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gc714 · 09-02-2007, 08:19 PM

Well first I wish to say Hello, and looks like a nice place you all have here. I am an avid member on a truck forum and look forward to being on here as well.

History, I've been riding for the better part of 20 years, (I'm 32 Yrs old) And Have owned or ridden quite a few sport bikes, and standard bikes. R1,R6,GSXR750,ZX750r,Bandit 1200, etc..etc... Lol

A few years back My wife & I sold our bikes to venture into sport quads, still have them ('03 Cannondale mine, Blaster 200 wife's)

Anyways the yearn for a bike has not left me. So within the next week or so I'm looking to buy a used bike. Thinking of either a '03-'06 Kawi z1000 or a '01-'05 Suz Bandit 1200.

I have a lot of saddle time in a similar bandito but it was my buddies. I have not yet ridden a Z1000. I like to have fun, being dumb and wheelie a lot.

The one thing about the bandit I hated was it was a large, long bike. Which is why the kawi is looking good to me.

Anybody here care to share their thoughts to help me out? Sorry for the novel, & Thanks in Advance! Greg

Warputer · 09-02-2007, 08:42 PM

So you're lookin' for something sorta sporty, yet more of an upright position ?

DR-Z125L · 09-03-2007, 05:26 AM

The bandit 1200 sounds good for what you asked

650Doug · 09-03-2007, 06:15 AM

I don't really see a Z being much noticebly smaller than a Bandit. I'm not familiar with the specs of either though.

There are several Bandit riders here who seem very happy with them.

Have you, or can you, test ride one of each?

And welcome to the Forums BTW.

gc714 · 09-03-2007, 06:33 AM

Thanks Guys, and I have not found one in particular yet. Most dealers in Florida don't let you test ride them, they make you go thru the purchase then you have X number of miles to decide if you like it.

I belive the 2 are similar in size, but the bandit 1200s w/ the large faring gives it a bigger feeling. All I've read on the Z is how compact and short it feels. I'm only 5'9" so compact is cool with me.

I do like the naked style bikes more now. Even thought maybe a Ducati or SV1000 but not sure about a twin. Speaking of twins, How are the Buells?

bigE · 09-03-2007, 11:36 AM

If you like doing wheelies, wouldnt a twin be best??? Seeing as how they are lighter and have gobs-o-torque....

Buells seem really compact to me (though I've never ridden one). They do have a very short wheelbase....

gc714 · 09-03-2007, 11:43 AM

Good point, Though I have had no experience with any twins....

I see my search expanding which will most likely extend my purchase out more, and damn I thought it was going to be easy....

Anyone care to comment on fun, powerful & very reliable twins? Something w/ easy maintenance. I already have a pain in the but with my quad. (cannibal)

gc714 · 09-15-2007, 06:05 AM

Well today I might buy an '05 B12

wookie · 09-15-2007, 06:02 PM

Sounds like a good wheelie bike, with a short wheelbase and all....

Just noticed I am on post 995. Getting closer and closer to that magic number of 1,000

palanon · 09-15-2007, 06:47 PM

Maybe if we get a few more Bandito owners we'll finally get our own forum. Then again, I sorta like being one of the bastard step children !

robertc729 · 09-15-2007, 06:55 PM

or you could just go here http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/forum/bandit-lair/

palanon · 09-15-2007, 06:58 PM

HEY !!! What the ?? Be right back.

robertc729 · 09-15-2007, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by palanon

HEY !!! What the ?? Be right back.

frickin newbies

palanon · 09-15-2007, 07:02 PM

All right. When did that start ? only nine threads..... Hmmmmmm

I must be loosing it.

robertc729 · 09-15-2007, 07:05 PM

Do I have to do all your homework for you? http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ed-silver.html

palanon · 09-15-2007, 07:17 PM

BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!!

I was just reading thru the posts to find mention of the new forum. I remember reading Rowdy's post about cleaning his bike. Didn't get the forum reference.

I..I don't know how I...feel. < sniff, cough > To finally have a home...

vampyregirl · 09-16-2007, 01:05 AM

the new buell is hot. 1125R the first real sportbike buell has made. 146hp rotax engine. i just might be willing to give up my gixxer for it. maybe. not sure yet

gc714 · 09-16-2007, 08:35 AM

Yep bought the B12, I'm gonna love it! It's still stock for now, unmolested, rear fender is even full length..... Not for long

johns · 10-12-2007, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 650Doug

I don't really see a Z being much noticebly smaller than a Bandit. I'm not familiar with the specs of either though.

There are several Bandit riders here who seem very happy with them.

Have you, or can you, test ride one of each?

And welcome to the Forums BTW.

i do like the Bandit 600 but not seen a 1200 yet

09-02-2007, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
gc714 Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 10	Hello, New member w/ a Question :D Well first I wish to say Hello, and looks like a nice place you all have here. I am an avid member on a truck forum and look forward to being on here as well. History, I've been riding for the better part of 20 years, (I'm 32 Yrs old) And Have owned or ridden quite a few sport bikes, and standard bikes. R1,R6,GSXR750,ZX750r,Bandit 1200, etc..etc... Lol A few years back My wife & I sold our bikes to venture into sport quads, still have them ('03 Cannondale mine, Blaster 200 wife's) Anyways the yearn for a bike has not left me. So within the next week or so I'm looking to buy a used bike. Thinking of either a '03-'06 Kawi z1000 or a '01-'05 Suz Bandit 1200. I have a lot of saddle time in a similar bandito but it was my buddies. I have not yet ridden a Z1000. I like to have fun, being dumb and wheelie a lot. The one thing about the bandit I hated was it was a large, long bike. Which is why the kawi is looking good to me. Anybody here care to share their thoughts to help me out? Sorry for the novel, & Thanks in Advance! Greg

09-02-2007, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Warputer Kickstand Operator Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 05 Busa-GSX1300R Location: Lake Murray South Carolina Posts: 252	So you're lookin' for something sorta sporty, yet more of an upright position ? __________________ Chris

09-15-2007, 06:02 PM	#9 (permalink)
wookie U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: '05 SV650S; '05 GSX-R600;'04 749S Location: 20 Miles East of LA Posts: 1,203	Sounds like a good wheelie bike, with a short wheelbase and all.... Just noticed I am on post 995. Getting closer and closer to that magic number of 1,000 __________________ "Don't wrestle with pigs. You both get dirty and the pigs love it." "Don't argue with idiots. They will drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience." "The Universe is a contest between engineers making things idiot-proof and God making bigger idiots. So far, God is winning by a wide margin."

09-15-2007, 06:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	Maybe if we get a few more Bandito owners we'll finally get our own forum. Then again, I sorta like being one of the bastard step children ! __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

09-15-2007, 06:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	HEY !!! What the ?? Be right back. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

09-03-2007, 05:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
DR-Z125L Special/Abusive Title Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,364	The bandit 1200 sounds good for what you asked

09-03-2007, 06:15 AM	#4 (permalink)
650Doug Third gear and cruising Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 459	I don't really see a Z being much noticebly smaller than a Bandit. I'm not familiar with the specs of either though. There are several Bandit riders here who seem very happy with them. Have you, or can you, test ride one of each? And welcome to the Forums BTW.

09-03-2007, 06:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
gc714 Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 10	Thanks Guys, and I have not found one in particular yet. Most dealers in Florida don't let you test ride them, they make you go thru the purchase then you have X number of miles to decide if you like it. I belive the 2 are similar in size, but the bandit 1200s w/ the large faring gives it a bigger feeling. All I've read on the Z is how compact and short it feels. I'm only 5'9" so compact is cool with me. I do like the naked style bikes more now. Even thought maybe a Ducati or SV1000 but not sure about a twin. Speaking of twins, How are the Buells?

09-03-2007, 11:36 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigE Kickstand Operator Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: 2000 SV650 & 2000 Marauder Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 278	If you like doing wheelies, wouldnt a twin be best??? Seeing as how they are lighter and have gobs-o-torque.... Buells seem really compact to me (though I've never ridden one). They do have a very short wheelbase....

09-03-2007, 11:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
gc714 Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 10	Good point, Though I have had no experience with any twins.... I see my search expanding which will most likely extend my purchase out more, and damn I thought it was going to be easy.... Anyone care to comment on fun, powerful & very reliable twins? Something w/ easy maintenance. I already have a pain in the but with my quad. (cannibal)

09-15-2007, 06:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
gc714 Newbie Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 10	Well today I might buy an '05 B12

09-15-2007, 06:55 PM	#11 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,973	or you could just go here http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/forum/bandit-lair/

09-15-2007, 07:02 PM	#14 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	All right. When did that start ? only nine threads..... Hmmmmmm I must be loosing it. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

09-15-2007, 07:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
robertc729 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Mar 2006 Bike: 05 Boulevard C50 LE, 06 S40 (wife's bike) Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 3,973	Do I have to do all your homework for you? http://www.motorcycle-journal.com/fo...ed-silver.html

09-15-2007, 07:17 PM	#16 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	BWAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA !!!!! I was just reading thru the posts to find mention of the new forum. I remember reading Rowdy's post about cleaning his bike. Didn't get the forum reference. I..I don't know how I...feel. < sniff, cough > To finally have a home... __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "

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