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| Newbie Joined: Dec 2004
Bike: 2000 Suzuki Marauder
Location: Alabama
Posts: 14
| Hey Yall, I have been riding for about four years now on a Suzuki Marauder. I have been thinking of buying another motorcycle, and have been looking at the Bandit 1200. If I approach it with caution until I get used to it do you think I would be able to ride it adequetly. |
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| Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst. ![]() | Four years of riding? B12! Yes Sir, go for it. You'll love it, but be gentle at first. She can be a bit more sensitivty to your demands than your current ride. A highter center of gravity will be the biggest learning curve but easily done with some saddle time. Good Luck!
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 898
| A high center of gravity = more stability, contrary to popular belief. If that wasn't true, race bikes would be really tall. A Bandit would be a great choice, provided you haven't learned ALL the bad habits in those four years. It'll knock your socks off in the handling department after the cruiser. Consider the Experienced Rider Course as a refresher and safety enhancement.
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| What makes you say that? ![]() Joined: Dec 2003
Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S
Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA
Posts: 898
| Yes, especially if that free lower fairing deal is still on.
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