSE when clutch in (just like chinjoon's)??

 

S750WP: IRC tires heard from the phantom knights ppl , it sucks big time during rain. How u feel? How much u paid?

 

Kata: U organise la. most weekday nites i am only available after 10.30pm. Weekend nites, if i am in Sgp, i will b available most of the time. if i am available i will surely turn up .Thanks.

 

kenneth

Front already $140!!!! omg.... I changed my rear to Dunlop GT501 for that price last year..... my front using macadam 50E passed down frm previous owner, but wearing out liao... Think I going to change to GT501... reasonably priced and good

 

http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_tire.asp?id=8

[jkaiser]

damn sianz...failed vicom inspection today...carbon emission too high...grr...

[S750WP]

Originally posted by chee_teck@Aug 31 2004, 03:15 PM

Skybono has got some container fixed i\there with cable ties securing to the frame.

 

I learnt from his project and get myself a ice cream box tht fit nicely hehe...dun ask me wht ice cream brand cos i remove the sticker liow hehe. paiseh. But i rmember i buying it from NTUC.

 

S750WP: When u had done with ur lubricator show me the pic can? I just fixed the simple oiler but i think my chain still dun haf the wet look i like

 

Thanks

Dun oil too much bro, the oil will flings and you will have a hard time cleaning the rim. When I first got my bandit the rims are dark brown, even kerosene also cannot clean , need to use fine steel wool to scrub till I can see the original silver paint.

 

last time I use the scottoiler on my previous bike, set to 1 drop per min, able to achieve the wet look with minimal fling.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by jkaiser@Aug 31 2004, 06:04 PM

damn sianz...failed vicom inspection today...carbon emission too high...grr...

Go NSH and blast to clear the carbon inside

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by S750WP@Aug 31 2004, 08:28 PM

Go NSH and blast to clear the carbon inside

dunno leh...blast @ 150km/h...then if go again still fail...liaoz..

 

alternatively, tml can go guan hoe ask them settle..pay a nominal fee?

[S750WP]

http://www.bikepics.com/photos/pics/suzuki-bandit400-93-bikepics-204510.jpg

 

Here is the completion of my bike painwork I did myself, I pasted the bandit and suzuki logo stickers I got from Dawn and fixed back the side cover. I did not laquer the thank because I find it good enuff, because the paint did not smurge when contact with petrol or sunlight. More picture is available at bikepics.com

[S750WP]

Just install my pirated version of the loobman, took me 2 hours to complete the job. The difficult part is bending the hard wire to position the dual delivery system to the sprocket, all else is very simple.

 

Filled the squeeze bottle with leftover engine oil and squeeze it 3 times then went to JB to top up fuel. During the journey gear change becomes very smooth gear shifting up and down feels good.

 

When reach Esso 2nd link I check my chain, both side are lubricated evenly, the oil brushes made of cable tie is still in place (riding @120km/h after singapore custom). Check the rims, slight traces of oil, indicating oil fling off the chain, due to my greediness squeezing too much oil.

 

The final version of my loobman parts consists of

 

1 squeeze bottle

Y joint connector

4mm o/d hard tubing

6mm o/d flex tubing

10mm o/d flex tubing

Hard wire

Zip ties (medium and short)

2 x army small black rubber band

 

Will post the pic soon once I get hold of the digi cam.

[chee_teck]

Oo pls keep us posted with the chain lube. Today i went to SLT n forgot to off the simple oiler so all oil drained out

 

I like wet look n dun mind cleaning the rim one

 

BTW i found the bulbs for the speedo @ SLT @ $1 per piece. But the thing is its 1.2W 12V instead of the 1.3W 12V as stated in the manual. Wonder can use or not? Just a little dimmer rite?won affect anything else on the bike?

 

And S750WP, the shop owner told me there wun be any white bulbs. Only have yellow ones wor. Dunno can trust him or not. if u nit the address let me know ya.

 

Kenneth

[xiao_p]

Originally posted by S750WP@Aug 24 2004, 02:31 AM

http://www.bikepics.com/photos/pics/suzuki-bandit400-93-bikepics-161808.jpg

 

http://www.bikepics.com/photos/pics/suzuki-bandit400-93-bikepics-161810.jpg

 

http://www.bikepics.com/photos/pics/suzuki-bandit400-93-bikepics-161811.jpg

 

Wanted to change my mirror and signal light to the picture shown. By the way nice exhaust and seat done too.

mi looking for dat signal too

 

anyone noes wat bike signal is dat

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by S750WP@Sep 1 2004, 03:31 PM

Just install my pirated version of the loobman, took me 2 hours to complete the job. The difficult part is bending the hard wire to position the dual delivery system to the sprocket, all else is very simple.

 

Filled the squeeze bottle with leftover engine oil and squeeze it 3 times then went to JB to top up fuel. During the journey gear change becomes very smooth gear shifting up and down feels good.

 

When reach Esso 2nd link I check my chain, both side are lubricated evenly, the oil brushes made of cable tie is still in place (riding @120km/h after singapore custom). Check the rims, slight traces of oil, indicating oil fling off the chain, due to my greediness squeezing too much oil.

 

The final version of my loobman parts consists of

 

1 squeeze bottle

Y joint connector

4mm o/d hard tubing

6mm o/d flex tubing

10mm o/d flex tubing

Hard wire

Zip ties (medium and short)

2 x army small black rubber band

 

Will post the pic soon once I get hold of the digi cam.

ur plate number is wat ah? was following behind a red bandit today @ customs...ard 1pm...finally met someone who's almost as slow as me @ sg customs... slowly wear helmet..adjust here adjust there...then move off...like this go woodlands custom sure kana horned

[joekia]

Originally posted by xiao_p@Sep 1 2004, 06:23 PM

mi looking for dat signal too

 

anyone noes wat bike signal is dat

try Krr

[S750WP]

Originally posted by chee_teck@Sep 1 2004, 04:49 PM

Oo pls keep us posted with the chain lube. Today i went to SLT n forgot to off the simple oiler so all oil drained out

 

I like wet look n dun mind cleaning the rim one

 

BTW i found the bulbs for the speedo @ SLT @ $1 per piece. But the thing is its 1.2W 12V instead of the 1.3W 12V as stated in the manual. Wonder can use or not? Just a little dimmer rite?won affect anything else on the bike?

 

And S750WP, the shop owner told me there wun be any white bulbs. Only have yellow ones wor. Dunno can trust him or not. if u nit the address let me know ya.

 

Kenneth

Is it LED bulbs, if its normal light bulb then I will stick with the current one, I still got 4 new spare ones.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by jkaiser@Sep 1 2004, 06:27 PM

ur plate number is wat ah? was following behind a red bandit today @ customs...ard 1pm...finally met someone who's almost as slow as me @ sg customs... slowly wear helmet..adjust here adjust there...then move off...like this go woodlands custom sure kana horned

hehehe...I think the redbandit you saw is me, at 2nd link there rite? You are the black bandit with white helmet?? Are ya there to clear carbon?

 

I was going there to refuel and test my self built loobman chain oiler after that I went to 1st link, as slow as before stopping at the customs, luckily din kana horn.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by joekia@Sep 1 2004, 06:44 PM

try Krr

what mirror are those, looks like taken from triumph, ducati or aprillia very nice.

[chee_teck]

Originally posted by S750WP@Sep 1 2004, 08:43 PM

Is it LED bulbs, if its normal light bulb then I will stick with the current one, I still got 4 new spare ones.

Its bulb not LED...think u stick to urs la.cos mine is 1.2W and stock is 1.3W...mine suppose to be dimmer.but havent fix yet. After come back from 3NCR then i try fixing.

 

Haf a nice weekend everyone!

 

Kenneth