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  1. Got this running after buying it as a lockdown project 2 years ago - Jap import to the UK, had to get it registered (hassle), and de-restricted which means grinding out the exhaust headers. Had the carbs done at Allen’s, decent fork job, new YSS shock and all linkages, wheel, swingarm and head bearings changed, new tyres, chain and sprockets and a general tidy up. 

    First ride and I love it. Its kind of bonkers really - It’s like a 4 stroke 2 stroke, got it off the 180kph speedo. It feels pretty tight for 37 years old, turns and stops fairly well (refurbed callipers and new line/pads). It had only ‘apparently’ done 14kms but hard to tell. 

    It’s not comfy, cramped legs and achy wrists so I’ll have a think about that. 

    A few issues; leaky fuel cap, rear gear lever to adjust, need to block off the Japanese speed restriction light. 

    Questions:
    -I have a UK speedo, is it a straight swap?
    -Is there a popular quick throttle change, thing goes on for ever… 

    Chz

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  2. Hi all, just getting a 750 ready to ride and I don’t have the belly pan, and I actually prefer the look without it tbh.

    However, the mid panels are quite wobbly without it, is there a bracket out there or a regular fix to firm them up?

    Thanks

    Ps -  not my bike but you get the idea… 

     

     

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  3. Hi all, I want to tidy up the oil cooler and am also getting some bits cerakoted.

    would you cerakote an oil cooler? I know it’s basically  a paint but wondering if it’s properties would seal in the heat which isn’t something you want to do…

    thoughts? 

  4. Hi all, 

    I'm new to the suzuki bandit and want to know if theres really much difference betwwen the first 1100 model (mk1), k1 (2001) and k6 (2006) 
    - In terms of overall riding experience, handling, smothness etc, or is it really mininal ? 

    Has anyone actually ridden 2 or 3 of them and can make add any comments ? 

    I'm wondering if they are all much of a muchness, I know a few people say the mk1 is best, with the best carbs etc..
     
    Chz 

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