How To Do A Short Service On Your GSF 650 Bandit (26K Service) And Replace Your Fork Dust Seals

[@radovansurlak7445]

You've helped me a lot, thank you for taking your time :)

[@MotoMirius]

You're very welcome! Skäl David

[@randomrides]

Hello mate, I notice you just popped in a lovely new k&n filter. It's worth mentioning the importance of keeping them clean and oiled or they won't do a thing. I say this as I have a k&n in my 1200 however I didn't know and when it came to service time I found it very dirty and dry. Sadly it was too late for me as it's caused me carb problems (jets need cleaning) The K&N cleaning/oiling kits are available from around £15 and work very well. Just thought it worth a mention. Cheers Rob.

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks Rob. I have an oiling kit too. I know someone who took their 1200 to a dyno and had better power with the stock filter than with the K&N. But you are right, worth a mention - which I did in the XVS video but not this one! Thanks for pointing it out 👍. Skäl. David

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Thanks for sharing it. Is there a way to replace the air filter without completely disconnecting and removing the tank? Thanks a lot. Cheers.

[@MotoMirius]

You should be able to just unbolt and pull the tank out of it's position then lift and support the back of the tank. Good luck!

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

@@MotoMirius Will try that. Thanks for the tip. Cheers.

[@volgnit]

Between you and springy, a topless trend is emerging. Volgnit with no shirt. That would be something to see !!!

[@MotoMirius]

Once Springy had thrown the challenge down, it just had to be taken up. You do know we are now waiting...

[@tinks43]

Great as always Dave! 👍🏻

[@MotoMirius]

Cotti cheers and thanks as always.

[@TheMatt2582]

Here I am again! Next week, I'm going to do the exact same service on my GSF650 '07. Also the K&N Air Filter upgarde, so thank you for the tip about removing the old seal ;-) I'm going to miss your vids about the GSF 650, they are the best tutorials I can find for this bike

[@MotoMirius]

Well, it is in the instructions for the filter and you'd never have got the airbox closed with it in there so I'm sure you'd have figured it out. Yeah, it's a shame, I do really like the bike, but needs must. Good luck!

[@MotoMirius]

Don't forget to check out my GSF1200 videos, aside from the engines, the bikes are generally much the same.

[@TheMatt2582]

Thanks! I sure will

[@MrAlmar07]

Good video mate. Wish it was hot enough over here, that I could go shirtless..I did my oil & dust seals today. Cheers,Al.

[@MotoMirius]

Alan Bell cheers Alan. Great minds think alike

[@GTsGarage]

Nicely demonstrated

[@MotoMirius]

GTs Garage thanks GT

[@peterhylands6326]

Thank you for the guidance, I enjoyed watching your video. 👍

[@MotoMirius]

Glad it was helpful! Skäl David

[@GavsGutters]

I have a bandit 650, great upload by the way really helpful, my question is when changing the oil cooler, is it simply empty oil from bike, replace the oil cooler and top the bike back up (and turn it into a service whilst doing it, ie the filters etc.) ?

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks. Yes, that's all it is, if the oil was good you could just remove the cooler - but it would be messy!

[@GavsGutters]

@@MotoMirius appreciated, yes it’s due a service anyway so kill two birds one stony theory lol 👍

[@paulhartwell8460]

Hi there enjoyed the video ; do you have any tips for realigning the forks when you replace them? Many Thanks.

[@MotoMirius]

Hi Paul, it's a simple job to realign the forks. Assuming no damage to your yokes/ triple trees or fork stanchions, then the stanchions are held square by the machined fork clamps so can be trusted to be correct. The lower fork legs are only held together by the axle so can sit crooked. This can be caused by hitting a pothole or on reassembly, if if crooked can bind on the stanchions or hold the wheel at an angle. Tighten up the fork clamps on the stanchions, take off the brake calipers (so not binding on discs), loosen mudguard/ fork brace and loosely tighten axle. Stand over bike and bounce the front end up and down a few time so that the lower fork legs can work themselves square. Tighten up front axle to spec and replace calipers/ mudguard/ fork brace.

[@paulhartwell8460]

Many Thanks I will give that a try; appreciate the advice.

[@KarlTheDingbat]

You watch, you will get the bikes sold and the toe rags at work will move you to the other office.

[@MotoMirius]

Karl the Dingbat I'm counting on it. The reason I didn't move is that they've employed more people and the office is full. But they will be looking for s new, larger office which I'm sure they will want me to move to.

[@jackemerson7663]

Where did you mount your number plate lights on your modified tail tidy?

[@MotoMirius]

I typically use the small LED lights you can mount on the number plate. Not my favourite to be honest as I think they are ugly and they don't last very well, so typically these days I will try to incorporate a proper (but small) number plate light into the tail tidy.

[@jackemerson7663]

I'm planning to do the same on my bandit 650 cut the plastic and move the number plate up to under the rear brake light is there room to mount a light? Thanks for the reply

[@MotoMirius]

@@jackemerson7663 I'm now trying to think what a standard bandit rear light looks like! Most standard brake lights also show a clear white light to the bottom to illuminate the licence plate, but even if there isn't you don't need to allow much room to fit a small white light there.

[@donnamayphotos]

Thanks. Very useful info 😊

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks, glad it was of use to you. Skäl. David

[@simonwolfendale790]

Just found your videos, slightly off topic but I have a gsf650 k8. I'm having trouble with it surging. Cant crawl at low speed and won't stick to a constant speed. If im doing 30mph it feels like a rocking horse no mater what gear I'm in. It either wants to go or slow down. Thank you

[@MotoMirius]

Difficult to diagnose remotely. Could be fuelling or electrical - is it just low speed or does it happen at all speeds? I'd check the basics first - kinked fuel hose or dirty fuel filter as well as battery connections etc.

[@simonwolfendale790]

@@MotoMirius Thank you for getting back to me, the bike can surge at any speed. The last time it felt really bad was going through average speed cameras on motorway trying to keep to 50mph. Not rode it much since as its not enjoyable to ride. The bike has only done 11000 miles, im going to service it soon, so will check the things you have mentioned. Thanks

[@SteveIt]

Good video, what sort of degreaser did you use

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks Stephen, I tend to use white spirit for degreasing. Skäl David

[@peterhylands6326]

Jizer is a good degreaser also.

[@samholden8097]

Hi bud I’ve got a 2005 GSF 650 bandit what engine oil would I use ?

[@MotoMirius]

Hi. Any decent 10w40 should do the trick. But weight may vary depending where you are and what temperature you ride in.

[@virgiliuoprea3287]

Filter for 600 and 650 is same?

[@MotoMirius]

Normally yes, however I would recommend double checking your year of bike to be sure.

[@batefole]

Dommage pour la musique de fond....

[@MotoMirius]

Pas encore de musique écrite que tout le monde aime ...

[@craigpemblington9007]

Good video that 👍

[@MotoMirius]

Thanks Craig, appreciated. Skäl. David