I bought another bike

[haydes55]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=916630208

Tempted to put these on mine.

If only it went for $6

I went for a ride 2 up today... A lot of sag with the missus on the he back. Definitely need to add preload for 2 up, it didn't turn well at all.

[mossy1200]

If only it went for $6

I went for a ride 2 up today... A lot of sag with the missus on the he back. Definitely need to add preload for 2 up, it didn't turn well at all.

Mine was goodish one up after I found it only had 9pounds in tyre and added a further 31 for good measure.
I was struggling to turn it. Had 19 pounds in the front.

[Banditbandit]

Too good of a deal to pass up, so now I have 2 steeds in the shed, the van is outside...

So what did I buy?


An '08 GSF1250s Bandit

Yup... everyone's buying a bandit. I can see why though, this beast is a tourque monster. I started riding it home down an 80km/h in 3rd gear and it was barely revving.

A bit comfier than the Z1000.

On that note, anyone want to buy a Z1000?

Yup .. I love mine ... well done you ... and I've been to 200 klicks in fourth and it's not near the red line ..

just be a little cautious in the wet.

Yes - this .. the torque will spin up the back wheel in the wet very easily ..

And its wearing Diablo Corsa tires (not exactly what you'd picture on a Bandit right?). I just took it easy, rode the torque wave everywhere.

I ran Diablos on my 650 Bandit - hated them ... Pilot Roads seem to suit the 1250 best (for me at least) ... I currently run PR4s .. and they give me huge confidence in the wet ... I wrnt roudn the outside of a car on a wet road ... looked down, 140 something klicks on the clock ... oops ..

They are not that bad. And sound good up by the limiter. Remove the secondrys, open the air box and get a pipe hello 140hp.......

My 1200 came with Conti race softs. She tipped in well.

Yeah I had Contis on the 1250 for a while - it turned in much quicker than I was used to . I went back to PRs (still run contis on the 650 tho')

[Banditbandit]

Mines got pogo stick suspension that needs sorted.

The can be like that - I changed both front and rear suspension, then went back to the standard setting on the rear - (every bump I felt through my spine) .. just tightening up the front was enough of a change on mine ..

I suggest you change the front setting first - and then the rear if that doesn't qwuite suit.

I'm looking at putting an Ohlins rear shock on mine ..

[Banditbandit]

Too good of a deal to pass up, so now I have 2 steeds in the shed, the van is outside...

So what did I buy?

An '08 GSF1250s Bandit

Yup... everyone's buying a bandit. I can see why though, this beast is a tourque monster. I started riding it home down an 80km/h in 3rd gear and it was barely revving.

A bit comfier than the Z1000.

On that note, anyone want to buy a Z1000?

I had a look at the pic ...

Change the can - it weighs 6.5 kilogrammes and adds it to ONE side of the bike ... that's a lot on one side only - and a better can will add horses ... the standard pipe is quite restricted.

I've also added braided lines to mine - made a huge difference to the brakes, put on a radiator cover ( I worry about small stones damaging it ...)

I source a lot of after-market parts from these people - excellent service pricing good (even with the post and package costs ..

http://www.justbandits.com/

[Banditbandit]

Mine was goodish one up after I found it only had 9pounds in tyre and added a further 31 for good measure.
I was struggling to turn it. Had 19 pounds in the front.

Yes .. that would do it .. they are quite sensitive to having the correct tyre pressures. I can tell when mine are 5psi out ..

[iaingsx1300r]

Sounds like i am heating sealant.

Bet you didn't have that issue with the 14! Aren't you missing the old girl?

[mossy1200]

Bet you didn't have that issue with the 14! Aren't you missing the old girl?

A little but I got my new MV to play with.

[mossy1200]

The can be like that - I changed both front and rear suspension, then went back to the standard setting on the rear - (every bump I felt through my spine) .. just tightening up the front was enough of a change on mine ..

Likely most time spent with wifey on back and or luggage. Its got 30mm approx static sag with just me. Original unserviceable 82km shock that isn't in good nick. The other option is a B-King shock which is adjustable and 321mm eye/eye only 1mm longer than bandit. I need try it 2 up and see how bad this stock shock would be.

[nzspokes]

The can be like that - I changed both front and rear suspension, then went back to the standard setting on the rear - (every bump I felt through my spine) .. just tightening up the front was enough of a change on mine ..

I suggest you change the front setting first - and then the rear if that doesn't qwuite suit.

I'm looking at putting an Ohlins rear shock on mine ..

Mossy has the 1200, so different frame etc.

[nzspokes]

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The can be like that - I changed both front and rear suspension, then went back to the standard setting on the rear - (every bump I felt through my spine) .. just tightening up the front was enough of a change on mine ..

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Likely most time spent with wifey on back and or luggage. Its got 30mm approx static sag with just me. Original unserviceable 82km shock that isn't in good nick. The other option is a B-King shock which is adjustable and 321mm eye/eye only 1mm longer than bandit. I need try it 2 up and see how bad this stock shock would be.

With the stock shock on my missus asked me at the end of our first proper ride what the noise was everytime we went around a corner.

I showed her what was happening to the pegs. To me a bike that scrapes that easily is dangerous.

[mossy1200]

To me a bike that scrapes that easily is dangerous.

Told you the bike reminded me of a blackbird. That scraped fairings, pegs, centre stand and exhaust if you hit a hollow mid corner two up.
I think my shock would reach hardtail status loaded two up with luggage. I would have to use swingarm flex as suspension.

[Ulsterkiwi]

Perhaps you are already sorted but I have a 1250FA shock with about 16k on it if you are interested. I am 110kgs mrs UK is 70. It is clearly not a top end shock but we didn't die. The FA suspenders are supposed to be a step up from the GSF


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[mossy1200]

Perhaps you are already sorted but I have a 1250FA shock with about 16k on it if you are interested. I am 110kgs mrs UK is 70. It is clearly not a top end shock but we didn't die. The FA suspenders are supposed to be a step up from the GSF


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I put a gsxr1000 shock into mine thanks.

[Ulsterkiwi]

I put a gsxr1000 shock into mine thanks.

no worries.

presumably it makes a tad of difference?

I splashed a bit and put a Nitron on mine, built for me. Hence having the original sitting in the garage. I am not a speedster but I have a lot more confidence in the bike and tyre wear has changed dramatically.

I do wonder why these options are not available from the factory. I would pay for that before colour coded luggage.