Bandit rear pads

[sparkywilliam...]

Just put nearly new brake disc on the back and levered apart old pads,greased pins and reassembled and as rear while spins they are very slightly rubbing at one point,if I run her for a while will the pad material erode without damaging my new disc?
Incidentally one of the pins is impossible to get out,used plus gas,pliers,it won't move,I know this is very common but apart from heat I can't think how to get it out.
Finally has anyone got a good condition chain I can buy.
Thanks
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Previously CG125,YBR125 Now GSF600 Bandit

[Blau Zedong]

[Paxovasa]

The pads need to bed in.

As for getting the pins out, a little heat, mole grips and a hammer.
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[dragstaar]

I veeerry carefull used a fine nozzle blowtorch to heat up the caliper, then sprayed brake cleaner on just the pin to make it contract and gave it a good yank with mole grips and they came out. Defo the way to do it. But yeah, they're such a pain in the ass.

[sparkywilliam...]

ok thanks guys-heat looks like the way.

i wouldn't normally be a skinflink and would replace chain/sprockets as a kit but i will be trading it in for something bigger soon so not bothered about spending too much money - so if anyone can recommend where i can buy a near new chain i'd appreciate it although i'm finding ,because people do replace the lot,that chains on their own are difficult to source.
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Previously CG125,YBR125 Now GSF600 Bandit

[Paxovasa]

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Suzuki-GSF-600-BANDIT-X-Ring-Chain-1995-1999-/150579923198?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item230f4348fe#ht_500wt_1156
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Suzuki GSF600 K3 (in the fastest colour, black).

[sparkywilliam...]

Ah thanks bud,
So i presume the same chain that fits the pre-2000 will also fit MK2?-i wasn't sure.
And with this i don't need a chain tool rivet?
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Previously CG125,YBR125 Now GSF600 Bandit

[Kickstart]

Hi

The pins in the rear pads are a pig.

Sometimes helps to split the caliper, as this at least frees off one end of the pins. And if you are lucky the end that is still stuck is the non blind end so you can knock them out. However mole grips on the pins (not just pliers) and trying to rotate them a bit does stand a good chance of working.

All the best

Keith
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[DrDonnyBrago]

[Bezzer]

The easiest way to remove a stuck pin in a Bandit rear caliper is to drill a hole in the back and punch it out. Hold the caliper up and line up the pin from a couple of angles to find where the blind hole is, mark and centre punch it then drill a 3mm hole, you'll get a puff of oxide as you break through to the pin then use a punch or masonry nail to knock it out. A 3mm hole is the ideal, the pins are 4.7mm ish in diameter so won't drop through, you've always got the hole then for the next time unless you grease the pins a regularly or replace with stainless ones. It's easy to do, no need to strip the caliper or detach it from the brake line etc, done it loads of times for mates, Suzuki rear calipers are infamous for the stuck pin.
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I used to be indecisive but now I'm not quite so sure.

[sparkywilliam...]

ok thank you fellas,i know the score now.
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Previously CG125,YBR125 Now GSF600 Bandit

[sparkywilliam...]

Guys,I'm unsure as to wether I should go for a split link or hard rivet,I like the idea of being able to easily take the chain off and I don't want to spend on a hard rivet tool.
I'd appreciate any opinions?
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Previously CG125,YBR125 Now GSF600 Bandit

[Bezzer]

There's no real need to remove your chain unless it's for replacement so stick with a rivet, safer than a split link for everyday riding.
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I used to be indecisive but now I'm not quite so sure.

[DrDonnyBrago]

[sparkywilliam...]

thanks DonnyBrago,

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Suzuki-600-Bandit-2000-2004-Model-O-Ring-Chain-/170544603782?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item27b5402286#ht_794wt_698

Since i want to check the swingarm bearings i may as well opt to put on the above endless chain afterwards as that is exactly what i have on my bike at the moment.
reckon that a good move?
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Previously CG125,YBR125 Now GSF600 Bandit

[Bezzer]

I personally wouldn't fit a £30 unknown make chain on a B6, or any other decent sized bike for that matter. You get what you pay for with a chain, as the price decreases the possibilty of failure increases.
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I used to be indecisive but now I'm not quite so sure.

[dragstaar]