Great video. I have a k6 bandit 1200s and I will be doing the same thing you've done in your video after the summer before I put it away for the winter.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've got some plans do some thorough engine work on my Bandit through the course of this year, so be sure to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss it. I am so glad we can ride all year long in South Africa, I can't bear the thought of storing my bike
Never been a fan of that method, I've seen a filter slice someone's hand wide open because the screwdriver slipped and ripped through the metal, leaving long sharp edges exposed
Debating whether to service my bandit or take it into a garage… but after watching your video I might give it ago 👍🏻 ace video bro you have gained a sub off me
Thank you for the advice. Just a quick question looking at my old oil through the little window it doesn’t look clean like oil should, it looks mercy/cloudy is that a bad sign?
@@itsgeorgemoto oil will go dark over time. As it cleans out the solid particulates in your engine, Just make sure you're changing oil and oil filter at the recommended intervals, and 8f you're really worried, send an oil sample to a lab for testing, they do a spectral analysis of all the compounds in the oil and give you an analysis
Have trouble removing your loose plugs use a bit of rubber hose that fits tightly over the insulator. Should have gone a K&N air filter particuarly if you have a free flowing can. But may need a reprogram wigh the ECU for that not sure?. Ive read diffrenf things mine has all that before i got it and it runs great with a k&N and a Yoshi. You would think they reprogram themselves just let it idle maybe a minute then take it steady through the rev range in each gear maybe?. Mines a 2008 1250 Abs Bandit. Heaps of torque and grunt. Suzuki South Adelaide?. Don't forget tyre pressure, check brake pads, Coolant then its bSic service. Add swing arm and wheel bearing chajn and sprocket check next time you need a rear tyre.
At that stage, I couldn't justify spending the extra cash to order a K&N filter, as they aren't well distributed in South Africa, I have since switched to the K&N washable filter, and it works fantastic without ECU work (I'm on an '06 with carburettor and already had the freeflow pipe when purchased). My Suzuki South is in Cape Town 😁😉
Nice but I am going with oil that is available at a fuel station as I do not want to be caught short. I think Motul is great but Shell Helix Ultra is available at almost every Shell Fuel Station, different strokes for different folks
Hi Nice video i have a 1998 bandit 600 how often should u need to change the spark plugs, air filter and fuel filter i change the oil and oil filter every 3.8k miles. Would u say spark plugs every 6k miles or every service
The service manual for the 2000 GSF600Y recommends an inspection every 4000 miles (6000 km) and replacement every 7500 miles (12000 km). Seeing as this is the exact same spec as the 1200 Bandit, I believe it safe to swap plugs every other service. Thanks for watching the video 👌😉
i'm not sure what the size of the plug wrench is, I used the tool that comes with the stock tool kit, but you can use NGK JR9-B or JR9-C plugs, and measure them. I'm using the Hi-Flo Filtro generic made for the Bandit, Most bike shops here use a lookup catalog to get you the correct parts, so I just order it for the bike based on year model. lastly, I'm running Motul 5100 10w40.
I honestly didn't know... But to be fair, I think I have a higher risk of being killed in a bike wreck than getting cancer as a result of working with the oil. death is inevitable, imagine spending your entire life trying to avoid it🙈
8:15 - What word would you use to describe a "Thingykie" when you don't know what it's called?
A thingy thingy 🤣🤣
The part about testing oil level warm is very interesting
Nope 😂 just you, being the best you that you can be🙂
Absolutely... Applies with car oil too.
@@CasualRiders thingy me bob
Good video mate. My 1200 beast gets serviced every 4000 miles ( or year ) I use same oil.
Thanks Mate, my Bandit is my daily, I have to service 🏍️💨 The Beast 🏍️💨 at least 3 times a year 🙈🤣🤣.
Great video. I have a k6 bandit 1200s and I will be doing the same thing you've done in your video after the summer before I put it away for the winter.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. I've got some plans do some thorough engine work on my Bandit through the course of this year, so be sure to subscribe to the channel so you don't miss it.
I am so glad we can ride all year long in South Africa, I can't bear the thought of storing my bike
If you are replacing the oil filter anyway - i normally just put a screwdriver through the side of it and use the leverage to rotate it off
Never been a fan of that method, I've seen a filter slice someone's hand wide open because the screwdriver slipped and ripped through the metal, leaving long sharp edges exposed
Informative. And hands so clean?!
Hand cleaner goes a long way 🤣😋
Debating whether to service my bandit or take it into a garage… but after watching your video I might give it ago 👍🏻 ace video bro you have gained a sub off me
Thank you very much for the Sub. I do wish you the biggest success with the service, remember to take care of any fuel hoses when lifting the tank
Thank you for the advice. Just a quick question looking at my old oil through the little window it doesn’t look clean like oil should, it looks mercy/cloudy is that a bad sign?
@@itsgeorgemoto oil will go dark over time. As it cleans out the solid particulates in your engine,
Just make sure you're changing oil and oil filter at the recommended intervals, and 8f you're really worried, send an oil sample to a lab for testing, they do a spectral analysis of all the compounds in the oil and give you an analysis
@@CasualRiders appreciate it mate thank you 🙏🏻
Have trouble removing your loose plugs use a bit of rubber hose that fits tightly over the insulator. Should have gone a K&N air filter particuarly if you have a free flowing can. But may need a reprogram wigh the ECU for that not sure?. Ive read diffrenf things mine has all that before i got it and it runs great with a k&N and a Yoshi. You would think they reprogram themselves just let it idle maybe a minute then take it steady through the rev range in each gear maybe?. Mines a 2008 1250 Abs Bandit. Heaps of torque and grunt. Suzuki South Adelaide?.
Don't forget tyre pressure, check brake pads, Coolant then its bSic service. Add swing arm and wheel bearing chajn and sprocket check next time you need a rear tyre.
At that stage, I couldn't justify spending the extra cash to order a K&N filter, as they aren't well distributed in South Africa, I have since switched to the K&N washable filter, and it works fantastic without ECU work (I'm on an '06 with carburettor and already had the freeflow pipe when purchased). My Suzuki South is in Cape Town 😁😉
@@CasualRiders i subbed your cool channel great to see you love working on your own bikes.
@@eazyrider6122 thank you very much, I do appreciate all the support
Nice but I am going with oil that is available at a fuel station as I do not want to be caught short. I think Motul is great but Shell Helix Ultra is available at almost every Shell Fuel Station, different strokes for different folks
I did my air filter this weekend and the bike is so much happier
As long as the oil is suitable for wet clutches, it's all good🙂 and of you're "running out" then you have a peak that needs to be addressed 🤔
Motorcycles have a tendency to do that... 😂
@@CasualRiders Dry clutch in mine :)
Now I'm intrigued to know how the engineering on that works🤔🤔🤔
Any noticeable improvements by using ' c ' plugs rather than ' b ' plugs ?
Thanx .
I can't really tell
Not really. . . the 'c' type has twin spark as opposed to the 'b' type. But I couldn't find a performance gain with the butt-dyno.
Hi Nice video i have a 1998 bandit 600 how often should u need to change the spark plugs, air filter and fuel filter i change the oil and oil filter every 3.8k miles. Would u say spark plugs every 6k miles or every service
The service manual for the 2000 GSF600Y recommends an inspection every 4000 miles (6000 km) and replacement every 7500 miles (12000 km).
Seeing as this is the exact same spec as the 1200 Bandit, I believe it safe to swap plugs every other service.
Thanks for watching the video 👌😉
these bikes dont have fuel filter to replace?
They have a little one inside the tank, you have to take off the valve to get at it.
4:13 - wow I am so embarrassing 😂
Let's see you do it. :)
Not really. You're being the best you that you can be, release your inhibitions and forget what the world thinks about you.
I wasn't being critical.
@@petermcallister5248 hahaha I know🤣
What size spark plug socket wrench is needed? As well as oil filter and oil do you recommend? 😅 just got a bandit 1200 and was just wondering.
i'm not sure what the size of the plug wrench is, I used the tool that comes with the stock tool kit, but you can use NGK JR9-B or JR9-C plugs, and measure them.
I'm using the Hi-Flo Filtro generic made for the Bandit, Most bike shops here use a lookup catalog to get you the correct parts, so I just order it for the bike based on year model. lastly, I'm running Motul 5100 10w40.
You from Cape Town bro?
Originally from Jo'burg, but I'm in Cape Town now
@@CasualRiders cool man, had to rewind when you said suzuki south😅
Yeah, South Motorcycles is my go-to for replacement parts, especially on an older bike, often spares need to be ordered from Japan🙈
@@CasualRiders try Craig's parow or startline sometimes Ryan's for a second hand goodie or Mo in pardeneiland.
Bought me a 06 1200 bandit today... Need to strip carbs and see what's up... Got a flat spot mid throttle, after that like a batt outa hell lol
gloves please .. used motor oil could be carcinogenic so wear gloves please :)
I honestly didn't know...
But to be fair, I think I have a higher risk of being killed in a bike wreck than getting cancer as a result of working with the oil. death is inevitable, imagine spending your entire life trying to avoid it🙈