Bandit Alley
MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: Fishfried on January 08, 2015, 11:58:51 PM
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Well the gas tank is off and as I wait for the CDI to get fixed I thought I could get some other things taken care of. I for sure need an air filter, the stock one is falling apart and needs replaced. I read the thread on jetting and it looks like a lot of folks use K&N pods or a K&N drop in. I do like the look of the bike with the plastic panels off the bike so you can see the pods and carbs. I'm more concerned with a good running machine though.
My mechanic said (with a big smile) now would be a good time to order a Factory Pro jet kit. If I do get one is it recommended to get new gasket set? The bike is 20+ years old.
I know, the bike doesn't run but while it is in the shop I may as well get as much done as I can, anything I should replace, check or clean on this? Thanks!
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If the bike really has 6200 miles on it like you said, there's no reason to get a factory pro kit.
Usually with old bikes like this they have a lot of mileage and the needles/emulsion tubes start to wear because of excessive moment of the needle (and fuel).
However after 6200 miles this shouldn't be a problem.
I would just buy a new stock air filter, they are only $20.
You can fit a K&n filter but it will require re-jet, especially pods.