[Group] SUZUKI Bandit

[S750WP]

Originally posted by kata_killer@Dec 20 2004, 11:15 AM

S750WP: Wow... someone selling his bandit400.......... n tat is U! Y selling d bike who nvm give u problem?

kekeke...testing the market, if really can sell maybe get RF900 or TLR1000

[chee_teck]

Originally posted by S750WP@Dec 20 2004, 11:49 AM

kekeke...testing the market, if really can sell maybe get RF900 or TLR1000

Tot u wana save money buy a cheaper maintenance bike? must haf just gotten ur bonus

 

paiseh, forgot sms u tht i not going over last weekend. Working whole sat la. This coming sat i oso going backl hometown, so not DIYing wif u again U get ur self dirty ya

 

If u cant get a gd price for ur bike, sell me ur suspension leh

 

kenneth

[S750WP]

Bonus all went to the insurance and road tax for my car already. See big bikes very 'gian'.

 

I just did engine oil and filter change, tightening chain, and syn the carb today. So no activity on sat.

 

Sell you the suspension too troublesome already, need to take out and install again, might as well you sell your bike and take over mine. Swap the CDI, coil, wind shield and three box and everything will be new

 

When you want to pass me the old coil, my mad scientist collegue is looking forward to doing his sci experiment.

[kata_killer]

Originally posted by S750WP@Dec 20 2004, 11:28 PM

Bonus all went to the insurance and road tax for my car already. See big bikes very 'gian'.

 

I just did engine oil and filter change, tightening chain, and syn the carb today. So no activity on sat.

 

Sell you the suspension too troublesome already, need to take out and install again, might as well you sell your bike and take over mine. Swap the CDI, coil, wind shield and three box and everything will be new

 

When you want to pass me the old coil, my mad scientist collegue is looking forward to doing his sci experiment.

U wan to test my old CDI?

[S750WP]

Originally posted by kata_killer@Dec 21 2004, 03:34 PM

U wan to test my old CDI?

 

Test CDI?? You mean you want to experiment with changing the capacitors and see if it revives the thing.

 

No problem just cut open the old CDI and see what rating are capacitors, go SLT to buy then I go my company to solder can already.

[chee_teck]

Originally posted by S750WP@Dec 21 2004, 03:48 PM

Test CDI?? You mean you want to experiment with changing the capacitors and see if it revives the thing.

 

No problem just cut open the old CDI and see what rating are capacitors, go SLT to buy then I go my company to solder can already.

Actually he cut open oredi...waiting for colelction only...

 

Ur coil is in my bike all the time. And i work long hours in Toa Payoh Central. If u pass by sms me i go down pass to u. Or u can wait this weekend? i going to be free this weekend...

 

Kenneth

[kata_killer]

Originally posted by chee_teck@Dec 22 2004, 12:26 AM

Actually he cut open oredi...waiting for colelction only...

 

Ur coil is in my bike all the time. And i work long hours in Toa Payoh Central. If u pass by sms me i go down pass to u. Or u can wait this weekend? i going to be free this weekend...

 

Kenneth

So, when u wan to meet up to collect my old CDI?

[anodise57]

makeover with S4 group!!! combine... BIG FAMILY DIY.. .yeh...

[acesalan]

do you ppl, Bandit riders meet up on weekdays? drop me at mail if you guys happen to meet up on weekday evening. I will be very keen to join you ppl for coffee and discuss all things about Bandit. i ride a bandit too for about 6 months now. thanks.

[imported_DREAM_MACHINE]

Hi guys,

I'm gonna b getting a bandit 400 soon..(a few days time hopefully).I've got some questions to ask abt.

 

1.Wat to look out for when checking the bike?

 

2.Any paticular problem abt the bike?

 

3.Wats the average petrol consumtion?

 

4.How much do a regular svcing cost(engine oil,plugs,caburator?where?

 

5.How many types of bandit are there?wats the diff?

 

6.heard tat bandit overheat easily,is it true?

 

Thx alot in advance for the replies..

 

Best Regards,

 

Dream_machine

[S750WP]

Originally posted by anodise57@Dec 22 2004, 03:09 PM

makeover with S4 group!!! combine... BIG FAMILY DIY.. .yeh...

But Bandit4 and Super4 kinda different, general servicing still can e.g engine oil.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by acesalan@Dec 22 2004, 08:10 PM

do you ppl, Bandit riders meet up on weekdays? drop me at mail if you guys happen to meet up on weekday evening. I will be very keen to join you ppl for coffee and discuss all things about Bandit. i ride a bandit too for about 6 months now. thanks.

The bandit rider here seldom meet, so far I only met one tourer bandit, Chee Teck, a few time for getting our hands dirty on our beloved bike.

 

Meanwhile keep logging in to check the latest update here and you can read some old post on the bandit4 to know more about our bikes. Hopefully we bandit riders will have one outing one of this day.

[S750WP]

Dream_machine,

 

I'm gonna b getting a bandit 400 soon..(a few days time hopefully).I've got some questions to ask abt.

 

1.Wat to look out for when checking the bike?

 

I think mostly the general things like fork, steering, suspension, tires, electrical and engine condition.

 

2.Any paticular problem abt the bike?

 

Here is what I had on my bandit, rectifier fried, radiator leaking, 1 coil not firing. Simple fix but can be quite annoying if you dont know how to diagnose and solve it yourself, mostly bike shop will chop you asking to to change this and that. The notoriously no.1 killer for the Bandit4 is the CDI, and a new one cost abt $400+ to replace.

 

3.Wats the average petrol consumtion?

 

I got about 21++km per litre of petrol, avg speed 90-100

 

4.How much do a regular svcing cost(engine oil,plugs,caburator?where?

 

It all depends on what type of engine oil you feed on to your bike. I am now using Total 4T which I feel is pretty good and economical, $4.70 since I dont travel so much(3000km for 7 months of ownership mainly for work). Spark plug you can use NGK or denso, NGK is almost 70% more ex than Denso. Carburettor you can go to any reputable shop for servicing. Check the bandit parts price list on the old post.

 

5.How many types of bandit are there?wats the diff?

 

In singapore there is Bandit400P, Bandit400VV, Bandit600, Bandit1200.

 

6.heard tat bandit overheat easily,is it true?

 

Mine used to overheat in the hot afternoon, after flush radiator and changing to a new radiator, thermostat, housing, rad cap and sensors now its so much better. And it all depends if your previous owner is taking care of the cooling system periodically.

 

Hope it helps..

[imported_DREAM_MACHINE]

Thx there 4 the input..seems infomative...'

cheers

[imported_DREAM_MACHINE]

Hi guys..jus paid deposit for my bandit..p model(FM)..$1588 inclusive of insurance,transfer,GST..will b collecting the bike 2moro..

Bike was also sent for inspection today..thus a renewed rd tax.

Checked the bike..found everytink normal..(hopefully it will stay like tat for some time).a bit of dent on the fuel tank.How do u guys tink?cheap or ex?

I know nuts abt bandit would sincerely need u guys to help me understand the machine better..

Cheers.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Dec 23 2004, 06:07 PM

Hi guys..jus paid deposit for my bandit..p model(FM)..$1588 inclusive of insurance,transfer,GST..will b collecting the bike 2moro..

Bike was also sent for inspection today..thus a renewed rd tax.

Checked the bike..found everytink normal..(hopefully it will stay like tat for some time).a bit of dent on the fuel tank.How do u guys tink?cheap or ex?

I know nuts abt bandit would sincerely need u guys to help me understand the machine better..

Cheers.

I presume you got the bike from a private seller normally shop charges more. Price is decent for a well mainteained bike.

 

You will start to learn more when problem arises, or you can be more adventurous and start to take things apart to explore ard. And a service manual will comes in handy when troubleshooting, it can be found in the older post.

 

Welcome to the bandit club.

[S750WP]

Bandit manual (low resolution) log in as GUEST, password suzuki

 

Bandit400 service manual

[S750WP]

For the bandit4 rider who wants to upgrade the rear shock here are the other option which may fit.

 

I say may fit because I found the information from US bandit forum website and its not my responsibility if it doesn't fit, try it at your own risk.

 

GSXR750 1990-1995

GSXR1100 1990-1995

Katana 750 (90's)

RF900

[S750WP]

Here is a cheap 2002 katana rear shock, not sure if it can fit B4. The original bandit 4 rear shock centre hole to centre hole is 305mm, a slightly longer shock is ok but not shorter.

 

Ebay

[imported_DREAM_MACHINE]

Thx again bro for the input...well,i did not get it from a pvt seller,but from a bikeshop in ubi..Rode past the bikeshop yesterday..Saw the bandit,went in and ask weather they r selling the bike?The boss say tat he is selling it for 1.2k..I was kinda suprised,i ask for coe,he said renewed..So i called the boss this morning,came down during lunchtime,waited for 5 mins coz the bike was on the way back from inspection.I checked the bike carefully n paid the deposit.Tatz how it happens..kinda quick transaction..Hopefully the bike do not hav a major engine problem..i will posting more often to enquire abt the bike..Thx again bro..Cheers

[steng_z]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Dec 24 2004, 12:11 AM

Thx again bro for the input...well,i did not get it from a pvt seller,but from a bikeshop in ubi..Rode past the bikeshop yesterday..Saw the bandit,went in and ask weather they r selling the bike?The boss say tat he is selling it for 1.2k..I was kinda suprised,i ask for coe,he said renewed..So i called the boss this morning,came down during lunchtime,waited for 5 mins coz the bike was on the way back from inspection.I checked the bike carefully n paid the deposit.Tatz how it happens..kinda quick transaction..Hopefully the bike do not hav a major engine problem..i will posting more often to enquire abt the bike..Thx again bro..Cheers

mornin frenz.....which shop u go...????they nvr spray the bike ar...???

[imported_DREAM_MACHINE]

Well..thinkin of spraying the bike,but not so soon lah..gotta sent my RXZ for repair first,sell it off,only then will b spraying bandit..got spray lobang is it??thinkin of D.I.Y.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Dec 24 2004, 10:25 AM

Well..thinkin of spraying the bike,but not so soon lah..gotta sent my RXZ for repair first,sell it off,only then will b spraying bandit..got spray lobang is it??thinkin of D.I.Y.

For the fuel tank its better to send to shop to spray, the plastic is still ok. Because normal spray paint cant withstand petrol unless you use automotive paint and lacquer.

 

Btw I spray the bike myself and I take extra care not to let the petrol overflow on the fuel tank.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Dec 24 2004, 12:11 AM

Thx again bro for the input...well,i did not get it from a pvt seller,but from a bikeshop in ubi..Rode past the bikeshop yesterday..Saw the bandit,went in and ask weather they r selling the bike?The boss say tat he is selling it for 1.2k..I was kinda suprised,i ask for coe,he said renewed..So i called the boss this morning,came down during lunchtime,waited for 5 mins coz the bike was on the way back from inspection.I checked the bike carefully n paid the deposit.Tatz how it happens..kinda quick transaction..Hopefully the bike do not hav a major engine problem..i will posting more often to enquire abt the bike..Thx again bro..Cheers

Bro I like your shiny end can, its not original though.

 

Anyway I maybe bolting on my yoshi slip-on. kekeke...

[Guest RG]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Dec 24 2004, 12:11 AM

Thx again bro for the input...well,i did not get it from a pvt seller,but from a bikeshop in ubi..Rode past the bikeshop yesterday..Saw the bandit,went in and ask weather they r selling the bike?The boss say tat he is selling it for 1.2k..I was kinda suprised,i ask for coe,he said renewed..So i called the boss this morning,came down during lunchtime,waited for 5 mins coz the bike was on the way back from inspection.I checked the bike carefully n paid the deposit.Tatz how it happens..kinda quick transaction..Hopefully the bike do not hav a major engine problem..i will posting more often to enquire abt the bike..Thx again bro..Cheers

Pls get a good camera and show us more pics of the bike. Zoom in on important parts, like the sprocket n chain, engine side, radiator etc...

 

Thanks