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Suzuki Convert
SuzySuzuki Sat 21 Jul 2012, 8:51 pm
Hi everyone,
My name is Lyn a.k.a. Suzy Suzuki, and I am new to the Bandit scene. I have been riding a 2008 Honda CB400 Super Four for almost three years, when hubby suggested I upgrade to a bigger bike to keep up with his Tiger 955i. So I've surpassed him lol....My bike is now a 2009 GSF1250S (ABS), Pearl Dark Blue, and is hard to get used to the weight, compared to the little Honda.
I am not mechanically updated though, so I just read Road Rider reviews, and online stuff, trying to get some knowledge, when I discovered this site, so bear with me while I find my way around.
My name is Lyn a.k.a. Suzy Suzuki, and I am new to the Bandit scene. I have been riding a 2008 Honda CB400 Super Four for almost three years, when hubby suggested I upgrade to a bigger bike to keep up with his Tiger 955i. So I've surpassed him lol....My bike is now a 2009 GSF1250S (ABS), Pearl Dark Blue, and is hard to get used to the weight, compared to the little Honda.
I am not mechanically updated though, so I just read Road Rider reviews, and online stuff, trying to get some knowledge, when I discovered this site, so bear with me while I find my way around.
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Baz Sat 21 Jul 2012, 9:08 pm
Welcome to the forum Suzy
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paul Sat 21 Jul 2012, 9:27 pm
Welcome to the forum Lyn , where are you located ( I don't mean the lounge or kitchen etc. LOL ) 
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Reardo Sat 21 Jul 2012, 9:49 pm
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Where am I... not in the kitchen making sandwiches...
SuzySuzuki Sat 21 Jul 2012, 9:59 pm
OOps, my mistake, forgot my location!
I am in North West Victoria, near Swan Hill, where all the my rides are flat roads, and roadkill..... hence my tires get chicken strips realllllly fast...
I am in North West Victoria, near Swan Hill, where all the my rides are flat roads, and roadkill..... hence my tires get chicken strips realllllly fast...
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Where am I... not in the kitchen making sandwiches...
paul Sat 21 Jul 2012, 10:07 pm
You should pop over the border to SA & we will see if the Adelaide hills can cure those chicken strips for you LOL 
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Adelaide Hills are a callin'
SuzySuzuki Sat 21 Jul 2012, 10:15 pm
You are so right. My husband will be heading back there in a few months, (just in time for good weather riding) and has ridden the hills on the Tiger. The worst part of going to Adelaide, is the Ouyen to Tailem Bend road... boooooring.. 5 1/2 hours!
By the way, nice to meet you all, and its great that this forum is only for these bikes, and not all the riff-raff
By the way, nice to meet you all, and its great that this forum is only for these bikes, and not all the riff-raff
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paul Sat 21 Jul 2012, 10:21 pm
Is your husband from here ? ( you could send down some of those nice sandwiches with him when he comes )
Yep done the Ouyen to Talem bend run on a really hot day & know what you mean
)Yep done the Ouyen to Talem bend run on a really hot day & know what you mean
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SuzySuzuki Sat 21 Jul 2012, 10:26 pm
No we are def victorians, but you may have noticed some railway maintenance and construction happening around the area there. Husband has been based in Adelaide for past three years, but currently in Wagga Wagga, while son is now working at Hospital site with a different construction group.Our daughter and I occasionally drive over to stay a few days during school break, when he was living at Glenelg, facing the beach, love it there, but the drivers are all crazy
I like to add that I have only been riding motorcycles for three years, wishing I had started 20 years ago though.
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Carbon Fibre tank pad and fuel cap surround
Puig Race Screen
Ventura rack system
Shorter Exhaust on the WishList
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paul Sat 21 Jul 2012, 10:33 pm
I'm about 20 minutes south of Glenelg / our driving is an acquired taste I'm afraid 
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trip01 Sun 22 Jul 2012, 6:44 am
SuziSuzuki,
Welcome aboard.
Re the weight factor...
I went from a GS500F to the Bandit 2 mths ago. The weight on the Bandit seems to be top heavy in comparison to the GS's low down.
I put the seat on the lowest setting on the Bandit to help build up my confidence regarding the weight factor. I always put down 2 legs at the stop. As one leg is shorter than the other, this pulls me up leaning a little more to the left which is the norm I think. Right foot supposed to stay on the rear brake pedal.
As you ride your confidence should improve. What worked for me was the appreciation of that extra zing that the Bandit has.
There is no more f'ing around at the lights anymore with the Bandit. I can take off quick and create my own space with a good gap front & rear away from the traffic.
When my missus gets on the back, I put the side stand down in case it goes over on my short side. Once she is on and she's behaving, I am ok.
Welcome aboard.
Re the weight factor...
I went from a GS500F to the Bandit 2 mths ago. The weight on the Bandit seems to be top heavy in comparison to the GS's low down.
I put the seat on the lowest setting on the Bandit to help build up my confidence regarding the weight factor. I always put down 2 legs at the stop. As one leg is shorter than the other, this pulls me up leaning a little more to the left which is the norm I think. Right foot supposed to stay on the rear brake pedal.
As you ride your confidence should improve. What worked for me was the appreciation of that extra zing that the Bandit has.
There is no more f'ing around at the lights anymore with the Bandit. I can take off quick and create my own space with a good gap front & rear away from the traffic.
When my missus gets on the back, I put the side stand down in case it goes over on my short side. Once she is on and she's behaving, I am ok.
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Ewok1958 Sun 22 Jul 2012, 8:06 am
Welcome to the forum Suzi. Hopefully, you'll find you don't need much mechanical knowledge with the Bandit - unless you start fiddling with things of course!
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madmax Sun 22 Jul 2012, 8:55 am
Welcome to the forum, yeah another Victorian
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Hammy Sun 22 Jul 2012, 9:08 am
Hi Suzy and welcome aboard. Don't let Paul get TOO friendly. If you know what I mean ? He can be a bit Creepy at times. Enjoy.
If you know what I mean ? He can be a bit Creepy at times. Enjoy.
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paul Sun 22 Jul 2012, 9:52 am
Hammy wrote:Hi Suzy and welcome aboard. Don't let Paul get TOO friendly.
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Hammy Sun 22 Jul 2012, 9:59 am
paul wrote:Hammy wrote:Hi Suzy and welcome aboard. Don't let Paul get TOO friendly.
I know.
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Bhoffo Sun 22 Jul 2012, 10:01 am
Ewok1958 wrote:Welcome to the forum Suzi. Hopefully, you'll find you don't need much mechanical knowledge with the Bandit - unless you start fiddling with things of course!
Hi Suzy (Aka Lyn!) and welcome to the forum... I'm sure you will find your normal 'riff-raff' here so you will feel at home - eventually!
I can only re-iterate what Ewok mentioned about 'fiddling' .... I can speak from experience (or lack of) and it ended up costing me about $1100... even though I'm not a complete dumbo when it comes to mechanical tune ups I found there are certain things that I should not attempt to improve!
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Fiddling with things I know nothing about
SuzySuzuki Sun 22 Jul 2012, 6:16 pm
Ewok1958 wrote:Welcome to the forum Suzi. Hopefully, you'll find you don't need much mechanical knowledge with the Bandit - unless you start fiddling with things of course!
The one thing I wont do is fiddle with anything mechanical, only to attach accessories
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2wheelsagain Sun 22 Jul 2012, 9:29 pm
Hi Lynn welcome to Bandits.
I'm a big fat bastard with 30+ years on bikes and the weight of the Bandit when pushing on is an issue for me
As for the riff raff we have plenty here
I'm a big fat bastard with 30+ years on bikes and the weight of the Bandit when pushing on is an issue for me
As for the riff raff we have plenty here
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sb1250 Mon 23 Jul 2012, 10:10 am
Welcome to the forum Suzy.
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