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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: Poorkid on September 21, 2005, 08:56:13 PM

Title: New to the B6
Post by: Poorkid on September 21, 2005, 08:56:13 PM

I have an 01 b6s... what mods can be done cheaply and easily? (all maint has been done) I don't want to spend more than $150 all together is this possible?

also are there any free online service manuals?

Thanks Jeremy

Title: New to the B6
Post by: PeteSC on September 21, 2005, 10:30:31 PM

It all depends on what you want to modify.
 There are some simple cosmetic things that are free to cheap to modify.
 (Lights, decals, rear fender, etc)
 Performance stuff is gonna cost some bucks.....and there isn't much you can do for under $150, except maybe a sprocket change.

Title: New to the B6
Post by: Buzter on September 21, 2005, 11:33:09 PM

that ain't a whole lot of dough really.  Maybe a couple of cosmetic doo-dads.  You can't get a belly pan, or an exhaust, or ....or.... Maybe a good jet kit. and ignition advancer which ain't a bid deal really.  Definitely a jet kit.  It seems a little lean in stock form. Cold blooded for sure. Get a scorpion slip-on they supposedly don't require jetting and tweak your a/f mixture screws.

Title: New to the B6
Post by: flip on September 22, 2005, 09:28:17 AM

Get a Holeshot jet kit with the ignition advancer or adjust the a/f screws and shim the needles on the carbs. If you pay somebopdy to adjust the carbs, get an ignition advancer when funds allow. It is very easy to install and it made a difference on my 96 b6. With the carbs set up right, your engine will warm up much quicker and throttle response will be much better. After the carbs, suspension would be next. Fork springs and a used shock off of Ebay aren't very expensive.

Title: B6
Post by: tacoman on September 22, 2005, 05:31:24 PM

I second that post.  Get the Holeshot stage one with ign. advancer (save some $$ and skip the K&N filter).  Even with the stock can you'll get much better performance and rideabilty.  I haven't checked prices lately but it should be right in there.  The directions are very good so if you're semi handy with a wrench and screwdriver you can save some $$ and do it yourself.

Title: New to the B6
Post by: Poorkid on September 22, 2005, 06:26:12 PM

what causes my bike to be so cold blooded?

Title: New to the B6
Post by: flip on September 22, 2005, 06:39:48 PM

The air/fuel mixture is set up lean on the lowend and midrange, I assume to help it pass federal emissions tests.

Title: New to the B6
Post by: Buzter on September 24, 2005, 12:05:29 AM

I had a 2003 shadow ace for about a year.  It was reaaally lean in stock form.  It popped some with everything stock.  When I checked the a/f mix screws, one was barely 1/2 a turn out.

Title: New to the B6
Post by: Poorkid on September 25, 2005, 03:01:11 PM

What is the front fork oil viscosity? and has anyone tried the Vortex universal clip ons?

Title: New to the B6
Post by: Red01 on September 25, 2005, 04:01:13 PM

IIRC, 10w