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Rickster · 06-20-2008, 10:18 AM

Sounds good to me, except I don't get to ride anywhere.

**Clint** · 06-20-2008, 10:26 AM

We'll notify you and advance, and you can come round us all up.

Rickster · 06-20-2008, 01:20 PM

I stopped by the dealership where I bought the Bandit today, and they had the V Strom sitting out front with there other used bikes, they had stripped off all my flame decals from the tank, but I was glad to see they left the "Route 66", and "HWY 129" decals on the rear fender, still I thought it looked kind of plain with out the flames on the tank, oh well it's there bike now, and who ever buys it will want to personalize it in there own way.

**Clint** · 06-20-2008, 01:22 PM

I wonder why they did that. I can't see that being a deterrent to a potential buyer.

Sure wish I was out riding.

tricker · 06-20-2008, 01:26 PM

there's a bandit just like yours roaming around mayo.. was kinda surprised to see it actually in the ramp. right next to the ducati 999 and the scores of goldwings and harleys

Mitral · 06-20-2008, 11:44 PM

I remember trading in my 1991 Honda CB750 to a dealership. It sure was sad seeing it hanging out in the sea of used motorcycles. Unfortunately, it's just part of the hobby I guess. Part of me wishes that I had the money and the space to keep every motorcycle I have ever owned.

BTW, I now have over 2K on my B1250, and my rear tire is showing some serious wear. Probably another 1K and I will need a new one. This bike sure does have some serious torque!!!

Hope to ride with you guys soon!!!

**intimid8er** · 06-23-2008, 02:34 PM

Rickster:

Rox risers for the Uly (accommodates a 7/8" bar) just arrived at their online store. I've got a set on the way. $99 for Uly. $79 for most others.

stp1971 · 06-23-2008, 10:21 PM

Well seems I found the thread Rick. Congrats!!! Well it was good talking to you a little while ago. Hope the comp gets fixed. Remember if you get this way you let me know and we'll set you up with a place to hang out. Won't say crash anymore around here,,lol!!!

Man,, I almost want to go down to the dealer and see what they will do for me on the Strom. Especially before I go and buy that Daylong seat. But then again the Strom has the highway bars and is pretty dern comfortable.

I guess I need to just keep holding out till I can get the Wing. Then all you on the other side of the Country better lock the doors,,cause you never know when I'll pop in!!!

Congrats again Rick!!!!

tricker · 06-23-2008, 10:36 PM

well you never know when a group of fools is willing to travel 1k miles down to your neck of the woods..

frostbitevinnie · 06-24-2008, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

well you never know when a group of fools is willing to travel 1k miles down to your neck of the woods..

I'm ready.

stp1971 · 06-24-2008, 10:03 PM

Hey man,, if you are coming this way you better stop in the ATL.

Rickster · 06-25-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stp1971

Well seems I found the thread Rick. Congrats!!! Well it was good talking to you a little while ago. Hope the comp gets fixed. Remember if you get this way you let me know and we'll set you up with a place to hang out. Won't say crash anymore around here,,lol!!!

Man,, I almost want to go down to the dealer and see what they will do for me on the Strom. Especially before I go and buy that Daylong seat. But then again the Strom has the highway bars and is pretty dern comfortable.

I guess I need to just keep holding out till I can get the Wing. Then all you on the other side of the Country better lock the doors,,cause you never know when I'll pop in!!!

Congrats again Rick!!!!

Thanks, this thing is a lot of fun, of course I've never ridden a motorcycle that wasn't.

I got the computer working better, but it's still not right, real slooooooow.

I got that package off to you last night, you should get it Wed or Thur, have fun on your trip.

ORBrit · 07-02-2008, 08:25 PM

so it's been a couple weeks now - what are your impressions now you have a few more miles on?

I test rode a Bandit today and now I want one so bad!!

There was nothing that could have prepared me for how different it would be from my S50!
Seemingly limitless torque on hand, all the time!

**intimid8er** · 07-03-2008, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ORBrit

so it's been a couple weeks now - what are your impressions now you have a few more miles on?

I test rode a Bandit today and now I want one so bad!!

There was nothing that could have prepared me for how different it would be from my S50!
Seemingly limitless torque on hand, all the time!

+1

Also, when you're ready to hear about them, allow me to tell you how effin' great the Rox Risers are.

Rickster · 07-03-2008, 11:34 AM

I have just about 1,000 miles on it, it may have clicked over last night, I didn't check when I got home.

The bad things are few, and mostly easy/cheep to fix.

1. The mirrors need to be wider, I ordered mirror extenders that will move them out an inch on each side for $65.

2. The seat's not the best, I have ridden it through the tank, but it's a real pain in the butt. Lol. I think a Sargent seat runs about $325

3. At steady throttle you get a very slight surging, it kind of feels like you are getting an intermittent head wind. It's so slight that I didn't start noticing it till I had a few hundred miles on it, so I'm not sure if I will spend the money to but a Power Commander or TFI to fix it, about $250

4. As delivered the suspension was a little stiff even for my tonnage (230lb), but I backed off on the adjusters a bit, and it feels better now, may even help the seat feel a bit better, well see, I just did that last night.

5. The lights arn't as good as I have had on my last two Suzuki's, maybe I just don't have them adjusted right yet, but both the "M50", and the "V-Strom" seemed to have better lights.

The only other bad, is I may have an adjustment issue with my back wheel, the bike tracks like it's on a rail, but I can't get the chain to run in the center of the sprocket, and I have already glazed over my rear brake pads.

The good is everything else, I mean this bike puts a big grin on my face every time I ride it, the very top of the list has to be the power delivery, this thing has so much torque that I feel like I have a very strong electric motor attached to my right wrist with a never ending supply of power available, it pulls strong even if you let it idle down to 1500 rpm in 6th gear.

ORBrit · 07-03-2008, 11:41 AM

Did you get any discomfort in your wrists or hands on the longer trips?

I only got to test ride one for about 15 minutes, so not long enough to know if I'm going to be comfortable for longer trips.

Rickster · 07-03-2008, 12:30 PM

Not with the stock bar position, but for some reason I'm feeling MORE pressure on my hands now after installing bar risers, and it's made me feel like I'm sliding forward on the seat. I'm sitting more upright now, so that shouldn't be the case but that's how it feels, I'm going to take the risers off & do a back and forth compairson with out changing anything else.

I have felt my stomach muscles getting a bit tighter from using my stomach to hold myself up, and that in turn has made my lower back feel better.

XHarley · 07-21-2008, 03:41 PM

Hello fellow riders just found this forum. Joined as fast as I could.

Rickster,
I just got my 08 Bandit. It's a great bike. I used to ride nothing but harleys and got tired of the constant repairing, poor cornering, and the oil splashes on my OL's feet. The Bandit runs smooth, set up with quick shift clutch. Going from an 870 lb cruiser to this bike, I find myself oversteering in curves that I used to have to fight to hold a line in. For the price, this bike is worth everypenny. Oh also, I took my OL on a longer run, she complained of a numb rear after a while, but on the other hand the bike never let me know I had a second rider with me and I'm 280lbs (of muscle of course). Both my boys run 07 sv650, and sv650s. They love em. I think Suzuki got it right.

JFP TOUR · 08-20-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tricker

I can tell you Clint's bandit wasn't too heavy to pick up... in comparison to a C90. I can't remember but did you sit on Clint's bandit at all?

But a dealer not letting you test ride? I'm pretty sure the stealership by me would allow me to test ride whatever I want. I've been there a few times...

I just recently purchased a Bandit 1250 ABS I have about 5000 miles on it
The only problem I had so far is that the fuel pump failed @ 4000 miles
Other than that I love the bike
I put a Two Brothers slip-on pipe on it and a Power Comander
Does any have any maps for it yet?

jgreth · 08-22-2008, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JFP TOUR

Does any have any maps for it yet?

Here ya go:

Hopefully that'll do ya some good.

06-20-2008, 10:18 AM	#61 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	Sounds good to me, except I don't get to ride anywhere. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

06-20-2008, 10:26 AM	#62 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,118	We'll notify you and advance, and you can come round us all up. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

06-20-2008, 01:20 PM	#63 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	I stopped by the dealership where I bought the Bandit today, and they had the V Strom sitting out front with there other used bikes, they had stripped off all my flame decals from the tank, but I was glad to see they left the "Route 66", and "HWY 129" decals on the rear fender, still I thought it looked kind of plain with out the flames on the tank, oh well it's there bike now, and who ever buys it will want to personalize it in there own way. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

06-20-2008, 01:22 PM	#64 (permalink)
Clint Gainfully employed Join Date: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 1200 S Location: St. Cloud, MN, USA Posts: 20,118	I wonder why they did that. I can't see that being a deterrent to a potential buyer. Sure wish I was out riding. __________________ 'Busa shock, Racetech forks, Holeshot stage 1 & pipe, Hella headlights, CBRXX clipons, Givi bags, Zumo 550, Conti Road Attacks \| Symtec grip heat Arai Signet GTR \| Joe Rocket Meteor boots, Alter Ego pants, jacket \| Alpinestars SP-1 gloves \| Hanes boxer-briefs Gems for motorcyclists

06-20-2008, 01:26 PM	#65 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	there's a bandit just like yours roaming around mayo.. was kinda surprised to see it actually in the ramp. right next to the ducati 999 and the scores of goldwings and harleys __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

06-20-2008, 11:44 PM	#66 (permalink)
Mitral Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Bike: '07 GSF1250 Bandit Location: Hudson WI Posts: 12	I remember trading in my 1991 Honda CB750 to a dealership. It sure was sad seeing it hanging out in the sea of used motorcycles. Unfortunately, it's just part of the hobby I guess. Part of me wishes that I had the money and the space to keep every motorcycle I have ever owned. BTW, I now have over 2K on my B1250, and my rear tire is showing some serious wear. Probably another 1K and I will need a new one. This bike sure does have some serious torque!!! Hope to ride with you guys soon!!!

06-23-2008, 02:34 PM	#67 (permalink)
intimid8er Beer. Nature's Unstoppable Force. Join Date: May 2005 Bike: '06 XB12X Location: 30 41'47.99" N 83 11'26.54" W Hold My Beer Posts: 11,867	Rickster: Rox risers for the Uly (accommodates a 7/8" bar) just arrived at their online store. I've got a set on the way. $99 for Uly. $79 for most others. __________________ Song Pick of the Week John Mayer - Who Says

06-23-2008, 10:21 PM	#68 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	Well seems I found the thread Rick. Congrats!!! Well it was good talking to you a little while ago. Hope the comp gets fixed. Remember if you get this way you let me know and we'll set you up with a place to hang out. Won't say crash anymore around here,,lol!!! Man,, I almost want to go down to the dealer and see what they will do for me on the Strom. Especially before I go and buy that Daylong seat. But then again the Strom has the highway bars and is pretty dern comfortable. I guess I need to just keep holding out till I can get the Wing. Then all you on the other side of the Country better lock the doors,,cause you never know when I'll pop in!!! Congrats again Rick!!!! __________________ No Signature needed.

06-23-2008, 10:36 PM	#69 (permalink)
tricker M-J Lifetime Achievement Award Join Date: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 7,074	well you never know when a group of fools is willing to travel 1k miles down to your neck of the woods.. __________________ I feel left out since Tim and Pete are doing it too.. song of the whatever timeframe I decide? Godsmack - Awake http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypkG-mIfvy4

06-24-2008, 10:03 PM	#71 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Join Date: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,960	Hey man,, if you are coming this way you better stop in the ATL. __________________ No Signature needed.

07-02-2008, 08:25 PM	#73 (permalink)
ORBrit Fifth gear streak Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,316	so it's been a couple weeks now - what are your impressions now you have a few more miles on? I test rode a Bandit today and now I want one so bad!! There was nothing that could have prepared me for how different it would be from my S50! Seemingly limitless torque on hand, all the time! __________________

07-03-2008, 11:34 AM	#75 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	I have just about 1,000 miles on it, it may have clicked over last night, I didn't check when I got home. The bad things are few, and mostly easy/cheep to fix. 1. The mirrors need to be wider, I ordered mirror extenders that will move them out an inch on each side for $65. 2. The seat's not the best, I have ridden it through the tank, but it's a real pain in the butt. Lol. I think a Sargent seat runs about $325 3. At steady throttle you get a very slight surging, it kind of feels like you are getting an intermittent head wind. It's so slight that I didn't start noticing it till I had a few hundred miles on it, so I'm not sure if I will spend the money to but a Power Commander or TFI to fix it, about $250 4. As delivered the suspension was a little stiff even for my tonnage (230lb), but I backed off on the adjusters a bit, and it feels better now, may even help the seat feel a bit better, well see, I just did that last night. 5. The lights arn't as good as I have had on my last two Suzuki's, maybe I just don't have them adjusted right yet, but both the "M50", and the "V-Strom" seemed to have better lights. The only other bad, is I may have an adjustment issue with my back wheel, the bike tracks like it's on a rail, but I can't get the chain to run in the center of the sprocket, and I have already glazed over my rear brake pads. The good is everything else, I mean this bike puts a big grin on my face every time I ride it, the very top of the list has to be the power delivery, this thing has so much torque that I feel like I have a very strong electric motor attached to my right wrist with a never ending supply of power available, it pulls strong even if you let it idle down to 1500 rpm in 6th gear. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

07-03-2008, 11:41 AM	#76 (permalink)
ORBrit Fifth gear streak Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,316	Did you get any discomfort in your wrists or hands on the longer trips? I only got to test ride one for about 15 minutes, so not long enough to know if I'm going to be comfortable for longer trips. __________________

07-03-2008, 12:30 PM	#77 (permalink)
Rickster Forensic Bug Splatter Analyst Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: St Paul Mn Posts: 4,210	Not with the stock bar position, but for some reason I'm feeling MORE pressure on my hands now after installing bar risers, and it's made me feel like I'm sliding forward on the seat. I'm sitting more upright now, so that shouldn't be the case but that's how it feels, I'm going to take the risers off & do a back and forth compairson with out changing anything else. I have felt my stomach muscles getting a bit tighter from using my stomach to hold myself up, and that in turn has made my lower back feel better. __________________ 2009 BMW, R 1200 GS 2008 DR 650 2006 HD Road King 2008 1250 Bandit ABS 2003 KTM 525 EX/C 2005 Santa Cruz Heckler

07-21-2008, 03:41 PM	#78 (permalink)
XHarley Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: 07' Bandit1250S Location: Texas Posts: 13	Hello fellow riders just found this forum. Joined as fast as I could. Rickster, I just got my 08 Bandit. It's a great bike. I used to ride nothing but harleys and got tired of the constant repairing, poor cornering, and the oil splashes on my OL's feet. The Bandit runs smooth, set up with quick shift clutch. Going from an 870 lb cruiser to this bike, I find myself oversteering in curves that I used to have to fight to hold a line in. For the price, this bike is worth everypenny. Oh also, I took my OL on a longer run, she complained of a numb rear after a while, but on the other hand the bike never let me know I had a second rider with me and I'm 280lbs (of muscle of course). Both my boys run 07 sv650, and sv650s. They love em. I think Suzuki got it right.

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