Flat spot GSF400 Bandit

wannabbiker · Derestricted Danger Joined: 18 Feb 2010 Karma :

Hi Everyone, I am looking at buying a 400cc Bandit, seems like an ok bike but the owner says it has a minor flat spot 4500-6000rpm. I am pretty sure it is the VVT model and was wondering if anyone had experience with these bikes cos it's about 500miles away!! So I can't really check it out beforehand!! What I was really wondering is, does the flat spot mean there is a problem with the VVT? I know this is bugger all info to go on, but any advice would be awesome.

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

If it has a red cam cover it is the VVT model (or someone has painted the cam cover red.)
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400bandit · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Dec 2005 Karma :

As has been said, the VVT gubbins comes in at around 8,000 so I would say more likely to be carbs. I loved mine at the time but the finish on them isn't too great compared to my 650 Honda Bros.

Joe
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Current Bikes 650 Honda Bros, VTR1000 Firestorm // Past Bikes: Sachs Madass 50/110cc - Bandit 400 - FZR750
(+ a XS650 in lots of pieces in my garage and other places...)

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400bandit · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Dec 2005 Karma :

I make you right Laughing

I remember the shock I had when I removed my rear wheel for the first time and was greeted with the mess that was supposed to be my suspension linkage and swing arm Shocked

. That said, if you find one thats been looked after and is in good nick, as long as you continue to look after it/clean it/ACF-15 it, it will be fine. So on that note, don't buy one in rough condition, it will only get worse.

Joe
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Current Bikes 650 Honda Bros, VTR1000 Firestorm // Past Bikes: Sachs Madass 50/110cc - Bandit 400 - FZR750
(+ a XS650 in lots of pieces in my garage and other places...)

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400bandit · World Chat Champion Joined: 21 Dec 2005 Karma :

Na, there was 70% off at hein gericke Laughing

Joe
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Current Bikes 650 Honda Bros, VTR1000 Firestorm // Past Bikes: Sachs Madass 50/110cc - Bandit 400 - FZR750
(+ a XS650 in lots of pieces in my garage and other places...)