[Group] SUZUKI Bandit

[skybono]

Originally posted by kata_killer@Jan 3 2005, 12:34 AM

Sure... Y not. Only for U n Cheek teck huh... if d rest wan to do, I can teach everyone hw to do it, plus u get ure own cable. But must treat me a drink at least.... hee hee

Ayoh...Here got favoritism also ha. We are all bandit brothers u know..

[S750WP]

Originally posted by chee_teck@Jan 4 2005, 01:11 AM

For ur kind of budget, may i recomend u E20 which is 39 litres i thnk.its my rear box la.but careful ya its easily forced open anyway my rear box is usually empty one hahaha there to make my rak look complete only...

 

Kenneth

I got a E45 at home for keeping my barang barang, dun like the squarish looking kind of box leh.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DatsunKing@Jan 3 2005, 08:13 PM

i suspect my CDI going to die liao... Cos when i off my bike and tries to start again cannot start... then leave it for 2mins can start liao... always like that... Sianz... CDI so ex...

Today when going to work my bike also cannot start, crank abt 7-8 times then it fires up. Also notice my both my front signal light not working but rear is ok.

 

When I reach my work place I off and start its ok. Few hours later I went to start my bike same thing happen again, hopefully its the wiring problem and not CDI because my front signal light is not working all of a sudden. Will try to troubleshoot this few day to see whats wrong.

[kata_killer]

Originally posted by chee_teck@Jan 4 2005, 01:10 AM

Wah u 4 times oredi?Up to where? or ur father in law? tot he rode his deuvile up to Krabi last time? I miss mae hong song ler. dunno next time when i am older got somemore trips there or nto

 

Kenneth

Of course not me ride up lah. Then furthest trip I went on my bike is on my 929 to Penang. Yet to go to Thailand trip. Anyway, he have been to Thailand 5 times on bike. 4 times on his Bandit400 n once on his NT650.

 

The last time U saw him at Thailand was on his NT650. Tat was also his fifth trip on bike but 1st time on his NT650. At tat time, he just finish his heart operation 3 weeks ago only.

[steng_z]

Originally posted by S750WP@Jan 4 2005, 01:52 AM

Today when going to work my bike also cannot start, crank abt 7-8 times then it fires up. Also notice my both my front signal light not working but rear is ok.

 

When I reach my work place I off and start its ok. Few hours later I went to start my bike same thing happen again, hopefully its the wiring problem and not CDI because my front signal light is not working all of a sudden. Will try to troubleshoot this few day to see whats wrong.

hi....it seen that bandit bike havin problem liow....hahahaha...me juz change my batt...coz that day suddenly my bike batt flat....

[S750WP]

Originally posted by steng_z@Jan 4 2005, 08:14 AM

hi....it seen that bandit bike havin problem liow....hahahaha...me juz change my batt...coz that day suddenly my bike batt flat....

Preliminary check found the 2 front signal bulbs has melted, I was astonished because the bulb is actually made of plastic. After I removed the carcass of the dead bulb, the bike fires up in 1 click. Dunno what cause the overcurrent and melt the bulbs, will try to replace with new bulbs and see what happen.

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DatsunKing@Jan 3 2005, 09:20 PM

Wa $420 still cheap... The bike valve so little... $420 already almost half the valve of the bike liao... My friend just bought 1 bandit $1300 with new CDI and new exhaut leh...

There is a cheap XJR400 for sale at classified ads now for $2.3K and neg, maybe you wana consider getting it if your CDI cannot be fix.

 

kekeke...if really scrap bike can I have your bandit fuel tank and all the plastic? coz mine I spray myself one.

[imported_DREAM_MACHINE]

Yo bros..my bandit is giving out smoke from the end can..wat happened?is it serious?

And is it wise if i were to leave my bike at Guan Hoe for a day to do svcing and pick it up the next day?Will they tend to 'cheat'?

 

Here's the list of things tat i wanna do.

1.carb svc/sync

2.valve clearence

3.front fork recondition.

3.change engine oil(will buy from KS)

4.change spark plugs(will buy from KS)

5.oil filter(will buy from KS)

6.change air filter(will buy from KS)

 

How much will all this cost roughly?1,2,3

 

How much will all this cost roughly?4,5,6

 

thx a lot again bros for the advise..

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Jan 5 2005, 12:19 AM

yo bros..my bandit is giving out smoke from the end can..wat happened?is it serious?thx a lot

What color is the smoke?

 

White - Cylinder head gasket leak, coolant burning inside the engine. Check your coolant level, is it low? Top up and check if it goes low after a few days. White smoke can be cause by condensation in the pipe during very cold weather and its normal.

 

Black - Dirty/choke air filter, wrong jet size.

 

Blue - Piston ring worn, engine oil leak into the cylinder. Check cylinder compression to confirm.

[imported_DREAM_MACHINE]

THx for the advise bro..will do the checking..

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Jan 5 2005, 12:43 AM

THx for the advise bro..will do the checking..

No prob, bandit is a good bike if you take good care of it.

[DatsunKing]

Originally posted by S750WP@Jan 4 2005, 08:46 PM

There is a cheap XJR400 for sale at classified ads now for $2.3K and neg, maybe you wana consider getting it if your CDI cannot be fix.

 

kekeke...if really scrap bike can I have your bandit fuel tank and all the plastic? coz mine I spray myself one.

Dun think i will scrape my bike... Rode it for 4 years plus liao... got feeling... In between i had a few spare class 2 bikes but in the end i'm still riding bandit... Anyway i can get the CDI at $300+++ i think... But see how lar... Now still can ride just that have to rest 1 or 2 minutes after i off it...

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DatsunKing@Jan 5 2005, 01:57 AM

i can get the CDI at $300+++ i think...

Is it a new CDI or a 2nd hand one? it will be a good deal if its a brand new one.

 

If my CDI failed can help me to get one or not?

[S750WP]

Originally posted by DREAM_MACHINE@Jan 5 2005, 12:19 AM

Yo bros..my bandit is giving out smoke from the end can..wat happened?is it serious?

And is it wise if i were to leave my bike at Guan Hoe for a day to do svcing and pick it up the next day?Will they tend to 'cheat'?

 

Here's the list of things tat i wanna do.

1.carb svc/sync

2.valve clearence

3.front fork recondition.

3.change engine oil(will buy from KS)

4.change spark plugs(will buy from KS)

5.oil filter(will buy from KS)

6.change air filter(will buy from KS)

 

How much will all this cost roughly?1,2,3

 

How much will all this cost roughly?4,5,6

 

thx a lot again bros for the advise..

I dun think Guan Hoe will cheat you by taking out the good parts and putting the bad one in, they got a reputation to maintain for being suzuki bike servicing centre.

 

Regarding the fork seal, you can get the seal, dust cover and clips from KS for $44. You can get the fork oil from Mah motorparts(Castrol 10w) or LAB(Putoline 15w). Our fork can use 10w or 15w oil, spec recommend 10w, but I found it alittle soft so I use 15w. You will need 2 bottles of 500ml fork oil.

 

Also a tip for you, you may want to install fork protector to prolong the life span of your fork. The newer super 4 came with the fork protector, and Mah motorparts sell them(I think can fit bandit4 but not sure how much) or you can DIY yourself by using PVC pipe to act as shield againt stone and insects from flying onto your newly rebuilt fork.

 

For the cost of workmanship I have no idea because I never bring my bandit to Guan Hoe for service before. You can check with RG on that part.

[kata_killer]

Originally posted by skybono@Jan 4 2005, 01:38 AM

Ayoh...Here got favoritism also ha. We are all bandit brothers u know..

Cos I know them longer. Anyway, I didn't say i dun wan to teach hw to do it!

[S750WP]

Originally posted by kata_killer@Jan 5 2005, 02:50 PM

Cos I know them longer. Anyway, I didn't say i dun wan to teach hw to do it!

Brudder, when you free to show me the grounding point on your bandit, I will DIY the grounding cable myself while you guide me?

 

I won 8 gauge grounding cables from yahoo auction intend to use for my car but there is a guy from SHC can get the Pivot Voltage Stabiliser for car at $90 include installation, hence the grounding wires will be use on my bike instead.

[S750WP]

Pass by Chiap Lee along Serangoon today, saw some used GIVI box outside the shop. Went in and asked if they are selling those box, was quoted $70 for a old model GIVI maxia box with base plate. W/o hesistation I paid the $$ and installed the box on the spot. I already have a rack installed on my bike, so the installation was a breeze.

 

The condition of the box is 7/10 because of some light markings I believe can be clean off with kerosence or used Kiwi to polish up. This is only a one time offer, it all depends what kind of second hand box is available at the shop.

[chee_teck]

Bro, for maxia i think its quite a damn good deal la

Anyother boxes thts squarish like my E20 yet still safe to put helmet one? i prefer square ones la..dun tell me H&B for my bandit hehehe

[S750WP]

Originally posted by chee_teck@Jan 7 2005, 12:51 AM

Bro, for maxia i think its quite a damn good deal la

Anyother boxes thts squarish like my E20 yet still safe to put helmet one? i prefer square ones la..dun tell me H&B for my bandit hehehe

There is a pair of use GIVI squarish side painiers there for sale too which can keep 1 helmet. Hurry go grab it before its gone. But then it will be damm diff to squeeze through traffic after install.

[jkaiser]

changed sprocket n chain @ hkl today...180 for did gold o-rings and oem sprocket..but i think he gave me wrong size...cos my speed @ 6th gear 6000rpm become only 90 instead of 100.... how...u think go back fark them got hope?

[S750WP]

Originally posted by jkaiser@Jan 7 2005, 06:17 PM

changed sprocket n chain @ hkl today...180 for did gold o-rings and oem sprocket..but i think he gave me wrong size...cos my speed @ 6th gear 6000rpm become only 90 instead of 100.... how...u think go back fark them got hope?

Check the sprocket size first and compare against the manual before fark them.

 

Did you specifically tell them what size to change? If you did and they install the wrong size then you have the right to fark them and asked to change again.

 

If not then try asking Ah Bee see if can change or not, most probably he will give you all sorts of reason and insist the sprocket size is correct and will not change for you. But who knows if you din try.

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by S750WP@Jan 7 2005, 09:18 PM

Check the sprocket size first and compare against the manual before fark them.

 

Did you specifically tell them what size to change? If you did and they install the wrong size then you have the right to fark them and asked to change again.

 

If not then try asking Ah Bee see if can change or not, most probably he will give you all sorts of reason and insist the sprocket size is correct and will not change for you. But who knows if you din try.

nvm....i thnik pro n con...

pro: now from 70 n up i can stay in gear 6...so i dun need change gear all the time on expressway 56565656

and now acceleration better..so yea..not an issue...

[skybono]

Originally posted by jkaiser@Jan 7 2005, 06:17 PM

changed sprocket n chain @ hkl today...180 for did gold o-rings and oem sprocket..but i think he gave me wrong size...cos my speed @ 6th gear 6000rpm become only 90 instead of 100.... how...u think go back fark them got hope?

hi kaiser,

 

Are you sure they are Oem sprockets? They are kinda cheap ha. I remember

last time when I changed mine and it cost me $180. And they are not Oem. If I'm

not mistaken, for Oem, it will cost around $300.

[jkaiser]

Originally posted by skybono@Jan 8 2005, 10:23 AM

hi kaiser,

 

Are you sure they are Oem sprockets? They are kinda cheap ha. I remember

last time when I changed mine and it cost me $180. And they are not Oem. If I'm

not mistaken, for Oem, it will cost around $300.

o i meant OEM by other brands..not suzuki oem...if that one...guan hoe quoted me 300 bucks for whole package where to find the money...

[Guest RG]

Originally posted by jkaiser@Jan 8 2005, 11:23 AM

o i meant OEM by other brands..not suzuki oem...if that one...guan hoe quoted me 300 bucks for whole package where to find the money...

Guan Hoe quoted u $300 is for DID X-ring chain + original front n rear sprockets, am I rite?

 

I think Rocketman2 used AhBee OEM sprocks before, ask him wat happen. U'll be surprised.