Bandit Alley
MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: Bufallobiff on April 02, 2014, 07:38:01 PM
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I'm the new guy. I finally decided that Suzuki wasn't going to bring back the GS series so I'm now the proud owner of a 2005 Bandit 1200. I stole this M/C because the P.O. let it sit (3800 miles only) and the carburetors had to come off and get degunked. Not much different than a GS (except the damn throttle cables) and a repair kit for the petcock and I have an essentially new M/C for 3 Gs and change. The air bleed screws had me at a loss for a while but I found that 3 1/2 turns out and they're as good as I'm going to get them. The bike runs great and I must say that I'm not used to the power that it has. It starts right up (with a choke when cold) and after a lengthy warm up, (it sounds like a bag of hammers when cold) everything quiets down----is this typical ?
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did you sync the carbs?
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As a matter of fact, I used my new Motionpro manometer as my Twinmax went tits up on me....
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Firstly.... :welcome: to the site. Real nice bike you have there too. :bigok:
So.. the "bag of hammers" is pretty typical on a cold Bandit - especially if the carbs are still stock. You'll get a lot of improvement with a Stage 1 jet kit and slip on. Mileage, cold starts, power - all improved.
Even with all that my bike still sounds scary when cold - especially without earplugs. Once it's fully warmed it purrs like a kitten - a noisy kitten but it just keeps on running.... and running.. and running.
Great find on the bike - you'll love it.
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Thanks for the welcome. As I get acclimated to the "new" M/C you'll be hearing more from me. I might consider the mods you mentioned in the future but for now my next acquisition will be some case guards.... :thanks:
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... but for now my next acquisition will be some case guards....
Very wise move.... it can make the difference between riding home or hauling home.