i cant be the only one who had the biggest smile on my face after she fired right up like this

@StevenRobertTaylor

Жыл бұрын

I definitely did, meant less work for me haha

Great bike. Cheap to run and lighter and faster with more BHP than a Triumph T100 for next to no money,

@StevenRobertTaylor

11 ай бұрын

Yes bandits were always a good bike for the money. I did find front suspension soft, especially compared to my VFR800fi

Bought a bandit 600 Brand new in 1995. Used it quite a lot. After 17 bikes & 15 years. I was shocked as after It was left in the garage for a while it wouldn't start. Had to recut the valves back in as they wouldn't seat. Very strange. Shame as there was nothing about the bike I didn't like.

Been looking at so many old bandit vids for mechanical research (looking for a 97 mk1 b12 to replace my 08 650) so this ended up in my feed. I cannot believe that started up so easily after being sat for so long. When you said you hadn't even drained the petrol, I was bloody gobsmacked. It's stuff like this that I love about these old bikes. They just don't make em like they used to, and that's coming from a Gen Z. To hell with all the bs and electrical nannies, gimme an old smelly carb'd bike any day and it'll last a lifetime if you take time to learn and care for it.

@StevenRobertTaylor

5 ай бұрын

So was I, thought a carb drain would bare minimum. That's right, the older stuff needs more fettling along the way but it will last a life time. Thanks for watching!

If memory serves, Suzuki added the clutch/starter interlock for that year. Would explain a 'no-start' condition but it appears you solved it. Soldier on then. 😁

@StevenRobertTaylor

Жыл бұрын

Lol yeh got there in the end, thanks for watching!

What a beast

The ignition switch has a resistor in them acts as a anti theft devise - the aftermarket ones dont have it so the ECU does not allow a spark :)

@StevenRobertTaylor

Жыл бұрын

Interesting. Think that was the second barrel that bike had seen.

Good job x

Странно, что после такого простоя не нужно было синхронизировать карбюраторы. А так мотоцикл очень надежный. классика.

Legend

@StevenRobertTaylor

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, keeping another bike on the road is always a good thing

What battery do you reccomend the gel one or the lithium one? Got the same model myself.

@StevenRobertTaylor

17 күн бұрын

Hi, a normal gel one would be sufficient. This isn't a big engine to crank over. Thanks for watching!

Sound good don't they !.

@StevenRobertTaylor

Жыл бұрын

Very. Give it the full throttle down the road itl sound sweet. Also won't kill you instantly like a litre bike would

Hii thinking 🤔 to buy this exactly this motorcycle 🏍️ 😂I seen on Facebook for 2000 1999 year pound 😮what do you think about it I should buy it ?😲or buy small engine cc

Hi Steven wanted to reach out to you bc I am kinda doing the same thing a my 1996 bandit and I need your expertise in getting in running again because I do not have any mechanical experience Any assistance would be appreciated

@StevenRobertTaylor

Жыл бұрын

Hi, amazing, hope I can help, what do you have a problem with on your bike?

I'm currently doing this exact same thing but unfortunately I wasn't so lucky and the carbs are off!

@StevenRobertTaylor

Жыл бұрын

Ah it's to be expected. I actually couldn't believe my eyes and ears when it fired up. And actually idled 😂 good luck with your build 👍

@dompreh2g

Жыл бұрын

Me too.. Need to redo new clocks, clean carbs and new rear brakes… Am hoping it comes back to life

@StevenRobertTaylor

Жыл бұрын

@@dompreh2g nice one. Always a good feeling when you get things working again and useable! Good luck!

the muffler appears to be a DANMOTO Carbon. is that correct?

@StevenRobertTaylor

8 ай бұрын

I'm not sure exactly what it is, but I do know it is loud!

For sale :),?

@StevenRobertTaylor

Жыл бұрын

Not mine to sell mate.

Anybody mechanically inclined in the comments who might know why mine won’t give me any power after being dropped on its right side 😢

@StevenRobertTaylor

6 ай бұрын

Get a multimeter and start testing for power. Start with the battery then follow the wiring. Should be a main fuse near the battery.

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Not been run for years so revs the balls off it 🙄

@StevenRobertTaylor

2 ай бұрын

I didn't want it to stall 😁

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