Been looking at so many old bandit vids for mechanical research (looking for a 97 mk1 b12 to replace my 08 650) so this ended up in my feed. I cannot believe that started up so easily after being sat for so long. When you said you hadn't even drained the petrol, I was bloody gobsmacked. It's stuff like this that I love about these old bikes. They just don't make em like they used to, and that's coming from a Gen Z. To hell with all the bs and electrical nannies, gimme an old smelly carb'd bike any day and it'll last a lifetime if you take time to learn and care for it.
So was I, thought a carb drain would bare minimum. That's right, the older stuff needs more fettling along the way but it will last a life time. Thanks for watching!
If memory serves, Suzuki added the clutch/starter interlock for that year. Would explain a 'no-start' condition but it appears you solved it. Soldier on then. 😁
Bought a bandit 600 Brand new in 1995. Used it quite a lot. After 17 bikes & 15 years. I was shocked as after It was left in the garage for a while it wouldn't start. Had to recut the valves back in as they wouldn't seat. Very strange. Shame as there was nothing about the bike I didn't like.
Hii thinking 🤔 to buy this exactly this motorcycle 🏍️ 😂I seen on Facebook for 2000 1999 year pound 😮what do you think about it I should buy it ?😲or buy small engine cc
Hi Steven wanted to reach out to you bc I am kinda doing the same thing a my 1996 bandit and I need your expertise in getting in running again because I do not have any mechanical experience Any assistance would be appreciated
i cant be the only one who had the biggest smile on my face after she fired right up like this
I definitely did, meant less work for me haha
Great bike. Cheap to run and lighter and faster with more BHP than a Triumph T100 for next to no money,
Yes bandits were always a good bike for the money. I did find front suspension soft, especially compared to my VFR800fi
Been looking at so many old bandit vids for mechanical research (looking for a 97 mk1 b12 to replace my 08 650) so this ended up in my feed. I cannot believe that started up so easily after being sat for so long. When you said you hadn't even drained the petrol, I was bloody gobsmacked. It's stuff like this that I love about these old bikes. They just don't make em like they used to, and that's coming from a Gen Z. To hell with all the bs and electrical nannies, gimme an old smelly carb'd bike any day and it'll last a lifetime if you take time to learn and care for it.
So was I, thought a carb drain would bare minimum. That's right, the older stuff needs more fettling along the way but it will last a life time. Thanks for watching!
If memory serves, Suzuki added the clutch/starter interlock for that year. Would explain a 'no-start' condition but it appears you solved it. Soldier on then. 😁
Lol yeh got there in the end, thanks for watching!
Bought a bandit 600
Brand new in 1995.
Used it quite a lot.
After 17 bikes & 15 years.
I was shocked as after
It was left in the garage for a while it wouldn't start.
Had to recut the valves back in as they wouldn't seat.
Very strange.
Shame as there was nothing about the bike
I didn't like.
What a beast
Good job x
The ignition switch has a resistor in them acts as a anti theft devise - the aftermarket ones dont have it so the ECU does not allow a spark :)
Interesting. Think that was the second barrel that bike had seen.
Legend
Thanks, keeping another bike on the road is always a good thing
Sound good don't they !.
Very. Give it the full throttle down the road itl sound sweet. Also won't kill you instantly like a litre bike would
Странно, что после такого простоя не нужно было синхронизировать карбюраторы. А так мотоцикл очень надежный. классика.
Hii thinking 🤔 to buy this exactly this motorcycle 🏍️ 😂I seen on Facebook for 2000 1999 year pound 😮what do you think about it I should buy it ?😲or buy small engine cc
Hi Steven wanted to reach out to you bc I am kinda doing the same thing a my 1996 bandit and I need your expertise in getting in running again because I do not have any mechanical experience
Any assistance would be appreciated
Hi, amazing, hope I can help, what do you have a problem with on your bike?
I'm currently doing this exact same thing but unfortunately I wasn't so lucky and the carbs are off!
Ah it's to be expected. I actually couldn't believe my eyes and ears when it fired up. And actually idled 😂 good luck with your build 👍
Me too..
Need to redo new clocks, clean carbs and new rear brakes…
Am hoping it comes back to life
@@dompreh2g nice one. Always a good feeling when you get things working again and useable! Good luck!
What battery do you reccomend the gel one or the lithium one? Got the same model myself.
Hi, a normal gel one would be sufficient. This isn't a big engine to crank over. Thanks for watching!
the muffler appears to be a DANMOTO Carbon. is that correct?
I'm not sure exactly what it is, but I do know it is loud!
For sale :),?
Not mine to sell mate.
Anybody mechanically inclined in the comments who might know why mine won’t give me any power after being dropped on its right side 😢
Get a multimeter and start testing for power. Start with the battery then follow the wiring. Should be a main fuse near the battery.
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Not been run for years so revs the balls off it 🙄
I didn't want it to stall 😁
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