2002 Bandit 600

[ryuuki]

hey all

I just got myself a great deal on a 2002 model Suzuki Bandit (unfaired) 600. I've passed my test but restricted as im not 21 yet. I was wondering if anyone knew what the bike would be like with the restrictor fitted or whether its a case of just getting the certificate then removing the restrictor.

Thanks

[PsychoHippy]

From what I've heard, the 600 Bandit is still a fairly capable bike when restricted. However, if the resrictors should 'fall out' a few months down the line (giving you time to get used to it), you will feel a nice step up in power
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[dodsi]

My 600 bandit was a pig restricted you had a 3K power band to play with (6K gear changes).

There really is no point in restricting them. if your going to ride a bike restricted you should get a bike like an ER-5 which take very well to restriction.

The bigger IL4's dont.

[_Will_]

Bikes restrictors tend to fall out after about 6 months, common fault
keep em in for a bit (6months maybe) then they might fall out going over a large speed hump.
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[ryuuki]

Thanks for the replies all. I suppose if it doesn't fall out it can always be given a helping hand

Cheers!

[ryuuki]

oh almost forgot to ask what kind of speed i can expect from the restricted Bandit? If it can't keep up with motorway traffic the restrictor will "fall off" much earlier than expected.

[_Will_]

Dont worry about keepin up, it will easily get 90- a ton with the restrictors in.
will be enough for you to get used to.
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[ryuuki]

that's good. I read about someone who had them fitted and around about 60 or 70 the engine kept cutting out. I guess that's just his bad luck or something else wrong with the engine.

I will be carrying pillion at some point so i should think it would still hold up well enough then also. Let me know if you know otherwise, thanks all. Should be arriving tomorrow so i'll have a few days without it restricted finding a place to get it done.

I can't go to my local bike dealers as they now hate me
I put a deposit on a GPZ, 50 quid, then said i'd pick it up tuesday and get a restrictor fitted. I guess they thought they would fit the restrictor before hand. Obviously i found this mint condition Bandit so i backed out of the sale, and they believe i owe them 150 for fitting a restrictor...even though i never agreed anything or paid for the bike. There's a Suzuki dealer about 5 miles away from my house so hopefully i can get it done there.

[_Will_]

Any bike garage will do it, doesnt have to be done at a dealers.
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Past -Honda qr50 | 2004 Peugeot Tkr s 50| | 1996 Yamaha XJ600s Diversion|

[ryuuki]

awesome, thanks for all the help, all i need to do is steer clear of Sheldon Motorcycles

[dodsi]

My bandit at 33hp would do 100 or so mph, so no need to worry about that.

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