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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: mattylees46 on October 02, 2006, 03:18:45 PM

Title: Bandit 12 rear shock - any good?
Post by: mattylees46 on October 02, 2006, 03:18:45 PM

Ive just bought myself a cheap bandit 12 rear shock off ebay for £20, its hardly been used and is from the '96-00 model.

Basically my rear shock is pretty much dead, so I'm considering replacing it with the bandit 12 shock. Anyone had any experience of fitting a B12 shock to a bandit 400 or have any idea how well it would work? I wouldnt mind getting a bit more ride height too as my bike sits too low for my liking, would it raise the rear at all?

Thanks in advance for the help



 :thanks:

Title: Bandit 12 rear shock - any good?
Post by: gsxr400 racer on October 02, 2006, 04:36:04 PM

only one i have tried that raised the rear just a bit and worked good was a rf 900 rear shock
cheers
Jay

Title: Bandit 12 rear shock - any good?
Post by: PitterB4 on October 02, 2006, 09:22:50 PM

IIRC the first gen B12 shock will be too long.  I had a 2nd gen on mine and it was a big improvement.  It raised the rear a decent amount. I'm pretty sure the 1st gen is considerably longer.  Check throught the FAQ.  I think they're listed in there.

Title: Bandit 12 rear shock - any good?
Post by: mattylees46 on October 03, 2006, 02:07:34 PM

Thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it   :thanks:

Ive just done a search as you mentioned Pitter and it turns out the '96-00 B12 shock is actually a bit shorter than the '01- B12 shock and a few people have actually fitted one with positive results, so I'm a happy man  :grin:

I tried measuring the shock and I make it to be about 325mm, does this sound like it will work?

Thanks again for all the help  :beers:

Title: Bandit 12 rear shock - any good?
Post by: PitterB4 on October 03, 2006, 02:37:33 PM

Check this (http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=524&sid=ba1834fe41cf82d05ee76b51d55b1571) thread.  I knew there was an issue with the 1G B12 shock - it's SHORTER than the B4 shock and will LOWER the ride height.  Measuring from the center of the eyes, the B4 is ~305mm and the 1G B12 is ~300.

Title: Bandit 12 rear shock - any good?
Post by: JmuRiz on October 03, 2006, 03:06:26 PM

Quote from: gsxr400 racer

only one i have tried that raised the rear just a bit and worked good was a rf 900 rear shock
cheers
Jay

If it raises the rear any it's a very little bit.  Didn't really notice the increase when I installed mine.  Now I have a progressive so I may have a 900 shock for sale on the cheap some time.