Bandit 600 top end

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Is it normal for a Bandit 600 to not want to go past 100mph? I wasn't sure if this was just because it was unfaired but noticed it'll get to 100 pretty quick & then will only slightly budge to maybe 105mph. This is on long flat roads & sometimes downwards.

If there is a problem, would it effect overall performance?

What (easy) things should i check first please?

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

What revs is it doing? has it been downgeared? have you ridden anything of similar power you can compare it against?
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Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Can't remember what revs but i'm sure it's not been downgeared, but if it had, would it be the rear sprocket with 14+ teeth or the front sprocket? The acceleration/midrange seems about right but then again i haven't ridden a bike since 2007.

Only other bikes are 600 sports.

I'm not very helpful, sorry. Laughing

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Gashead Harry · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Karma :

It aint 33bhp restricted is it?
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Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Went out a few hours ago & got to just under 100mph in 6th with it redlining, from what i remember 5th gear was at about 11k (don't hold me to it tho)

Definitely something up as it gets to 90mph+ with no hassle then refuses to move any further.

That_Hornet · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Karma :

I'm thinking restricted, but 11k is a bit much for restricted. May be tho

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Digitalize · Nearly there... Joined: 09 Aug 2009 Karma :

Yup, 4 washers in the rubber between airbox and carbs.

Definitely SOUNDS restricted to me.
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woll · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2010 Karma :

I would say it is restricted i got a bandit yesterday and restricted it today and got to 100mph easily (private road of course) then it just kinda died lol the washers are in the inlet rubbers that are bolted onto the cylinder.
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Misc · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Aug 2005 Karma :

Cheers guys, will have a look tomorrow. Thumbs Up

That_Hornet · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Karma :

They should be here

https://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gsf600-1995-s_model13528/partslist/FIG2.html

number 23, between the head of the engine and the carbs.

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That_Hornet · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Karma :

Tank off, air box off, carbs you may be able to leave on, just loosen the clamps on the rubbers between the carbs and head then prise off a little. You should then see 4 little blades with a hole in. Pick them out with a screw driver or pliers etc, then re-assemble and hope it still works Thumbs Up

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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

If it is an early Bandit then getting the carbs off can be far more difficult than it has any right to be! Unbolt the airbox and undo the clamps from it to the carbs, slide the airbox back as far as it will go. Undo the clamps from the carb rubbers to the carbs and slide them back 10mm or so and then you can slide them off to the side. You need to remove the cables as well, but getting the throttle cable off might be easier once the carbs are dislodged.

Performance sounds about right for being restricted, but not sure about the revs you mention. 600 Bandit red lines at 12k, so doing 100mph at 12k and the same speed at 11k in a lower gear seems strange. 12k in top on a 600 Bandit on stock gearing would be 150mph (and it hasn't got the power for that), and 11k in 5th would be 123mph. However possible that if the clutch is slipping that this could cause the lack of speed and the high revs.

All the best

Keith
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evoboy · World Chat Champion Joined: 20 Aug 2009 Karma :

Im currently on a restricted 600 bandit hire bike.

Itll top at around 100mph showing about 9k on the tacho.
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woll · World Chat Champion Joined: 01 May 2010 Karma :

If you have any trouble finding the restricting washers give me a shout and i will scan the fitting instructions that show how to fit them for you Thumbs Up

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