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PhotoJoe · 10-16-2007, 09:43 PM

This looks cheap, and I am afraid of the "If it's too good to be true....." story. What is "Carbs need work" hiding (potentially)?

1996 Suzuki Bandit 600

Thanks for helping out. I'm such a rookie!

palanon · 10-16-2007, 10:02 PM

If it's close enough, just give it a good going over. It's going on 12 years old and it will come down to how well it was maintained. A carb overhaul isn't that hard if you know how to do it and have the tools and manual.

Definitely test drive it if you can.

**Clint** · 10-16-2007, 10:07 PM

No mileage figure? That D&D pipe will be loud. I'd look for something with a clearer history unless you're into fixin' 'em up.

PhotoJoe · 10-16-2007, 10:18 PM

Thank you. I appreciate the help!

palanon · 10-16-2007, 10:31 PM

If it was close to me, I'd check it out. I don't know about your area but $1300 is a pretty low asking price. Could be a great deal because it's a 600 with some rash or it could be wrung out. Never know unless you look.

PhotoJoe · 10-16-2007, 10:52 PM

I called and left a message asking for some info. It's located very close to work. May stop by and look...if he calls back. Also asked for pix of the rash.

Easy Rider · 10-17-2007, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by PhotoJoe

What is "Carbs need work" hiding (potentially)?

My guess: The bike is not running right (or at all) and he really doesn't know WHY. If he really did know why, he probably would fix it.

**Clint** · 10-17-2007, 12:10 PM

I figured the same. Could be he tried to install a kit and bunged it up.

Rickster · 10-17-2007, 12:41 PM

Might just be the picture, but the back tire looks bald.

PhotoJoe · 10-17-2007, 02:33 PM

Good catch on the tire. I think the fact that I asked for more info scared him. He hasn't called or emailed pix. Maybe he's just busy. Even if he does call, I'll keep looking for the right deal.

Barbarian · 10-19-2007, 06:46 PM

That rear tire is pretty bald. I wouldn't be surprised if the current owner was doing burnouts. You can check by getting low and looking at the underside of the rear seat and fender. If you see (and feel) lots of little rubbery melted chunks, this owner has been squidly.

PhotoJoe · 10-19-2007, 11:31 PM

He never returned my call or email. Too bad. On I go...looking for just the right deal.

PhotoJoe · 10-26-2007, 10:28 PM

I hate seeing this!

2003 Suzuki Bandit (exident bike)

DR-Z125L · 10-26-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by PhotoJoe

I hate seeing this!

2003 Suzuki Bandit (exident bike)

Man, Looks bad

Rickster · 10-27-2007, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by PhotoJoe

I hate seeing this!

2003 Suzuki Bandit (exident bike)

Even in the photos, i can see at least two dings in the frame, there's no way it's fine, as he says in the ad.

**Clint** · 10-27-2007, 08:18 AM

Yeah, I wouldn't trust it after having been subjected to that tumble.

palanon · 10-27-2007, 08:26 AM

I'd buy it for parts only. Even if the frame is straight, there's thousand in damaged parts.

Barbarian · 10-27-2007, 10:01 PM

Exident? Exident? I've seen some bad spelling, but that's ridiculous.

themeatmanlandry · 10-29-2007, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PhotoJoe

I hate seeing this!

2003 Suzuki Bandit (exident bike)

Man . . . that fuel filler cap is like brand new!!

10-16-2007, 09:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	Is this a good deal? This looks cheap, and I am afraid of the "If it's too good to be true....." story. What is "Carbs need work" hiding (potentially)? 1996 Suzuki Bandit 600 Thanks for helping out. I'm such a rookie! __________________

10-16-2007, 10:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	If it's close enough, just give it a good going over. It's going on 12 years old and it will come down to how well it was maintained. A carb overhaul isn't that hard if you know how to do it and have the tools and manual. Definitely test drive it if you can. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

10-16-2007, 10:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	Thank you. I appreciate the help! __________________

10-16-2007, 10:31 PM	#5 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	If it was close to me, I'd check it out. I don't know about your area but $1300 is a pretty low asking price. Could be a great deal because it's a 600 with some rash or it could be wrung out. Never know unless you look. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

10-16-2007, 10:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	I called and left a message asking for some info. It's located very close to work. May stop by and look...if he calls back. Also asked for pix of the rash. __________________

10-17-2007, 12:41 PM	#9 (permalink)
Rickster Bridal Boutique Manager Joined: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 2,914	Might just be the picture, but the back tire looks bald. __________________ Ever notice that the person telling you to calm down, is the same one that got you worked up in the first place. 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2005 DL1000 V Strom (sold) 2004 Twin Peaks 700 2003 KTM 525 EX/C (for sale) 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

10-17-2007, 02:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	Good catch on the tire. I think the fact that I asked for more info scared him. He hasn't called or emailed pix. Maybe he's just busy. Even if he does call, I'll keep looking for the right deal. __________________

10-19-2007, 06:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
Barbarian Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Bandit 650S w/ABS Location: Montreal Posts: 299	That rear tire is pretty bald. I wouldn't be surprised if the current owner was doing burnouts. You can check by getting low and looking at the underside of the rear seat and fender. If you see (and feel) lots of little rubbery melted chunks, this owner has been squidly. __________________ See ABS in action complete with plummy voiceover.

10-19-2007, 11:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	He never returned my call or email. Too bad. On I go...looking for just the right deal. __________________

10-26-2007, 10:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	I hate seeing this! 2003 Suzuki Bandit (exident bike) __________________

10-27-2007, 08:26 AM	#17 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	I'd buy it for parts only. Even if the frame is straight, there's thousand in damaged parts. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

10-27-2007, 10:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
Barbarian Kickstand Operator Joined: Jun 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Bandit 650S w/ABS Location: Montreal Posts: 299	Exident? Exident? I've seen some bad spelling, but that's ridiculous. __________________ See ABS in action complete with plummy voiceover.

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