DredheadV2.0
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« Reply #20 on: July 03, 2008, 10:54:45 AM » |
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FZ1 is close as far as concept/purpose/ergos. But almost polar opposite as far as power delivery.
Poop. It's the power delivery of the B12 that makes me smile so freakin much. |
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« Reply #20 on: July 03, 2008, 10:54:45 AM » |
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71Fish
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« Reply #21 on: July 03, 2008, 11:06:06 AM » |
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Poop. It's the power delivery of the B12 that makes me smile so freakin much.
And the handling. I've never really ridden a bike that handles "good". I was expecting to scrape this morning. Not used to leaning that far though I'm far from  material yet. |
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Sarchi
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« Reply #22 on: July 03, 2008, 11:21:08 AM » |
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Poop. It's the power delivery of the B12 that makes me smile so freakin much.
You're a torque squid! |
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surfsup
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« Reply #23 on: July 03, 2008, 12:30:28 PM » |
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Hmm...Blackbird? C14? FJR? Sprint ST? VFR? All fine bikes but... snip Yea but they all have the typical "ST look"... the Bandit has such a pretty stance. Almost a perfect cross between an adventure tourer and an ST. Even all dressed out in bag and lowers, it is a beautiful machine - I hope to be able to sling a leg over one some day... ! |
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DredheadV2.0
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« Reply #24 on: July 03, 2008, 12:37:33 PM » |
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You're a torque squid!
I like big torque and I cannot lie
All you other bruthas will deny... |
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I must drink beer. Beer is the mind-killer. Beer is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my beer. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
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« Reply #25 on: July 03, 2008, 09:16:56 PM » |
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« Reply #26 on: July 14, 2008, 02:15:31 AM » |
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They are an absolutely perfect bike for the money one spends on them. I miss mine.....  You are going to love the bandito. |
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« Reply #26 on: July 14, 2008, 02:15:31 AM » |
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« Reply #27 on: July 29, 2008, 06:51:07 PM » |
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SSA and possibly belt drive would have put this bike totally ahead of all standards/ STs on the market today.  available overseas.   |
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surfsup
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« Reply #28 on: July 30, 2008, 06:13:24 PM » |
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OMG... too cool for school!!!!!
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stefrrr
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« Reply #29 on: August 02, 2008, 07:35:00 AM » |
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Maybe, maybe, maybe they'll bring it to the US?  This is one of those times when I'd be willing to beg Suzuki NA. That's a cruel tease. |
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DredheadV2.0
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« Reply #30 on: August 03, 2008, 03:31:10 PM » |
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Maybe, maybe, maybe they'll bring it to the US? This is one of those times when I'd be willing to beg Suzuki NA. That's a cruel tease. It's aftermarket. You're perfectly able to spend the 1400 or so Euros to get it here. Seriously, though - for the cost of a new auto oiler and about 10 high quality chains... I figure if I DO get the 1250 someday, that's going to be the first mod I get for it. |
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I must drink beer. Beer is the mind-killer. Beer is the little death that brings total obliteration. I will face my beer. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.
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stefrrr
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« Reply #31 on: August 03, 2008, 06:18:59 PM » |
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Did you know they're doing free installs of Scott-Oilers with purchase at the Very Boring Rally tm?  Another reason I wish I could go. |
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surfsup
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« Reply #32 on: August 03, 2008, 07:12:36 PM » |
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It's aftermarket. You're perfectly able to spend the 1400 or so Euros to get it here.
Seriously, though - for the cost of a new auto oiler and about 10 high quality chains... I figure if I DO get the 1250 someday, that's going to be the first mod I get for it.
yepper - that price is seriously out to lunch - then considering the dollar/euro conversion rate - it is stoopidly seriously out to lunch! as much as i like the new bandito motor and ergos - there will be no more rear chains in my future.  |
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surfsup
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« Reply #33 on: August 04, 2008, 05:21:37 PM » |
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btw - just got my september rider mag. good article on how to build a bandit 'T' (touring) model... |
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« Reply #33 on: August 04, 2008, 05:21:37 PM » |
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« Reply #34 on: August 05, 2008, 10:57:38 AM » |
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My brother recently bought a 2007 1250 and I had the chance to put some miles on it. Motor was fantastic, super smooth with great torque. The seat sucked, how could Suzuki be so far off on the seat?
Rode 2 up with my GF and must say the passanger accomodations are not nearly as good as my Futura. Her footpegs were higher and the seat was shorter and narrower. We were crowded together. She said on the Futura she could move back to front 5" and on the Bandit she was locked into one position.
I was thinking about getting a Bandit until this ride.
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« Reply #35 on: August 05, 2008, 04:01:29 PM » |
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My brother recently bought a 2007 1250 and I had the chance to put some miles on it. Motor was fantastic, super smooth with great torque. The seat sucked, how could Suzuki be so far off on the seat?
Rode 2 up with my GF and must say the passanger accomodations are not nearly as good as my Futura. Her footpegs were higher and the seat was shorter and narrower. We were crowded together. She said on the Futura she could move back to front 5" and on the Bandit she was locked into one position.
I was thinking about getting a Bandit until this ride.
for the entry price of a new bandit - you can't have your cake and eat it too. they offer a better 'gel' seat as an accessory... but ya gotta pay... ya gotta pay! |
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