How long does it take to Rejet a Bandit 1200?
Ed speaks volumes of information in the bandit arena and I can still rejet a Gen1 1200 in under 15 minutes. The 1200 bandit was one of the few motorcycles I rode straight thru the New England winter. holeshot needles.
When to sync the carburetors on a bandit?
The carburetors should be in sync at a variety of RPMs from idle to 2k+. It’s a good idea to check them at a range of RPMs and find where they’re in sync at the widest RPM range. After the sync is complete shut off the bike and replace the vacuum caps, pushing them down at an angle from the right side of the bike.
Can a holeshot Bandit Run at low rpm?
The bike does not surge anymore at low RPM, it runs smoothly with no throttle snatch and when you open her up she roars!! The intake and exhaust note is noticeably louder but not annoying. This kit has truly made the Bandit the bike I wanted it to be.
What to do about a gas leak on a Bandit 1200?
The vacuum fitting on carb 4 has a hose instead of a rubber cap. Remove the hose, tape up or otherwise block both ends to prevent vacuum leak. Then hook the Carbtune vacuum hoses to fittings 1 – 4 in order. Attach maintenance tank to the fuel line and fill with gas.
The bike does not surge anymore at low RPM, it runs smoothly with no throttle snatch and when you open her up she roars!! The intake and exhaust note is noticeably louder but not annoying. This kit has truly made the Bandit the bike I wanted it to be.
How long has the Suzuki Bandit been around?
The nice thing about Bandits (also known as Bindits because so many people did) is that they’ve been around for about a quarter of a century now and there really is a model for every pocket. The early 600 and 1200 models (forget the 400) were really just parts-bin specials.
Can a Suzuki Bandit 600 compete in Formula prostocks?
Carbed Suzuki Bandit 600s of all ages are eligible to compete with the Formula Prostocks Racing Club ‘s Suzuki Bandit Challenge, which operates within NG Road Racing weekends. The rules are simple: all engines must remain standard, with the exception of an aftermarket exhaust.
Why does my 2001 bandit 600 stop firing?
Q. My 2001 Bandit 600 has an intermittent misfire which is driving me mad. Every four to six months the number one cylinder stops firing when starting from cold. After a few seconds it’s OK, then over the next few days the misfire gets more persistent until below 3500 revs it won’t fire and the exhaust smells of petrol.