And THAT my friend is how you do a worthwhile instructional video. I'll be doing my 1250 Bandit this week with full confidence now. Share the love, and Choose The Right!
This was a great video! Thank You!! I had a leaking seal on my blue Bandit 1250S and decided to change it myself. I was in a little over my head until I saw your video. Saved my life. BTW instead of buying a 43mm oil seal driver for $50, I found that an empty caulk tube fits just right. It's a little flimsy, but it did the job.
Thanks so much for posting this how to.. I just did my B1250 forks, was as easy as you made it look, made a driver out of some scrap scd 80 pvc.. probably saved hundreds!
just ordered new 1.1kg/mm springs for my bandit 1250, this video along with hanes and the right tools should make things a lot less stressful. love the psalms at the end, btw
15:41 just did mine thanks for help but now they are to hard what could i have done wrong 10 weight oil 500ml in each tried all positions on top nut as well treaded nut different positions as it was halfway down when i took ot apart cheers 🤔🤔
I just bought a Bandit 1200 today and the forks squeak when I hold the front brake and compress the forks. Have you ever ran into this? It squeaks when both being compressed and then released. I appreciate any help!
Would you still recommend 10 weight for a 2005 Bandit 1200s with a 280lb rider who also sometimes has a 160lb passenger? Also, would you recommend firmer springs (possibly progressive)? Thanks
I would recommend 10wt still. I think stiffer springs would be good. Not sure what rate but I think Racetech will have a recommendation for your application
I just did my forks but im not getting good results. Race tech springs .95kg/mm. 105 mm air gap, new spacer installed. Forks are still pretty useless. Wtf
And you are criticizing my technique? Hahahha. Also, what do you expect with those forks?? Race performance?? They are simple and so is the bike. Which is a good thing. It’s not a sport bike.
@@Josieman543 ok. I do. I learned from some of the best in the business. But whatever you want to think. Look at a set of brand new forks that are the normal chrome finish.
And THAT my friend is how you do a worthwhile instructional video. I'll be doing my 1250 Bandit this week with full confidence now. Share the love, and Choose The Right!
Thank you so much b
Best video on TH-cam for rebuilding front suspension. I know feel confident to replace my springs and oil in a GSX1250. 👍🏽
Thanks so much
This was a great video! Thank You!! I had a leaking seal on my blue Bandit 1250S and decided to change it myself. I was in a little over my head until I saw your video. Saved my life. BTW instead of buying a 43mm oil seal driver for $50, I found that an empty caulk tube fits just right. It's a little flimsy, but it did the job.
Awesome man.
Thanks so much for posting this how to.. I just did my B1250 forks, was as easy as you made it look, made a driver out of some scrap scd 80 pvc.. probably saved hundreds!
Right on! That’s the goal.
just ordered new 1.1kg/mm springs for my bandit 1250, this video along with hanes and the right tools should make things a lot less stressful. love the psalms at the end, btw
Thanks so much. Amen.
Awesome video.
Completely rebuilt mine today following this and it was perfect!!
Awesome to hear!!
Great video, helped a lot. Thank you, cheers from Spain ✊🏍️
Awesome
Very good video from a normal person. Love it.
Thanks!
Great clear vid thanks for helping a fellow mechanic out with his own bike thanks dude
Awesome!! Glad to help.
Very informative video, thank you very much kind Sir 😁
15:41 just did mine thanks for help but now they are to hard what could i have done wrong 10 weight oil 500ml in each tried all positions on top nut as well treaded nut different positions as it was halfway down when i took ot apart cheers 🤔🤔
Not sure
475ml
The only video I have found for bandit 1200. Very good describing.
Mine is a 1997 1200s, abs.
Would this procedure be the same parts ?
Yes, should be exactly the same.
Good instruction - thank you. Very helpful!
Awesome. Glad to help
Great clear video thank you. Shame the camera wasn’t pointed down a bit more
Yeah. I’m working on that.
Good job well done mate
Thanks!!
Thanks for the videos, really helpful
Awesome. Glad to help
I just bought a Bandit 1200 today and the forks squeak when I hold the front brake and compress the forks. Have you ever ran into this? It squeaks when both being compressed and then released. I appreciate any help!
I haven’t seen that. I would guess they might be out of oil. Time to take them apart and see what’s up.
@@highlandcycles Is there any easy way to measure how much oil is in the forks?
@@ScottMiller-tu3gg not really
Good work!!!
James Cox thanks.
Great Video. Thank you.
Glad to help
excellent..thank you
Glad you liked it
I would like To know what the preload spacer is made from? Also is it a good idea for a 200lb plus rider?
They are a good idea for saving some money. They can be steel or pvc.
Would you still recommend 10 weight for a 2005 Bandit 1200s with a 280lb rider who also sometimes has a 160lb passenger? Also, would you recommend firmer springs (possibly progressive)? Thanks
I would recommend 10wt still. I think stiffer springs would be good. Not sure what rate but I think Racetech will have a recommendation for your application
highlandcycles thank you :)
I just did my forks but im not getting good results. Race tech springs .95kg/mm. 105 mm air gap, new spacer installed. Forks are still pretty useless. Wtf
They're still too soft with preload
Not sure
And you are criticizing my technique? Hahahha. Also, what do you expect with those forks?? Race performance?? They are simple and so is the bike. Which is a good thing. It’s not a sport bike.
@@highlandcycles all I want is for the suspension to be smooth over bumps. I'll up the fork oil level a bit
Um I think it's bad to scuff the fork surface like that
It’s not. It’s good for them. Just like a crosshatch in a cylinder
@@highlandcyclesidk about that
@@Josieman543 ok. I do. I learned from some of the best in the business. But whatever you want to think. Look at a set of brand new forks that are the normal chrome finish.