Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit Buyer's Guide

Wanda Willson

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Suzuki GSF1200 Bandit Buyer's Guide

How different ways is it possible to move a motorbike ? retro , all-rounder, sports activities

tourer, streetfighter, muscles cycle , avenue normal – the Bandit 1200s match every one of

these bills. More than ten years these types of ‘basic’ cycles have been providing big-bore

bicycling on the world – which means these day there are world to get purchased in silly rates.

First samples of this kind of very appealing motorbike have become charged inside winter

compromise property.

Thelaunch of the Bandit 1250, including a raft of trendy new bare cycles , have got genuinely leant

hard on used Bandit 1200 valuations. You'll find absurd offers to become had and also ‘a buyer’s

market’ is an understatement.

Whatyou receive to your small funds are 1 substantial , very clean , torque-ladenmotorbike. The

Bandit is actually real-world punchy-fast, if not on the innovative of rapier sports activities products.

There’s a lot of room for your significant of body , secure managing , two-up potential , and also the

form of powerplant reliability that will notch-upsix-figure mileages.

Butpeople are just the practical reasons regarding running a Bandit. These types of are really cycles

which feel great to ride – they might barely become thus prosperous in any other case.When there’s a

chicken influenza poultry , it’s the unfaired Mk2 edition , deficient both grit and also practicality. For a

collectable, go for early , bare cycle. Faired Mk2cycles are generally cast iron invariably winners ,

although first , faired cycles , going in very seem condition as low as £1100, are the most useful of

most industrys.

Bandit buying

Which model ?

TheBandits really are a indigneous group of 4 : outdated and also new ; faired and also bare. That

suits you is dependent upon what you look for to do with the idea and also what kind of

comfort/attitudetrade-off you are wiling to reside together with. The after cycle is actually much softer

plus much more sophisticated ; the earlier lighter in weight plus much more experiential.

Atthe bottom finish of the price size you have the roughest of the great deal – the unfaired GSF1200.

If you're able to find a very good , clean up , near-standard cycle , you then may use a potential

classic on your hands coming from as low as £1000. The purchase price can have reached regarding

just it is going to proceed , thus wear and tear may barely become a great concern and also rates of

minters may even surge in the coming years. nOnetheless , it’sworth considering the earlier faired

cycle is likely to have been held by simply an even more sympathetic group , plus a bit of plastic-type

material doesn't detract coming from which bonkers sensation.

Withrates thus low , the condition of consumables and also service elements are generally high in

agenda. Purchase a £1200 cycle together with shagged old tyres , string , sprockets, wires ,insides

linkages plus a dripping backed jolt and you really are successfully spending one more £800 possibly

even. Bare this in front of your head because you look , because a cycle wonderful these factors

inside great lean pricing £500 more is likely to have got been better taken care of overall.

AnABS-equipped cycle seemed inside 1997 , within the GSF1200 SA status. nO dreadful great deal

ended up marketed , nevertheless those who gone ab muscles usually are associates of the wise

brigade.

Inyear 2000 Suzuki created many changes on the bike’s chassis , together with reduced seat , new

forks and also six-piston tires replacing the four-potters. Suzuki claimed somewhat additional torque ,

nevertheless electrical power has been unrevised. The S-model acquired an extremely more

substantial faring and also larger , better headlights.

Later-modelfaired types make exceptional all-rounder-cum-sports-tourers. 1 together with total

baggage may be the bargain a person can have. The SK-models begin in about £1500regarding one

thing approximately 25k on the wall clock.

Whena peppermint , inventory 2004 faired cycle together with lower than 10k on the wall clock can be

purchased regarding £2000 secretly , then it’s barely well worth spending more. Sufficient reason for

so many cycles available available in this sort of low prices , it’s not well worth holding something

that’s not clean up , recorded and also near-standard. You're in a situation just to walk away when in

a hesitation within the condition or legitimacy of just about any cycle.

Bandit models

GSF1200Bandit, 1995-on

Engine: Air/oil-cooled, 1156cc,inline-4, DOHC, 16v

Power:98bhp @ 8500rpm

Torque: 67lb/ft @ 4500rpm

Seattop : 835 mm (33.nIne inside )

Wheelbase:1435mm

Dryweight : 208kg

For: feels gentle , speedy , stunts just like a adolescent with a skateboard. nAtural.

Against: natural , several feelings ,neck-stretcher, questionable finish

GSF1200S(faired) Bandit, 1996-on

Engine: Air/oil-cooled, 1156cc,inline-4, DOHC, 16v

Power:98bhp @ 8500rpm

Torque: 67lb/ft @ 4500rpm

Seat top : 835mm

Wheelbase:1435mm

Dryweight : 214kg

For: additionally feels gentle , speedy ,stunts just like a sack-full of androgen hormone or testosterone

with a BMX. nAtural. All-round helpful.Comfy.

Against: natural , several feelings , questionable finish.

GSF1200Bandit 2001-on

Engine: Air/oil-cooled, 1156cc,inline-4, DOHC, 16v

Power:98bhp @ 8500rpm

Torque: 69lb/ft @ 4500rpm

Seattop : 790mm

Wheelbase:1430mm

Dryweight : 214kg

For: comfy in low velocity ,civilised, clean.

Against: feels large and also does not have perspective in contrast to Mk1. Finish still not wonderful.

Unfavorable.

GSF1200S(faired) Bandit 2001-on

Engine: Air/oil-cooled, 1156cc,inline-4, DOHC, 16v

Power:98bhp @ 8500rpm

Torque: 69lb/ft @ 4500rpm

Seattop : 790mm

Wheelbase:1430mm

Dryweight : 220kg

For: very comfy , superbly helpful length cycle. Phenomenal sports activities tourer bargain

Against: regardless of finish , small wrong. Delicate seems , delicate jolt , delicate impression. Large.

The check-over

Documentation

Check engine/chassis figures , mileage versus outdated MoTs, bills ,service history and so forth. Can

almost everything mount up ?

Corrosion/damage

Look meticulously in welds, fish tank appears and so forth regarding symptoms of over-painted rust.

Use a close go through the oil-cooler regarding symptoms of leaks/repairs – they may be expensive

for change.

Starting

Bikeswhich have been standing will often experience gummy carbohydrates. Guarantee the cycle that

will fire upward rapid and also goes easily upon all cylinders. Pay attention to smoking in the deplete

(notice ‘Reliability’).

Suspension

Checkbranch seal condition as well as gemstone destruction on the stanchions. On the backed , look

regarding essential oil leakages in the damper. While using backed wheel totally free of a floor , raise

the backed wheel to evaluate regarding participate in within the linkage, which will make an

appearance since totally free movements.

Accident damage

Besidesthe standard products , take a good look on the cycle in the backed – can almost everything

look right ?

Bandit owning

Maintenance

This is often a relatively easy cycle which to perform basic offering jobs – essential oil and also filters

– but remember you’ll require a small bump once you market when you’ve not acquired the full

service history. Lower on the vendor ,anticipate paying about £100 for a small service , two times this

kind of once the control device clearances will need carrying out. Maintain bills.

Bandits,specifically first ones , use a good reputation for weak building. Cycles which have been used

by means of winter seasons will tend to be suffering from mouldy nails and also rust about welds.

This can only remain from exploding together with frequent cleaning and also the use of WD40, or

comparable. A metal deplete charges , nevertheless will save on knee.

Tyres

TheBandit 1200 just isn't specifically tyre-sensitive and merely regarding every single road-touring

tyre, within the appropriate fitment – gets great testimonials. Back again old tyres may proceed ten

,500 a long way , if you can get 50 percent this kind of driving under the influence frisky while using

throttle. Track-type old tyres really are a waste of funding.

Reliability

TheBandit sports activities one of the most dependable motors about with not many difficulties. There

are many isolated stories of cam-chains getting upset , nevertheless this is very , very rare and ,

sometimes the consequence of high-rev intonation – you'll find uprated,guide adjusters to avoid this

kind of. Handbags experience wheelie maniacs and also amateur move racers and when you’re

planning to take pleasure in , match a heavy-duty springtime system.

Thereis often a particular challenge with several 2001/K1 and also 2002/K2 designs. As a result of

portion of weak pistons while using wrong opening size within the skirt , affected cycles consume to

some litre of essential oil every single one thousand a long way. This may lead to more operating and

also starting up difficulties as the top-end soots upward and also owners statement the powerplant

requiring a dose of gasoline additive every single ten ,500 a long way.

Along term remedy entails installing year-2000 pistons, together with smaller holes. Suzukiaccepted

there was clearly an issue with several 01 cycles , replacing pistons underneath warranty ,

nevertheless there was clearly no recollect. Owners additionally statement comparable issues with

several 02 cycles.

Modifications

Chassis

OlderBandit 1200s utilize the usual braided brake collections. Shocks usually get delicate soon after

years. Although a wordpress entirely adaptable backed jolt charges about £375, a cheaper

fix/upgrade entails installing a second hand Hayabusa jolt , together with several small re-

engineeering. This kind of mod is a lot more effortlessly accomplished on the after edition of the cycle

and in addition raises ride top , which assists ground clearance and also quickens the guiding.

rEgarding facts , check out :maximum-suzuki.nEt. Soaring charge branch rises are another popular

enhancement.

Anotherlocation regarding worry with a bare cycle together with (the earlier edition ) an inexpensive

finish is actually road crud and also deterioration.. A fender extender helps maintain top of the

powerplant and also deplete downpipes clean up. A hugger can a similar employment on the backed

and also several ‘tail-tidys’ and also underneath trays smarten the trunk finish of the cycle , although

defending body tubes and also making for less complicated cleanup. Belly kitchenware guard the

engine’s bottom , but sometimes additionally hide and also harbour deterioration..

Tuning

Once you’ve equipped the everywhere end-can– worthwhile cosmetically in addition to being a

weight-saving measure – £120 invested in carb and also airbox improvements need to provide your

Bandit approximately 120bhp. Following that upon ,possibilities are generally countless because of

the Bandit revealing a similar basic powerplant since the GSX-R1100s. Lashing away several great

with a 1340cc big-bore and also very hot cameras will discover anyone looking to wait to 170bhp and

also 100ft/lb of torque.

Bandit Selling

The Punter

Bandit1200s market commonly , to every person coming from Simpson-wearing Stormtrooper

wannabes to middle-aged, colour-coded bimble-tourers. The ‘streetfighter’ finish with this size is likely

to yield with a go filled with bolt-ons, an easy wallet and turn into selecting between cared for

equipment plus a ‘repairable’ GSX-R1000 that’sgone through along side it of a shuttle.

The more aged client requirements reassurance , nevertheless would prefer to pay a tiny dividend for

it and also won’t weary anyone together with stories of where did they wheelied to Mars and also

back again

The Ad’

To appeal to the right individuals , you need the correct sculpt :

‘Suzuki 1200S Bandit. 2002/51 plate.

Fully developed owner , effectively cared for , service history , new brake patches.’

using terms for

example

‘fast’, ‘great stunt bike’

and also

‘streetfighter’

do not the correct impact make.

Banditry is often a buyer’s market. Establishing a higher price and also making leeway regarding

purchasers to bargain will mean few hits on the entrance. Make use of the information here setting an

enthusiastic price and also unless the customer provides great validation to renegotiate deals , stick

near to the idea. You'll have compiled a great evidential dossier upon exactly why your cycle may be

worth top dollars.

The Sale

For viewings, ensure consumables look wise. Shagged old tyres and also organizations often see

anyone going into a downward bargaining control. Better a whole new set of low-cost malay old tyres

when compared with rectangular Pirelli monitor silicone. When you’ve equipped pricey aftermarket

bits , squeeze original documents back again upon – except the end-can, cos the idea seems better

together with. Only make use of the more bits since bargaining equipment if you need to. Close the

purchase , wring hands , take the money…after which supply the parts available. If the purchaser

doesn’t want them , drive them to internet avenue market.

Expert Interviews

Adam Shaw, Pidcock Suzuki – Servicing

“Basic offering is rather easy , while using control device clearancesaltered by simply mess and also

locknut. Suzuki advises they are examined every single service , nevertheless many of us offer

customers an opportunity like away encounter it’s definitely not required. Absolutely nothing appears

to go wrong using these cycles – they could run rough when the carbohydrates go out of stability , so

this wants examining on a regular basis. Key companies are generally every single 7500 a long way

and also expense about £250. The more advanced offering is actually every single 3300 and also

expense £150.’

Owen Phillips, Cambrian Tyres

“Sports-touring old tyres are generally most widely used together with Bandit owners ,especially the

Bridgestone 0201. For those who don’t desire to invest Bridgestonedollars , the continental road

strike can also be common. For the people wanting larger mileage still , together with les sportiness,

elderly models like the Metzeler MEZ4. Several individuals invest in a sports activities tyre, but they

could be used up in under 3300 a long way. The more touring opinionated old tyres average

regarding 4000 a long way , nevertheless it’s very dependant on how we ride and also the road

materials anyone ride upon. Always employ the tyre designers strain assistance , rather than the

bike’s”

Mark Brewin, BSD * Tuning

“The sky’s the reduce while using Bandit 1200 simply because despite the fact that it’s a fantastic

road cycle , there’s much scope regarding enhancement and you will really feel large increases

regarding small cost. A great end-can will add 10bhp and also they’re an easy task to re-jet without

spending on a Dynojet system. Match a big-bore system and a few functionality cameras and also

you’re taking a look at 150bhp and also 90lb/ft or torque – not to become sniffed in with a cycle like

the Bandit.”

John Burton coming from lincoln goes Bandit Mania and also is the owner of three

Bandit 1200s, new and also outdated.

“The Bandit’s a genuine do-it-all cycle , just about unburstable and also a stonking purchase.

Handbags can let proceed when used quite difficult. In no way go for low-cost substitutes , employ

both authentic plates or known makes just like Barnett or Lucas.Using the most up-to-date synthetic

oils doesn’t aid which enable it to begin the clutch i465 sliding ,thus work with a basic essential oil.

“Compared to offering similar to a VFR, the Bandit’s thus low-cost it’s nearly totally free. I’ve

witnessed motors still operating fine with more than 100 ,500 a long way.

“The insides usually could accomplish having an update ,specifically after a few years. Hagon shocks

(£255) do the job effectively are available together with a fantastic promise. Enthusiast packing

containers go rotten and also guiding go showing don due to lack of manufacturing facility greasing.

Apart from that the only typical difficulties my spouse and i notice are generally faulty gasoline gauges

upon first cycles in which the line provides snapped and also the occasional sticking camchain

tensioner, that is effortlessly preset.

“There are a number of cycles available which have been failed challenging. To identify 1 that’s were

built with a challenging front-ender, you need your fingers in under the fish tank and also confirm the

triangular in shape steel plate in front of the body. Detail provides flaky fresh paint , check out more –

when it’s as the plate is actually creased then…”

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