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  1. #1
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    25th August 2011 - 22:54
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    1992 Suzuki Bandit
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    New biker looking for first bike

    Im currently looking for my first bike and ive seen a 92 250 bandit that im crazy about. Problem is my dad (whos a bikey too) thinks its too old and will be unreliable or expensive to get parts for.
    I thought the best thing to do would be to come here and ask you opinions. the 92 bandit has 45,000km on and has recently had alot of maintenance done including new tires
    new wheel bearings
    new brake pads
    new axel bolts
    new front fork seals
    new o-ring chain
    new rear sproket
    new iridium spark plugs
    new air filter
    new oil and oil filter
    both rims powder coated and lips polished
    also has after market tuned exhaust headers and carbon exhaust tip.

    it was previously a weekend bike and has never been dropped as far as i know.

    For a started bike (i have previous off road experiance) is this a good, reliable and cost effective bike to buy?
    Ive looked as the newer gsx250 invaders but from what ive found out, they can be a bit gutless and i dont want a gz250 or intruder as those are not suitable for long rides at highway speeds.
    Please, your feed back would be much apreciated

  2. #2
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    12th November 2010 - 10:00
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    2009, Kawasaki Ninja 250R
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    South East Auckland
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  3. #3
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    8th July 2005 - 02:55
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    Looks alright - those items are standard maintenance for a bike of that age...

    Get your Dad to test ride it..
    Check for :
    • head bearings (lift the front wheel on the side stand)
    • swing arm bearings
    • check all the items replaced
    • smoke when cold and warm
    • listen for cam and caamchain noise
    • check brakes (by riding it)
    • check engine response and power (should still be sweet if looked after)

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