Bandit lovers...

[tri boy]

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?

The rear shocks are about as budget as they come.
Bought kanny a second hand 600s, and the first thing I did was bin the shock for a built one from RT. (bloody good price too).
At the front, the springs got pulled, and I had a pair of springs that were near perfect after machining suitable pre load spacers.
Fresh good quality fork oil. Dialled in that Shock, (easy with compression adjustment, and preload, and rebound adjustment.
Biggest problem now, is getting a ride on it. Damn woman is never home

A set of race tech emulators are on the new year wish list for the forks.

[ynot slow]

Shocks as it came lol,seems ok 2 up which is what I do most times.

[Pixie]

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?

Heavier springs in the forks,Racetech gold valves,Ohlins rear damper

[Patrick]

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..

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.

Get in while the going is good. Have heard that due to the fall in the NZ $$$ the prices are going to go up next year.

Love my Bandit, 6'2, comfy as, even on long distances. Totally reliable. Have riden an SV but like the touring position way better than the head down arse up sore wrists way.... Somehow I know that is going to come back and bite me some how...

The 1250 demo models are at good prices if ya shop around... Check out Bikepoint too for prices (if ya haven't already).

[alanzs]

Have had two Bandit 1200's over the years. Just got rid of my 2000. I'd suggest:
K+N air filter
Race pipe
Steel braided brake lines
Radar detector
Front fork stabilizer.

Have fun, Bandits are great bikes!

[madbikeboy]

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?

The Bandit is a big happy bouncy castle to ride, just go with the flow... Plus, you're a bit bigger (taller) than the average guy, so there will always be an element of sponginess. Nice looking bike btw.