Suzuki Bandit

[TexanInSeattle]

Originally Posted by DrewCopter

Anyone with 2nd gen bandits (01-06ish?) have subframe issues?

I was using a topcase all the time, and it sheared the freakin mounting tabs for the grab bar/topcase right off. No more luggage capability I was riding around a day with nothing but plastic holding my stuff on.

I wonder if I could just get tabs welded back on... it would have to be threaded and lined up just right though. Not having hard luggage sucks!

I have heard of this issue with top cases and the renntec style rack.. After lots of research I have found that the only rear rack that is really desigend for the weight of a top case would be the Givi rack....the others just arent built for anthing more than about 5 lbs. ..This is not so much a subframe issue as a rack design issue.

[acdfan]

on 2005 bandit 1200, the thingies holding the handlebars to the frame...is the dot on top or the bottom?

[peterhively]

Punch marks forward. Torque forward bolts first, then rearward bolts. No gap in front, gap in back. 16.5 lb-ft

[DrewCopter]

Originally Posted by TexanInSeattle

I have heard of this issue with top cases and the renntec style rack.. After lots of research I have found that the only rear rack that is really desigend for the weight of a top case would be the Givi rack....the others just arent built for anthing more than about 5 lbs. ..This is not so much a subframe issue as a rack design issue.

Thanks for the reply. Yeah, mine bolted soley to the grab rail, and then the case itself sits a few inches back, so there is a good amount of leverage working on it. The givi, while a little uglier IMO, would have been better as it's got a rail that goes down and has 2 bolts further forward on the subframe as well (passenger peg? I forget). I posted the same info on twisted throttle as a warning to people. I think I am stuck trying to get it welded, although it might be a bitch to get it all to line up right.

Always wondered about the bar holder dot things. I think I've put mine on both ways taking bars on & off, could never remember, never gave me any problems. Looked pretty symetrical, no?

[Cat0020]

I just use bungy cords and strap a milkcrate to the passenger seat of my Bandit.

[skysailor]

I used to do that with my 750 Royal Enfield in 1968!

[TexanInSeattle]

<---------- KLR forum is that way

[Lank]

Just got done putting GSXR 1100 cams into my 2000 Bandit. It goes to the racetrack on Sat to see if any improvement. Sounds good and feels strong so have no doubt that they will make a difference. Cams went in easily and set up was a breeze, just a valve adjustment. Also installed a Quick Shifter, it cuts ignition power from .25 to 1.00 MS and allows no load shifting at full throttle without the clutch, still doing some adjusting on that...we will see how it pans out on Sat as well Oh Ya..new clutch as well, almost forgot, I totally burned the old one out, fried the steels, I think too much HP and the use of Motorcycle synthetic oil did the j o b on it . the oil mostly, no more synthetics in wet clutches for me no matter what the oil manufacturer says. Working hard on getting this Bandit into the low 10's. I suspect am there just need to prove it. Track here is 3000 feet, track in MN is 1200 feet so might need to wait until summer to find out. Baro pressure here generally raises the effective altitude as well.. last time I ran it was adjusted to 5000, thats tough!!

[TexanInSeattle]

Can't wait to know what it runs!

[BossMaverick]

Originally Posted by Lank

Just got done putting GSXR 1100 cams into my 2000 Bandit. It goes to the racetrack on Sat to see if any improvement. Sounds good and feels strong so have no doubt that they will make a difference. Cams went in easily and set up was a breeze, just a valve adjustment. Also installed a Quick Shifter, it cuts ignition power from .25 to 1.00 MS and allows no load shifting at full throttle without the clutch, still doing some adjusting on that...we will see how it pans out on Sat as well Oh Ya..new clutch as well, almost forgot, I totally burned the old one out, fried the steels, I think too much HP and the use of Motorcycle synthetic oil did the j o b on it . the oil mostly, no more synthetics in wet clutches for me no matter what the oil manufacturer says. Working hard on getting this Bandit into the low 10's. I suspect am there just need to prove it. Track here is 3000 feet, track in MN is 1200 feet so might need to wait until summer to find out. Baro pressure here generally raises the effective altitude as well.. last time I ran it was adjusted to 5000, thats tough!!

As much as I love my 1250, I get envious of the affordable mods that can be done to the 1200's (like the cam swaps). I also get envious of the relatively easy valve adjustments on the 1200's.

[treybrad]

Originally Posted by BossMaverick

As much as I love my 1250, I get envious of the affordable mods that can be done to the 1200's (like the cam swaps). I also get envious of the relatively easy valve adjustments on the 1200's.

Adjusting the valves on the 1200 is easy... but so is checking the clearance on the 1250. Has anyone HAD to swap a shim on the 1250 yet? I've heard of a couple people doing it because they were at the loose end of spec and wanted to put them in the middle (they should tighten naturally with miles), but they were still in spec nonetheless.

I know I checked mine at 27k and 50k miles and they hadn't moved -- intakes all on the loose end, exhausts right in the middle. I doubt I ever pop the valve cover off again unless it starts making noise or something goes wrong.

trey

[Lank]

I know I checked mine at 27k and 50k miles and they hadn't moved -- intakes all on the loose end, exhausts right in the middle. I doubt I ever pop the valve cover off again unless it starts making noise or something goes wrong.

trey[/QUOTE]

Valves are overadjusted a lot of the time. I tend to want them to run a bit loose, no benefit to running on the tight end of specs.

The shifter works great, just a toe up at full throttle and click, a seamless transition into the next gear..what a deal for 150 bucks. Had to pull the clutch and build up some, 5 heavy steels, 4 narrow ones and put in 3....get that...3 diaphragm springs, gonna ride it in a couple of hours but it seems like it is finally done slipping...A short test ride last nite and it felt solid as heck

Anyone interested in some race cams, got 2 sets??

[TexanInSeattle]

I sure would be if your werent in OZ.

[acdfan]

put on new brake lines on the front of the 05 bandit. anyone remember the order of the banjo fittings? is it left, main then right? this is at the main to two front lines connection.

[acdfan]

to clarify earlier post, is it main line to the left of right front brake line or to the right? im going to put it together today, the last brake line came in.