Bandit owner list
Here we proudly present the Bandit Owner List. This information is from
some role calls from the Bandit Mailing List. At the moment there is no
kind of sorting, I will think about this matter.At the moment you will
find here about 78 Bandit drivers with E-Mail adress and
there feeling about the B6 or B12.
If you also want to be inserted in this owner list, e-mail
me.
If you are interested in the mailing list, please see
here.
I hope the Bandit owners newsgroup does not turn into that same sort
of crap with the 600 vs 1200
There is only one 'right' bike for every rider - the one which gives
him/her the most pleasure. Comments which try and force the views of the
author on others should be dismissed .
I'd be interested in knowing a bit about my fellow Bandit riders, and
their bikes. Why? So that when we read a post from a fellow participant
we can refer to his reply to this message, rather than having to outline
the given information over and over again. I'll get the ball rolling:
-
Name: Henning Johansen
-
E-Mail: Henning johansen@cadvision.com
-
Date: June 9, 1997
-
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
-
Model: GSF1200/S
-
Colour: Black Bought: April '96 (new)
-
Problems: None
-
Work done: None yet. I change the oil every 2500KM, and the filter every
5000KM
-
Miles/KM: 13,000 KM (all weekend touring)
-
Milage left on tires: Front - 2K, Rear - 2K
-
Approximate mileage: 40-46 miles per imperial gallon
-
Complaints:
-
The gas tank is too small,
-
this engine could easily pull an overdrive gear
-
Would I buy it again: Absolutely!
-
Mods:
-
Givi hard luggage (highly recommended),
-
Givi windshield
-
Top speed you have reached: 242 KM/Hour (indicated)
My turn :
-
Name: Chris Sparks
-
E-Mail: CSPARKE1@CSFP.CSFB.COM
-
Date: June 10, 1997 Location:
-
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
-
Model: GSF600/S
-
Colour: Green
-
Bought: April '97 (new)
-
Problems:
-
Sticking throttle -
-
lubed twist grip to cure
-
Work done: None yet. Used mineral oil to 4000 miles, now using fully syth.
-
Miles/KM: 4500 Miles (Mostly commuting to/from work)
-
Milage left on tires: Plenty!
-
Approximate mileage: 50 miles per imperial gallon
-
Complaints: None
-
Would I buy it again: Yes!
-
Mods:
-
Top speed you have reached: 120 mph (indicated)
Chris Sparkes GSF600S
My turn :
-
Name: Bertrand Jenner
-
E-Mail: Jenner.bertrand@ccmsa.mutuagri.tm.fr
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Paris, France
-
Model: GSF600 N (naked rules)
-
Colour: Red
-
Bought: April '96
-
Problems: None anymore
-
Work done: 600 Miles service
-
Miles/KM: 3500 KM (60Km/day commute)
-
Milage left on tires: More
-
Approximate mileage: 230 Km /19l
-
Complaints: Uh ???
-
Would I buy it again: 12 more...
-
Mods:
-
Suzuki crash bars,
-
carbon rear fender,
-
tank pad
-
Future Mods:
-
Optima street bike fairing,
-
Fulgur Tech.
-
slip on,...
-
Top speed I have reached: 200 Kmh
-
Name: Aaron
-
E-Mail: AaronD12@ix.netcom.com
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Dallas, Texas, USA
-
Model: GSF600/SV
-
Color: "Arrest-me" Red
-
Bought: May 1997 (new)
-
Problems: None yet.
-
Work done: None yet.
-
Miles/KM: 575 Miles (Mostly commuting to/from work - almost time for the
600-mile checkup)
-
Milage left on tires: Plenty!
-
Approximate mileage: 55 miles per gallon
-
Complaints:
-
Clunk putting it into 1st.
-
Larger gas tank.
-
Handling gets weird over 105 MPH. :)
-
Would I buy it again: Absolutely!
-
Mods: None yet.
-
Top speed you have reached: 115 MPH (indicated)
-Aaron-
PS: This is my first "real" bike and I didn't want to kill myself on
a 1200... not to mention being unable to afford the insurance!
-
Name:Jim Butler - Portland, OR
-
E-Mail: jbutler@spiritone.com or Jim.Butler@pacificorp.com
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Portland, Oregon, USA
-
Model: GSF1200S/V
-
Color: Maroon
-
Bought: May 10, 1997 (new)
-
Problems: None. Installing the engine guard was not a joyous time.
-
Work done: 600 Mile Service.
-
Miles/KM: 653 Miles (Commuting and a couple short day rides)
-
Mileage left on tires: Still new.
-
Approximate mileage: 40+ miles per gallon. (Still determining)
-
Complaints:
-
Fairing buzz.
-
Clutch lever stiffer than my Shadow.
-
Would I buy it again: Yes, no question. (One each - maroon & dk blue)
-
Mods:
-
Suzuki engine bars,
-
tank bra.
-
Top speed you have reached: 85 MPH (indicated) (It's new, what can I say!)
I wouldn't trade the Shadow away for anything, but the contrast between
it and the Bandit is more enjoyable than I realized.
I am looking for saddle bags for the Bandit. If anyone would like to
make suggestions, they would be appreciated. Also, someone added a temperature
sensor - any information about that would likewise be appreciated.
Jim Butler - Portland, OR jbutler@spiritone.com / Jim.Butler@pacificorp.com
'86 Miyata 1000
'94 Shadow VT1100C
'97 Bandit 1200S/V
-
Name: Rae Grove
-
Email: RaeGrove@aol.com
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Berkeley, California
-
Model: GSF1200 N (naked)
-
Colour: Blue Bought: December '96
-
Problems: None
-
Work done: 600 Miles service/4000 service
-
Miles/KM: 200-350 per week, pleasure, and lots of it, riding
-
Milage left on tires: More
-
Approximate mileage: 38miles per gal
-
Complaints:
-
Seat scoots me forward too much and is lousy for passenger
-
Would I buy it again: In a heartbeat
-
Mods:
-
Removed fairings and stickers,
-
v&h engine covers,
-
tank pad,
-
fooled with jetting and made mixture richer
-
Future Mods:
-
tighter suspension,
-
maybe progressives,
-
maybe spacers,
-
new seat
-
Top speed I have reached: 120 miles per hour
-
Name: Michael Ragsdale
-
E-Mail: mragsdal@utk.edu
-
Date: June 10
-
1997 Location: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
-
Model: GSF600ST
-
Color: Green
-
Bought: Feb 1996 (New)
-
Problems: None.
-
Work done:
-
600 Mile service;
-
Oil/Filter every 2,000;
-
Valves every 3,000.
-
Miles/KM: 9,458 Miles
-
Mileage left on tires: Thankfully, not much - see below....
-
Approximate mileage: ~20 mpg in the twisties, ~40 highway.
-
Complaints:
-
Sucky Bridgestone Excretion OEM tires.
-
Soft front suspension. I prefer shim valves, but price was worth screw/locknut.
-
Would I buy it again: Absolutely.
-
Mods:
-
D&D Slip-on,
-
Air screws turned out,
-
tank bra.
-
Future mods:
-
Progressive Springs,
-
ignition adv,
-
jets,
-
K&N filter
-
Top speed you have reached: 125 mph, indicated
Michael Ragsdale
'72 T500J (Project)
'76 KZ750B (For Sale) mragsdal@utk.edu
'88 EX500 (Race)
'89 CB-1 (The Wife's) DoD #1672 AMA #554907
'96 Bandit 600 (Main)
-
Name: Jim Coleman
-
E-Mail: Jim.Coleman@MCI.Com
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Mobile, AL, USA
-
Model: GSF1200/S
-
Color: Maroon
-
Bought: Daytona Bike Week 1997 (new)
-
Problems: None yet.
-
Work done: None yet.
-
Miles/KM: 6700 Miles (No commuting, only commute in Co. vehicle cause I
have to, ride bike for all else if possible)
-
Milage left on tires: 500 miles
-
Approximate mileage: 40 miles per gallon
-
Complaints:
-
Clunk putting it into 1st. But, changing to Castrol Syntec fixed a lot
of that.
-
Would I buy it again: Absolutely!
-
Mods:
-
Yoshimura RS3 Zyclone cannister
-
Top speed you have reached: 150 MPH (indicated)
-
Name: TC Cox
-
E-Mail : TCCox@aol.com
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Charlotte, NC
-
Model: GSF600
-
Color: Red
-
Bought: May 10, 1997 (new)
-
Problems: None. Installing the luggage rack a bit of a pain. Not happy
with fit
-
Work done: none (about to get 600 mile service done)
-
Miles/KM: 553 Miles (Commuting and a couple short day rides)
-
Mileage left on tires: Still new.
-
Approximate mileage: 50+ mpg
-
Complaints:
-
Would I buy it again: Yep.........
-
Mods:
-
Top speed you have reached: 65 MPH (Its New)
Love the bike, Been riding for 30 years, 30 + bikes but this one is one
of my favorites. The power ???? Well back in High school in 1970 I managed
to talk my mom into co-signing a loan for me to purchase one of the first,
Kawasaki 500 3 cylinders(called a Mach III I believe) One bad ass motorcycle,
fastest 1/4 mile machine in the world at the time, 412 pounds, 60 HP, plastic
swing arm bearings, drum brakes, one nasty nasty fast machine. Now 27 years
later, my 600 Bandit, almost considered a beginners machine, runs the 1/4
almost a second faster than the Kawasaki. Interesting how things change.
-
Name: Carver, John
-
E-Mail: jcarver@dulles.dcn.att.com
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Reston, VA
-
Model: '96 GSF600
-
Color: Green
-
Bought: March 15, 1997 leftover(new) Freedom Suzuki/Honda Long Branch,
NJ
-
Problems: None.
-
Work done: 600 mile service done at 750 miles; changed to Mobil 1 myself
at this time
-
Miles/KM: 1000 miles commuting
-
Mileage left on tires: Still new.
-
Approximate mileage: 45 mpg
-
Complaints:
-
Fairing buzz. (minor)
-
Mobil 1 cured much of the 1st gear clunk
-
Would I buy it again: Sure
-
Mods:
-
Case Guards (not installed yet)
-
Top speed you have reached: 100 MPH (Its New)
-
Name: Gerry Exmann
-
E-Mail: gerry.exmann@bangate1.TEK.COM
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Vancouver, Canada
-
Model: GSF600
-
Color: Green
-
Bought: Feb, 1997 (used)
-
Problems: None.
-
Work done: 6000KM service Miles/KM: 6000KM
-
Mileage left on tires: Still new.
-
Approximate mileage: approx 250KM to reserve
-
Complaints:
-
Would I buy it again: good value
-
Mods: none, except poking a hole in the muffler
-
Top speed you have reached: 225KM/HR
Delightful bike, comfortable (important when you are 50), easy to throw
into slow speed tight turns and quite good in the sweepers as long as the
road is smooth. As identified, the soft suspension allows a wallow at times
but every bike has limitations and could be easily fixed, all it takes
is money. I love the acceleration, it really rips, i know there are faster
machines, but it puts a smile on my face and thats what counts. Looking
to put a small luggage rack on it and perhaps a different wind screen
Gerry Vancouver, Canada
-
Name: Patrick Morris
-
E-Mail: morrisp@ADMIN.GMCC.AB.CA
-
Date: June 10/97
-
Location: Edmonton, Alberta
-
Model: GSF1200S
-
Color: Black
-
Bought:April 1, 1996
-
Problems: Can't ride it in Alberta winters
-
Work Done: 1000 and 6000 km servicing
-
Mileage: 8100 km (about 5000 miles)
-
Tires: OEM - still lots of wear left.
-
Range: 230 km before reserve
-
Complaints: None
-
Would I buy it again? Oh yeah. No hesitation.
-
Mods: Can't afford them right now.
-
Top Speed: 180 kmph (I'm a coward)
I can second the positive comments everyone else has submitted. The Bandit
has an uncanny ability to appeal to both sides of the brain at the same
time. It's both inherently rational and visceral at the same time. In my
view it is to the Suzuki line-up what the 1200 Sportster is to the Harley
line-up -- a simple, light-weight, no nonsense motorcycle, closer to the
spirit of motorcycling than the higher ticket bikes that have a lot more
flash.
Patrick Morris
-
Name: Adam Trevor
-
E-Mail: adamtre@microsoft.com
-
Date: June 10/97
-
Location: Redmond, WA, USA
-
Model: '96 GSF600
-
Color: RED
-
Bought:March 1, 1997
-
Problems: Brake light was always on.
-
Work Done: 600 mi servicing. Oil and filter change at 2000.
-
Mileage: 2100 miles
-
Tires: Stock
-
Range: 40-50mpg.
-
Complaints:
-
Flat spot at 4000rpm,
-
"soft" cloth scratched the hell out of windsheild.
-
Would I buy it again? Great deal compared to other bikes in this range
-
Mods: None.
-
Top Speed: 110mph
-
Name: Curtis R. Bond
-
E-Mail: rdcbond@sirius.com
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: San Francisco, California
-
Model: GSF1200S (Calif)
-
Color: Blue
-
Bought: March, 1997 (new)
-
Problems: None.
-
Work done: 600 mile service Miles/KM: 3200 miles +
-
Mileage left on tires: New
-
Approximate mileage: 23 miles per gal city; 38 miles hyw
-
Complaints:
-
Small and not very good looking mirrors,
-
poor mileage in city,
-
flat spot around 3000-4000 rpms
-
Would I buy it again: Yup.
-
Mods:
-
case gaurds,
-
GIVI 3 case rack,
-
Suzuki tank bra,
-
Wolfman non-magnetic tank bag 31 liters,
-
Corbin seat with passenger backrest.
-
Top speed you have reached: 135 MPH indicated
This baby does it all well. Fun to ride. Good looking. Has been mistaken
for a Triumph by a group of Brits. Not flashy looking but I like that.
Plan on carb, air box work in near future to help mileage without hurting
power/torque. Adding footrests that fold back to the case gaurds for different
foot placement. Hope to add a throtle lock if I can find one that fits
(don't like the bar end type). Change the mirrors if I can. A super special
mod: Planning on having a trailer hitch from a wing/glide modified to bolt
on to frame to pull a light aluminium custom made trailer for my windsurfer.
Lost my station wagon to a mack truck and haven't surfed since and that
is the only reason for me to have a car. :)
Curtis
Curtis R. Bond RDC Inc. Programmer
-
Name: Robert Aylsworth
-
E-Mail: robcar@gate.net
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location:Port St Lucie ,FL USA
-
Model: GSF1200S
-
Color: Maroon
-
Bought: Febuary 1997 (new)
-
Problems: Buzzing in the Ferring,paint defect on the bar ends,loose tac
gauge
-
Work done: 600 mile service
-
Miles/KM: 1700 miles +
-
Mileage left on tires: New
-
Approximate mileage: 29 miles per gal city; 44 miles hyw
-
Complaints:
-
Small and not very good looking mirrors,
-
NOT enough wind protection for tall riders,
-
seat is to soft.
-
Mods:
-
Future Mods:
-
still looking for new mirrors,
-
wind screne,and
-
seat
-
Top speed 145 mph
---Looking to max out the HP without Max cost or drasticly change the bike.
Over all the bike is great and would like to toe it up to the Blue Ridge
Pky and due some sport touring.
-
Name: JW Jackson
-
E-Mail: jwjackson1@juno.com
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: San Francisco, California
-
Model: GSF1200S (Calif)
-
Color: Blue
-
Bought: Jan, 1997 (new)
-
Problems: None.
-
Work done: 600 mile service and additional mods
-
Miles/KM: 3500 miles +
-
Mileage left on tires: Dont know yet but I still have tread
-
Approximate mileage: 28 miles per gal city; 38 miles hyw
-
Complaints:
-
Small and not very good looking mirrors,
-
poor mileage in city,
-
Would I buy it again: Yup.
-
Mods:
-
Full Yosh Rs-3
-
Stage 1 dyno,
-
Lockhart Phillips tank bra,
-
Top speed you have reached: 155 MPH indicated while cruising with buds
on a 92cbrf2 and 91 gsxr1100, had no problem keeping up. Actually pulled
away from them on several curves.
Sweet machine. Anything that rips wheelies as easy as this beast is alright
in my book.Top speed is more than I need. But I will still do it every
now and again.
-
Name: Brad
-
E-Mail: CB1Guy@aol.com
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Reading, Massachusetts, USA
-
Model: GSF1200S/V
-
Color: Blue
-
Bought: April 11, 1997 (new)
-
Problems:
-
Adjusted clutch line that rubbed the instruments,
-
Rear brake does nothing, but squeals like made whenever you touch it.
-
Fairing rattles like mad a 2K RPM.
-
Paint scratches like mad just by looking at it.
-
Work done: 600 Mile Service.
-
Miles/KM: 1100 miles
-
Mileage left on tires: Still new.
-
Approximate mileage: 38-42 mpg
-
Complaints:
-
awful paint,
-
poor carbueration(sp?)
-
too soft suspension,
-
no wind protection
-
Would I buy it again: no way. Mine will be for sale as soon as I return
from my trip to NC on it. It will have ~3K miles on it if anyone is interested
after 6/24/97...I do love the front brake...
-
Mods:
-
minor cosmetic bolt ons only to make it different from the others
-
Top speed you have reached: 135 MPH
Brad
-
Name: S. Brosnahan
-
E-Mail: sbros@flash.net
-
Date: June 10, 1997
-
Location: Dublin, California, USA
-
Model: GSF1200S
-
Purchased: Nov. 1996
-
Problems:
-
Mirrors-can't see well.
-
Seat-mediocre.
-
Suspension-mushy.
-
Flat spot at 4000 rpm. IMHO
-
Work Done: 1000 mi. service.
-
Miles: 4800
-
Mileage: 42 Miles per US gallon
-
Tire wear: Maybe 50%
-
Complaints: See problems
-
Modifications:
-
New Mirrors (Napolean),
-
Grips (Pro-grips),
-
Opened up stock muffler,
-
neoprene fork seal protectors.
-
Tank bag (does that count?)
-
Would I buy it again? Oh, yes. I'm in love.
Set up properly, and with a decent rider in the cockpit, this bike will
keep up with the racers in the twisties, beat most muscle bikes on a straightaway,
and ride with the Beemers (air-cooled or otherwise) all day long. For my
money, there's no better deal going.
-
Name: Emil Rimling
-
E-Mail: emil.rimling@data.vattenfall.se
-
Date: June 11/97
-
Location: Stockholm, Sweden
-
Model: GSF600S
-
Color: Ferarri Red!
-
Bought: March 21, 1997
-
Problems: Can't ride it in Swedish winters
-
Work Done: 1000 km servicing
-
Mileage: 4000 km
-
Tires: OEM - still lots of wear left.
-
Range: 230-250 km before reserve, never figured out more...
-
Complaints:
-
Soft fork, will be fixed at 6000 km service
-
Would I buy it again? Oh yeah. No hesitation. But maybe a 1200 instead
-
Mods:
-
Lazerline alarm,
-
will put on KN and
-
Dynojet
-
maybe another Can.
-
Top Speed: 200 kmph (I love it!!)
I really love my bike and as my very first bike I couldn_t find any better.
It collects all the value in motorcykleriding, speed, accel, freedom to
a affordable price.
Regards,
Emil
-
Name: Lloyd Horton
-
E-Mail: redbandits@mindspring.com
-
Date: June 11, 1997
-
Location: Atlanta,Georgia- USA
-
Model: GSF600ST
-
Color: Arrest Me Red
-
Bought: April 1996 (New)
-
Problems:
-
Fairing buzz,
-
easily scratched windshield.
-
Work done: Regular service. Have not switched to semi-synthetic oil yet.
-
Miles: 3,899 Miles.
-
Mileage left on tires: Trashed the shitty Bridgestone Excedra's at 1200
miles.
-
Approximate mileage: 46 mpg highway / 22 mpg in the hills.
-
Complaints:
-
Soft front suspension,
-
lean carburation,
-
crap stock tires.
-
Would I buy it again? Without hesitation!
-
Mods:
-
Yoshimura Slip-on,
-
air screws turned out to 2-1/4,
-
carb needles shimmed,
-
Progressive fork springs,
-
Vance and Hines 5 degree ignition advance,
-
Metzler tires: Mez1 110 front/Mez2 160 rear,
-
eliminated rear fender,
-
Napolean mirrors,
-
removal of all decals, warning stickers and bandit grafix.
Lloyd Horton '96 GSF600 '76 CB550K '76 KZ900
-
Name:
-
E-Mail: bebob@pacbell.net
-
Location: los angeles,california
-
Model: GSF1200S
-
Color: blue
-
Bought: may 1997
-
Problems: oil leak from a case bolt
-
Work done: 600 mi service,valve adj.
-
Miles: 900
-
Aprox milage: 38
-
Complaints:
-
seat is too soft and pushes me forward.
-
Would i buy it again: right now!
-
Mods:
-
removed all decals and stickers,
-
napoleon mirrors,
-
adj idle air screws.
-
Future mods:
-
corbin seat,
-
exhaust slip on,
-
jetting and
-
air box mod.
-
Name: A. Dallas Eschenauer
-
E-Mail: bigd@a.crl.com
-
Date: June 11 97
-
Location: Phoenix AZ
-
Model: GSF600S
-
Color: very Red
-
Bought: October 1996
-
Problems: none
-
Work Done: service at 875 & 5500 miles; 4 oil changes; 3 chain cleans
& lubes
-
Mileage: 7400
-
Tires: OEM, front about 1/2 gone, rear is into wear indicators; next are
Metzler ME2's
-
Range: 150 miles to reserve, then found more gas; get 45-60 mpg
-
Complaints:
-
extremely buzzy fairing @ 2-3000 RPM;
-
in the winter the engine just never seems to warm up
-
Would I buy it again? yep
-
Mods:
-
Givi N150 Wingrack
-
2 Side Frames & Y511 Fitting Kit & two E28 Black panniers;
-
LP bar ends, gold;
-
Mobil 1 15-50
-
Top Speed I have reached: 110 then thought about cops
This is the most fun bike I've ever owned; it rips.
-
Name:
-
E-Mail: conkos@c2support.ramstein.af.mil
-
Date: June 12, 1997
-
Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany
-
Model: GSF1200S
-
Color: Maroon Bought:
-
February 1997 (new)
-
Problems: Fairing buzz.
-
Work done: Break-in service.
-
Miles: 2,300.
-
Mileage left on tires: 2,500 - 3,500 miles.
-
Approximate mileage: 30 mpg.
-
Complaints:
-
Mirrors,
-
mileage,
-
small windscreen,
-
incorrect speedometer.
-
Would I buy it again? In a heartbeat.
-
Mods:
-
C/H Stealth Saddlebags.
-
Removed warning and "DOHC" stickers.
-
Top Speed *so far*: 126 (indicated).
Comments: Like all bikes, the bandit has pros and cons. The pros far outweigh
the cons though. As an all-around bike, the Bandit (1200) excels in performance
and style. But
I think one of the most important (and overlooked) aspects of this bike
is the price. A 1200, with great styling, performance, ergos and handling
for the truly meager sum of $7099 (list) -- how do you top that? With this
purchase, I had narrowed down between Bandit, Triumph and a Harley. I got
the Bandit at *less than 1/2* the cost of the Harley, and about 40% less
than the Triumph!
Long live the Bandit!
pit "Travelling at the speed of bike"
-
Name: Bjoern Karlsen
-
E-Mail: bkk@edh.ericsson.se
-
Date: June 12, 1997
-
Location: Sarpsborg, Norway
-
Model: GSF600S
-
Colour: Blue
-
Purchased: Feb. 1997 (1996 leftover)
-
Problems: None
-
Work Done: 1000 km service
-
Miles: 1800 km
-
Mileage: Don't care. I fill it up when empty...
-
Tire wear: New
-
Complaints:
-
Modifications: None
-
Buy it again: Yes!
-
Top speed: 160 km/h
This is my first bike, and I love it!
Regards, Bjoern bkk@edh.ericsson.se
-
Name: Kent Wells
-
E-Mail: kwells@bellsouth.net
-
Model: GSF1200 N (naked)
-
Colour: Midnight Blue
-
Bought: April 97'
-
Problems: Rear wheel mod / tire scrubing
-
Work done: Too much / not enough
-
Miles/KM: 300-400 per weekend, mountain blasting only
-
Milage left on tires: Stock - side tread half worn at 500 miles, Avon Azaro
- side tread half worn at 1500 miles
-
Approximate mileage: 4 galons per mile (heavy throttle)
-
Complaints:
-
Stock exhaust too restrictive,
-
suspension very limited when pushed,
-
shock fades bad
-
Would I buy it again: You betcha buddy....best all around bike....
-
Mods:
-
Aluminum Superbike bars - 3in - ( started weight loss program)
-
Plastic chrome headlight assy (removed fairing for summer)
-
Steel bradied brake lines Performance Machine
-
Chacaine Wheels - GSXR 1100 - (6.0 rear w/ 190x50x17) - made proper spacer
for sprocket - now clears chain (3.5 front w/ 120x70x17)
-
Yosh RS-3 super sport exhaust w/ aluminum canister
-
Jetting - washers/needle shims,
-
MJ's, and airbox mod to 2" hole
-
LP tank bra
-
Custom cut down seat - Sargent's special blue/black
-
Rear grap rails removed - body shop filled plastic in holes
-
Painted stock color for tank and rear section (Suzuki eblems removed)
-
Fender eliminator kit - made my own for the rear
-
Remove all brackets / helmont holder, rear pegs, etc
-
Pro Grips
-
Napoleon GP mirrors
-
lever skins Titanium muffler bracket
-
Aluminun brake stay arm
-
Mobil 1 15w50
-
Future Mods:
-
phase 2 -
-
suspension overhaul,
-
emulators front,
-
Fox rear
-
phase 3 -
-
motor HP increase,
-
investigating turbo
-
Top speed reached: 150 miles per hour indicated
Kent (kw) - http://www.nolansys.com/wells/wells.htm
88' blue Hawk GT (mohawk)
97' Suzuki Bandit 1200 (godzirra)
95' XR200 (slugo)
87' XR100 (tiny)
89' Wineberry Wing (Jehoshaphat)
-
Name : Tosten Arlt
-
E-Mail: Torstens_home@compuserve.com or arlt@ntccsc01du.ntc.nokia.com
-
Location : Germany / Krefeld
-
Model: GSF600 SUT (with fairing)
-
Colour: dark green
-
Bought: August 96 new
-
Problems:
-
bad starting below 4 degrees
-
poblem with the BT 50 front tire : little chaps in nearly every tread at
the outside of the tire , not a serious Problem and it is known. It seems
that the chaps are because the tires are made with different rubber mixtures
at the inside and the outside of the tire.
-
Work done:
-
1000/6000/12000 km service in shop
-
by myshelf only general: oilchange to be shure what is inside, changing
braking pads, braking fluid, ..
-
Miles/KM: 12460 km and daily counting !!
-
Tires used: Stock (Bridgestone Battlax BT 50 F (front), BT 54 R (rear)
-
Milage left on tires: Front 1.6 mm (nothing), Rear 3mm (3000 km)
-
Approximate mileage: 5,5 to 6 liter / 100 km
-
Power: restricted 34 hp (cause of new licence)
-
Complaints:
-
Too soft front suspension,
-
power whole between 2 and 4,5 k (can be related with the restriction)
-
Would I buy it again: EVERYTIME
-
Mods:
-
Choose NGK CR 8 EK sparks to solve starting problem.
-
Front braking pads changed to LUCAS ones at 11900 km (sintered ones like
original) Rear braking pads changed to Hein Gerike at 11500 km (mineralic
ones).
-
Casrtol RS (10W60, motorbike specific) since 6000 km (great oil, nearly
no CLAK in first gear).
-
Front fork springs changed to White Power Progressive ones with White Power
15 W oil (GREAT !!, no longer blocking the front fork, only a little harder
in normal use, but quite harder when braking
-
Rear fender removed.
-
Use of an electronic bike speedometer to solve the error and the missing
watch.
-
Future Mods:
-
Cotton air Filter (K&N when available)
-
Unrestrict when allowed (beginning 98')
-
After sales can (I am thinking to choose a REMUS Phoenix someone with experience
with this ?)
-
Rejetting (Dynojet stage 1?)
-
Top speed reached: 170 kph indicated (restricted) / 159 with electronic
bike speedometer
Torsten
Torstens motorbike (Bandit) Homepage
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Torstens_home/
-
Name: Christopher A. Pouliot
-
E-Mail: pouliot@ctron.com
-
Location:Dover, NewHampshire, USA
-
Model: 1992 Bandit 400
-
Color: Red
-
Suzuki Seat Cowl
-
Only mods, Michelin Macadams, radials front+rear 11000 Mi.
-
Name: Brian Waild
-
E-Mail: brianw@epix.net
-
Location: Jamestown, NY
-
Model: '96 GSF600ST
-
Color: Green
-
Bought: 06/20/97
-
Problems: None so far
-
Work done: Miles/KM: .5 Miles ( I haven't picked it up yet)
-
Milage left on tires: Enough
-
Approximate mileage:
-
Complaints:
-
Adjustable Handlbars don't adjust enough.
-
Would I buy it again: I hope so!
-
Mods:
-
Future Mods:
-
Filling handlebars with lead to eliminate ANY vibration.
-
Rear cargo rack(???),
-
Corbin Seat,
-
front fork mod of some typ.
-
Top speed reached:
This is my first road bike, and I am anxious to get it out & ride it
fast!
--On the "lead mod", a guy in town did it and it worked sweet. I will
be getting a detail on how he did it and post it, if anyone is interested.
-
Name: Mark Hathaway
-
E-Mail: hathawm@nationwide.com
-
Location: Columbus, OH USA
-
Model: '97 GSF1200s
-
Color: Red
-
Bought: 03/29/97
-
Problems:
-
Surging idle when cold,
-
buzz in handle bars at 75 mph
-
Work done: none.......yet
-
Miles/KM: 560 Miles (almost ready for first service)
-
Milage left on tires: new
-
Approximate mileage: around 30 mpg (this baby is thirsty!)
-
Complaints:
-
the weather in Columbus sucks!
-
hopefully it will dry out soon so I can get some riding in :-)
-
Would I buy it again: you betcha
-
Mods:
-
engine guards,
-
tank bra,
-
Suzuki rack,
-
removed stickers
-
Future Mods:
-
Yosh can after 600 mile inspection,
-
switch to Mobile 1 at 1500 miles,
-
adjust idle mixture screws
-
Top speed reached: only 80 mph (I'm still breaking it in!)
I've been riding for some time (let's just say it's more than 20 years)
and when I bought the big bandit I thought that it's 100+ horses would
be all that I could ask for but, you know, now that I've got 'em another
20 or so would be nice! I've been following the mods listed here with great
interest and once I'm through the break in it's going to be time for a
few changes.
It seems like the bike was more prone to wheeling when I first got it
then it is now. Maybe my riding style has changed (I've gotten more used
to the low end torque) or the 600 mile service will take care of that.
Keep that info flowing.....I love to see it!
1997 Bandit 1200 the new kid
1982 Seca 650 Turbo the plastic pig
1981 Seca 750 old reliable
1975 Kaw 500 triple blue smoke death machine
-
Name : Rob Gardner
-
E-Mail: bandit@cableinet.com.uk
-
Location : Bristol, England
-
Model: 1997 1200V
-
Colour: Metallic Purple
-
Bought: End Jan 97
-
Problems:
-
Steering head bearings loose when new.
-
Rev Counter bulb blew at 6000 miles.
-
Clutch doesn't disengage cleanly until oil is hot.
-
Throw over panniers destroyed paint & OEM stickers on seat base.
-
Work done: 400 mile service (20 ukp), 4000 mile service (synth oil, 80
ukp)
-
Miles/KM: 6500 miles
-
Tires used: OEM Macadams.
-
Milage left on tires: 1500 miles
-
Approximate mileage:
-
Power: 115-120bhp, but not dynoed.
-
Complaints:
-
Paint too thin,
-
Factory carb set up is poor.
-
Needs a really nice looking frame mounted upper fairing.
-
Would I buy it again: I never buy the same bike twice, so no. It is a superb
piece of all round machinery though, and I would recommend it to anyone.
-
Mods:
-
ART Pro Race Alloy end can.
-
Removed seat base stickers and had some personalised dayglo ones made up.
-
Fitted Renntec rear rack.
-
Disconnected gear detector under seat.
-
Removed pillion strap from seat as it looks better.
-
Future Mods:
-
Jetting, Flat bars,
-
Tyres,
-
Revalve forks,
-
have rear shock rebuilt.
-
Top speed reached: 150+mph
-
Name :Maarten Visser
-
E-Mail: mvisser@mvisser.demon.nl
-
Location : Wijk bij Duurstede, The Netherlands
-
Model: GSF 1200S
-
Colour: Black
-
Bought: 1997 (3 months old)
-
Problems:
-
frontdiscs warped,
-
tank and sidepanels scuffed,
-
water in indicators,
-
water in instruments.
-
Work done: the normal servicing Miles/KM: 9000 km
-
Tires used: Michelin Macadam 90X
-
Milage left on tires: 3000 km.
-
Approximate mileage: 6 l./ 100 km.
-
Power: 98 rwhp Complaints: paintwork scratches, front dics warped
-
Would I buy it again: Yes, but the ABS-version
-
Mods:
-
dynojet stage 1,
-
K&N filter
-
Future Mods:
-
Bos or Micron race-exhaust,
-
dynojet stage 2 or 3,
-
stiffer suspension,
-
LP tankbra.
-
Top speed reached: 225 km/h
Maarten
-
Name : Ron Cunningham
-
E-Mail: ron-cpa@rocketmail.com
-
Location : Columbus, Ohio USA
-
Model: Bandit 1200 (US model, 49 state spec.)
-
Colour: Blue Bought: May, 1997
-
Problems:
-
surging idle when new - was fixed at first service interval
-
one of the plastic trim pieces on the side fell off
-
Work done: 1st scheduled service
-
Miles/KM: 550 miles
-
Tires used: stock
-
Milage left on tires: can't tell - seem to look almost new
-
Approximate mileage: 2,000 miles
-
Power: plenty though maybe looking for more soon !
-
Complaints:
-
wrists hurt after long rides
-
Would I buy it again: YES, YES, 1,000 times YES
-
Mods: none, yet
-
Future Mods:
-
maybe Yosh RS-3 can,
-
dynojet kit
-
Top speed reached: 145 mph indicated
-
Name: David Clemons
-
E-Mail: dclemons@ultranet.com
-
Location: Grafton, MA USA
-
Model: '97 GSF1200s
-
Color: Blue Bought: 07/12/97
-
Problems: Surging idle when cold
-
Work done: none.......yet
-
Miles/KM: 106 miles
-
Milage left on tires: new
-
Approximate mileage: around 30 mpg
-
Complaints: None so far.
-
Would I buy it again: No doubt about it.
-
Mods:
-
removed stickers,
-
tank bra
-
Future Mods: switch to Mobile 1 at 1500 miles
-
Top speed reached: only 80 mph (break in period)
-
Name : Peter Wilkin
-
E-Mail: Gsf400@aol.com
-
Location : MD, USA
-
Model: '92 GSF400
-
Colour: red
-
Bought: March '92
-
Problems:
-
Work done: Stage 1 rejetting
-
Miles/KM: 19,000 miles
-
Tires used: ME55rear/ME33front
-
Milage left on tires: new
-
Approximate mileage:40mpg
-
Power: unknown
-
Complaints:
-
Would I buy it again: absolutely
-
Mods:
-
Yoshi Zyclone system
-
Thermotec wrap
-
Buell Lightning fairing
-
Stage 1 rejetting
-
Future Mods:
-
WB rear shock
-
revalve front shocks
-
Top speed reached: 120mph
-
Name: Mark DiTullio
-
E-Mail: Mark_D_DiTullio/Ametek%AMETEK@notesgw.compuserve.com or mark_ditullio@bigfoot.com
-
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
-
Model: GSF600S
-
Colour: RED
-
Bought: New, 6/10/97
-
Problems:
-
Oil seepage along valve cover gasket
-
idiot lights have vibrated loose inside of housing
-
Work done: 600 mile service
-
Miles/KM:
-
Tires used: OEM, Bridgestone Exedras
-
Milage left on tires: Approx. 4K
-
Approximate mileage: 50-53 on trips, 47 city
-
Power: Stock
-
Complaints:
-
Handlebar vibration
-
poor tires
-
Would I buy it again: Yes
-
Mods:
-
cruise control for my most recent trip
-
Eclipse Sportpack Tank bag
-
Future Mods:
-
Stainles steel braided lines for brakes
-
Metzler MEZ2 rear & MEZ1 front tires
-
new grips (attempt to cure vibration)
-
Race Tech Cartridge Emulators
-
Heavier Fork Oil
-
Top speed reached: 125mph w/ 240lb load (includes myself)
-
Name: Denis Andolfo
-
E-Mail: musicdenis@geocities.com
-
Location: Montebelluna (TV), Italy
-
Model: '97 GSF1200s
-
Color: Metallized maroon
-
Problems: None
-
Work done: none yet
-
Miles/KM: 2150 Km
-
Milage left on tires: rather new
-
Approximate mileage: about 200-300 Kms in weekends
-
Complaints:
-
Would I buy it again: yes, yes,yes,yes,yes !!!
-
Mods:
-
A plexiglass fairing cutted and painted by myself
-
Future Mods:
-
more power if it 'll be not enough
-
Top speed reached: 190 Km/h, yet !
-
Name: Eric Snoeberger
-
E-Mail: eds46@juno.com
-
Location: South East Michigan, USA
-
Model: 97' B-12
-
Colour: Blue
-
Bought: April 97'
-
Problems: none
-
Work Done: Standard 600mi stuff
-
Miles/KM: 3000mi
-
Tires Used: stock
-
Milage left on tires: lots
-
Approximate mileage: 40-41mpg
-
Power: Not as much as expected After mods, will do a dyno run & update
-
Complaints:
-
Speedo is way off
-
trans is about the worst shifting I have ever had (hope Mobil 1 next oil
change will help)
-
EPA carb settings
-
Would I buy it again: I don't know. If I had it to do over, knowing what
I know now, I might have updated my 81' GS1100E. More practical all around
, and faster. (we'll see post mods)
-
Mods:
-
All four brake hoses replaced w/stainless
-
Most stickers gone
-
Future mods:
-
Carb tweaking
-
K&N Filter
-
airbox mod, my own brand carbon fiber slip-on (too cheap to buy one)
-
Ferodo pads
-
P.S. fork springs
-
16 tooth primary sprocket
-
recal speedo
-
Top speed reached: 140mph indicated
Torsten,
Thanks for the mail, heres the info you wanted for the bandit owners
list. Due to work I don't have as much time to ride the bandit as I had
hoped, but its good to see so many other people around the world who do
have the time to enjoy the bike.
-
Name : Jason Nunn
-
E-Mail: J.C.Nunn@westminster.ac.uk
-
Web : http://www.westminster.ac.uk/~rgkec
-
Location : North London, England
-
Model: GSF600V
-
Colour: Red
-
Bought: June 1997
-
Problems: None
-
Work done: First service Miles/KM: 600 miles
-
Tires used: Original Bridgestone
-
Milage left on tires: Loads
-
Approximate mileage: 40mpg appx
-
Power: Loads
-
Complaints: None so far
-
Would I buy it again: Yes
-
Mods: Crash Bars, center statnd
-
Future Mods: None planned yet
-
Top speed reached: 80mph (still VERY new)
-
Name:Bradley Stagg
-
E-Mail:BBBandit@ecr.net
-
Location: Mount Vernon , Ohio USA
-
Model: 1997 GSF1200S
-
Color: Blue
-
Bought: new 11/15/96
-
Would i buy again: yep a red naked streetfighter this time though, not
selling the other one either
-
Problems: keeping the pegs off the road
-
Miles : 21,000 as of 10/25/97
-
Milelage: dont really care, but its about 40 mpg
-
Tires: originals gone, 1-set D364's, currently running D207's
-
Modifications:
-
Kerker K45 bolt on exhaust canister
-
Mikuni 36mm flatslide carbs and
-
K&N filters
-
GSXR cams , degreed in , slotted sprockets
-
Flat handlebars w/ carbon bar ends
-
GSF 600 cable clutch setup
-
Oil : Alisyn 0-20w by Aerospace Lubricants
-
Top speed achieved: 170mph (just had to know) Best 1/4 mile : 10.51 @ 130
mph
-
Air Shifter : concealled on board air pump and supply
-
Turn signals: fronts are off '97 600-750 SRAD
-
Future mods :
-
enough to get it to run 9 seconds in 1/4 lower it 2-3" clip-ons
-
SRAD frnt brk controls full stainless exhuast system
July 20th,1997 ,IDBA Nationals , National Trails Raceway
Columbus,Ohio . Winner of Street ET class on my 1997 Suzuki 1200S
Bandit.My first national event win ! ( BBBandit@ecr.net)
-
Name : Dick Brewster
-
E-Mail: dbrewste@ix.netcom.com
-
Location : San Jose, CA USA
-
Model: GSF1200SV
-
Colour: Blue
-
Bought: December 1996
-
Problems: None
-
Work done: Only scheduled maintenance
-
Miles/KM: 6600/10,600
-
Tires used: Metzler MEZ1 Front/MEZ2 Rear
-
Mileage left on tires:
-
Factory Bridgestones wore out at 5,700 miles (9200 km),
-
Metzlers are too new to tell
-
Approximate mileage: Country = 38 to 44 miles/gallon (6.2 to 5.3 litres/100km)
, City = worse
-
Power: YES!
-
Complaints: Fragile paint
-
Would I buy it again: Yes
-
Mods:
-
Yoshimura Can (Can really feel the differance)
-
Corbin Seat (Much better than stock)
-
ART Carbon Fiber Hugger and Airbox covers (Nice looking but low quality)
-
Future Mods:
-
Extra airbox hole and jetting,
-
Calibrate speedometer and tachometer
-
Suspension improvements
-
Top speed reached: 135 miles/hr indicated (apx 125 miles/hr, 200 km/hr
actual)
-
Name: Bill Boyd
-
E-Mail:
-
Location : Summit,MS USA
-
Model : GSF 1200 RT
-
Color: blue
-
Bought: Purchased 4/15/97
-
Problems:
-
Chain developed several stiff links at approx 7000 mi
-
Work done :
-
4 valves adjus ted
-
oil changes etc.
-
Miles : 12,000 mi
-
Mileage : Approx . 40 mpg
-
Mileage left on tires : New rear tire at 7000 mi. , new front tire at 10,600
mi.
-
Complaints :
-
Poor tire mileage
-
some dealers aren`t worth a s**t
-
Would I buy again : Yes , if new dealer pans out . Even though Suzuki customer
service itself sucks
-
Mods : See Greg Wade`s page at http://www.globalserve.net/~gregwade/bandit
-
Top speed you have reached : 135 MPH indicated
-
Name: Andy Horn
-
E-mail: andy.horn@virgin.net
-
Location: Worcester, UK
-
Model: GSF1200N (parallel import)
-
Colour: Black
-
Bought: New July 1997
-
Work done:
-
Pro 4 oil and genuine filter every 2k miles 2 warranty services
-
Mods:
-
Hugger, mudguard extender,
-
DataTag, DataTool series 2
-
Tyres Macadams front and rear Miles 4700 as of 12 November 97
-
Gas milage: Don't care - fill the tank when the needle gets to red!
-
Complaints:
-
Slippery seat
-
needs 6th gear
-
Top speed: 140mph on the clock
-
Name: Matthew Hogan
-
Web http://www.ilstu.edu/~mchogan
-
E-Mail: mchogan@rs6000.cmp.ilstu.edu or matthew12@aol.com
-
Location: Champiagn, Illinois, USA
-
Model: GSF 1200 S
-
Colour: Deep Red?
-
Bought: June 1997 (new)
-
Problems: Speedometer Error (11 mph off)
-
Work done: No major work done yet. Although at 3000 miles I changed to
Mobil 1 synthetic oil
-
Miles/KM: 3500 Miles
-
Approximate mileage: 38 mpg???
-
Complaints: I would like to be able to easily buy aftermarket parts for
(eg. new, taller fairing)
-
Would I buy it again: Yes
-
Modifications: None
-
Top speed you have reached: 135 mph
-
Name: Shye Wilkanski
-
Address: 102 Springwood Crescent. Edgware, Middlesex HA8 8SG United - Kingdom
-
Phone: + 44 181 958 1662 Fax: + 44 181 958 1689
-
E-Mail: Shye@Shye.com
-
Future Web Site: http://www.shye.com
-
Bike: 1997 Bandit.
-
Milage 6,000 Mile.
-
Registration: R822 VLR
-
Name : Anthony Goodridge
-
E-Mail: anthony@strike_risks.wyenet.co.uk
-
Location : UK
-
Model: Suzuki GSF600S Bandit
-
Colour: Red
-
Bought: January 1998 (2nd hand)
-
Problems: None
-
Work done: None
-
Miles/KM: 4,100 miles
-
Tires used: Bridgestone
-
Milage left on tires: ??
-
Approximate mileage: ??
-
Complaints: None
-
Would I buy it again: Definately
-
Mods:
-
Scottoiler,
-
engine bars
-
Givi rack and back box
-
Future Mods: ?
-
Top speed reached: 100mph
-
Name: "Skippy" (Neil Provo)
-
E-Mail: skippy@isomedia.com
-
Location: North Bend, Washington, USA
-
Model: 1996 GSF600/S
-
Colour: Red
-
Bought: March '97 (new)
-
Problems:
-
Initial slowness to warm (20 minutes). Fixed under warranty ("enrichment"
settings off, according to dealer).
-
Work done:
-
Adjusted valves myself,
-
will be replacing for seal shortly
-
Miles/KM: 2700 Miles (Mostly commuting to/from work)
-
Milage left on tires: Plenty!
-
Approximate mileage: 45 miles per imperial gallon
-
Complaints: Wish the naked were available in the US (may do it myself)
-
Would I buy it again: Yes!
-
Mods:
-
Corbin "Gunfighter and lady" saddle
-
fuel line "quick disconnector"
-
Top speed you have reached: 120 mph (indicated)
-
Name: Brenden Walker
-
E-Mail: icebrakr@ix.netcom.com
-
Location: Los Angeles, California (USA)
-
Model: '98 GSF1200S
-
Color: Metallic maroon
-
Problems: None
-
Work done: close to 600 mile service, adjusted chain.
-
Miles/KM: 250 mi
-
Milage left on tires: new
-
Approximate mileage: 35mpg
-
Complaints:
-
Same as everyone else. Mirrors stink, will be replacing this weekend.
-
Flat spot around 3/4K rpm
-
surging around 2800 at very light throttle settings.
-
Would I buy it again: Definitely!
-
Mods: None
-
Future Mods:
-
will be installing Yoshimura exhaust soon
-
and possibly a dynajet or holeshot jet kit.
-
Top speed reached: 90mph (hey, I'm still breaking it in!)
Hey,
I thought I would add myself in although I don't have the bike yet,
but will have it by May, if not sooner. Weather permitting. I just signed
up for the bandit list two days ago. Well the info is below. Thanks for
providing this. I been putting off joining the list until I actually GET
the bike. but I couldn't wait. thanks- cher
-
Name : Cher
-
E-Mail: oddsox@geocities.com
-
Web http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Gallery/3714 I am slowly collecting all
the bandit links I can find.
-
DATE: Friday the 13th 2/13/98
-
Location : Rochester, NY USA
-
Model: '96 GSF600 Bandit
-
Colour: Godzilla Dark Green
-
Bought: November 1997 delivery in the spring '98 ( got a good deal on a
left back)
-
Complaints: It's still snowing !!!
-
Future Mods:
-
I'm hearing the mirrors will have to go??
-
Possibly moving me and the bike to San Diego or anywhere with better weather!
-
Top speed reached: In the showroom??
It has been quite awhile since we have had a role call. Torsten
had
listed some of us early listers on his web page, but that is long out
dated. I am hoping to get the ball rolling and maybe somebody with
some
extra web space might post these to their site.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
- -
-
Name: Brian Waild
-
E-Mail: brianw@cecomet.net
-
Location: Randolph, NY - (near Jamestown)
-
Model: '96 GSF600ST
-
Color: Green
-
Bought: 06/20/97 (NEW)
-
Problems: high beam indicator light flicks on & off
-
Work done: changed stock tires @ 3500 miles, valve adjustment @ 600
-
miles.
-
Miles/KM: 4457 miles
-
Milage left on tires: Alot
-
Approximate mileage: 40-50 mpg
-
Complaints: Can be uncomfortable riding 300+ miles at a time.
-
Would I buy it again: YES
-
Top speed reached: 126mph
-
Best Road(s) riden: US 129 (Deal's Gap, NC)
-
Mods:
-
Corbin Seat
-
progressive fork springs/15wt oil
-
shim needlespilot screw adjusted to 2-1/8 out
-
Dunlop D205 tires
-
OEM crash guards.
-
Future Mods:
-
K&N filter
-
Yosh Zyclone Slip-on
-
tailsection & rear hugger
-
Name: Chris Sparkes
-
E-Mail: chris.sparkes@csfp.co.uk
-
Location: Maldon, Essex, England
-
Model: '97 GSF600SV
-
Color: Teal
-
Bought: March '97 (NEW)
-
Problems:
-
Broken wires in loom to idiot lights and turn signal
-
broken
-
clutch interlock switch
-
Work done:
-
changed tyres @ 12,000 miles & 21,000 miles
-
servicing as per Suzuki schedule
-
new chain and sprocket setfitted @ 21,000 miles
-
Miles/KM: 28,400 miles
-
Milage left on tires: 3,000
-
Approximate mileage: High 40s mpg
-
Complaints: Paint is too thin!
-
Would I buy it again: Oh yes
-
Top speed reached: 135mph (indicated)
-
Best Road(s) ridden: I like the road to Burnham-On-Crouch and the road
from Heybridge to Colchester
-
Mods:
-
K&N Air filter
-
Dynojet Stage 1
-
Micron alloy race can
-
carbon fibre tank protector
-
Renntec engine bars
-
anodised bar end weights
-
Scottoiler
-
Future Mods:
-
Hugger
-
rear shock
-
hyperpro fork springs and heavier fork oil.
-
Name: Rob MacLennan
-
E-Mail : krash1s@home.com
-
Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
-
Model: '98 GSF1200SW
-
Color: Maroon
-
Bought: March '98 (NEW)
-
Problems: Typically lean from the factory. Anything else self-induced.
-
Work done: First service
-
Miles/KM: 2400 Miles
-
Milage left on tires: approx. 4000 if my previous B12 is anything to go
by
-
Approximate mileage: High 40s mpg
-
Complaints:
-
I'm with C.S., the clearcoat can barely stand up to buffing with cotton.
-
Suspension is even worse than the stock on my '96 B12 (suzuki obviously
realized that it was underdamped, so they undersprung it just to be fair,
post '96)
-
stock handlebar bend uncomfortable (should be straighter towards the end)
-
Would I buy it again: Already did :-)
-
Top speed reached: 125mph (indicated, on my closed track, of course :-)
-
Best Road(s) ridden: Skyline Drive/Blue Ridge Parkway, Forks of the Credit
Rd. (Southern Ontario near Orangeville. Too short by far, but empty on
weekdays), Rt.507 (40 Km of fast sweepers starting at Gooderham Ontario,
NE of Bobcaygeon), anything around Bradford Pennsylvania
-
Mods:
-
Suzuki tank bra
-
Ventura luggage system
-
Ohlins shock
-
Yoshimura RS3 slip (bolt?) on cannister
-
Sargent bycleproducts modified seat
-
replaced front signals with dual element running lights
-
Scorpio alarm w/Autopage pager
-
Future Mods:
-
Hugger (already in the post)
-
Race Tech Gold Valves
-
jet kit (Factory?)
-
Notes: bike recently replaced, as pizza delivery vehicles make poor speed
bumps
-
Toronto Area Riders' Association
-
http://members.home.net/krash1/
-
Name: Steve Wilkes AKA steveB12
-
E-Mail: steve wilkes swilkes@leicester-careers.co.uk
-
Location : Leicester UK
-
MODEL 1997 (Euro) GSF 1200
-
Colour maroon
-
Bought: Nov 1997 (new) £4,500
-
Problems. I can't stop it going fast !
-
Work done:
-
added fairing from a 600
-
Corbin seat
-
added mirrors to fairing
-
rear Renntec rack,
-
made up clip on style bars.
-
Servicing: 1000 KM valves oil & filter, 4000 oil & filter
-
Distance used:: 6000 KMS
-
Approx. MPG 30 -40
-
Would I buy again :oh yes -unless I could afford /win a Blackbird
-
Top speed reached 120+
-
Best road ridden-one from Melton Mowbray to east Leicester (can't remember
number )
-
Other comments-was slightly uncomfortable till I fitted the Corbin, now
its perfect.
-
Future mods-maybe a pipe and a better headlight
-
Name: Gary Marden
-
E-Mail: Gary Marden Gary.Marden@Pegasus.co.uk
-
Location : Wellingborough, Northants, England, Earth.
-
Model: '97 GSF600N
-
Colour: Very red!
-
Bought: June '98 (new)
-
Problems: very infrequent false neutral betwixt 5th and 6th.
-
Work done: Nothing. Totally stock.
-
Servicing: Just 600 mile first service.
-
Miles Done: 1100
-
Fuel Consumption: Roughly 40-50mpg
-
Would I buy again : Yep!
-
Top speed reached 110+
-
Best road ridden: Fish Hill (Broadway) was quite fun last weekend!
-
Name: Gary Fackler
-
E-Mail: WordDoc818@aol.com
-
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
-
Model: '97 GSF1200S
-
Colour: Maroon
-
Bought: 12/15/97 (NEW)
-
Problems: Fairing buzz (now fixed), stretchy chain (replaced)
-
Work done:
-
Foam backing for windshield
-
headlight bulb zip-tied to arrest buzz
-
aluminum bars
-
bar-end mirrors.
-
Miles/KM: 18000 miles
-
Mileage left on tires: 8,000 miles (second set)
-
Approximate mileage: 30-35 mpg
-
Complaints: buzziness; minor quality control issues.
-
Would I buy it again: MAYBE ... next year looks interesting.
-
Top speed reached: 148 (indicated)
-
Best Road(s) ridden: 1. Laurelas Grade linking Carmel Valley to Salinas
Valley, near Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, Calif. 2. Skyline Drive in
San Mateo, Calif.
-
Mods: Aluminum bars; bar-end mirrors; RF900R exhaust cannister; dynojet
jet kit with 128 main jet; two-inch hole in airbox; K & N filter
-
Future Mods: Kerker or Vance & Hines exhaust cannister; stiffer fork
springs; stainless steel brake lines; aftermarket windshield.
-
Name: Stuart Page
-
E-Mail: sdpp@email.msn.com
-
Location: Farnham, Surrey, England
-
Model: '97 GSF600SV
-
Color: Marble Italian Red
-
Bought: May '97 (2nd hand)
-
Problems: Getting a rear rack from a supplier (poor delivery)
-
Work done: first service and oil change @2.000miles
-
Miles/KM: 2,700 miles
-
Milage left on tires: alot
-
Approximate mileage: 43 mpg
-
Complaints: Seat can be uncomfortable on a long ride
-
Would I buy it again: YES
-
Top speed reached: 115mph (indicated)
-
Best Road(s) ridden: Any dual-carriageway
-
Mods:
-
16T front sprocket
-
Front fender extender
-
Chaintech oiler
-
larger screen
-
engine bars
-
chromed oil cooler cover & tank pad
-
Future Mods:
-
3/4 bottom fairing (on order from France)
-
new seat
-
stage 1 Dyno kit
-
possibly
-
hyperpro fork springs/heavier fork oil and a rear shock.
-
Name: Larry Cole / aka FastCBr
-
E-Mail: fastcbr@worldnet.att.net
-
Location: Toledo, Ohio
-
Model: '97 GSF1200S
-
Colour: Maroon
-
Bought: 09/19/97 (NEW)
-
Problems:
-
Blew motor at 1800 mi. Sucksuki refused to discuss the matter.
-
Fairing buzz, poor design.
-
Low beam blows frequently.
-
Gets about 25mi. to the gallon.
-
Sits too high in stock condition.
-
Work done:
-
Bought used 90 Katana 1100, pulled motor and installed
-
Added 1201cc weisco piston kit 12:1 compression
-
new sprockets and chain
-
Dyna 2000 igniton system
-
full SS2R header
-
Factory jet kit
-
K & N air filters
-
Clip-on handlebars
-
40mm mukuni radial flat slide carbs
-
extended stock swing arm 4
-
degreed cams
-
added air shifter
-
added tether kill switch
-
cut off rear fender
-
lowered bike about 2 overall
-
replaced transmission
-
replaced altenator
-
cut down seat about 1 1/2
-
added foam grips
-
wash, wax and change oil frequently........
-
Miles/KM: 4000 miles
-
Mileage left on tires: 2,000 miles
-
Approximate mileage: 25-30 mpg
-
Complaints:
-
Suzuki's customer relations
-
buzziness.
-
Would I buy it again: NEVER
-
Top speed reached: 160 (actual)
-
Best Road(s) ridden: Milan Dragway, Norwalk Dragway, Detroit Dragway, and
occasionally I-75 at 160mph.
-
Mods: See work done........
-
Future Mods: More power or a brand new Honda Black Bird XX
-
---------------------------------------
-
Check out the New / Used Bandit Parts
-
http://home.att.net/~fastcbr
-
Bandit 1200 - Honda F3 - Katana 6/11
-
---------------------------------------
-
Name: Graeme Hoose
-
E-Mail: "Graeme A. Hoose" ghoose@derwent.co.uk
-
Location: Baldock, Hertfordshire UK
-
Model: GSF 1200SW
-
Colour: Prime Green
-
Bought: 21/03/98 (NEW) Its an Aries !
-
Problems: Suspension too soft
-
Work done: Accident damage at 700 miles, emissions restrictor removed.
-
Miles/KM: 4060 Miles
-
Mileage left on tires: About another 4k
-
Approximate mileage: 30-40 mpg
-
Complaints: Cant think of any that cant be corrected :)
-
Would I buy it again: YES
-
Top speed reached: 140MPH indicated on clocks
-
Best Road(s) ridden: Shefford By-Pass - still new smoooooth Tarmac and
no speed cameras or traps that I know of. Or the Baldock to Buntingford
road loads of 90 degree bends and swooping cambered corners.Or the Norton
to Stotfold road , loads of bendy bits.
-
Mods:
-
Belly pan
-
Rear Hugger
-
Front Fender Extender
-
Carbon Fibre Tank Protector
-
Gold anodized screws in filler cap .
-
Future Mods:
-
More gold anodized fastners
-
stainless/titanium replacements on head and oil covers
-
carbon fibre Air box covers
-
rentec rack
-
5 degree ignition advance
-
Micron Exhaust
-
better fork springs
-
better rear shock.
-
Name: Andres Bradshaw
-
E-Mail: "Bradders" bradders@borin.globalnet.co.uk
-
Location: Inverness,Scotland, UK
-
Model: '98 GSF600N
-
Colour: Blue\Green
-
Bought: New Aug 97 (Yes I got the 98 model)
-
Problems: Strong arms required at 80mph + --- Should have got the faired
version
-
Work done:
-
Renntec sports rack fitted
-
Miles/KM: 8200 miles
-
Mileage left on tires: had a new back one at 4000miles now need a new front
one
-
Approximate mileage: 40 mpg
-
Complaints:
-
Seat can be uncomfortable on a long ride
-
Would I buy it again: YES but the faired version
-
Top speed reached: 100mph (indicated) wind nearly tore my arms off
-
Best Road(s) ridden: A82 - race track around Loch Ness, A837? Towards Ullapool
some great twisties left my mate on his CBR 600 until we hit the excellent
straights didn't see him for dust.
-
Mods:
-
Luggage Rack, thinking about hard luggage
-
Future Mods: non planned but who knows
-
Name: Russ Turner
-
E-Mail: B1200@aol.com
-
Location: Nashville Tn.
-
Model: 97 GSF1200S
-
Color: Blue
-
Bought: Oct 96 Rec Mar 97
-
Problems:
-
Buzzy fairing
-
not enough HP
-
clutch slipped.
-
Work done:
-
Debuzzed fairing
-
added HP
-
new clutch ( stopped using Mobile 1 )
-
Miles/KM: 10,000
-
Milage left on tires: 3000 ( this is my 3rd set )
-
Approximate mileage: 30-32
-
Complaints:
-
Suzuki corp. No help on anything.
-
Would I buy it again: yes
-
Top speed reached: 155+ indicated 134 caught on radar ( ouch )
-
Best Road(s) riden: Deals gap (solo) 5 mile straight downhill in Vanburen
(ticket city) Natchez Trace ( with the cuter half )
-
Mods:
-
Removed windshield bead and polished
-
high beam headlight modulater
-
tail light modulater
-
Replaced "Bandit " and " 1200 " stickers with bright yellow Japanese characters
-
changed gold " Suzuki " to bright yellow to match
-
tank bra
-
Corbin seat
-
integrated rear turn signal kit
-
flushed front turn signals
-
removed rear fender and signals
-
Holeshot Stage 2 kit w/ K and N filters
-
160 mains folks
-
ignition advance
-
V and H slip on
-
NRC l/r side covers
-
aluminum bolt kit
-
Triumph fork protectors
-
active onboard Tire pressue moniter system
-
RK gold chain
-
14 tooth front sproket.
-
Future Mods:
-
916 body kit from France ( way cool )
-
upswept FRC pipe ( on order )
-
Suspension suspension suspension
-
Holeshot big bore kit.
-
Name: Mary Czaja
-
E-Mail: Mary Czaja mczaja@interbase.com
-
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
-
Model: '95 GSF600ST
-
Color: Green
-
Bought: 09/28/96 (NEW)
-
Problems:
-
Reserve valve on tank was to long, would have to switch with 2 gallons
left.
-
Work done: changed stock tires @ 4200 miles, 600 mile service and 4,000
mile service.
-
Miles/KM: 5852 miles
-
Mileage left on tires: A lot
-
Approximate mileage: 40-50 mpg
-
Complaints:
-
notice the buzzyness after a while
-
Would I buy it again: Not sure
-
Top speed reached: ?
-
Best Road(s) ridden: All over the bay area
-
Mods:
-
Rumus carbon/kevlar pipe
-
new grips
-
Future Mods:
-
Name: Joe Zionts
-
E-Mail: Joe Zionts joeyz@airmail.net
-
Location : Dallas, Texas
-
Model: '97 GSF1200
-
Color: Maroon
-
Bought: Christmas 96 "new 97"
-
Problems: none
-
Work done:
-
Adjusted the mirrors twice
-
chain once.
-
Servicing: regular oil change every 2k, synthetic put in at 7k
-
Miles Done: 9,400
-
Fuel Consumption: Roughly 40 mpg
-
Would I buy again : Yep! this is my ninth Suzi in thirty years, and the
best.
-
Top speed attempted 110
-
Changed front tire after 9,000.
Old enough to know better, too stupid to care.
-
Name: Steve Lam aka FasKat
-
E-Mail: Steve Lam amper1@ix.netcom.com
-
Location: Longmont, Colorado
-
Model: '97 GSF 1200S
-
Color: Blue/White body Silver Powdercoat Frame
-
Bought: New 08/20/97
-
Problems:
-
Buzz in intrument cluster...went away by itself.
-
Work done: Standard maintenance
-
Miles/KM: 2600 miles
-
Mileage left on tires: A lot
-
Approximate mileage: 35-40 mpg
-
Complaints: None
-
Would I buy it again: Yes
-
Top speed reached: ?
-
Best Road(s) ridden: Rocky Mountains
-
Mods: Dunlop 207's
-
'95 Gxer wheels polished w/white powdercoated centers
-
Gxer 1100 USD forks w/gold valves & race tech springs
-
6 piston front calipers on stock rotors.
-
kevlar brake lines front & back
-
naked front with custom lites
-
K & N superbike bars & one off bar clamp
-
'95 Gxer 750 braced swingarm
-
'93 1100 shock w/gold valve & remote res
-
38mm Mikuni RS carbs & K & N individual filters
-
Corbin gunfighter seat.
-
one off rear sets with billet pegs.
-
Future Mods:
-
Hirise pipe
-
single sided swingarm
-
carbon fiber wheels
-
NWS chuff
-
Name: Jim Smith
-
E-Mail: BanditRydr@aol.com
-
Location: Norwalk, CT
-
Model: '92 Bandit 400
-
Color: Red
-
Bought: 4/96 used with 665miles
-
Problems:
-
Clutch cable @ 15k miles
-
#2 spark plug cap
-
Work done:
-
Valves adjusted every 7k miles
-
Oil every 4k since switching to full synth
-
Miles/KM: 18,800 miles
-
Milage left on tires: Front: about 4k Rear: is new
-
Approximate mileage: Averageing 42 mpg
-
Complaints:
-
Could use a bit more low end power :) @ 355lbs, it's still too heavy :)
-
Would I buy it again: I did, Had a '91. Put 16k miles in 1.5 years
-
Top speed reached: 132mph indicated
-
Best Road(s) riden: Twisty
-
Mods:
-
Yosh Zyclone w/ JET-HOT ceramic/aluminum coating applied
-
Factory jet kit
-
K&N filter
-
Kat600 fork
-
Goodridge SS brake line up front
-
EBC HH pads there also
-
Stortz steering damper
-
Sargent seat cover
-
520 RK chain with Afam alloy rear sprocket
-
Michelin Macadam tires
-
WP rear shock
-
Removed snorkel from air-box
-
Yosh clip-ons, Cut rear fender
-
GSXR foot pegs and turn signals
-
Switched to racing shift pattern useing GSXR shift linkage
-
Safety wired.
-
Future Mods: I've done enough, thank you
-
Name: Frank Bouchard
-
E-Mail: "Frank Bouchard" fbouchar@dreamscape.com
-
Location: Fulton, NY (about 25 miles north of Syracuse)
-
Model: '97 GSF1200SV
-
Color: Blue with lots of bug spatter
-
Bought: April 97 new
-
Problems: none
-
Work done: whatever the manual told me to have done
-
Miles/KM: 4300 miles
-
Mileage left on tires: a bunch I think
-
Approximate mileage: 30-40 mpg depending, mostly high 30's
-
Complaints: t
-
he dinky wind shield will only let me get a puff or two before my cig burns
up
-
seat can be uncomfortable on a long ride, ditto leg position
-
Would I buy it again: YES
-
Top speed reached: 130+ mph (indicated)
-
Best Road(s) ridden: some weird twisty near Manlius NY for when I feel
like pretending I know what I'm doing, any divided highway without police
for sheer speed when I'm not even pretending I know what I'm doing
-
Mods:
-
engine bars
-
touring seat and gel seat
-
sport rack that can hold an extra pack of smokes
-
Future Mods:
-
better windshield (Rifle?)
-
perhaps highway pegs so I can change my leg position to keep my knees from
complaining and locking up
-
Name: James Ball
-
E-Mail: JMSCHMNY@aol.com
-
Loc:Port chester, NY (just out side of NYC)
-
Model: GSF1200S
-
Color: Red (of coarse)
-
Bought: 3/7/97 (new)
-
Problems:
-
Gas Gaudge broke, replaced under warenty
-
Work done: Valves @6900 miles New tires @8000 miles(BT54)
-
Miles:12000 miles
-
Gas milage: 33ish
-
Complaints:
-
Would buy it again: In A heart beat
-
Top Speed: 170(indacated) @ 10,600rpm's
-
Best Roads: 301, Bear mt, And any thing with my friends( BanditRydr,fzzyglore,
and the crew)
-
Mods:
-
K&N filter
-
Dyno jet, Factory Advancer
-
ART Race Can
-
ART Carbon Fibre hugger-air box covers-tank protector
-
NWS tail kit
-
Heil bars
-
Corbin Seat w/# 128 Back rest
-
Suzuki engine gaurds
-
Future Mods:
-
single sided swing arm
-
gsxr inverted front shock
-
any thing carbon fibre turn signels
-
maybe motor work
-
Best thing: 1st gear wheelies and the pull this bike has
-
RIDE FAST
-
Name: Claudio
-
E-Mail: claudio mazzucchelli cmazz@galactica.it
-
Location: Somma l. (Varese) Italy (50km from Milan at the end of Lago Maggiore)
-
Model: '96 GSF600N (naked)
-
Color: Red (of course)
-
Bought: February 98 used with 10500 Km (6560 Mi)
-
Problems:None (As per today :-) )
-
Work done: Changed tires to Macadam 90x at about 16000 Km (10000 Mi)
-
Miles/KM: 20400 Km (12750 Mi) Increasing
-
Milage left on tires: 50%
-
Approximate mileage: 16 Km/Lt (39-40 mpg)
-
Complaints: rear shock crappy
-
Would I buy it again: Oh yes
-
Top speed reached: 190 Km/h (indicated)
-
Best Road(s) ridden: swiss alp passes (simplon, furka, neufenen, bernina,
ecc)
-
Mods:
-
K&N Air filter
-
25 mm spacer preload on fork
-
15w oil on fork
-
Future Mods: GIVI spoiler
-
Name: Tam Forrester
-
E-Mail: "Tam Forrester" tamforrester@hotmail.com
-
Location: Paisley,Scotland
-
Model:GSF600N 1996
-
Colour: teal
-
Mileage:8156
-
Problems:
-
none really ,just the local suzuki dealer is an asshole so I dont use him
any more.(Micky Oates Mototrcycles , Glasgow just to warn you) now that
the bike is out of waranty its going to be serviced by Specials
-
complaint :dealer
-
would I buy agin :yes but I'd buy the 1200
-
Top speed: 132 ish on the clock
-
best road: Balloch to Fortwilliam ,Inverness to Glasgow or any A road in
the west of Scotland
-
Mods:
-
Bikini faring modded by me to fit (still keeps standard headlight)
-
rear suspensoin jack up kit by Specials of glasgow
-
forks have got extra 40 ml each side
-
michelin macadams
-
stage 1 D.J kit
-
K&N filter
-
Micron end can
-
rentec luggage rack
-
mini indicators.
-
Future mods:
-
ignition advancer
-
new shock
-
fork springs
-
then give it to my wife and start again on a 1200 bandit next year
-
Name: Michael O'Connor
-
E-Mail: "Michael O'Connor" mto600@servtech.com
-
Location: Jamestown,NY
-
Model: 93 GSF 400, 96 GSF 600
-
Color: Both are Red
-
Bought: Used 7/96, New 5/95
-
Problems:
-
None on the B4
-
B6 :Buzzy handlebars, instrument lights shorted, lock on ing. won't work.
-
Work Done:
-
B4: Added Gel pad to seat, Silicone in handlebars, Airborn coated pipe
-
B6: Initial 600 mile service at dealer, Adjusted valves at 7,000
-
Miles/KM: 5,800 14,000
-
Mileage left on tires: B4: 5,000 B6: Don't really know but there brand
new Azaros
-
Approximate mileage: B4: 43-50 B6: 40-57
-
Complaints: A little to buzzy, both bikes
-
Would I buy again: yes to both
-
Top Speed Reached: B4: 115 B6: 125 (indicated)
-
Best Roads ridden: Deals Gap, Rt. 9 near Asheville,NC, NY Rt.. 242
-
Mods:
-
Nothing on the B4 other that what is stated above.
-
B6: Corbin seat
-
Yosh slip on
-
Dyna coils
-
steel braided lines
-
Lockhart smoked windshield
-
Lockhart tail spoiler
-
AFAM aluminum bars ( Thanks Jim)
-
Ken Sean mirrors
-
Pro Grip grips
-
Eliminated rear fender
-
L/P mini winkers in back
-
moved rear signals up front
-
Aero Tek anodized engine bolts and gas cap bolts
-
16 tooth sprocket
-
K&N filter
-
Shimmed needles .020 and turned screws out to 2 1/4
-
Factory Ing. Advancer
-
progressive front springs, 15W oil
-
Future Mods:
-
PowerBronze chin spoiler and rear hugger are on there way
-
new rear shock.
-
Lloyd and Rob said I was the most likely candidate for the TTS Big bore
kit for the 600, Maybe,Maybe!! or a 750 top end massaged and thrown on
my cases.
-
Name: Bruce Hearn
-
E-Mail: "Bruce Hearn" bahearn@flash.net
-
Location: La Porte, Texas near Houston on Galveston Bay
-
Model: '98 GSF1200S
-
Color: Black
-
Bought: May '98 (NEW)
-
Problems:
-
rear brake squeals
-
poor jetting from factory
-
plugged hole in rear tire at only 300 miles
-
Work done: 600 mile service 300 miles late
-
Miles/KM: 1,160 miles (indicated)
-
Mileage left on tires: a bunch
-
Approximate mileage: 35-45 mpg
-
Complaints:
-
handle bar bend doesn't suit me
-
windshield spills air right on my face
-
ridiculous speedo error
-
Would I buy it again: Soitenly!
-
Top speed reached: 95mph (indicated)
-
Best Road(s) ridden: City Park Road west of Austin, Texas
-
Mods:
-
idle screw adjustment
-
(tank bra, crash bars, rear rack, tank bag on order)
-
Future Mods:
-
probably jetting and exhaust.
-
Name: Anders Brink
-
E-Mail: anders brink anders.brink@lynchburg.net
-
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
-
Model: '98 GSF1200S
-
Color: Maroon
-
Bought: New in January '98
-
Problems:
-
Work done: the usual stuff
-
Miles/KM: 5,300 miles
-
Mileage left on tires: not enough (every 2500 mile)
-
Approximate mileage: never measured
-
Complaints:
-
Time warp machine, time flies when riding
-
Would I buy it again: Yep
-
Top speed reached: 7.0495@104.578mph (measured)
-
Best Road(s) ridden: State Route 56 VA
-
Mods:
-
2" thingy
-
K45
-
V&H advancer
-
drag bar
-
Future Mods:
-
more hp, lower and longer
-
License no: TUNED
-
Homepage: http://users.lynchburg.net/anders.brink/mc/bandit.htm
-
Name: Ben Tilman
-
E-Mail: Benjamin J Tilman btilman@U.Arizona.EDU
-
Location: Tucson, Arizona
-
Model: '96 GSF600S
-
Color: red
-
Bought: February '98 (used w/ 7600 miles on it)
-
Problems:
-
Broken horn @ 9000 miles
-
siezing manual choke cable @10k miles
-
Work done:
-
changed tires @ 9,000 miles & servicing per Suzuki manual
-
replaced choke cable(btw 2 month back order on cable)
-
Miles/KM: 13,400 miles
-
Milage left on tires: 3,000
-
Approximate mileage: High 40s to low 50's mpg
-
Complaints:
-
Paint sucks
-
bike is a little too quiet
-
Would I buy it again: yes, it's a great starter bike(my first that I have
owned)
-
Top speed reached: about 90, long story...
-
Best Road(s) ridden: River Road in Tucson(almost s**t myself though, there's
a drop right in the middle of a sharp turn that caught me by supprise)
-
Mods:
-
Air mixture screws backed out 2-1/8 turns
-
GIVI Monorack and 36L
-
hard luggage trunklike thingie that mounts to rack (anyone want pictures?
name a format/give me an address to send 'em to)
-
Future Mods:
-
Fork Springs
-
Slip on can
-
1/2 tank bra
-
maybe some of those washers that Ernie(I think) is giving away(only after
I get a service manual, though)
-
next tire change I'll try dunlop d207's
-
and maybe I'll even replace the dead stocker of a horn with a real horn!!!
-
Name: Dave P
-
E-Mail: Beaco19301@aol.com
-
Location: Crawley, West Sussex, England
-
Model: GSF600SW (faired) 1998
-
Bought: 27 Aug 98 (new)
-
Colour: Red
-
Spec: Stock
-
Mileage: 10,750 miles
-
MPG: mid 40's
-
Problems: Can replaced under warranty.
-
Top speed: Sustained 115, clipped 120 (indicated). Loads left.
-
Best Road: Any hot tar.
-
Mileage left on tyres: Plenty - 3mm left on rear
-
Buy it again: Yes!
-
Dave(UK).
-
Name: Rob Pryor
-
E-Mail: "Rob Pryor" rcpryor@erols.com
-
Location: Hyattsville MD (near Washington D.C.)
-
Model: '97 GSF1200S
-
Color: Blue
-
Bought: 05/??/97 (NEW)
-
Problems: None (amazingly... knock wood)
-
Work done:
-
Two valve adjustments
-
four oil changes
-
Miles/KM: 5527 miles (and counting)
-
Milage left on tires: Don't know... I'm still on the stockers.
-
Approximate mileage (mpg): Low 30's to high 40's, depending on where and
how I ride it.
-
Complaints:
-
Can be uncomfortable riding 300+ miles at a time (even with the Sargent
seat, which is an improvement over the stocker)
-
underdamped suspension.
-
Would I buy it again: YES
-
Top speed reached: Approximately 145mph (indicated).
-
Best Road(s) ridden: US 129 (Deal's Gap, NC... too many good roads in that
area to count), 211 thru Thornton Gap, VA., Skyline Drive and Blue Ridge
Parkway.
-
Mods:
-
Sargent seat
-
shimmed needles
-
Factory billet case guards
-
Bikemaster mirrors
-
Mobil-1(50/50 mix 5w30/15w50)
-
Future Mods:
-
Braided steel brake lines
-
Fox shock
-
Race-Tech gold valves and fork springs
-
"wing" type front turn signals
-
integrated rear turn signals
-
rear hugger and "chuff cover"
-
Holeshot pipe and stage 1 jet kit (with a 2" hole in the airbox cover)
-
and maybe, just maybe, Dymag wheels. Did I forget anything? Do I have enough
money?
-
Name: Dean Reardon
-
E-Mail: "Dean B. Reardon, Ph.D." deanbrad@concentric.net
-
Location: Richmond, Virginia, USA
-
Model:GSF600S, 1996, Bought Used in March 98
-
Colour: Forest Green
-
Mileage:3650
-
Problems: none
-
complaint :
-
Seat after about 300 miles...or maybe it is my butt after 300 miles :)
-
would I buy agin :yes but I'd buy the 1200
-
Top speed: 105 (hey I have only had it since April 98!)
-
best road: Blue Ridge Parkway
-
Mods:
-
Drilled out EPA plugs and adjusted pilot screws.
-
Put on Suzuki tank bra and a standard smoked Zero Gravity windscreen.
-
Changed to Mobil1 at 1500 miles.
-
Future mods:
-
K & N filter
-
slipon can (still can't decide which)
-
and jet kit.
Hi all, I'm new on the list.
We where neighbours however, since I drove A VX last year.
And the VX-list is also administrated by Farokh Irani (tx for the good
work Farokh)
-
Location:Haasrode, Brabant, Belgium
-
Model:GSF1200N
-
Bought: 14-6-98
-
Color: Dark Red
-
Spec: stock
-
Mileage: 1800 km
-
MPG : 6.5 l/100 km
-
Probs : -
-
Topspeed : have to wait some more (max. 190 km /7.000 rpm for now)
-
Best road: curvy ones (in good condition)
-
Mileage left on tyres: loads I hope
-
Buy it again : ?
ed
& back to the main selection:
Home
Kite flying
Motorbike
Any comments or suggestions ?
Mail to me !
If you easily want to tell me something, suggestions,
ideas or what else
PLEASE
SIGN AND READ MY GUESTBOOK
Last updated 05.09.2001