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Bandit 1200 winterize ...
Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is about
due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to do an oil
change first since I intend to continue riding until the roads get messy.
Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
Thanks,
Larry
Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is about
due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to do an oil
change first since I intend to continue riding until the roads get messy.
Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
Thanks,
Larry
Re: Bandit 1200 winterize ...
GoHabsGo <spamstop@gohabs . com > wrote:
> Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
> to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
> winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
> I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
Buy A Manual.
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GoHabsGo <spamstop@gohabs . com > wrote:
> Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
> to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
> winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
> I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
Buy A Manual.
--
BMW K1100LT 750SS CB400F CD250 CB125 SL125
GAGARPHOF#30 GHPOTHUF#1 BOTAFOT#60 ANORAK#06 YTC#3
BOF#30 WUSS#5 The bells, the bells.....
Re: Bandit 1200 winterize ...
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Nous ne repondons pas à les Quebecois. Canucks 4Ever!
--
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Brunel University. Ivan.Reid@[brunel.ac.uk|cern.ch] Room 40-1-B12, CERN
GSX600F, RG250WD "You Porsche. Me pass!" DoD #484 JKLO#003, 005
WP7# 3000 LC Unit #2368 (tinlc) UKMC#00009 BOTAFOT#16 UKRMMA#7 (Hon)
KotPT -- "for stupidity above and beyond the call of duty".
Re: Bandit 1200 winterize ...
GoHabsGo wrote:
> Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
> winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is about
> due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to do an oil
> change first since I intend to continue riding until the roads get messy.
>
> Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
> to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
> winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
> I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
First service was at 1.000 km, not 5.000 km. See your dealer now.
GoHabsGo wrote:
> Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
> winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is about
> due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to do an oil
> change first since I intend to continue riding until the roads get messy.
>
> Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
> to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
> winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
> I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
First service was at 1.000 km, not 5.000 km. See your dealer now.
Re: Bandit 1200 winterize ...
Paul Cassel <pcasselremove2@comremovecast . net > wrote in
news:LqidnWvxyq4FdGfbnZ2dnUVZ_hSdnZ2d@comcast . com :
> GoHabsGo wrote:
>> Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
>> winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is
>> about due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to
>> do an oil change first since I intend to continue riding until the
>> roads get messy.
>>
>> Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn
>> how to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change
>> the oil, winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in
>> about 30 years, so I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
>
> First service was at 1.000 km, not 5.000 km. See your dealer now.
Bought the bike from a dealer with 2800km on it. I assume that it was
done. In any case, no issues to report. It has been running smooth.
Paul Cassel <pcasselremove2@comremovecast . net > wrote in
news:LqidnWvxyq4FdGfbnZ2dnUVZ_hSdnZ2d@comcast . com :
> GoHabsGo wrote:
>> Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
>> winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is
>> about due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to
>> do an oil change first since I intend to continue riding until the
>> roads get messy.
>>
>> Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn
>> how to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change
>> the oil, winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in
>> about 30 years, so I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
>
> First service was at 1.000 km, not 5.000 km. See your dealer now.
Bought the bike from a dealer with 2800km on it. I assume that it was
done. In any case, no issues to report. It has been running smooth.
Re: Bandit 1200 winterize ...
GoHabsGo wrote:
> Bought the bike from a dealer with 2800km on it. I assume that it was
> done. In any case, no issues to report. It has been running smooth.
OK, then it isn't the first service.
GoHabsGo wrote:
> Bought the bike from a dealer with 2800km on it. I assume that it was
> done. In any case, no issues to report. It has been running smooth.
OK, then it isn't the first service.
Re: Bandit 1200 winterize ...
On 26 Sep 2007 19:38:58 GMT, GoHabsGo <spamstop@gohabs . com > wrote:
>Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
>winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is about
>due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to do an oil
>change first since I intend to continue riding until the roads get messy.
>
>Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
>to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
>winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
>I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Larry
w w w .maximum-suzuki . com
On 26 Sep 2007 19:38:58 GMT, GoHabsGo <spamstop@gohabs . com > wrote:
>Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
>winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is about
>due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to do an oil
>change first since I intend to continue riding until the roads get messy.
>
>Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
>to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
>winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
>I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Larry
w w w .maximum-suzuki . com
Re: Bandit 1200 winterize ...
"GoHabsGo" <spamstop@gohabs . com > wrote in message
news:Xns99B79F31F6006gohabsgohotpopdotcom@204.153.245.131...
> Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
> winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is about
> due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to do an oil
> change first since I intend to continue riding until the roads get messy.
>
> Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
> to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
> winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
> I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Larry
Owners manual? Shop manual. Google: bandit winterize etc.
After about 5 years I decided I don't really store the bike over winter.
Just keep maintenance and cleaning up and it'll be ready to roll when you
and the weather are ready. Changing the oil or other maintenance if it's
nearing time is a good idea. My basement garage never gets below 50degF but
I still fill the tank to expel air that could have moisture that could
condense into the fuel. Add Sta-Bil and run the bike long enough to get it
into the carbs. Gas deteriorating in the carbs is by far the biggest issue
in the group. YMMV
Ok, so I do kind of store it.:) Usually end up burning a couple of tanks of
stabilized gas. I put a Battery Tender on the bike when not riding it for
more than a few days year round. My 98 ST1100 still has it's original
battery.
"GoHabsGo" <spamstop@gohabs . com > wrote in message
news:Xns99B79F31F6006gohabsgohotpopdotcom@204.153.245.131...
> Is there a discussion group for Bandits that would describe how to
> winterize the Bandit? In my case, it is a 2006 Bandit 1200. It is about
> due for it's first service at 5000km, so I will likely need to do an oil
> change first since I intend to continue riding until the roads get messy.
>
> Anyhow, if anyone has some good pointers or websites to help me learn how
> to do the simple stuff, such as adjust and lube the chain, change the oil,
> winterize, please fill me in. This is my first bike in about 30 years, so
> I have forgotten most of the obvious stuff.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Larry
Owners manual? Shop manual. Google: bandit winterize etc.
After about 5 years I decided I don't really store the bike over winter.
Just keep maintenance and cleaning up and it'll be ready to roll when you
and the weather are ready. Changing the oil or other maintenance if it's
nearing time is a good idea. My basement garage never gets below 50degF but
I still fill the tank to expel air that could have moisture that could
condense into the fuel. Add Sta-Bil and run the bike long enough to get it
into the carbs. Gas deteriorating in the carbs is by far the biggest issue
in the group. YMMV
Ok, so I do kind of store it.:) Usually end up burning a couple of tanks of
stabilized gas. I put a Battery Tender on the bike when not riding it for
more than a few days year round. My 98 ST1100 still has it's original
battery.
