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Mick Dot
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PostPosted: 11:25 - 19 Mar 2010    Post subject: Bandit 600 Reply with quote

Hi, my 10 yr old bandit is just out of winter storage, when i tried to start it it took ages. I changed the plugs to Iridium and it started, however I think its only firing on two cylinders and won't go over 5,500 revs. Any idea's. Is this a garage job or a home fix ? and how much am I looking at. Thanks.
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PostPosted: 11:29 - 19 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I had this with my bandit never did figure it out, I would suggest switching the coils around and see if it fires on different cyclinders.
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PostPosted: 12:49 - 19 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Is swapping the coils around a job for the DIY er or does it mean a trip to the garage ? Any one tried this at home ?
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PostPosted: 13:04 - 19 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Id suggest draining the carbs and checking the petrol that comes out.

My bandit was left for a long time before i bought it and water had gotten into the tank.

The petrol could also have gummed up blocking/flooding the carbs. But drain them first and check for water.
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PostPosted: 14:57 - 19 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mick Dot wrote:
Is swapping the coils around a job for the DIY er or does it mean a trip to the garage ? Any one tried this at home ?


Depends how handy you are with a spanner, it almost certainly means tank and airbox off. It's not much more involved than doing the plugs. I don;t know where you bandit has cap coils or not. The ZZR I was working on the other day has 2 coils each provding a spark for 2 cylinders.

First find out which cylinders are firering by checking the heat on the exhaust downpipes (not with you hand)

Just checked the bandit has 2 coils feeding 4 cylinders, when you changed the plugs you would have had to remove the HT leads to get to them. Follow the HT lead back to the coils.

https://www.bikebandit.com/assets/schematics/Suzuki/SU0117_027.gif

Check all the connections are good and wd40'd and see if it fires on all cylinders. If it is still firing on 2 see if they cylinders it firering on are conencted to the same coil. If they are you need to replace one coil for the other. Make sure the you have connected them exactly the same as the one it was replacing making note of which lead went to which part of the coil. If now the cylinders it's not firing on switch I'd say you need a new coil (I'd replace both for good practice)


(quick side though you did attach the HTs leads to the wrong plugs when you changed them did you?)


Edit, Also, you did gap the plugs properly?
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PostPosted: 14:59 - 19 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

From that diagram cylinders 1-4 are linked and 2-3 are linked if it is 1 and 4 or 2 and 3 not firering it's likely coils.
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PostPosted: 10:28 - 20 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ok guy's just checked the condition of the coil leads and spark of the plugs, all appear fine and are working, I know because I touched one by mistake. Anyway, the right hand side of the engine is not working, its not warming up and the plugs appear brand new, no carbon on them at all, so i am confident that it must be something else. Any idea's.
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PostPosted: 10:36 - 20 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

You state 3/4 aren't firing (right side) ... is there fuel getting through, i.e. are the plugs wet when you take them out?

Possibly carb floats are a little sticky ... using a screwdriver (handle end) give the carbs a couple of taps on the float bowls.
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PostPosted: 11:05 - 20 Mar 2010    Post subject: Bandit 600 Reply with quote

Thanks for thehelp guy's. I've tried the carbs and fuel appears to be getting through, I say this because I opened the drain screw slightly and fuel flows freely. When I start the bike, using the choke on full, the fuel ignites and the exhaust pops and bangs, as if to much fuel is getting through? I know it sounds a bit weird but Iam thinking a trip to the garage is in order. Could the cylinders be stuck ?
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PostPosted: 12:39 - 20 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Not likely. Its most probably an issue with the fuel/air mixture. What was the condition of the fuel when you drained it into a glass?

Also, how is the exhaust smoke looking?
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PostPosted: 14:38 - 20 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fuel clear, initial burst of smoke(tiny amount) then that's also is clear. Although the smell of petrol is also present once bike is running.
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PostPosted: 16:55 - 20 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mick Dot wrote:
Fuel clear, initial burst of smoke(tiny amount) then that's also is clear. Although the smell of petrol is also present once bike is running.


could be a sticky valve. if its slightly coked up an sat for a few months prehaps not so willing to open. i wouldnt take to garage just yet they have a tendency to sting you even if its minor. buy a manual. might help giv you some clues.
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PostPosted: 18:02 - 20 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Got the Haynes manual out. The carb section looks a bit tricky but will give it a try. Thanks for the help.
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PostPosted: 18:17 - 20 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would suggest blocked up carbs. If its been stored for a long time without petrol additives the carbs can easily get blocked with varnish and gum.

I cleaned mine a couple weeks back without much idea of what i was doing and went fine, so its definatley something to do yourself if your confident enough.

Garages will charge you £100+ easily.

If they are blocked though a firm tap on the bowls with a screwdriver may clear them. Drain them, flush them through on prime, and tap them.

Although, waiting to see if anyone comes along with other problems it could be, but carbs sounds like a dead ringer.
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PostPosted: 19:16 - 21 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

COMPLETELY drain ALL of the carburettors of ALL fuel. Then put the tap on prime and refill them. Will probably be ok then.

If then no joy, the carbs will have to come off for a clean, as stated previously.
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PostPosted: 18:24 - 22 Mar 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote

Right Lads, Carbs off yesterday and cleaned all bar one bowl, coz i could nt get the screw out. One carb heater nipple snapped off, but i have glued it back on. The other three were nipping clean. Sprayed all jets through with carb Clean and replaced the system. primed them replaced the battery and tried to start it, took a while but it fired up, then stopped again. Tried to start it and the battery died. Am pig sick. Will post update tomorrow when battery charged. thanks again, will the carb warmer hold or should i replace it ?
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PostPosted: 16:42 - 23 Mar 2010    Post subject: Badit 600 Reply with quote

Back again, bike started after a bit coughing and its ticking over nicely around 900 revs, however original problem still remains. The bike is still only firing n two cylinders. Anyone recommend a decent bike shop in the North East that won't take my eyes out ?
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PostPosted: 20:21 - 23 Mar 2010    Post subject: Bandit 600 ( ILL ) Reply with quote

How about dropping a little bit of fuel straight down the plug ports, and trying to get the engine turned over that way, or am i creating a Suzuki bomb ?
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