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thesaint · 08-08-2008, 10:00 AM

Hi everyone,

Just looking for a little advice in a my first post and am hoping this is the right section to ask.

I want a naked suzuki bandit, either the 650 or 1250 but I will be having to do a 2 hours motorway trip once a month and am concerned about it not having a fairing like the SA models do.

Does anyone own a naked bandit and make motorway trips that can comment on the wind effects please?

Many thanks.

**inspiron** · 08-08-2008, 10:07 AM

I don't understand what you mean by "fair" in this case.

But anyhow, I've got a GSX 1400 - the "big brother" of the Bandit 1200. Riding a naked bike at speeds up to about 80 mph is a bit more "work" than riding a bike with fairings, but it's definitely possible. You'll notice the air pressure, especially on your neck.

You'll need a good helmet, because the wind around your head will be loud, and it can also cause the helmet to start shaking at high speeds. (I've got a small windscreen just to protect the instruments, and this causes serious turbulance around my head at speeds over 100 mph).

thesaint · 08-08-2008, 10:15 AM

It was my poor attempt at a joke as the SA (Sport) versions have the fairing attached.

So I presume I could fit a small screen afterwards to protect my instruments too?

Thanks for the reply by the way!

**inspiron** · 08-08-2008, 10:39 AM

Here's how mine looks with the screen:

thesaint · 08-08-2008, 11:43 AM

looks great where did you get it from?

**inspiron** · 08-08-2008, 02:18 PM

My local Suzuki dealer

I live in Switzerland ... the GSX 1400 was only sold in Europe, Australia and Japan, but never sold in the USA.

Davecm203 · 08-09-2008, 02:39 PM

What is the weather like where you live. Riding in the rain without at least a small faring can be brutal.

thesaint · 08-09-2008, 05:05 PM

Well I live in the UK so it never stops raining hehe

I'm going to get the naked version and hopefully find a smaller less obtrusive fairing to add on afterwards too.

omegajim · 08-09-2008, 08:26 PM

I'm always amused at the number of models "sold overseas" but just don't tend to find there way here (in the states).

oh, by the way, welcome aboard.

08-08-2008, 10:00 AM	#1 (permalink)
thesaint Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	Is it fair or not? Hi everyone, Just looking for a little advice in a my first post and am hoping this is the right section to ask. I want a naked suzuki bandit, either the 650 or 1250 but I will be having to do a 2 hours motorway trip once a month and am concerned about it not having a fairing like the SA models do. Does anyone own a naked bandit and make motorway trips that can comment on the wind effects please? Many thanks.

08-08-2008, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	I don't understand what you mean by "fair" in this case. But anyhow, I've got a GSX 1400 - the "big brother" of the Bandit 1200. Riding a naked bike at speeds up to about 80 mph is a bit more "work" than riding a bike with fairings, but it's definitely possible. You'll notice the air pressure, especially on your neck. You'll need a good helmet, because the wind around your head will be loud, and it can also cause the helmet to start shaking at high speeds. (I've got a small windscreen just to protect the instruments, and this causes serious turbulance around my head at speeds over 100 mph). __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

08-08-2008, 10:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	Here's how mine looks with the screen: __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

08-08-2008, 02:18 PM	#6 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 12,073	My local Suzuki dealer I live in Switzerland ... the GSX 1400 was only sold in Europe, Australia and Japan, but never sold in the USA. __________________ There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe blog: gsx1400

08-09-2008, 02:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
Davecm203 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Apr 2008 Bike: 2006 GSXR750 Location: Central North Carolina Posts: 1,103	What is the weather like where you live. Riding in the rain without at least a small faring can be brutal. __________________

08-08-2008, 10:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
thesaint Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	It was my poor attempt at a joke as the SA (Sport) versions have the fairing attached. So I presume I could fit a small screen afterwards to protect my instruments too? Thanks for the reply by the way!

08-08-2008, 11:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
thesaint Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	looks great where did you get it from?

08-09-2008, 05:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
thesaint Newbie Joined: Aug 2008 Posts: 4	Well I live in the UK so it never stops raining hehe I'm going to get the naked version and hopefully find a smaller less obtrusive fairing to add on afterwards too.

08-09-2008, 08:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
omegajim M-J.Com Lifetime Achievement Award Joined: Jan 2007 Bike: 1980 Yamaha XS850 Location: Washington County, WI Posts: 6,544	I'm always amused at the number of models "sold overseas" but just don't tend to find there way here (in the states). oh, by the way, welcome aboard. __________________ "FREE TIBET!"* With purchase of one Tibet of equal or greater value.

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