Mk2 1200 Bandit.

[Gsxr750oilboiler]

Hi there,  I have just purchased a mk2 Suzuki bandit 1200, I'm just wondering if there's anything I should be checking, or is there any common issues with them. I have had 600 bandit in the past but never had a 1200.any input or information would be very much appreciated. P.s do they take a while to warm up from a cold start. 

[wraith]

What type and size of turbo you're going to put on it. That's the first thing to look at 

If you got it off anyone from the FB site called bandit addicts UK

Get rid of it asap as it's probably fucked 

Edited April 2, 2025 by wraith
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[Dezza]

I think what wraith may be trying to say is a mk2 Blandit 12 is pushing the boundaries of OSS eligibility unless it's going to be highly modified .

Edited April 3, 2025 by Dezza

[wraith]

2 hours ago, TonyGee said:

you won't get any love here with a standard bandit !!!!  get over to the "Suzuki bandit forum" 

He'd get a lot of love if he breaks it and is selling the parts cheep 

[Bow]

15 hours ago, TonyGee said:

hahaha !!!  he won't get anything for the frame or bodywork though 

You’d be surprised   I did Newark autojumble at the weekend,  and sold all the bandit crap I’ve had sitting about from when we were breaking them,  it’s just paid for my new project chassis. 

[DAZ]

58 minutes ago, Bow said:

You’d be surprised   I did Newark autojumble at the weekend,  and sold all the bandit crap I’ve had sitting about from when we were breaking them,  it’s just paid for my new project chassis. 

Think the MK1 stuff is on a slightly upward slope , think it's an emerging classic as the dealers would say MK2 not so much but give it time and who knows ...

[wraith]

The MK2 is getting on to 25 years old, it will one of the regular bikes here soon