Suzuki Bandit - Page 22

djchan · 11-05-2009, 06:56 AM

Bleed the clutch. Huh, forgot this thing has a hydraulic clutch. Been riding simple dualsports for too long. My '01 has a clunky shift as well. Mity-vac here I come. Might as well hit the brakes while I'm at it.

xring04 · 11-08-2009, 05:06 PM

I found a bandit. I was pretty sure I wanted a second gen, but after finding this jewel, I had to have it.

The seller was asking $2500, and I would have bought it at that. (And if I passed my father in law was going to snatch it up.)

I got it for $2400.

ana

This thing is like new, and the paint it beautiful.

It's a bone stock 2000 with only 2500 miles on it.

Now for the cruddy pics, shot in my dim garage.

beeper · 11-08-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xring04

I found a bandit. I was pretty sure I wanted a second gen, but after finding this jewel, I had to have it.

The seller was asking $2500, and I would have bought it at that. (And if I passed my father in law was going to snatch it up.)

I got it for $2400.

ana

This thing is like new, and the paint it beautiful.

It's a bone stock 2000 with only 2500 miles on it.

Now for the cruddy pics, shot in my dim garage.

Good score!! It's like a time capsule, still wearing it's original rubber. Same year and color as mine. Best looking of all the Bandits says me.

.

drjeff · 11-09-2009, 09:09 AM

Great ride. I love mine...2002 s

xring04 · 11-12-2009, 03:46 PM

Took some better pics.

I also flushed the brakes and clutch, shimmed the carb needles and adjusted the adjustment screws.

She's running great now.

Gradall · 11-12-2009, 07:28 PM

Could anybody point me towards a new chain and sprocket for a 1250? LINKS please?????

erda · 11-12-2009, 08:45 PM

Check out this link. http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/1032...---suzuki.html
Haven't dealt with them but they are recommended on Two Wheeled Texans forum.

danny4744 · 11-23-2009, 07:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lookatdirt

Hey, quick question for you Bandit owners! I have an '01 1200s that I purchased in July. Been putting a ton of miles on it and enjoying it a lot. Big grin factor. The only thing that kinda bugs me is: it is a clunky shifter, up and down through the gears, especially through first and third. Anybody else experience this? Is this a trait of this model, or do I have some work to do? The clutch seems fine and adjusted correctly. The bike now has 25,000k on it.

Just having fun reading through the string and thought I'd throw the question out!

Don't use the clutch. Roll throttle on, pre-load shifter, roll back throttle slightly, snick it into next gear repeat.
This may or may not rule out the clutch

Also it just feels right. *Not to be attempted on downshift.*

sands · 12-03-2009, 04:41 PM

I've got an 08' Bandit 1250 and have almost 16,000 miles on it....So far very impressed with the bike and have had zero issues...Engine is smooth, mechanically quiet, and sounds like a jet tubine....At 70 mph the rpms are really low, around 3,700 rpm, so it's really relaxed...Twist the throttle in top gear and it pulls hard instantly....Sometimes I'll be riding and the engine feels so smooth it's almost like you're coasting with the clutch in...Makes my old RC51 feel slow in any gear.....

The only nitpicks I have is that there are some minor adjustments needed to be made ergonomically to make it a bit more comfortable for my structure...Those adjustments are for the handlebars to come back 1-2 inches, and a bit wider of a seat with a tad more rearward slant....That's the only thing I can really find to complain about....

T0mW · 12-03-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sands

...Those adjustments are for the handlebars to come back 1-2 inches, and a bit wider of a seat with a tad more rearward slant.......

GenMar risers will work for the handlebars, and a Corbin seat will work for your butt

ag_streak · 12-12-2009, 09:13 AM

...and I love it!

What a great bike!

Next up is a Madstad adjustable windscreen, and then I just need to do something about that seat...

rhys · 12-12-2009, 10:14 AM

Bandit 1250S, bought it a year ago.
24,000 miles later...., I need new tires again (6,000 front/5,000 rear), and my chain is finally showing kinks. Money, mo money, mo money, but lots-o-FUN!

Rich Dubbya · 12-12-2009, 10:34 AM

Sounds to me you're certainly getting your money's worth..

ACDNate · 12-12-2009, 11:47 AM

Man those Givi's look nice on there AG.

ag_streak · 12-14-2009, 07:11 AM

I have to thank ACDNate for planting the seed of the idea for getting a Bandit. I always liked 'em, but never considered getting one until I saw Nate's 2nd-Gen in Daytona.

Thanks, bro!

Maybe someday I'll also follow your example and try a IB-1K on her!

11-05-2009, 06:56 AM	#316
djchan Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2004 Location: on the border Oddometer: 1,138	Bleed the clutch. Huh, forgot this thing has a hydraulic clutch. Been riding simple dualsports for too long. My '01 has a clunky shift as well. Mity-vac here I come. Might as well hit the brakes while I'm at it. __________________ Well loved but gone - 1982 Maxim 650, 2000 Concours, 2001 KLX300, 2001 DRZ400E, 2004 KLR650, 2006 TE610, 1998 KDX220, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S, and a 2002 KTM 400EXC. Occupying the stable - 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250, 2002 KTM LC4E, and a 2007 KLX250S.

11-08-2009, 05:06 PM	#317
xring04 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: East Tn. Oddometer: 272	I found a bandit. I was pretty sure I wanted a second gen, but after finding this jewel, I had to have it. The seller was asking $2500, and I would have bought it at that. (And if I passed my father in law was going to snatch it up.) I got it for $2400.ana This thing is like new, and the paint it beautiful. It's a bone stock 2000 with only 2500 miles on it. Now for the cruddy pics, shot in my dim garage.

11-12-2009, 08:45 PM	#322
erda Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Great White North, EH! Oddometer: 185	Check out this link. http://www.sprocketcenter.com/p/1032...---suzuki.html Haven't dealt with them but they are recommended on Two Wheeled Texans forum. __________________ Current ride: 2009 Bandit 1250SEA Previous rides: 2009 V-Strom 650SEA; 2004 Kawasaki Ninja 500ex

12-12-2009, 09:13 AM	#326
ag_streak Tiene Ruta Cuarenta? Joined: Aug 2006 Location: At the pointy ends of the bell curve (33702) Oddometer: 2,981	My current configuration... ...and I love it! What a great bike! Next up is a Madstad adjustable windscreen, and then I just need to do something about that seat... __________________ 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 - 2007 Harley XL1200R Roadster - 2013 Husqvarna Terra 650 You can lead a politician to water, but you can't make him think. - Kinky Friedman Improve your cosmic karma here!

12-12-2009, 10:14 AM	#327
rhys Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2003 Location: Left Coast Oddometer: 1,661	Bandit 1250S, bought it a year ago. 24,000 miles later...., I need new tires again (6,000 front/5,000 rear), and my chain is finally showing kinks. Money, mo money, mo money, but lots-o-FUN! __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwEVc...layer_embedded

11-09-2009, 09:09 AM	#319
drjeff n00b Joined: Jun 2008 Oddometer: 5	Great ride. I love mine...2002 s

11-12-2009, 03:46 PM	#320
xring04 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jan 2008 Location: East Tn. Oddometer: 272	Took some better pics. I also flushed the brakes and clutch, shimmed the carb needles and adjusted the adjustment screws. She's running great now.

11-12-2009, 07:28 PM	#321
Gradall Army of one gets it done Joined: Sep 2009 Location: Baltimore Oddometer: 72	Could anybody point me towards a new chain and sprocket for a 1250? LINKS please?????

12-03-2009, 04:41 PM	#324
sands Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Oddometer: 322	I've got an 08' Bandit 1250 and have almost 16,000 miles on it....So far very impressed with the bike and have had zero issues...Engine is smooth, mechanically quiet, and sounds like a jet tubine....At 70 mph the rpms are really low, around 3,700 rpm, so it's really relaxed...Twist the throttle in top gear and it pulls hard instantly....Sometimes I'll be riding and the engine feels so smooth it's almost like you're coasting with the clutch in...Makes my old RC51 feel slow in any gear..... The only nitpicks I have is that there are some minor adjustments needed to be made ergonomically to make it a bit more comfortable for my structure...Those adjustments are for the handlebars to come back 1-2 inches, and a bit wider of a seat with a tad more rearward slant....That's the only thing I can really find to complain about....

12-12-2009, 10:34 AM	#328
Rich Dubbya Pimpadimpolis Joined: Feb 2009 Location: NJ Oddometer: 238	Sounds to me you're certainly getting your money's worth.. __________________

12-12-2009, 11:47 AM	#329
ACDNate Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, Mississippi Oddometer: 689	Man those Givi's look nice on there AG. __________________ Nate Ocean Spring, MS 2008 Honda GL1800 2007 Honda CRF150R 2005 Honda CRF100F

12-14-2009, 07:11 AM	#330
ag_streak Tiene Ruta Cuarenta? Joined: Aug 2006 Location: At the pointy ends of the bell curve (33702) Oddometer: 2,981	I have to thank ACDNate for planting the seed of the idea for getting a Bandit. I always liked 'em, but never considered getting one until I saw Nate's 2nd-Gen in Daytona. Thanks, bro! Maybe someday I'll also follow your example and try a IB-1K on her! __________________ 2013 Triumph Tiger 800 - 2007 Harley XL1200R Roadster - 2013 Husqvarna Terra 650 You can lead a politician to water, but you can't make him think. - Kinky Friedman Improve your cosmic karma here!

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