Top of the morning from Ireland

Hi all

I just took delivery of an '05 650 naked Bandit today! I've wanted one for a years and now I eventually got one. I look forward to pestering you all with many bandit-related questions.

Cheers
Tom

Welcome. Pics???

I tried uploading a pic in the other forum but it didn't work. I thought it might be because I'm new.

Welcome aboard,

Going faster takes weight off your wrists

I seems from my own experience and others I've talked to that us dirt bike riders seem to climb on the tank too much, so perhaps you can look at that next time you are riding, ie sit back a bit.

It is also said that hanging off the bike (or onto the bike) with your legs is important, as holding onto the handle bars too tight upsets the handling and the feel when cornering, I've found this to be true.

Where are you located?

You may find Sloth's post helpful in posting images https://nswbandits.forumotion.net/notices-f6/how-to-post-photos-t14.htm

Re-cycled wrote:Welcome aboard,

Going faster takes weight off your wrists

I seems from my own experience and others I've talked to that us dirt bike riders seem to climb on the tank too much, so perhaps you can look at that next time you are riding, ie sit back a bit.

It is also said that hanging off the bike (or onto the bike) with your legs is important, as holding onto the handle bars too tight upsets the handling and the feel when cornering, I've found this to be true.

Where are you located?

You may find Sloth's post helpful in posting images https://nswbandits.forumotion.net/notices-f6/how-to-post-photos-t14.htm

WELCOME!
I find I'm faster and smoother If I sit loose,nothing tense but then again I'm lazy suit suits my style!

Welcome mate. You will fined there are a lot of helpful people the forum

Welcome to the forum mate.

FINALLY!!! I can dig out that old book full of Irish jokes and put it to good use.

Oh and welcome.

There she is. It was getting a bit dark when I took the pic and I used the camera on the phone, but it is showroom condition. Only 5k miles.

She is in hiding in a friend's garage. One of my neighbours is a motorcycle thief (I sh*t you not) so I don't want him to even know I own it. I'd say Bandits are v attractive to theives.

Thanks for the warm welcome and advice. And easy with the Irish jokes!