My Baby bandit- anyone else got one?

bandit-boy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Karma :

here is a pic of my Bandit400. it is a 1996 model, but only had 2000 miles on the clock when i got it.
https://www.theundertaking.com/usr/CVR/bikes/rightside.jpg

as I am a newbie, it is 33bhp restricted which is fine, but i am beginning to notice, and get annoyed by some flat spots.

so, anyone else here got one?

JonB · Afraid of Mileage Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Karma :

Welcome to the forums mate, that is the first Bandit 400 I have ever seen. Looking good. I have one of the 600 Bandit variety. Restricted to 33BHP, though need to pass test yet. Laughing

Looks good for a 96 bike though. Thumbs Up

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bandit-boy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Karma :

thanks

as far as i know, bandit4's are very rare in this country, that is why i would like to know if anyone else has one.

Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

bandit-boy · L Plate Warrior Joined: 03 Apr 2005 Karma :

could you expand on what is not good about them?
- i would like to know more about them, and how they compare to other bikes. it is my first "proper" bike, so i cannot really compare it to anyting. From what i can tell, the suspension is a bit on the cheep side. for example the rear suspension is very soft when you first get on it (it sinks quite a bit, and i am not very heavy) but riding, it sometimes feels like it is really hard.

A common upgrade for these bikes is to replace the suspension with that found on the GSXR's maybe i should consider doing this when i have money again?

Keith · World Chat Champion Joined: 24 Mar 2004 Karma :

I havent really seen many Bandit4's around. I believe most of them are imported. Thinking

I'm running a Bandit 6 which is also 33bhp limited and a 96 model. Its just totally sluggish to ride with a tiny amount of power. I'm bored of it after about a month of riding the thing. On the bright side, its being de-restricted on Tuesday, also have a race can which needs fitting as it sounds pretty awful as standard. Laughing

The 400 does look cute though, very smart machine. Not much difference to the 600 by the looks of things. Only thing that puts me off yours is the pillion grab rail. Stands out too much, but that could be removed to look considerably nicer. Thumbs Up

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Sparks! · Sir Tart-a-lot Joined: 30 Aug 2003 Karma :

DynaMight · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Oct 2004 Karma :

In fairness to what Yams said they are made to a budget, So if poorly maintained, left out in the rain etc they wont look to great after a few years. Fantastic bikes for the price though, I mean £3500ish for a brand new one, You cant go wrong.

I do have a soft spot for Bandits and most other naked bikes for that matter, Add some twin headlights, a bellypan, a loud endcan, buy yourself a black helmet,leathers and a tinted visor then you're all ready to terrorise the streets Smile

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instigator · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Karma :

Said it before and I'll say it again chriss - Cracking bike Thumbs Up

You'll have to haul yourself up to the bmf peterborough show Very Happy

goofrad · Derestricted Danger Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Karma :

suzuki bandit owners club look their they will be able to help you