Bandit Alley

MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: rider123 on January 04, 2006, 10:29:32 AM

Title: Quick question about shimming
Post by: rider123 on January 04, 2006, 10:29:32 AM: Hi reference this pic:

(http://209.89.24.91/needle.jpg)

Do you put the shims in between the nylon "donut" and the C-clip on the tapered side of the needle? Thanks.

Also I was thinking about drilling some holes with the shims to experiment around a bit. Where roughly does the airbox hole from the holeshot stage 1 go so when I get it I can encorporate a few of my own little holes from shimming experiments. I know it's "at the top" of the airbox. Say 2 inches down from top ok so when I drill the real hole after rejetting it fine.
Title: Quick question about shimming
Post by: kedeg_97B12 on January 04, 2006, 02:08:43 PM: You are correct with the shim. The 2" hole usually is directly across from the stock hole and snorkle. You might be shimming it more than .20 if put a 2" hole in there. If it runs crappy, duct tape the hole closed.
Title: Quick question about shimming
Post by: rider123 on January 04, 2006, 02:16:22 PM: By meaning across, you mean directly above it I'm assuming. I wasn't thinking about 2"(1.5" for my 2G) yet. I was going to leave the original jets in there and just shim it with 2 shims and adjust the mixture screws for my Muzzy slip on before I decide which jet kit to go with. This way it should tide me over for a few months while I decide.

The reason for me drilling say a couple of 1/4" holes is to try and experiment with say 3 or 4 shims and a couple of holes for an extra bit of horsepower. And you're completly right if it doesn't work out duct taping over a couple of 1/4 " holes should be no problem. When I pick which kit I want I'll make sure to drill the 1.5" hole or Ivan's many Holes where the "tester" holes I made are so it's nice and clean.

Remember, everyone repeat after me.....duct tape is my friend....duct tape is my friend!! :grin:
Title: Quick question about shimming
Post by: kedeg_97B12 on January 04, 2006, 02:24:21 PM: AHHHHHH 2nd generation! :duh: Sorry still recovering from the holidays. Please disregard the 'hole' issue! Damn I'm funny.

No other advice to offer. I only rode mine for 15 miles before I put a kit in.
Title: Quick question about shimming
Post by: rider123 on January 04, 2006, 02:49:09 PM: Did you have to shim that RCA 21" T.V. to get it run properly on your bandit, or did you drill a 2 " hole in the back of it to mount it on the tank! :grin: