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MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: rspector on September 20, 2005, 05:01:19 PM

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: 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

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: Red01 on September 20, 2005, 05:29:33 PM

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

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

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: Red01 on September 20, 2005, 05:36:15 PM

Here's a good thread to start with:

Just do the clicky thing here. (http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=1151&highlight=windshield+buzz)

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: B12Teuton on September 21, 2005, 08:47:11 AM

:congrats:

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.

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: txbanditrydr 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....   :duh:   Best yet.... run 'er about 80 mph/4500 rpm - smooth as glass!!!   :motorsmile:

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: Red01 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.

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: txbanditrydr on September 21, 2005, 11:40:51 PM

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

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: B12Teuton 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 :wink:

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: Red01 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.

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: Bazza on October 22, 2005, 04:54:40 AM

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

Title: just bought a 2005 bandit 1200 s
Post by: txbanditrydr on October 22, 2005, 09:59:24 AM

Only if you let 'em.....   :stickpoke: