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PhotoJoe · 10-10-2007, 11:39 AM

Why are there so many Bandit 1200's for sale, and very few NICE 600's? I've been watching, but see a 10:1 ratio of 1200's to 600's. Did they just sell that many more 1200's, or do people just keep the 600's?

themeatmanlandry · 10-10-2007, 12:07 PM

They don't make the 600 anymore, and IMHO it is a superb bike. An all-around great machine for touring, cornering or just going to the store.

Also, they just came out with the new Bandit 1250's, so maybe a lot of folks are trading up. THe new one has some nice options that aren't on the old design.

PhotoJoe · 10-10-2007, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

They don't make the 600 anymore, and IMHO it is a superb bike. An all-around great machine for touring, cornering or just going to the store.

Also, they just came out with the new Bandit 1250's, so maybe a lot of folks are trading up. THe new one has some nice options that aren't on the old design.

I'm looking for a good 600 as an option for my first bike. The short list is looking like SV650 (not S), Bandit 600, FZ6, Honda 599, Ninja 650R. I just found one 600 at a dealer, but it was thrashed, for $4,000. I don't think so!

**Clint** · 10-10-2007, 01:54 PM

Are you watching Craigslist? Cycletrader? Ebay? There should be a million nice bikes in your area.

PhotoJoe · 10-10-2007, 01:57 PM

I have searching Craigslist down to a science. I'm there 3 times a day usually. Ebay is tough. It seems that 90% of the bike there are east coast, and I'm not buying it sight-unseen. And I do poke around Cycletrader on a fairly regular basis.

**Clint** · 10-10-2007, 03:21 PM

I'd have thought California to be a goldmine of bikes.

**intimid8er** · 10-10-2007, 03:45 PM

Betcha a dollar to a donut this is a diamond in the rough.....

PETE!!!!

eBay Motors: Suzuki : GS (item 200160749353 end time Oct-17-07 22:38:10 PDT)

**intimid8er** · 10-10-2007, 03:47 PM

I'd take this piece.

eBay Motors: Yamaha : FZR600 FZR 600 (item 110178415694 end time Oct-14-07 13:14:13 PDT)

Note...they're not Bandit. Yet they are very worthy substitutes if you are looking for a cheap sport/sport standard to pickup and see the other side of motorcycling life.

PhotoJoe · 10-10-2007, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

Betcha a dollar to a donut this is a diamond in the rough.....

PETE!!!!

eBay Motors: Suzuki : GS (item 200160749353 end time Oct-17-07 22:38:10 PDT)

Being my first bike, I'm afraid of a restoration project. I'm mechanically inclined OK, and have built several cars, but had something to drive while I did it. I'd like to have a bike ready to go...then tinker on something else if necessary. However, at $350 currently........and North Hollywood is CLOSE!

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Originally Posted by intimid8er

I'd take this piece.

eBay Motors: Yamaha : FZR600 FZR 600 (item 110178415694 end time Oct-14-07 13:14:13 PDT)

Note...they're not Bandit. Yet they are very worthy substitutes if you are looking for a cheap sport/sport standard to pickup and see the other side of motorcycling life.

I've steered away from the FZR because of the "R". So "R" is not as bad as "RR"? I like the upright seating position of the standards. Does the FZR lay you over much. I can handle some, but don't want to be laying on the tank.

How many miles are "too many" for a used bike? I know it depends on how it's been maintained, and sometimes you just never know, however, assuming it has been maintained well, not abused, etc....

Thank you all very much for your help and insights. I really do appreciate it.

**Clint** · 10-10-2007, 09:50 PM

I'd try to stay under 20,000 or so. Any more than that and you're looking at suspension bearings, wheel bearings, brakes, etc., etc. I think the FZR is more along the lines of a Katana, or a faired sporty standard.

**inspiron** · 10-11-2007, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by themeatmanlandry

They don't make the 600 anymore, and IMHO it is a superb bike. An all-around great machine for touring, cornering or just going to the store.

Also, they just came out with the new Bandit 1250's, so maybe a lot of folks are trading up. THe new one has some nice options that aren't on the old design.

They still DO make a Bandit 650, they just don't sell it in the USA any more!

Bandit GSF 650 S A - Touring - Modelle - Produkte - SUZUKI Schweiz

JmalB · 10-11-2007, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

I'd have thought California to be a goldmine of bikes.

A veritable cornucopia of rashed up ex-squidmobiles.

themeatmanlandry · 10-11-2007, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by JmalB

A veritable cornucopia of rashed up ex-squidmobiles.

Yes, a plethora of hidden damage. Copious quantities of crashed cycles.

PhotoJoe · 10-11-2007, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by inspiron

They still DO make a Bandit 650, they just don't sell it in the USA any more!

Bandit GSF 650 S A - Touring - Modelle - Produkte - SUZUKI Schweiz

Lame. That's a nice looking bike!

johns · 10-12-2007, 06:11 AM

[quote=PhotoJoe;369583]Why are there so many Bandit 1200's for sale, and very few NICE 600's? I've been watching, but see a 10:1 ratio of 1200's to 600's. Did they just sell that many more 1200's, or do people just keep the 600's?[/QUOT

the 1200 as more power then the 600 i know some one with a 600

Deno · 10-12-2007, 08:57 AM

Well, since the east coast is too far, I'm guessing the midwest is also too far, but there is a nice looking 400cc Bandit on eBay. However bidding will end at around 2pm EDT today.

eBay Motors: Suzuki : Bandit (item 180166733769 end time Oct-12-07 10:53:15 PDT)

themeatmanlandry · 10-12-2007, 09:16 AM

That's a pretty clean bike. You think it's worth that kind of coin? It seems to me that it's getting pretty close to the limit.

tricker · 10-12-2007, 09:38 AM

thats a pretty nice looking bike for how old it is

**intimid8er** · 10-12-2007, 10:09 AM

Very nice looking bike!

(The Eighties called. They want their wheels back!)

Someone else chime in here, but weren't the Bandit 400's a little suspect in their reliability? Or am I wrong?

tricker · 10-12-2007, 12:58 PM

if i could get those wheels for my bike i would... those are sweet!! but i'd be too lazy to get around to getting them

10-10-2007, 11:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	Bandits - Why so many...... Why are there so many Bandit 1200's for sale, and very few NICE 600's? I've been watching, but see a 10:1 ratio of 1200's to 600's. Did they just sell that many more 1200's, or do people just keep the 600's? __________________

10-10-2007, 01:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
PhotoJoe Third gear and cruising Joined: Mar 2007 Bike: Looking for my first bike Location: Santa Clarita, CA Posts: 505	I have searching Craigslist down to a science. I'm there 3 times a day usually. Ebay is tough. It seems that 90% of the bike there are east coast, and I'm not buying it sight-unseen. And I do poke around Cycletrader on a fairly regular basis. __________________

10-10-2007, 03:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,798	Betcha a dollar to a donut this is a diamond in the rough..... PETE!!!! eBay Motors: Suzuki : GS (item 200160749353 end time Oct-17-07 22:38:10 PDT) __________________ Song Pick of the Week 10/08 The Butthole Surfer's - Who Was In My Room Last Night? <Insert nothing original in this space>

10-10-2007, 03:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,798	I'd take this piece. eBay Motors: Yamaha : FZR600 FZR 600 (item 110178415694 end time Oct-14-07 13:14:13 PDT) Note...they're not Bandit. Yet they are very worthy substitutes if you are looking for a cheap sport/sport standard to pickup and see the other side of motorcycling life. __________________ Song Pick of the Week 10/08 The Butthole Surfer's - Who Was In My Room Last Night? <Insert nothing original in this space>

10-12-2007, 10:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
intimid8er It's A Conspiracy Joined: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 9,798	Very nice looking bike! (The Eighties called. They want their wheels back!) Someone else chime in here, but weren't the Bandit 400's a little suspect in their reliability? Or am I wrong? __________________ Song Pick of the Week 10/08 The Butthole Surfer's - Who Was In My Room Last Night? <Insert nothing original in this space>

10-10-2007, 12:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	They don't make the 600 anymore, and IMHO it is a superb bike. An all-around great machine for touring, cornering or just going to the store. Also, they just came out with the new Bandit 1250's, so maybe a lot of folks are trading up. THe new one has some nice options that aren't on the old design.

10-12-2007, 06:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
johns Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2007 Bike: ts125x Location: york Posts: 64	[quote=PhotoJoe;369583]Why are there so many Bandit 1200's for sale, and very few NICE 600's? I've been watching, but see a 10:1 ratio of 1200's to 600's. Did they just sell that many more 1200's, or do people just keep the 600's?[/QUOT the 1200 as more power then the 600 i know some one with a 600

10-12-2007, 08:57 AM	#16 (permalink)
Deno Ditch Magnet Joined: Jul 2006 Bike: Suzuki S83, Kawasaki Vulcan 500 LTD (wife's bike) Location: Kokomo Indiana Posts: 173	Well, since the east coast is too far, I'm guessing the midwest is also too far, but there is a nice looking 400cc Bandit on eBay. However bidding will end at around 2pm EDT today. eBay Motors: Suzuki : Bandit (item 180166733769 end time Oct-12-07 10:53:15 PDT)

10-12-2007, 09:16 AM	#17 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,423	That's a pretty clean bike. You think it's worth that kind of coin? It seems to me that it's getting pretty close to the limit.

10-12-2007, 09:38 AM	#18 (permalink)
tricker Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 5,229	thats a pretty nice looking bike for how old it is

10-12-2007, 12:58 PM	#20 (permalink)
tricker Top Gear ! Full Throttle! Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 5,229	if i could get those wheels for my bike i would... those are sweet!! but i'd be too lazy to get around to getting them

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