Bandit 650 Flat-Rate Motorcycle Inspection – Oil-cooled maintenance, self-service point maintenance

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Let’s do some self-service point maintenance. You can choose to do it yourself or let us handle it.

Here’s what we did this time:

• Fluid replacement 2 points × 3 = 6 points

• Caliper cleaning 2 points × 3 = 6 points

• Lever lubrication 1 point × 2 = 2 points

• Air filter inspection = 2 points

• Chain cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment = 2 points

• Side stand lubrication = 2 points

• Front fork lubrication = 1 point

• Clutch wire lubrication = 1 point

• Clutch release lubrication = 3 points (bonus)

• Throttle wire lubrication = 2 points

We went a bit over with about 27 points total.

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The lever had very little oil on it. As for the clutch, the switch and lever weren’t working well together—the switch wouldn’t turn on. We trimmed the switch side.

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The side stand had some oil, but it was well past its prime. Now it pops right out!

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Lift the dust seal and lubricate the fork. The inner tube and oil seal will last much longer with proper lubrication.

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The throttle was extremely stiff. The culprit was the return-side wire. The return side only had adjustment on the carburetor side, so when you opened the throttle, there was too much slack and it would twist and click-click-click.
Plus, the carburetor connection point was dry, which made it stiff. It’s smooth now.

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The clutch was also stiff, so while we had the cover off, we cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted the release.
It’s in great shape now.

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We cleaned the calipers. They looked good—minimal dirt, no rust on the pistons.

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Even if the fluid looks clean, please have it replaced at least once a year.

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The air filter is still in good condition.
It should feel much more comfortable to ride. Sorry for the wait—it’s all done!

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