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Offline PhilS

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2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« on: August 18, 2007, 07:49:44 AM »
Hi Guys/Girls:

There's a report over on Two Wheeled Texans about a 2007 1250 Bandit with 4300 miles on it that threw a rod at 4300 miles. Upon towing to the shop, he reports that there were three more Bandits there with blown engines all at the 4000 mile mark.

Anyone on this group heard of this issue? If so, is Suzuki involved? Any details? I am at 1500 miles and probably will not see this type of mileage until next spring - still within my warranty though.

Thoughts anyone?

Phil
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2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2007, 08:06:20 AM »
I saw that post Phil and although it may be true, I have serious doubts about its validity. What are the odds of four new Bandits with 4K miles and blown rods showing up at the same shop at the same time? If I were an oddsmaker....
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Offline PhilS

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2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2007, 08:50:23 AM »
I hear ya and agree 100%, but, there's always that chance that four of them in close serial number proximaty were all sold at the same place and have all let go for whatever reason...doubt it...but ya never know.

In the meantime, we keep our ears open for odd sounds from the crank, eh?
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2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #3 on: August 29, 2007, 03:55:36 PM »
Theres also a good chance that the mechanic that uncrated those machines and built them no longer has a job. :)
Just a passing thought... Im not sure what they look like coming out of the crate and how much is actually assembled but I' find it strange all in one place like that.
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2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #4 on: August 31, 2007, 11:10:41 AM »
lol did he forget the oil in every single bike?

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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #5 on: March 08, 2008, 10:55:03 PM »
TWT forum folks queeried the guy that claims to have had blown b1250 motor.  He would not respond with serial numbers nor even answer basic questions.  Considered a fake, albeit a nasty one!!,
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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #6 on: March 10, 2008, 04:21:27 AM »
Probubly just a rumorer from a wanabee owner rider.  :lol:

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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #7 on: March 11, 2008, 01:33:28 PM »
Let's call a spade a spade, Gunner.
It's probably an urban myth propagated by a low-rent scumbag who's just jealous.
That's what I'd call it......
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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #8 on: March 12, 2008, 09:45:20 PM »
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Let's call a spade a spade, Gunner.
It's probably an urban myth propagated by a low-rent scumbag who's just jealous.
That's what I'd call it......

...either that, or one of those low life (insert non Suzuki brand here) riders/dealers!  :roll:
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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #9 on: March 13, 2008, 05:13:49 AM »
further proof to the fact that if you wait long enough somebody will say just about anything.
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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #10 on: March 13, 2008, 01:42:03 PM »
In contrast it is amazing how there are other new bikes who's forums are filled with recall issues for almost twice the price of the B1250. In comparison reliability issues posted about the B1250 are all but nonexistent. I believe this is due to the fact that while the B1250 is a completely new designed motorcycle Suzuki used the B1200 as a template to improve on rather then design from the ground up. Probubly taking into consideration all the improvements required by the GOV (EPA/EURO) and all the improvements needed to improve customers desires for improved handling, performance, versatility, value, and manufacturing longevity, while maintaining the best attributes of what makes this motorcycle product line popular.
    Anytime you make improvements to an existing design it results in an improved product, while engineering a completely new untested product in the market place will almost always have some failures that need to be test bed by the public for a corrected design. This is why no matter how much I like any new market product, I always let the new product buyers test bed the item for at least 2 years. I even waited 1 year on the B1250 after selling my B1200 to see what was the deal. Turned out that at $7800 out the door pricing, it was an awesome deal and about as close as you can get to "too good to be true" as I have ever seen or experienced a street bike with such versatility, truly the only effective multipurpose street bike available.
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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #11 on: October 24, 2008, 03:53:00 AM »
Theres also a good chance that the mechanic that uncrated those machines and built them no longer has a job. :)
Just a passing thought... Im not sure what they look like coming out of the crate and how much is actually assembled but I' find it strange all in one place like that.

They don't do much assembly when they open the crate. Mount the wheels sometimes.

I was there when my FJR crate was opened and they really only had to mount the bags, handlebars mirrors & Wheels.
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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #12 on: October 24, 2008, 11:45:31 AM »
+1

I saw my 1250 come out of the crate. IIRC even the wheels were on it. Just looked like the handlebars needed to be attached and then the bike could be preped. From the crate to me riding it off the lot was only about 2 hours.
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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #13 on: October 24, 2008, 01:56:42 PM »
IIRC, the front wheel is installed when uncrated, but oil is already in the motor from Suzuki.
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Re: 2007 Bandit 1250 Motor Blown - around 4000 miles
« Reply #14 on: October 24, 2008, 02:49:54 PM »
IIRC, the front wheel is installed when uncrated, but oil is already in the motor from Suzuki.

Yup, your memory is better then mine. The front wheel did need to be mounted. I was amazed at how assembled they were from the factory though.
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