Mine is a 96 S model. Same issue with basically resurrecting it after buying. I loved every minute of the rebirth process. That was 6 years and 38,000km ago, and still got it and maintaining/tinkering, despite two other new bikes in the meanwhile (the hop on and ride sort lol). A real diamond in the rough, but makes me smile very wide. Its one of those bikes, the ones where you ride an engine, that also has a place for fuel, a place to sit, and a place to hang on. :-)
Haha yeah definitely just an engine and a seat and it's all you need, I've already put 3000 miles of slimy Irish winter on mine and loving every single mile on it, its my only transport so getting plenty of tinkering and maintenance time. Massive grin factor 😁
Hi just subed . Where do you live . I have just bought a 1200 Bandit 1993 mint condition with only 20000 miles on the clock . I am the same as you i have over 40 years riding . I raced for 10 years and live in County Galway . I owned a 1200 8 years ago and sold it . Big mistake . Cheap fast fun . I am going to tune my bike as i am used to big high performance bikes . Thanks for the Stream mate . BTW i am 65 now and am going to ride until i cant see lol
I had a Bandit 1200 N 1996 Midnight blue. A good rear shock & front folks set up. Full Micron zorst system. Awesome. More grunt than 1000 pigs, super smooth. 212 KG 98 BHP std Slingshot carbs. 72 Lb torque @ 3,500 40mpg Genuine 140 mph. 33,000 mls when i sold it. Loved it, I still rate it 100% now. 1st Gen was the best.
Great video 👍 love the B12 fantastic bike . Glad to hear you got the misfire sorted - looking forward to seeing the videos on that 😎 Thanks for the upload 👋
Got myself an '08 650 and enjoyed that for 2 years after jumping from a 125 I'd been riding for many years. Definitely a jump in power but I don't like the fuel injection and looking for more torque. The throttle is very on/off at low revs and you don't get that with carbs. Yeah you needa clean/rebuild/sync carbs now and then and while it's not trivial, it's not so user-unfriendly that you need a computer just to turn up the idle. I may only be 26 but these bikes are just something else. They're right up my alley and tbh I'm gonna sell my 650 and look for a '97 B12 in Europe and import it back to Ireland. Would be poetic to have my favourite bike being made the same years as the rider was born. Shame bout the breakdown but least you got it sorted!
Love the color. Bought my 03 Bandit 12 for $900 as a spray can beater stunt bike. Restored it to a show piece with a candy orange paint job! Bandits are the best
Nice! I'm in the midst of restoring my '97 1200 Bandit N, I really did ride it into the ground, poor thing, However, it's on the road to a new lease of life now, and I'm enjoying taking it apart. I do miss riding it, they're so raw, no electrickery masking things up, and that torque...
best bike for money overall, i have b12 mk1, and one other bike, but i decided i will never sell it, it just does everything, and when you switch to comfy seat 700km is not a big deal at all.
Thanks man 👍 yeah the grin factor is huge either way , no better feeling than riding it after making another little improvement or mod to it 😁 the happy place 👍
Thanks 👍 really appreciate that . Go for it on the video !! I'll definitely watch that - funny enough I watched your chill spin video when I got my bike first, totally convinced me I made the right choice. Your bike is gorgeous, mine is nowhere near as original or minty clean but I love it 😉
@@emeraldbandit1200 cheers buddy, I've had mine for a long time since 2006, it was my dad's originally I had a black 97 b12 which I sold to get a 96 fireblade. I had my sports bike itch that I had to scratch, my dad stopped riding due to his health almost sold it a few times but so glad I didn't, got her back on the road 3 years ago.
Mine is a 96 S model. Same issue with basically resurrecting it after buying. I loved every minute of the rebirth process. That was 6 years and 38,000km ago, and still got it and maintaining/tinkering, despite two other new bikes in the meanwhile (the hop on and ride sort lol). A real diamond in the rough, but makes me smile very wide. Its one of those bikes, the ones where you ride an engine, that also has a place for fuel, a place to sit, and a place to hang on. :-)
Haha yeah definitely just an engine and a seat and it's all you need, I've already put 3000 miles of slimy Irish winter on mine and loving every single mile on it, its my only transport so getting plenty of tinkering and maintenance time. Massive grin factor 😁
Just bought a nice 2002 bandit 1200 can’t wait to ride it
Nice bike mate. Just got a 99 bandit 1200 with just 7k miles on it. Love the idea of getting to grips with the fuelling.
Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful Suzuki Bandit of yours, she sounds gorgeous and the paint is just right , peace.
Hi just subed . Where do you live . I have just bought a 1200 Bandit 1993 mint condition with only 20000 miles on the clock . I am the same as you i have over 40 years riding . I raced for 10 years and live in County Galway . I owned a 1200 8 years ago and sold it . Big mistake . Cheap fast fun . I am going to tune my bike as i am used to big high performance bikes . Thanks for the Stream mate . BTW i am 65 now and am going to ride until i cant see lol
I had a Bandit 1200 N 1996
Midnight blue.
A good rear shock & front folks set up.
Full Micron zorst system.
Awesome.
More grunt than 1000 pigs, super smooth.
212 KG
98 BHP std Slingshot carbs.
72 Lb torque @ 3,500
40mpg
Genuine 140 mph.
33,000 mls when i sold it.
Loved it, I still rate it 100% now.
1st Gen was the best.
Great video 👍 love the B12 fantastic bike . Glad to hear you got the misfire sorted - looking forward to seeing the videos on that 😎 Thanks for the upload 👋
Thank you , I thoroughly enjoyed making this video and should have the next up soon 👍 stay tuned 📡
Great video mate. I have a 650 k5 bandit and I love it
Thank you very much for your review and ride along , much appreciated.
Got myself an '08 650 and enjoyed that for 2 years after jumping from a 125 I'd been riding for many years. Definitely a jump in power but I don't like the fuel injection and looking for more torque. The throttle is very on/off at low revs and you don't get that with carbs. Yeah you needa clean/rebuild/sync carbs now and then and while it's not trivial, it's not so user-unfriendly that you need a computer just to turn up the idle. I may only be 26 but these bikes are just something else. They're right up my alley and tbh I'm gonna sell my 650 and look for a '97 B12 in Europe and import it back to Ireland. Would be poetic to have my favourite bike being made the same years as the rider was born. Shame bout the breakdown but least you got it sorted!
Love the color. Bought my 03 Bandit 12 for $900 as a spray can beater stunt bike. Restored it to a show piece with a candy orange paint job! Bandits are the best
I’m the guy from Lidl, great quality video 👌
Hi thanks for your enthusiasm and insights, just acquired a 1997 1200s that has been laid up for a while, will recommission it this winter
Nice! I'm in the midst of restoring my '97 1200 Bandit N, I really did ride it into the ground, poor thing, However, it's on the road to a new lease of life now, and I'm enjoying taking it apart. I do miss riding it, they're so raw, no electrickery masking things up, and that torque...
best bike for money overall, i have b12 mk1, and one other bike, but i decided i will never sell it, it just does everything, and when you switch to comfy seat 700km is not a big deal at all.
great vid, I think I know what bike i'm buying next
I miss my old 1200 from 98 Mk1. I've had bigger Posher bikes but I'm a Bandit man through and through.
Great video , got a k6 1200 myself , ride safe sir .
Fantastic ,had one great bikes.
Nice one buddy, I love my 99 b12, you are bang on I enjoy working on it as much as riding it
Thanks man 👍 yeah the grin factor is huge either way , no better feeling than riding it after making another little improvement or mod to it 😁 the happy place 👍
Excellent video buddy
all part of the bandit experience
Mate loving the videos, I must pluck up the courage to do a walk around of my 99 b12, im just lazy with making videos 🙈
Thanks 👍 really appreciate that . Go for it on the video !! I'll definitely watch that - funny enough I watched your chill spin video when I got my bike first, totally convinced me I made the right choice. Your bike is gorgeous, mine is nowhere near as original or minty clean but I love it 😉
@@emeraldbandit1200 cheers buddy, I've had mine for a long time since 2006, it was my dad's originally I had a black 97 b12 which I sold to get a 96 fireblade. I had my sports bike itch that I had to scratch, my dad stopped riding due to his health almost sold it a few times but so glad I didn't, got her back on the road 3 years ago.
Go for it mate😊
Awesome 👌
Thank you 🙏
Nice to blast out the cobwebs on a spin about on a grunty B12N.
Nothing better than a big dose of vitamin B12 😉
I will buy one 🙂
What turned out to be the problem with the breakdown
Great video. I just got the 650 from m 2006. It is my second bike and I like it. Take care bro. Cheers. Enjoyed. Drop by to check my content. Cheers.
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