I Bought A Bandit 1200S! - SO CLEAN!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 พ.ค. 2023
- I bought A Bandit 1200S! I have been on the hunt for a bike just like this for a while and after multiple failed attempts to buy a nice sport touring bike I finally bought my dream one! This is a 1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200S in the amazing green paint option. This bike only has 15,000 miles on it and has loads of life left in it with how clean it is.
This bike was actually found online by a viewer named Dawn who sent me the ad and I knew I had to have it. The bike was located 6 hours away just west of Milwaukee so I flew up there and rode it home zero issues! The bike is already modified with a Yoshimura pipe, opened up airbox, GSXR cams, and proper jetting which means this thing RIPS! It is easily up 30hp from stock based on the butt dyno.
I am very excited to have bought this bike and plan to just put miles on it without making it a full project as you know I have too many already. Please welcome the bike to the channel!
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I am a bit of a Bandit expert. My 1200W model now has 175,000 miles on it, (yes I have rebuilt the motor myself). It's been around the US multiple times and does Trackdays. MODS- Ivan needles, stock airbox, STOCK jet sizes. Get a quality exhaust can (mine is Yosh). THROW THE SHOCK AWAY, it is pure crap. I use a Hyperpro, with Racetech springs and valve kit in front: INCREDIBLE IMPROVEMENT! Mine has a JE pistons 1216cc piston kit and light headwork; it makes an honest 120 hp on the dyno with EIGHTY TWO pounds of torque. If you add one tooth to the front sprocket it will improve the highway ride and will still do easy wheelies. These motors are BUZZY- the fix is to balance the clutch basket (Werkes in TX) and SHIM THE REAR AXLE spacers 3mm to the left. Design flaw. PS- take it easy on the powershifts as these WILL eat 3rd Gear cogs if brutal. Stock seat sucks, too narrow and spongey; get a Corbin. Steel brake lines in front are much better.
After riding a 1200S for 55,00 miles, I can relate to everything you’re saying. The mileage you quote is the same as my Bandit with stock cams, Dynajet kit and Yosh endcan. Avg. 38 mpg. The “buzz” you mentioned is there but it never bothered me. One of the best bikes I ever owned and should’ve never sold it. My wife would think I’m crazy, but if I found another clean example, I’d buy it!
What does cog mean? Just bought mine today
I have a Bandit 600 and would like to upgrade to a 1200 one. How do you balance the clutch basket?
@@Carby4SZK Needs a machinist... put the basket on a spindle and let it settle to the heavier side... then drill out some metal (in a safe area) until the basket does not spin anymore .. equal on all sides. Much like Static balancing on a wheel
@@888jackflash thanks for the info.
In 1992 I did a 17,000 KM solo tour of the entire country of Thailand on a Bandit 400 imported from Japan. Great bike, never let me down!
Awesome Bike. I’ve owned both a a1200 and 1250 Bandit. The torque pull is immediate and strong. I called it the “Old Man” sportbike.
I ran into a guy flying a rc helecopter at a local rc port in southern deleware . We are both fans of this chanel . Small world . I was on my 78 cb750 . 🍺 Cheers .
Thats awesome!!
Great bikes! I had it's predecessor a 93 GSX1100S (wish I still had that bike). That air and oil cooled engine just had something special about it.
The Bandit range were a good reasonably priced set of motorcycles that did a bit of everything well. They sold like hot cakes in the UK when they came out. And held their money well for a long time. That one looks to have been looked after well. Should keep you happy for some time to come.
I hope to have it forever
Cool bike. Monster engine, classy looks, good ergos. An underrated classic. I loved the one I rode.
Pretty much everything you could need. Just such good machines
I will always have a thing for Bandits. My first “ big bike” and the bike that made me want a road bike. Can’t beat a 4 cylinder bike!
Same, they are just too good!
I always wanted a hornet but nowadays a 1200 bandit it's something that holds something special for me for some reasons
@@Mybwain Anything yeilding the same performance at a lower rpm, is going to make you happier for a daily transportation. I lreally like Hornets, but the B12 gen 1 is soo worth it.
Great bike mate😊. Mine is a 2003 model, bog standard, except for the seat. I got mine remade by an upholsterer. This will, in all likelihood, be remaining with me for the rest of my riding days. I love it, it does everything well, and is as reliable as they come.
Thats the goal here. A forever bike
I love my 1250s but the seats bloody awful!
I have a ‘97 1200S and absolutely love it, I don’t think I’ll ever get rid of it unless I can’t ride anymore (old age) lol enjoy my friend glad you’re back on a Bandit!
I think my plan is the same. I hope to hang onto it for a long time
Awesome Bike, I loved my Bandit GSF1200S. I wish I still had it! I'd have another in a heartbeat.
Wishing you many many Happy miles with yours! Don't ever let it go!
It's a great bike. It has a great maneurability around the corners and the engine offers a good amount of power. Happy for you and wishing you a very happy ride with the bandit
Thank ya!
what a lovely bike and I love the colour! Nice sound coming from the exhaust and loads of power! Enjoy your ride mate.
Thank ya!
Very cool acquisition! Looks like a nice ride back to the house, too. Glad you got a great bike for a great deal, enjoy it!
Thanks for a fun video!
Couldn't have asked for better weather except for a bunch of wind. It will be enjoyed!
Congrats dude that's so exciting. Absolute beast of a bike! 🔥💪
Thank ya!
Awesome pickup! I ride a 2004 Bandit 1200S and I absolutely love it.
Love those oil cooled motors and that looks a fine example of a 1200s 👍😎
Great find! My first bike was a 2000 Bandit 600, such a comfortable ride albeit a bit windy at speed (mine was the naked version). Did a tail tidy, LED indicators, bar end mirrors and some subtle chrome delete. Turned out quite handsome if I can say so myself. 😄
🤣🤣🤣🤣💯 This is the Guy that purchased a 1200s few years ago that had issues.He has however convinced me to purchase one .Love the video
The ultimate sport touring bike!! Thanks for Sharing!!
Thanks Tony!
Congrats! It's a beauty. You're gonna love it.
The big Bandit was on my short list for a long time. Never happened, but I just bought a '99 600s from the original owner. Also super clean, the guy bought it when he was 17. Great bikes, they are, and out of all the Japanese fours, the Suzukis have the best sound IMO, especially the air/oil cooled ones.
Thanks Kevin!
Very clean looking bandit 12 looks good in green enjoy
I allways loved the naked bandit 400 and this one looks really good. Congrats for the new baby.
I've seen a few Bandit 400s for sale locally and they look interesting.
Nothing better than the 1200/1250 Bandits ! 🤘🏻🔥 I owned one in the past and I’ve got another now that is just so good. That 1200/1250 engine is STILL epic.
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I had one from new, great bike, buzzy around 50-60, handled well once setup.
Congrats on the new ride ! I have owned / ridden many Jap bikes in the last 45 years. For the past 18 years i have ridden mostly big bore ( 3 Honda V-4 's ) and also a Yamaha Seca 750, plus a Honda 750 Nighthawk, but sold all my 750's , cuz big bore power is too addictive :)
Great bikes... Seen loads of nice streetfighter, liwriders, chops built from those in the UK back a few years ago. 🇬🇧🏍️💨👍
late 90's Suzukis carbs are a bit of a pain but man o man Suzuki's paint jobs are beautiful. Side note, that green is so gorgeous! Love from Minnesota bud.
Congrats to your new bike. Awesome that you found exactly the one you were looking for.
Your mic setup seems to work very well, I appreciate the clean voice audio even at that speed. Here is a little hack just in case you want to get even fancier with it at some point. What I like to do do capture the rich sound of an exhaust like that is put my phone in the outer most pocket of my backpack and record a separate audio file. The first time I did this, I was amazed by how clear the audio was. I really enjoy your content. Keep it up and enjoy your Bandit 🙌
Thank ya! I actually have a dedicated audio recorder but haven't been able to get that magic exhaust recording yet. Still working on it
I just found your channel today and love it. Very Similar to what I am doing and have done. I have slowed right down though the past couple years. And your videos are much more superior than mine. Great Job. Cheers!!
Well I'm glad you have enjoyed! Lots to see on my channel
Great episode dude. Wow. Also!!!!! I see you with that new camera. Quality looks incredible ⚡️🤘 keep moving forward man seems to me and I’m sure many of us, that you’re moving in a great direction that we are all excited to witness and follow.
Thanks so much dude 🙏
One of the all-time great bikes. It does lots of stuff better than most. Plus it comes in under insurance company radar! I've had mine for almost 18 years and haven't had to do *anything* to it other than the usual stuff. I'll keep it until the end.
I'm definitely loving that insurance cost as well. This will likely be a forever bike
Very cool video! Good on you for paying extra for something you can enjoy, rather than wrench on. We all need some of each! Congrats on the civilized version of the GSXR. I love the tight cooling fins of this generation Suzuki. The last air cooled refinement before they went to liquid cooling.
These engines are fan favorites for sure. Last of the old school
Glad you found a nice Bandit, after the bad luck you had with the last one, Ride Safe!
Thanks Mark! Yeah the last one didn't go as planned to say the least
That color is perfect!
I agree!
I had a '97, fantastic bike. Best color ever. I'm around st. charles quite a bit - I'll be look'n for ya! Ride safe.
Sweet! You will likely see me on this at a bike night or something
Beatiful bike!, congrats B.J.!.
Thank ya! The green was a must have so I couldn't say no
Go check out the HJC V10, it's a proper helmet with all the proper sealing and anti-fog insert, with a bit old school style. Having a good and quiet helmet will help in getting better audio when riding.
First of all - mic setup - nailed it!
Thanks Mike! I had one clipped audio section and overall very clear given the mic was more exposed than it normally would have been.
Glad to see that you finally got another Bandit - they story of the one you lost - sucks! You deserve something nice!
Yeah that last one was a heartbreak for sure. This fills the void and then some!
Glad you got the bike you were looking for. Looks in great shape and the ride back looked like alot of fun. I was holding out for a red bandit for a long time but settled on a 2000 "Metallic Light Olive Silver" cause the price was too good to pass up. Would love to see a dyno video with those GSXR cams.
Thank ya! I do hope to get it on the dyno which has me curious as well
Wow what a Bandit . I have just bought a 1997 bandit with only 20000 miles on the clock . Fulley restored . Powder coated frame ,Respray tank full engine rebuild and its like new . Great bike very strong engine and looks great . Now a true classic and making money now and very hard to find .
That sounds really nice!
Fly and ride is great. Flew from S. Alabama to Oregon. Purchased a 2003 Ducati ST4S. The owner put new timing belts and a battery on. 3700 miles back home. Enjoyed the video BJ and enjoy the BANDIT and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!.
Dang thats an awesome ride home!
Hi BJ, so happy you got a bike you really wanted, good for you bud.
Thanks Tony!
I have a 2008 1250 bandit S..got to say the power band is what makes me excited when I ride it..badass & reliable bikes..sweet bike nice mileage for the year..enjoy!!!
Great bikes for sure!
Good luck with the new ride, love the color.
Thanks Juan!
what a beautiful bike sounds and looks fantastic
Thank ya!
The bandit 1200s were very popular over here in the U.K .
I have been looking into getting one of these myself .
Just found your channel and its great , just subbed , cheers .
Love the green colour .
They are great do-all bikes. Highly recommend!
That . . . is a beauty!
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My first bike was a 650 N Bandit. I bought it 9 years ago and just sold it to a young biker girl. Such a good bike. Very easy to drive despite the weight!
Lovely bike BJ wish you all the best with it ride safe and take care. My friend had one of these they were extremely fast as I can remember 👍👌🏁🏁🏁
Thanks Peter! These definitely have some grunt
Very nice bike and a great video, man! Enjoy it! 🍻🤘💜
Thanks Andy!
I had 96 Bandit 600 in the same color, great bike, fun ride.
That they are! My first Bandit experience was on a 600 and those are equally great
I love these kinds of buys. Where the only mods to be are little changes here and there to make it your own… maybe minor upgrades, but nothing that’ll take it out of commission for even a single day.
Exactly! My hands are full with builds so I need stuff to just ride
@@BrickHouseBuilds definitely looking forward to seeing what features you end up changing and why, wether it be creature comforts or basic upgrades like electrical system related stuff. I’m assuming your planning on putting a more permanent charging solution for your phone than the temporary one that you ran for just the trip?
I have a 97 B12, great bike!
Had one. Loved it. Did 60,000 miles on it. Great long distance touring rig. Enjoy. 🏍️🇨🇦
What a beautiful motorcycle, man. You made the right decision!
Thank you!
Beautifully clean bike, I used to have a Suzuki 1250s Bandit great bikes, Greetings from Ireland.
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Wayhaay ! Good choice. You have excellent taste.
Much appreciated!
very nice and clean good score.
Thank ya! Definitely very happy I bought it
"This made me smile the smiliest smile.", I said smilingly.🙂
Glad it had that effect!
Great Content. Thank You For Sharing. have a good day!❤👍
Glad you enjoyed thank you!
How weird as I watch your video on the Bandit. I too was offered a 2005 1200 Bandit this week in Blue and White colours. Just under 7k on the clock. The owner has only had it two weeks. Says he doesn't like it, too heavy for him. Must admit I did Ponder buying t off him..🙂 Just as well I don't have more room at the Inn. Love this Green colour of yours. I love your roads too. My God they look smooth and very straight, a dream for long rides. I was quite envious. Im also as excited as you are about getting a new machine. Love this video. Hope you have many safe and happy miles together. 🙂
Thank ya! The roads were just boring highway but yes you can cover lots of ground
Beatiful bike men, congratulations!
Thank ya!
Super clean.
Yeah Its a very nice example
I bought mine new in 1997. I blew up the original engine (cam chain jumped, my fault). Landed up tuning the replacement engine (1216cc, reprofiled cams, head played with), and with flat slide carbs it managed 158hp. Fun for top speed runs on runways. But flat slides were a pain on the road (I made the mistake of using it for local Christmas toy run one year - heavy duty clutch springs and heavy throttle were painful by the end).
Speedo over reads. An indicated 170mph is an actual 154.5mph
Problem wise, frame paint suffered underneath. The front boot on down tube cross piece rusted through. Rear calipers seize easily (I keep a rebuilt spare handy, for my 1200 or a friends 600), but fronts are good. Fuel gauge can be a bit iffy.
Mine is currently half stripped down. Putting a stock engine back in, and waiting for a few friends to help me lift the engine out.
Bandit's, whether 1200 or 1250 are such underated motorcycles.
Best bike I have owned, love them.
Not at all. B12 is legend.
The Bandit 1200’s are bombproof and just do everything well 👍😎. Enjoy it.
That they are!
Love the sound of a big four stretching it’s legs.
Same!
Fascinating video. Being in the UK, the idea of flying somewhere to buy a bike seems alien, but it was interesting to see your journey home. I'd be tempted to put the stock cams back in it, for better mid-range and fuel economy 😊
Yeah the US is vast like that. Ive flown many times to go buy something or look at it before having something shipped. As far as camsI am still getting used to the bike but it does not feel peaky at all with gobs of mid range still. I would like to get a more accurate reading on speed and mileage to see how far off it is. Slightly better economy wouldn't be a bad thing.
That’s a sharp bike kid! 🏁🇺🇸🤘🏻
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Sweet ride
Thank ya!
Thanks fer the ride.
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Pleased to see that you bought a damn reliable and common sense bike.
Big Suzuki's are super dependable.
Nice bike
Nick Australia
Thank ya!
Beautiful bike.
Thank ya!
Congratulations
Thanks man!
I’ve got a 91 Bandit 400 with about the same number of miles on it. Love my little Bandit!
Very cool bikes!
I loved my 1999 , 1200 N it was pearl novelty black, done some cosmetic changes,used pro bolt , changed the bars to renthal but comfy ones mid height so not stretching forwards , carbs dynoed . Custom bandit seat , bandit fork brace and handle bar brace engraved alot thicker just things that made it pop a bit more , I rode that more than my fireplace once you've sorted the bandits suspension out and braided break lines it's so fun to ride . Unfortunately my hip gave in and had to hang my gloves up for good , because it was mint condition I never rode it on the very salty roads in Scotland the salt is a nightmare,but when I had to it got a proper wash getting home behind the down pipes and front of engine one night got in with salt on the tyres even though the roads dry ,in the garage next day my tyres were wet the salt reacted , didn't mind summer rain though lol
Yeah simple changes are all that will be needed here
Those are fantastic bikes! All the benefits of a naked with a fairing. Bandits are rock solid. Congratz on the a sweet new ride. P.S. Got my keychain. She is the holder of the KZ750 keyz.
Awesome! Hopefully it suits the bike well! 🙏
Glad to see another bandit
Same here
@BrickHouseBuilds my fz1 lasted till 80k then rings failed
Todays bikes look like transformer robots on 2 wheels
Superb video,thank you,i can't even find one here in Mexico
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Whoa! clean bike
Definitely one of the cleanest versions I've seen
Super cool scoot man!! Buying used has a lot to do with the previous owner or seller when paying high in the range. I'm stoked to see you add the big Suzi to your collection,
Great bikes, and looks and SOUNDS like you have a very nice example! WhooHoo!
It seems like a very well cared for bike and im lucky to have it
@@BrickHouseBuilds
Always glad to hear back man, love your channel!
That’s a great looking bike, I owned one in silver some 20 years ago.
Thanks Jon!
back in 1996 myself and my son had 600 bandits . moving on to 1999 we both had 1200 bandits ,mine was like yours in black and son Chris had naked 1200 in black . in 2011 i had a 1250 bandit . they are great bikes and now at 74 years old ride scooters as cant change gear ,foot problems .we are in the u k . you have a nice one there and i like the colour also . good luck
Nothing wrong with scooters. My dad had a couple for the same reason with shifting
That's a sweet ride :)
Thank ya!
Nice Bike, Enjoy!. One of Suzuki's best looking Bikes.
Thank ya! Definitely think the 1st generation was best
I recently moved to canada, always inspired by your videos, wanna start to ride motorcycles again
Well I hope you get back on 2 wheels!
Nice bike. Love the color. 😎🇧🇻💯💯
Thank ya!
Cool Bike! Thanks for sharing. Love your videos on restoration. I like working on my Honda Hawk NT650. Many of the techniques that you note in your videos are applicable to my bike. It sounds like your Bandit could benefit from a little carburetor tuning, maybe a carb synch. Good Luck with that bike and all your other projects!
Carbs are perfect. Why would you think sync?
@@BrickHouseBuilds At about 10:15 when you started the bike and blipped the throttle a few times, there seemed to be a delay from the intake whoosh to the exhaust sound. Maybe it was just a delay on my end between video and audio. Either way those bikes are great and known for their crisp throttle response. Enjoy!
Extremely Clean bike. (pre bug hits 😆 of course) and I love that color. My 97 is dark Blue and those green ones are fairly rare. The intake growl tells me a jet kit has likely been installed and of course almost NOTHING sounds better than a Suzuki liter bike with a Yoshimura pipe. Pure music! 👍
Oh man sooooo many bugs lol. Thank you though!
My first 99 1200 Bandit in 2002 was the very same colour.. it got stolen and written off but I bought another because it was such a great machine. Its got heaps of everything.
Thats unfortunate yours got stolen!
man that there is a beautiful machine almost makes me wanna get back behind the handlebars.
Nice, One of my first bikes was a Katana 750, My buddies use t make fun of me just playing.... But I loved that bike, this reminds me of it some. Back then I didn't like the half naked look but now it just looks normal. I also had a FZ-1 and a ZRX1200? I forget, the kawi with the square headlight small fairing similar style. Good fun reliable bike
Best sports tourer made!!
I won't argue that 😉
This is so cook. I remember seeing these new in Streetbike magazine.
I bet they were game changers then!
@Brick House Builds yes they were. They started the big engine naked street brawler type.
People had been doing naked sport bike customs but most manufacturers followed Suzuki bandit success.
Love how yours has a yoshimura exhaust. This was the no 1 mod back in the day.
Man,You are SOOOOOOOOOOO LUCKY!!! I've ALWAYS wanted to own a Suzook Bandit 1200!!! Their extremely reliable an their engine's are bulletproof!!! Ahh,someday...........someday!!! Also.........I LOVE the "Green" color on it too as it reminds me of my old Suzuki RF900 in that EXACT SAME British racing green!!! Loved the color so take great care of this one Man!!! Loved watching this one!!! : >)
The RF900 is a great looking bike. They keep popping up for sale near me and are always tempting
@@BrickHouseBuilds I agree completely!!! For some reason however,when they first came out,the sportsbike guys never took a "liking" to it's looks and the press (Motorcycle magazines back then) always made a point of saying how they disliked the overall "look" of the bike,but loved everything else about it! So hearing YOU say that it's a great looking bike,RESTORED my belief in it as even back then when they were new,I ALWAYS thought they looked very stylish,but not overdone! Anyway if You SUCCUMB to buying one,YOU WILL NOT AT ALL BE DISAPPOINTED!!! Trust me on that one! ; >)
I adored my 1200
I definitely miss my previous one
Pretty cool! I looked at those pretty hard when they were new. I also liked the ZRX1200 but the SV1000S won out (I am a long time Ducati fan without the budget to be an owner).
Nice find there - a practical but fun bike with the basic engine from the 2nd gen GSX-R.
A great blend of the two