Low-buck shock swap?
 

Hello my friends, just signed up, hoping I can get some advice here - - my 2001 Bandit 1200S is a fine ride, but I just can't seem to get the rear stock shock to work decently. I have messed with it for a year now, and I am pretty sure it is just flat worn out. I heard that a Hayabusa 1300 shock will bolt right on, and give me a much better ride. I've seen a few on E-bay, but don't want to buy a non-returnable item as an experiment. Anybody got any experience with rear shock swaps on the Bandits? Thanks heaps...

I Have No Idea
 

But if you come over to http://www.banditforum.co.uk/ This Bandit heavy forum... I'm confident they can assist you.