Hi there.
I had one very similar about 18 months ago....the "Djebel" version...practically the same except stickers i think! Mine had a spongy front brake too but was a lot better after changing the fluid for DOT 5.1 ABS fluid,fitting new,good quality pads(EBC),and cleaning up/greasing the caliper sliders.It was loads better after all that but still not 100% perfect,but i reccon a braided hose would have been the icing on the cake as it's a bloody long one!
Kickstarting it is first or second kick when you find the "knack".Don't be lazy with it,slowly take it past the TDC point and then another half a turn,then bring the kickstarter up and give it a purposeful,British-bike-type long swinging kick.I found that just stabbing at it only wears you out quickly.
No other problems with mine.Suzuki paintwork isn't the best around but all helps to give it that don't-bother-knicking-me-i'm-an-old-bike look.
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