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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: tomx611 on December 16, 2009, 01:45:23 AM

Title: better Suspension for bandit 400V GK7AA
Post by: tomx611 on December 16, 2009, 01:45:23 AM
the stock Suspension of my friend's B4 seems get problem, single ride is ok, but dual ride the suspension went to bottom........

have any suspension can replace it, or any method can solve this problem.

Thx!
Title: Re: better Suspension for bandit 400V GK7AA
Post by: Guido_Brasletti on December 16, 2009, 05:28:44 AM
The rear suspension on the B4 is too soft, that is a known "problem".

I have used a hyperpro spring on mine with the stock shock and it behaves ok.

Others use a B12 or Hayabusa rear unit, you can find posts about it.
Title: Re: better Suspension for bandit 400V GK7AA
Post by: Banditmax on December 16, 2009, 04:23:51 PM
Loose some weight   :bandit:
Title: Re: better Suspension for bandit 400V GK7AA
Post by: Guido_Brasletti on December 17, 2009, 04:04:50 AM
My explanation is that since the B4 was designed for the japanese market, the suspension is calculated for japanese riders. They are shorter and therefore lighter! I am 1.86m tall, I can not reach the weight of someone just 1.60m!  :grin:
Title: Re: better Suspension for bandit 400V GK7AA
Post by: interfuse on December 17, 2009, 11:28:24 AM
The stock b4 suspension sucks regardless of weight if you're riding two up... My wife and I have a combined weight of 210 lbs and the suspension bottoms out.
Title: Re: better Suspension for bandit 400V GK7AA
Post by: tomx611 on December 18, 2009, 04:08:15 PM
B12 or Hayabusa rear unit is difficult to find, seems need wait for long time.
Title: Re: better Suspension for bandit 400V GK7AA
Post by: Guido_Brasletti on December 21, 2009, 04:21:12 AM
Quote from: interfuse on December 17, 2009, 11:28:24 AM
The stock b4 suspension sucks regardless of weight if you're riding two up... My wife and I have a combined weight of 210 lbs and the suspension bottoms out.

Not only bottoms out, I found out that the rear axle nut "injured" my aftermarket exhaust can too!

tomx611  --> Try installing a stiffer spring from a different bike. It should be easy to find and fit and should do the job.