Bandit lovers...

[Stromble]

Thinking of changing my bike again.. went from the DL650 and SV1000 to a Versys, but miss the old V-strom for long haul comfort..

Im 6'5 so need a big bike.. Took a Bandit K6 1200S out today for a quick test, and think it could be the ideal one.. going back to take it a little longer tomorrow.

Can anyone offer any good pre-sales advice, what to check out etc? and any reports on long haul comfort, reliability etc, would be much appreciated...

Thanks..!

[98tls]

Great bike though i would look think hard about finding the xtra $ for a new 1250,the Suzuki summerfest promotion makes them cheap as chips.

[rogson]

Try a GSX1400............hooked?

[AllanB]

If you liked that motor, try a GS1200ss - essentially the same engine (smaller carbs and tall gearing) - they are cheaper than the same year/km Bandits. I found mine to be a very capable tourer. At your height you may find yourself a bit cramped on the ss as you sit in it not on.

The 1250 Bandit engine has all the goodness of the older oil cooled one but everything is better.

[Stromble]

Great bike though i would look think hard about finding the xtra $ for a new 1250,the Suzuki summerfest promotion makes them cheap as chips.

I am tempted, though for another 3K is there really that much difference apart from the fuel injected engine?

Though then there is a 1250s with ABS and leo vince muffler for $1400 more at $13,999.. hmm..

[98tls]

I am tempted, though for another 3K is there really that much difference apart from the fuel injected engine?

Though then there is a 1250s with ABS and leo vince muffler for $1400 more at $13,999.. hmm..

What money are you going to pay for the bike your looking at?Imho if your going to keep it awhile then the 1250 is the way to go.

[Gizzit]

Those new GSX1400's with the Yoshi thrown in for $12995 ... or something like that ... are excellent value. They have more torque than a 3 women in a coffee shop!!

[98tls]

Those new GSX1400's with the Yoshi thrown in for $12995 ... or something like that ... are excellent value. They have more torque than a 3 women in a coffee shop!!

Where can i buy a 3 women?

[Stromble]

Preferably under $10k, but may look to stretch to $12.5 for the new one..

[98tls]

Preferably under $10k, but may look to stretch to $12.5 for the new one..

If thats the case then a 1250 would be the only option i would look at personally.

[Gizzit]

Where can i buy a 3 women?

Mate ... well if you have to ask .... lol What colour would you like them .... all naked .... I assume ... and with low K's ....

[rocketman1]

Hey I sold a Bandit 01 1200 to buy a SV1000 why the hell would you go the other way.. Bandits are great but SV's are better, ... never thought I would say that. Maybe the latest GFS1250' are a bit different... different strokes for different folks??

[98tls]

Hey I sold a Bandit 01 1200 to buy a SV1000 why the hell would you go the other way.. Bandits are great but SV's are better, ... never thought I would say that. Maybe the latest GFS1250' are a bit different... different strokes for different folks??

If your going to think that way you should have bought a TL.

[ynot slow]

There are a few bandit 1250 07 models on the floor of shops,most have 5000km or so about $11500-$12000 and abs.Mine has 10000km and was $3000 or so cheaper than new,still has warranty as well.

[Stromble]

There are a few bandit 1250 07 models on the floor of shops,most have 5000km or so about $11500-$12000 and abs.Mine has 10000km and was $3000 or so cheaper than new,still has warranty as well.

Well, as per profile pic.. I now have a nice 2007 1250S with ABS.. Very happy, other than that I cant seem to get the suspension set just so... Seems to be very bouncy..

Can you offer any wisdom on your setup? preload and rear rebound?