I bought another bike

[nzspokes]

Noticed mine wasn't bright when putting it in the garage.

Welcome to Gen 2 headlights. Hope your missus doesnt mind you using the oven.

Google it and you will see why.

I can sell you a headlight to swap out, mine came with the fairing bits but had been converted to naked.

[haydes55]

pictures great
good idea the crash guards
suggest Suzuki DL 1000 hand guards they should fit the hydraulic clutch setup (might be wrong but they are really worth it)

have fun.
just be a little cautious in the wet.

She's a heavy bitch... But I don't plan on dropping her Good security though.

I can certainly see Mahas point about heated grips, even moving my thumb to indicate cools down the grips to the point of needing to wait 30 seconds for them to regain heat. Hand guards will be a definite mod, but probably for next winter.

My ride home from picking it up in Maraetai was in the wet... 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.

[98tls]

Apparently these racks won't work with the E series panniers (according to the seller, they are for the V35 etc.).

Mines done no way near as many K's as yours...... it's only got 79,290 K's

Ex rental bike. Real good nick, the gear box is so smooth compared to every other bike I've ridden.

Looks in great nick indeed,lucky buggers nothing better than something new to piss about with.Have fun.

[nzspokes]

She's a heavy bitch... But I don't plan on dropping her Good security though.

I can certainly see Mahas point about heated grips, even moving my thumb to indicate cools down the grips to the point of needing to wait 30 seconds for them to regain heat. Hand guards will be a definite mod, but probably for next winter.

My ride home from picking it up in Maraetai was in the wet... 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.

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.

[eldog]

She's a heavy bitch... But I don't plan on dropping her Good security though.

I can certainly see Mahas point about heated grips, even moving my thumb to indicate cools down the grips to the point of needing to wait 30 seconds for them to regain heat. Hand guards will be a definite mod, but probably for next winter.

My ride home from picking it up in Maraetai was in the wet... 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.

She will feel heavy because the weight is higher up

Every work day I see a Bandit just like yours coming the other way.
Friday I almost took him/her out, turning right the bike was just a m or 2 behind a car hidden by riding in line with the passenger tyre. Thought I hadnt seen it and wondered if a bike could be there in that blind spot. Yeah there it was.

I prefer the std grips myself. Although heated grips are niceit depends on how you hold your grip.
I ride girly style (thanks spokes for that) covering the brake and clutch. So only heat is via the palms. I do allow myself to grip the bars when there is nothing about. The hand guards are worth it and not too bad a price from Colemans.

The hydraulic clutch is mint.

Cant comment on tyres - I need more experience with tyres
tyres are your greatest asset IMO

[mossy1200]

Welcome to Gen 2 headlights. Hope your missus doesnt mind you using the oven.

Google it and you will see why.

I can sell you a headlight to swap out, mine came with the fairing bits but had been converted to naked.

Sounds like i am heating sealant.

[Gremlin]

Apparently these racks won't work with the E series panniers (according to the seller, they are for the V35 etc.).

Correct, most of the Givi monokey range is for the flat stuff (top and sides). You've got the stepped racks.

[Ulsterkiwi]

Might have to start a Bandit thread.
Mine was delivered today at 2pm and I have installed the boulevard rack via home made adaptions.
I have the pack rack mounting rails if anyone needs some. From 2005 / 1200
Mines got pogo stick suspension that needs sorted.
Ordered a new oil filter since extent of loving is unknown.

the "Rider" seat is a thing of beauty, nice bonus part of your purchase.

[Ulsterkiwi]

Apparently these racks won't work with the E series panniers (according to the seller, they are for the V35 etc.).

Correctamundo, the advantage is the V35 provides a neater line at the arse of the bike but still plenty of storage space.

[Ulsterkiwi]

She's a heavy bitch...

means you can stretch out and have a snooze on her

My ride home from picking it up in Maraetai was in the wet... 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.

My FA is on her 2nd set of Angel GTs, I got 14000kms from the first set and was very happy with wet and dry performance. (I am no speedster though) The front was munted but the rear(oddly) was still good for maybe another 1500kms with bit of squaring.

[mossy1200]

the "Rider" seat is a thing of beauty, nice bonus part of your purchase.

It needs recovered.

[mossy1200]

Im going to try something new today.
Ride it.
Cant believe the weather after last night.

[caseye]

1200s are much better than the 1250s that have to cart around all that extra weight with radiators and silly computers.

" Blown Rhaspberry"
Yeah Right.
250K's today Paeroa and back No Rain Rob and still 2 bars on the gauge, well over 300K range love me Bandit (09) I do.

[nzspokes]

" Blown Rhaspberry"
Yeah Right.
250K's today Paeroa and back No Rain Rob and still 2 bars on the gauge, well over 300K range love me Bandit (09) I do.

Bwhahahaha

Mine is 300ks until I need to go on reserve which is another 5l.

[mossy1200]

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

Tempted to put these on mine.