thanks ...you have really opened my eyes to maintenance on my bandit...never used to touch it before but inspired by you i can't wait to do my own maintenance now....and saving me money as well as expanding my knowledge....thanks again...it has already proved a success for me....
That's what we like to hear Rob, a little inspiration goes a long way... not only saves you a few bob, but expands the joy of ownership, always drop us a line if you get stuck, good luck, Del
Loving these videos I just bought a bandit a week ago my first time to be on a bike and this is saving me a fortune keep them coming please great to see fellas helping us normal people out
That's what bikers do aye Philip, its a brotherhood for a reason.... just housekeeping and basic stuff....no need to pay garages for things like this... ride safe buddy.. Del.
Recently bought a GSX 1250 and wanted to learn how to do the pads myself , typed pads replacement into my YT search bar and up this vid came , spot on and thorough and I feel I can do it no problem so thanks for this
Thanks. Your instructions were very clear. I had both sides done in 45 minutes including getting the tools out, cleaning everything nice and shiny, and putting tools away afterwards.
Just finished replacing my front pads, tested them and all seems to work fine. I am glad I could do it myself - only thanks to your video! Thank you, Anna.
Well done Anna, thats what we like to hear, good on you got getting it done yourself... thanks for your kind support, its good to hear that the videos can help people... take are aye... all the best.. Del.
Just got an old bandit, needs the brakes done and lots more, thanks to you I've tackled the caliper clean and rubber seal replacement, going to replace the pads and do the same on the rear and maybe the discs too, you make it all look easy and to be fair the way you teach it, it is, thanks Del for giving me the confidence to have a go myself, cheers.
Most welcome buddy, am glad the video could help, and you've picked a proper legendary bike there... had my Bandit for 4yrs , probably only sold it cos there was nothing more I could do to it, kinda miss it now... good luck with your projects and glad the videos have helped you buddy...
Nice presentation, easy to follow and understand. I can see why it's important to cover the main tasks of pad replacement before getting into the "refurbishment". The best instruction for the newbie, is ALWAYS in small understandable increments. Thanks for the post, I enjoyed it.
Hi mate, you hit the nail exactly on the head, your bike is 5yrs newer than mine and has different calipers, take your pads out and buy the ones that look identical, on the sale listing check that your bike is specified and if in doubt, e-mail the seller and ask them if they fit your specific bike... this way if he guarantees them to be correct and they are not, it is his liability to replace them with the right ones or refund your money...good luck with it, take care, Del
This is my job today ...thanks..very handy your videos are on the bandit...not long had my B12 and your videos are a great help.. Makes one feel much more happy about doing it ....
Mate--I can't thank you enough for the video! I have a '99 Bandit 1200 and I've recently moved to a very small town. I now have to learn to do all of the maintenance myself and your video was perfect! I really appreciate how well you walked the viewer through the replacement. I followed your video, and it saved me a ton of money. Thanks again!
+Charlie Divine Hi Charlie, that's really kind... that's what the videos are for and why we take the trouble to load them up... anything else you need, we've probably got a video on it somewhere, so just check out the playlists.... enjoy doing the work, give us a shout if you get stuck! All the best, D&P!
Hello again! I now have to change my rear brake pads on my Bandit 1200. Any advice? Do you have a video to walk me through it? Thanks again and all the best!
thanks for all the tips/advice.. never changed /replaced pads on my GSX1400 Before I saw your Video, worth watching, would recommend this to anybody who is a novice like myself.. and it saved me a fortune at the garage.. cheers Del..
Thank you. I've recently passed my mod2 and I'm looking to buy my first big bike. The Bandit is a possible choice and I want to do my own basis maintenance. This instructional video is marvellous. If I can add a tip from a complete novice, when taking out your bolts and pins etc, place them in a tin or bowl so you don't lose them. I'm a bugger for putting things down and losing them.
Thanks for this. Your videos are a god-send. Got bike back from a service last Friday and they were gonna charge £65 for a pad change. Your video and my haynes manual saved me £40.
Thanks Adam, mates helping out mates to get thier bikes fit for the road, thats what it is all about my friend, bloody good on you chap, keep it right there.. the world of biking is a brotherhood, and i dont mean the patch club kind, just the every day biker, nodding at a fellow biker on the road, and a mate getting his hands dirty to dig a buddy out of the shit.... thats where its at old son, dont change a thing... take care, Del.
Great instructions mate, thanks a lot. Just did this on my 2006 S40 (my first bike, having just learned to ride about 2 months ago - so I'm an absolute beginner) and it took about 5 mins. Now the back one's squeaking...!
Well done mate, glad to hear your are getting stuck into your own stuff, its not hard, will save you lots of money, and will expand your general bike enjoyment.....take care mate.. cheers, Del.
Thanks, another great video that got me out of a jam (getting the pistons back in!). I say it every time, but this is the best instructional video series on TH-cam, love it.
Thanks Richard, glad the video helped you out, it's feedback for us to know where getting something right! Ride safe and appreciate you taking the time to say, D&Px
Great video as ever mate, I was contemplating changing my pads rather than going to a garage but was unsure until a Google search of 'bandit 1200 K1 brake pads' came up with your video - knowing how good your videos are I had no qualms about learning a new maintenance technique.
Mike B Thanks Mike, thats very kind indeed mate, im glad the video can help you out, and its good to hear you're swinging your own spanners now mate... good luck with it, and drop us a line if you get stuck aye.. all the best.. Del.
Mate, your videos are enormously helpful and totally inspiring! I stumbled upon your Bandit Renthal video when I decided to fit a set of Ultra Low's to my ER6N and then again when it came to oil change time. This video couldn't have come at a better time as a new set of brake pads have just dropped through my door. It'll be my morning project, laptop sat on workbench, mug o' tea... Perfick.
I like the waffle lol, I know so many people that have spent hundreds on new breaks, I found a mate of mine who got fed up of spending hundreds hammering on his calliper after putting the wrong pads in and not pushing back the piston, I stopped him take bought the correct pads for him and then fitted them for him, good video mate congrats on Discovery. Adam
Nice one, doing front pads, oil change and filter tomorrow. Reckon you just saved me at least £100 in labour charges. Satisfaction in doing it yourself is a plus as well. Thx mate
Nice one Paul, your'e most welcome mate, it's a scary old subject if you've never got involved but there's nothing mystical about brakes, they really are just nuts and , thanks for watching old chum, Del
Excellent video and just what the doctor ordered! Needed to change the pads on my '97 Bandit 1200 and everything went very smoothly using your advice. Saved myself more than a few bucks.
Hi delboy and penny , just like to say thanks for all your videos. Something a little different but looking at your videos gave me the confidence to tackle my car brake pads. Kinda figured cars must be pretty much the same. Anyway today changed front and rear pads all all went well. Thanks for the videos and absolutly loving project bandit.
Hey mate just got my first big bike, 03' bandit s 600, hoping to do some mods/work to her, your vids are easy to follow.. many thanks for how much detail you include in the vids you sound really enthusiastic about what you do and it's great.
Yeah man! All went sweet as. Good shout out about the pumping of the brake lever. You are right, reaching for levers that need a good 3-4 squeezes before they bite would be flippin' scary!!
Saved my ass on a bunch of work on my bandit Del, nice one! This has been one I've been putting off until I realised it'd be so simple after seeing this
yep another great vid m8. keep it up :) the test run is sooo important ! did the brakes on my cage not so long back and was really pleased i took it for a test drive. had so much more braking performance that i was chewing on the steering wheel!
Hey Mikey. Its a bit wide open that one, it depends on how you use them and the quality of pads you buy, crappy cheap pads used heavily all the time could rub out in 3-4,000 miles but a decent quality pair of pads like EBC treated properly by a sympathetic rider could be 4 times that, as a guide I used EBC pads the last time & they gave me 15,000 miles, but maintaining the calipers (keeping them free'd off and not binding) & riding with sympathy to your consumables is the key Take care buddy,Del
Do you mean the filter on a Bandit.?.. i have a K&N filter in my airbox, so it doesnt need replacing, ill give it a wash i guess, but not due for a few thousand yet.. once i get to it though mate, ill film it for sure.. thanks for your faith and kind support.. Del.
Finally a great video. Simple explanation like a tutorial should be. Well done. If you have the time and if you feel like it,can you do a video of the rear brake? It would help me alot. Thx anyway.
Thanks mate, that is exactly why i load them up, so im really glad it helped you out...nice to save a few shekels aye, lol.... good luck chap, ad ride safe in the cold... cheers, Del.
Hi Bisto.. thats a tall ask in one comment box.. its not hard to balance them, but the best way would be to get a manual to get the basic run through, use the mercury gauges for the easiest results..and set aside plenty of time as it takes a while to get the hang of setting them in turn.... sorry i cant just give you an easy fix on that, its a bit of a knack.. but practice makes perfect..
Great tutorial! Very Clear and easy to follow.. i also need to change the worn out disc's. Is there a way to do it without a special work stand for motorcycles? Like just on the main stand of the bike?
love your videos i would never of tried any of these things before but now i will be doing my own for sure amazing step by step thanks . going to save so much money now :)
Hi mate, the squeeling is caused by VHF vibration, and the task it to stop it..some bikes actually have a thin steel shim plate that goes between pad and piston, see if you are meant to have some and they are missing?.if they are binding even a little bit then get them cleaned properly, watch my cleaning calipers video, and if it still does it then maybe strip and rebuild the caliper with new seals. finally, check what kind of pads its meant to have, maybe softer pads would help, good luck, Del.
By rotors, do you mean discs? (as bike brakes are composite floating items with both a rotor and carrier), what do you mean by rotors and I'm not sure what you mean by turn them, sorry to be ignorant, mate, thanks for watching Del
Hi Edward, no idea without seeing it mate, you will need to get it plumbed up properly first...it may just be bone dry...get the vac pump and plumb it up, it will probable be fine.
See my 'Clutch Fluid Change' which I just loaded, it's the exact procedure for brakes too..sometimes trapped air can fragment into microscopic bubbles and permeate throughout the fluid,so even if you've just bled them it's worth pumping a couple of reseviors of fresh fluid through he system so that you 'change' the fluid,then when that's done,seal it all up and bungy the lever in against the grip overnight,this pressurises the fluid,opens the valve & allows any air to drift to the top Del
Thanks Matt, let me know if you need any help, but as you can see it's a simple task and shouldn't present you with any issues, take care and thank you for your kind support, Del
thank you I found your video Bob on I have just purchased a good bandit but with worn brakes Donohue video was invaluable are you going to do more maintenance videos like this as you are great at imparting your knowledge
keep up the waffle del its all part of the personality of delboys garage, I understand for discovery it has to be edited but its the waffle and personality that originally attracted us subs to Delboys garage take care and ride safe jeff
Thanks Del, I will be doing this very thing quite soon. You are fantastic at breaking it all down, in to understandable chunks. One question are the back breaks as simple?
Sorry mate, I have no idea, I don't have a GN125 and even if I did, I'd have to look it up! Am sure the info. is available on the net.. good luck with it
Depends on your ABS system, Niclas, if it's the hydraulic type with a central control unit, they have their own bleed valve... if it's the sensor wheel on the brake disc type, like late model Bandits, then it's electronic so just bleed up as usual, if in doubt, get yourself the right manual and check the system for your bike... good luck!
Hi Del Thanks for the great videos it all makes sense with your just right explanations. Just wondering re ABS brake fluid replacement only? Is it any different compared to a non ABS system? As long as you make sure regarding no air ingress of course. Keep the great vids coming it saves many of us cash and more importantly gives us all much more confidence.
Hello from the USA, your video by far the best for brake pads change, thank you very much. One question for me to change my pads only, do I need to worry about brake fluid overflow. It's confusing to me because the original pads fit at the same fluid level. Why would new pads change that. I understand it's more fluid travel, but it is no more than when the pads were new. ANY HELP WOULD PUT ME HEART AT EASE, PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
Hello John, ok it works like this... with fresh brand new fat brake pads your fluid reservoir should be filled up to the 'full' mark at the top of the glass... then as the pads wear down, the pistons have to push out further to operate them, so the fluid in the reservoir drops slightly... this is how it should be left... and never be 'topped up', because when you pistons back to fit brand new pads that fluid will return to it's original full level... but sometimes people incorrectly 'top up' their brake fluid reservoir as they think that it's necessary, then you have too much fluid in the system and when you push the pistons back to fit new pads, yes it can overflow so you should suck some out to make sure it doesn't overflow... and then with the new pads fitted, top up the fluid to the 'full' level and leave it that way. Hope that makes sense, good luck with it mate.
Update: Nevermind :) You've explained it later in the video Just a note, when you push pads back at around 6:00 I'd recommend checking the brake fluid level in the reservoir. When the pistons are pushed back the level rises and if it was filled recently it could be hard to push pistons back as there will be no space in the reservoir. Also opening the reservoir will make it a bit easier :)
Yeah thanks Jeff...i spoke with them today, and we have a solution... they will be loading up the videos in two parts from now on, and ill film some continuity clips for them to edit into the videos..that way there will be the same inane babble you are used to along with the info...lol. Thanks for your generous support and kind encouragement my friend, it means a great deal and keeps us going... take care, Del.
Wicked just what I needed "Video". Ill be replacing my pads with (EBC HH Front & Rear Brake Pads) But just one question Moonfleet41 is it the same doing the back brake pads as the front mate ?
Brilliant video mate, top bloke! I've watched several tonight I can't thank you enough for clearing things up. Just wondered, I have a Honda Hornet 07 plate which means it has abs on - Do you know if this will be an issue? Cheers!
Hi mate, if you are just replacing pads, then ABS makes no difference... try not to damage or disturb the ABS sensor on the front wheel, other than that it's the same... thanks for watching mate, plenty of other vids on our channel which may help you, Cheers Del
Excellent tutorials. You've given me the confidence to tackle a lot of maintenance that I used to pay through the nose for. Plus it's simply hard to find good independent bike mechanic. Couple of quick questions. Red rubber grease? For or against :-) Thinking of swapping to braided hoses on my 2004 Speed Triple. Good idea? Keep up the great work. I'm hooked :-)
great video Moonfleet41 Thanks for doing this! I was wondering do you have any video of changing the break lines to stainless steel ones? I'm thinking of changing the lines soon, my B12 is from 2004 and I don't think the lines have ever been changed... Thanks!
Most certainly Sal, i get wjhat you mean and there has been a huge kick over that... people prefer the detail it seems, so i have spoken with the guys at Discovery and they felt the same too, aslo had lots of trouble editing them back and not loosing useful content.. so ill be filming some continuity clips for them shortly and they will use them to split the videos into two parts, that way the content will survive and still fit in.. problem solved.. thanks for your unput hun, take care, Del.
Hi Delboy and Penny , just like to say a big Thanks for all your videos, I'm an avid watcher and newbie to bikes after 30 years on four wheels, your guy's are an inspiration. I know that you don't do videos on demand for obvious reason, there's a Bandit to complete, but wondered if you had any tips for freeing up the brake pins on the rear end of a 2000 Suzuki gsx600f. The pins mine are seized to buggery and don't want to shift, almost at the point of cutting them out and replacing them!!!!!!!
You're the Gordon Ramsay of motorcycle repairs
Thanks buddy, I like that, Gordon Ramsay is a nutter !
Very helpful.
What a nice and professional man - TH-cam needs more persons such as yourself.
1987RaPsCaLLioN Thank you SIr, you are very kind, glad we can help you, all the best, Del & Penny!
thanks ...you have really opened my eyes to maintenance on my bandit...never used to touch it before but inspired by you i can't wait to do my own maintenance now....and saving me money as well as expanding my knowledge....thanks again...it has already proved a success for me....
That's what we like to hear Rob, a little inspiration goes a long way... not only saves you a few bob, but expands the joy of ownership, always drop us a line if you get stuck, good luck, Del
Loving these videos I just bought a bandit a week ago my first time to be on a bike and this is saving me a fortune keep them coming please great to see fellas helping us normal people out
That's what bikers do aye Philip, its a brotherhood for a reason.... just housekeeping and basic stuff....no need to pay garages for things like this... ride safe buddy.. Del.
Recently bought a GSX 1250 and wanted to learn how to do the pads myself , typed pads replacement into my YT search bar and up this vid came , spot on and thorough and I feel I can do it no problem so thanks for this
Thanks. Your instructions were very clear. I had both sides done in 45 minutes including getting the tools out, cleaning everything nice and shiny, and putting tools away afterwards.
Glad it helped mate, thanks for your feedback!
@@Moonfleet41 do you have a video for the rear brakes?
Yes mate, there you go: th-cam.com/video/SbP0Iqky7eU/w-d-xo.html
The front one's are easy. But I keep coming back to this video to refresh my mind 😊
Just finished replacing my front pads, tested them and all seems to work fine. I am glad I could do it myself - only thanks to your video! Thank you, Anna.
Well done Anna, thats what we like to hear, good on you got getting it done yourself... thanks for your kind support, its good to hear that the videos can help people... take are aye... all the best.. Del.
Just got an old bandit, needs the brakes done and lots more, thanks to you I've tackled the caliper clean and rubber seal replacement, going to replace the pads and do the same on the rear and maybe the discs too, you make it all look easy and to be fair the way you teach it, it is, thanks Del for giving me the confidence to have a go myself, cheers.
Most welcome buddy, am glad the video could help, and you've picked a proper legendary bike there... had my Bandit for 4yrs , probably only sold it cos there was nothing more I could do to it, kinda miss it now... good luck with your projects and glad the videos have helped you buddy...
Nice presentation, easy to follow and understand. I can see why it's important to cover the main tasks of pad replacement before getting into the "refurbishment". The best instruction for the newbie, is ALWAYS in small understandable increments. Thanks for the post, I enjoyed it.
Hi mate, you hit the nail exactly on the head, your bike is 5yrs newer than mine and has different calipers, take your pads out and buy the ones that look identical, on the sale listing check that your bike is specified and if in doubt, e-mail the seller and ask them if they fit your specific bike... this way if he guarantees them to be correct and they are not, it is his liability to replace them with the right ones or refund your money...good luck with it, take care, Del
This is my job today ...thanks..very handy your videos are on the bandit...not long had my B12 and your videos are a great help..
Makes one feel much more happy about doing it ....
Hi GR, thanks for your feedback, it's good to hear from you - we're really glad the videos can help - good luck with your Bandit !
Thank you for a clear video... Did the brakes today and it took me 10 minutes for each side. much appreciated
Glad it helped Danny!
Mate--I can't thank you enough for the video! I have a '99 Bandit 1200 and I've recently moved to a very small town. I now have to learn to do all of the maintenance myself and your video was perfect! I really appreciate how well you walked the viewer through the replacement. I followed your video, and it saved me a ton of money. Thanks again!
+Charlie Divine Hi Charlie, that's really kind... that's what the videos are for and why we take the trouble to load them up... anything else you need, we've probably got a video on it somewhere, so just check out the playlists.... enjoy doing the work, give us a shout if you get stuck! All the best, D&P!
Hello again! I now have to change my rear brake pads on my Bandit 1200. Any advice? Do you have a video to walk me through it? Thanks again and all the best!
Here I am 11 years later !! But only just got my 1200sx , and just ordered my new pads cheers I feel more confident to do it now 👍👍
Thank for the feedback Chris, hope the video can help you do the job, just shout if I can help!
Your videos are great, I have a bandit 1250 and it's really helped watching your videos and understanding how to do more on my bike step by step.
Thanks Martin, glad it's helping you out, and gives you a pride in your bike don't it?! Ride safe...
thanks for all the tips/advice.. never changed /replaced pads on my GSX1400 Before I saw your Video, worth watching, would recommend this to anybody who is a novice like myself.. and it saved me a fortune at the garage.. cheers Del..
Thank you. I've recently passed my mod2 and I'm looking to buy my first big bike. The Bandit is a possible choice and I want to do my own basis maintenance. This instructional video is marvellous. If I can add a tip from a complete novice, when taking out your bolts and pins etc, place them in a tin or bowl so you don't lose them. I'm a bugger for putting things down and losing them.
Hi Mick, that's very kind of you to send a message - glad the videos helped and you've now done the job! Thanks for watching, take care, D&P
Thanks for this. Your videos are a god-send. Got bike back from a service last Friday and they were gonna charge £65 for a pad change. Your video and my haynes manual saved me £40.
Thanks Adam, mates helping out mates to get thier bikes fit for the road, thats what it is all about my friend, bloody good on you chap, keep it right there.. the world of biking is a brotherhood, and i dont mean the patch club kind, just the every day biker, nodding at a fellow biker on the road, and a mate getting his hands dirty to dig a buddy out of the shit.... thats where its at old son, dont change a thing... take care, Del.
Companies should hire you to make professional repair training videos. Loads of information! Amazing! Keep in up.
Thank you my friend, I would love to do that kind of thing, but I guess it's just getting the contacts!
Great instructions mate, thanks a lot. Just did this on my 2006 S40 (my first bike, having just learned to ride about 2 months ago - so I'm an absolute beginner) and it took about 5 mins. Now the back one's squeaking...!
Well done mate, glad to hear your are getting stuck into your own stuff, its not hard, will save you lots of money, and will expand your general bike enjoyment.....take care mate.. cheers, Del.
Thanks, another great video that got me out of a jam (getting the pistons back in!). I say it every time, but this is the best instructional video series on TH-cam, love it.
Thanks Richard, glad the video helped you out, it's feedback for us to know where getting something right! Ride safe and appreciate you taking the time to say, D&Px
Great video as ever mate, I was contemplating changing my pads rather than going to a garage but was unsure until a Google search of 'bandit 1200 K1 brake pads' came up with your video - knowing how good your videos are I had no qualms about learning a new maintenance technique.
Mike B Thanks Mike, thats very kind indeed mate, im glad the video can help you out, and its good to hear you're swinging your own spanners now mate... good luck with it, and drop us a line if you get stuck aye.. all the best.. Del.
Mate, your videos are enormously helpful and totally inspiring! I stumbled upon your Bandit Renthal video when I decided to fit a set of Ultra Low's to my ER6N and then again when it came to oil change time.
This video couldn't have come at a better time as a new set of brake pads have just dropped through my door. It'll be my morning project, laptop sat on workbench, mug o' tea... Perfick.
Changed the pads today, it was easier than I thought after watching your video, thankyou
I like the waffle lol, I know so many people that have spent hundreds on new breaks, I found a mate of mine who got fed up of spending hundreds hammering on his calliper after putting the wrong pads in and not pushing back the piston, I stopped him take bought the correct pads for him and then fitted them for him, good video mate congrats on Discovery. Adam
Nice one, doing front pads, oil change and filter tomorrow. Reckon you just saved me at least £100 in labour charges. Satisfaction in doing it yourself is a plus as well. Thx mate
Nice one Paul, your'e most welcome mate, it's a scary old subject if you've never got involved but there's nothing mystical about brakes, they really are just nuts and , thanks for watching old chum, Del
Excellent video and just what the doctor ordered! Needed to change the pads on my '97 Bandit 1200 and everything went very smoothly using your advice. Saved myself more than a few bucks.
Hi delboy and penny , just like to say thanks for all your videos. Something a little different but looking at your videos gave me the confidence to tackle my car brake pads. Kinda figured cars must be pretty much the same. Anyway today changed front and rear pads all all went well. Thanks for the videos and absolutly loving project bandit.
Grest video. Doing my pads next weekend. All I can say is that 9 people must be fazer owners.
Hi Rick, nice one mate, glad it helped you, that's what they are there for, ride safe, take care, Del
Hey mate just got my first big bike, 03' bandit s 600, hoping to do some mods/work to her, your vids are easy to follow.. many thanks for how much detail you include in the vids you sound really enthusiastic about what you do and it's great.
Thanks buddy, and welcome aboard.. hope the videos can help you out, and make your bike a one off... have a great new year... Del.
Yeah man! All went sweet as. Good shout out about the pumping of the brake lever. You are right, reaching for levers that need a good 3-4 squeezes before they bite would be flippin' scary!!
Saved my ass on a bunch of work on my bandit Del, nice one! This has been one I've been putting off until I realised it'd be so simple after seeing this
You have some superb videos. So nice to have an explained step by step, you are great at explaining the whys
Thank you kindly, Sir, it's good to know you're watching, Del
Another great video!! Cheers. I never realised it was that simple...next weekends project sorted
Al Nicholson Never is that hard mate, it's just the fear of the unknown... good luck with it, Del!
Hi mate, no, nothing too taxing, just take it a step at a time, and its all very simple... good luck, del.
Thanks Bute, i dont know where i would be without her, she is my editor, director and comic relief. thanks for watching buddy, Del.
Brilliant Del I’m going to try and do mine, love the banter
There you go, mate, well done - that's what we like to hear, cheers, Del
Another great vid to help me keep my bandit safe, thankyou for your help
yep another great vid m8. keep it up :)
the test run is sooo important !
did the brakes on my cage not so long back and was really pleased i took it for a test drive. had so much more braking performance that i was chewing on the steering wheel!
Thanks for your kind comments.. we try out best... take care.. Del.
Awesome job,as usual.Thanks ! Glad to hear you're not blinging out the Busa.Take care.
Hey Mikey. Its a bit wide open that one, it depends on how you use them and the quality of pads you buy, crappy cheap pads used heavily all the time could rub out in 3-4,000 miles but a decent quality pair of pads like EBC treated properly by a sympathetic rider could be 4 times that, as a guide I used EBC pads the last time & they gave me 15,000 miles, but maintaining the calipers (keeping them free'd off and not binding) & riding with sympathy to your consumables is the key Take care buddy,Del
thanks del just replace my pads this vid helped a lot..feel the diffreance all ready thanks for the tip rick
Excellent helped me do my front pads with ease thanks for the vid! Now for the rear!
No problem Gary. Glad it helped!
Do you mean the filter on a Bandit.?.. i have a K&N filter in my airbox, so it doesnt need replacing, ill give it a wash i guess, but not due for a few thousand yet.. once i get to it though mate, ill film it for sure.. thanks for your faith and kind support.. Del.
Finally a great video. Simple explanation like a tutorial should be. Well done. If you have the time and if you feel like it,can you do a video of the rear brake? It would help me alot. Thx anyway.
They're all in the playlist mate... Here. th-cam.com/video/SbP0Iqky7eU/w-d-xo.html
Great vids, loads of great tips, and very well made. Thanks Del and Penny.
+Barry Whelan Thanks for watching buddy !
you are awesome teacher mate!!!! very informative and relevant videos.
+Vishwesh Soni Thanks my friend, glad you enjoyed the video.
This guy is brilliant if you want to save money just watch listen and learn
What a brilliant video, well done.
just watched this today, very thorough. thank you for your help!
You're very welcome!
Thanks mate, that is exactly why i load them up, so im really glad it helped you out...nice to save a few shekels aye, lol.... good luck chap, ad ride safe in the cold... cheers, Del.
Hi Bisto.. thats a tall ask in one comment box.. its not hard to balance them, but the best way would be to get a manual to get the basic run through, use the mercury gauges for the easiest results..and set aside plenty of time as it takes a while to get the hang of setting them in turn.... sorry i cant just give you an easy fix on that, its a bit of a knack.. but practice makes perfect..
Great tutorial! Very Clear and easy to follow.. i also need to change the worn out disc's. Is there a way to do it without a special work stand for motorcycles? Like just on the main stand of the bike?
love your videos i would never of tried any of these things before but now i will be doing my own for sure amazing step by step thanks . going to save so much money now :)
Thanks Jon, glad the videos help, wishin gyou luck with all your projects!
Well done Will, glad it helped you out... Del.
Hi mate, the squeeling is caused by VHF vibration, and the task it to stop it..some bikes actually have a thin steel shim plate that goes between pad and piston, see if you are meant to have some and they are missing?.if they are binding even a little bit then get them cleaned properly, watch my cleaning calipers video, and if it still does it then maybe strip and rebuild the caliper with new seals. finally, check what kind of pads its meant to have, maybe softer pads would help, good luck, Del.
very helpful just about to do mine for the first time!! big help, keep up the good work
+chris davis Thanks Chris, glad it could help you buddy..
By rotors, do you mean discs? (as bike brakes are composite floating items with both a rotor and carrier), what do you mean by rotors and I'm not sure what you mean by turn them, sorry to be ignorant, mate, thanks for watching Del
top work del, think mine need doing soon so this is something that will need attention, kudos again. matt
Hi Edward, no idea without seeing it mate, you will need to get it plumbed up properly first...it may just be bone dry...get the vac pump and plumb it up, it will probable be fine.
See my 'Clutch Fluid Change' which I just loaded, it's the exact procedure for brakes too..sometimes trapped air can fragment into microscopic bubbles and permeate throughout the fluid,so even if you've just bled them it's worth pumping a couple of reseviors of fresh fluid through he system so that you 'change' the fluid,then when that's done,seal it all up and bungy the lever in against the grip overnight,this pressurises the fluid,opens the valve & allows any air to drift to the top Del
Hi mate, well done you, glad you got it sorted out, nothing scary once you know how aye..! good luck Del.
Thanks Matt, let me know if you need any help, but as you can see it's a simple task and shouldn't present you with any issues, take care and thank you for your kind support, Del
Great video, quick question. If new pads don't come with anti vibration plates should I use the plates from the old pads?
thank you I found your video Bob on I have just purchased a good bandit but with worn brakes Donohue video was invaluable are you going to do more maintenance videos like this as you are great at imparting your knowledge
garry tumber Hi garry, many videos on Bandit stuff, just search through the channel list my friend..
keep up the waffle del its all part of the personality of delboys garage, I understand for discovery it has to be edited but its the waffle and personality that originally attracted us subs to Delboys garage take care and ride safe jeff
Thanks Del, I will be doing this very thing quite soon.
You are fantastic at breaking it all down, in to understandable chunks.
One question are the back breaks as simple?
Hope that you take that as it's meant, in good faith with a smile. You know I rate your channel and your advice :)
Thanks Ken, good luck with it mate...
Sorry mate, I have no idea, I don't have a GN125 and even if I did, I'd have to look it up! Am sure the info. is available on the net.. good luck with it
Another excellent video. I'll be doing this on the weekend. Any tips for pumping new fluid through ABS brakes?
Depends on your ABS system, Niclas, if it's the hydraulic type with a central control unit, they have their own bleed valve... if it's the sensor wheel on the brake disc type, like late model Bandits, then it's electronic so just bleed up as usual, if in doubt, get yourself the right manual and check the system for your bike... good luck!
Hi Del Thanks for the great videos it all makes sense with your just right explanations. Just wondering re ABS brake fluid replacement only? Is it any different compared to a non ABS system? As long as you make sure regarding no air ingress of course.
Keep the great vids coming it saves many of us cash and more importantly gives us all much more confidence.
Hello from the USA, your video by far the best for brake pads change, thank you very much.
One question for me to change my pads only, do I need to worry about brake fluid overflow.
It's confusing to me because the original pads fit at the same fluid level. Why would new pads change that. I understand it's more fluid travel, but it is no more than when the pads were new.
ANY HELP WOULD PUT ME HEART AT EASE, PLEASE AND THANK YOU.
Hello John, ok it works like this... with fresh brand new fat brake pads your fluid reservoir should be filled up to the 'full' mark at the top of the glass... then as the pads wear down, the pistons have to push out further to operate them, so the fluid in the reservoir drops slightly... this is how it should be left... and never be 'topped up', because when you pistons back to fit brand new pads that fluid will return to it's original full level... but sometimes people incorrectly 'top up' their brake fluid reservoir as they think that it's necessary, then you have too much fluid in the system and when you push the pistons back to fit new pads, yes it can overflow so you should suck some out to make sure it doesn't overflow... and then with the new pads fitted, top up the fluid to the 'full' level and leave it that way. Hope that makes sense, good luck with it mate.
Update: Nevermind :) You've explained it later in the video
Just a note, when you push pads back at around 6:00 I'd recommend checking the brake fluid level in the reservoir. When the pistons are pushed back the level rises and if it was filled recently it could be hard to push pistons back as there will be no space in the reservoir. Also opening the reservoir will make it a bit easier :)
i just bought me an 95 bandit for just 800 $ with wear pads ....thanks man!
hi del very good how to vid for all those pad virgins out there all the best
Yeah thanks Jeff...i spoke with them today, and we have a solution... they will be loading up the videos in two parts from now on, and ill film some continuity clips for them to edit into the videos..that way there will be the same inane babble you are used to along with the info...lol.
Thanks for your generous support and kind encouragement my friend, it means a great deal and keeps us going... take care, Del.
Wicked just what I needed "Video". Ill be replacing my pads with (EBC HH Front & Rear Brake Pads)
But just one question Moonfleet41 is it the same doing the back brake pads as the front mate ?
Thank you very much , now i know how to change brake .
Brilliant thanks mate .any advice on what are the best brake pads for 1250 bandit
Brilliant video mate, top bloke! I've watched several tonight I can't thank you enough for clearing things up. Just wondered, I have a Honda Hornet 07 plate which means it has abs on - Do you know if this will be an issue? Cheers!
Hi mate, if you are just replacing pads, then ABS makes no difference... try not to damage or disturb the ABS sensor on the front wheel, other than that it's the same... thanks for watching mate, plenty of other vids on our channel which may help you, Cheers Del
Excellent tutorials. You've given me the confidence to tackle a lot of maintenance that I used
to pay through the nose for. Plus it's simply hard to find good independent bike mechanic.
Couple of quick questions. Red rubber grease? For or against :-)
Thinking of swapping to braided hoses on my 2004 Speed Triple. Good idea?
Keep up the great work. I'm hooked :-)
great video Moonfleet41 Thanks for doing this!
I was wondering do you have any video of changing the break lines to stainless steel ones? I'm thinking of changing the lines soon, my B12 is from 2004 and I don't think the lines have ever been changed...
Thanks!
Thanks for the vid Moonfleet, just what i was looking for, subbed, cheers.
One sheet does plenty! Great video, thanks sir!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge, very helpful.
Most certainly Sal, i get wjhat you mean and there has been a huge kick over that... people prefer the detail it seems, so i have spoken with the guys at Discovery and they felt the same too, aslo had lots of trouble editing them back and not loosing useful content.. so ill be filming some continuity clips for them shortly and they will use them to split the videos into two parts, that way the content will survive and still fit in.. problem solved.. thanks for your unput hun, take care, Del.
Another great vid mate keep it up!!! Any chance of a air filter change coming up?? I know there are videos already but I prefer your stuff.
Hi Delboy and Penny , just like to say a big Thanks for all your videos, I'm an avid watcher and newbie to bikes after 30 years on four wheels, your guy's are an inspiration. I know that you don't do videos on demand for obvious reason, there's a Bandit to complete, but wondered if you had any tips for freeing up the brake pins on the rear end of a 2000 Suzuki gsx600f. The pins mine are seized to buggery and don't want to shift, almost at the point of cutting them out and replacing them!!!!!!!
thanks Del .done my bandit .vid helped a lot
Thanks del, will see how it goes at the weekend.