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MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: Vettezuki on October 25, 2008, 02:13:19 AM

Title: Front Suspension
Post by: Vettezuki on October 25, 2008, 02:13:19 AM

Howdy, this is my first post about my first bike, a rad (http://)2002 B12S (http://"http://motorgen.com/garage/showvehicle.php?vid=213"). I love it, but I wonder if the front suspension and steering could be a little tighter/stable. Not quite sure how to describe it. My friend let me ride his 08 GSXR 1000 a little bit, and (obviously a totally different animal) but it felt like it was completely on rails. I see Hole Shot has got both fork valve and spring combos, as well as a steering dampener kit. I'm imagining these two items might get get me a lot closer to what I'm looking for regarding the feel of the front end, or is this just somehow the basic character of the Bandit?

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: Red01 on October 26, 2008, 01:31:52 PM

Yes, you can improve the feel of the B12 with those mods.  :thumb:
I don't think you'll ever get to GSXR levels, but you can get closer.

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: Cruisecontrol on October 31, 2008, 07:48:57 PM

I noticed that the stock Bandit pushes wide during hard cornering and always feels a little vague.
If you like how the GSXR felt, do what I did and put a set of gixxer forks on your Bandit.
It handles like a dream now. Pick a line and it stays on it.

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: smooth operator on November 01, 2008, 06:55:31 AM

  Race Tech gold valves and springs. Will cost you a little over $300. if you do it yourself.The kit comes with stacking shims to set up your stacking order for your wieght and type of riding. Makes them perform more like a cartrige fork. Makes a world of difference over stock.

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: Vettezuki on November 20, 2008, 08:24:21 PM

Thanks guys. I didn't get a notification so I didn't know there were replies. Have to check my prefs.

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: Vettezuki on November 20, 2008, 08:28:36 PM

Quote from: Cruisecontrol on October 31, 2008, 07:48:57 PM

I noticed that the stock Bandit pushes wide during hard cornering and always feels a little vague.
If you like how the GSXR felt, do what I did and put a set of gixxer forks on your Bandit.
It handles like a dream now. Pick a line and it stays on it.

What year(s)/size(s) GSXR is appropriate for an 02' B12? 

Title: Re: Front Suspension
Post by: Red01 on November 21, 2008, 09:23:25 AM

Quote from: Vettezuki on November 20, 2008, 08:28:36 PM

What year(s)/size(s) GSXR is appropriate for an 02' B12? 

You probably wouldn't think to look in the FAQ for the 250/400, but the same thing applies to the 1G & 2G B6 & B12.  Check out this topic in their FAQ:
http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=197.0