Author Topic: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s (Read 4090 times)

rspector · « **on:** September 20, 2005, 05:01:19 PM »

after being a gs owner i had to get the new bandit 1200 s, i love the bike, the only complaint i hvae is h ow much the windshield buzzs between 3000 and 4000 rpm, any suggestions would be greatly apprciated
thanks
Rob

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 20, 2005, 05:29:33 PM »

I think you'll find the answers if you use the search feature.

If you can't find it, post back and we'll be glad to help you out.

Red01 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 20, 2005, 05:36:15 PM »

Here's a good thread to start with:

Just do the clicky thing here.

B12Teuton · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2005, 08:47:11 AM »

Welcome aboard! The engine will smooth out as it breaks in and the buzzzzzzzzzz will subside a bit, but there are several things you and try to see what works.

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #4 on:** September 21, 2005, 11:01:18 AM »

Consider using the aftermarket Suzuki windscreen.... that really helped my bike. Plus finding the dealer assembled the fairing pieces with the wrong fasteners....

Best yet.... run 'er about 80 mph/4500 rpm - smooth as glass!!!

Red01 · « **Reply #5 on:** September 21, 2005, 05:57:38 PM »

The time I was by the Suzuki dealer when they were uncrating a new B12 there wasn't much the dealer had to do other than mount the front wheel and put gas in it. I was amazed at how complete the bike was in the crate! It even had the oil in it.

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #6 on:** September 21, 2005, 11:40:51 PM »

Hmmm... that would explain the broken turn signal for sure.

B12Teuton · « **Reply #7 on:** September 22, 2005, 09:22:33 AM »

Quote from: "Red01"

It even had the oil in it.

You sure about that??
I've uncrated hundreds of bike over the years and none ever came with oil. Never a Suzuki, but still...

Most bikes need to have the front wheel mounted, windshield installed, handle bar/clipons set up, and oil/battery filled. Then a good wash to get the cosmoline off and then off to the customers... after a test ride of coarse

Red01 · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2005, 05:31:52 AM »

Yup! I'm sure. I was surprised by that myself.
It was a matter of unbolting the crate, putting on the wheel, hookup the battery, adjust the bars, putting gas in it and take it for a spin. ~10-15 minutes from sealed crate to test ride.

Bazza · « **Reply #9 on:** October 22, 2005, 04:54:40 AM »

And don't they charge about 300 bucks for that?

txbanditrydr · « **Reply #10 on:** October 22, 2005, 09:59:24 AM »

Only if you let 'em.....