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Post  Rodroket Thu 28 Nov 2013, 12:27 pm

Hi Guy's,

Looking at buying a Bandit next year, prefer the SA version. Will be changing from a DL1000. The DL is to tall to be getting my ageing limbs over especially 2 up. I would appreciate any advise on mods that would make it the ideal tourer and commuter.

At the moment I am looking at adding heated grips, engine guards, chain oiler, new muffler, radiator guard and maybe altering the seat some how.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Rod.

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Post  Ewok1958 Thu 28 Nov 2013, 12:44 pm

Welcome Rod. Modifying the seat is a good idea - probably best to find a good upholsterer and refoam it with a hard foam at the base and a softer one on top. Maybe some reshaping if you think it needs it. The "S" (including the "SA") have crap headlights so if you are planning night rides you'll need to either put in higher output bulbs or install a HID kit. I've so far not bothered as I avoid night riding. In the long term, some suspension upgrades might help it corner better but probably don't need to be a priority unless you like more sport in the sports-touring department. I also have installed a Healtech speedo healer (plug & play) as the standard machine under-reads by about 7% (which is way too much), and a Healtech gear position indicator (also plug and play) as the "S" doesn't have one, unlike the naked and FA versions.
Cheers mate.
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Post  sb1250 Thu 28 Nov 2013, 1:14 pm

Hello Rodrocket! Buy one now......Suzuki have cash back deals on at the moment!!

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Post  Rodroket Thu 28 Nov 2013, 1:55 pm

Thanks Ewok, not worried about the speedo being out as I think the DL has 8% difference. Need to look at the suspension as my wife and I are a big lump of Australia. Night riding not really a an issue as usually done in suburbia, bit higher output bulb could be an option. Seems to be a seat remodeller not far from here, will see what costs are involved.
Love to buy one now SB1250 but need to wait at least 6 months financially.

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Post  madmax Thu 28 Nov 2013, 2:32 pm

Ewok1958 wrote:The "S" (including the "SA") have crap headlights so if you are planning night rides you'll need to either put in higher output bulbs or install a HID kit.  I've so far not bothered as I avoid night riding.
You haven't touched yours! yet it works a shit load better than Hammy's Shocked
I thought for sure you must have at least put in a brighter bulb

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Post  Ewok1958 Thu 28 Nov 2013, 3:40 pm

That's because I ride around on high beam MM.
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Post  madmax Thu 28 Nov 2013, 3:55 pm

Well that explains it. In that case yours is pretty bad too, because it looks like a good low beam

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Post  2wheelsagain Thu 28 Nov 2013, 4:09 pm

My advice is to not plan any mods and see what it needs to suit you after you give it a good shake down.
A radiator guard isn't a mod in my opinion. Its a must. Even the seat isn't too bad if you're carrying a bit of your own padding Laughing

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Post  paul Thu 28 Nov 2013, 6:26 pm

Welcome Rodroket..................what area are you from ?  Very Happy

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Post  Rodroket Thu 28 Nov 2013, 9:47 pm

Hi Paul live in Coburg Melbourne.

Good advice 2Wheels, just things I do to all my bikes I guess, but will decide more when the time comes.

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Post  Truck bandit Fri 29 Nov 2013, 8:18 am

G'day Rod Rocket.
I can't speak highly enough of the OGGY Knob crash protection bar as it was totally worth the money I spent after I'd dropped the Bandit in the driveway.

Not a mark on the Engine or Fairing and only few little rough scratches on the Bar itself that i have sanded back and painted which now is hard to even see that it'd been scratched.

I think a throttle/palm saver is gold as for the long distances your not gripping on too hard to the handlebar and you can stretch your fingers well. Its about $15 - $20 around the traps.

Braided brake lines , particulary the front, give even better feel and connection to the tyre and brake pads.

Most of the other stuff you do will be just bling for the bike, so make it personal!

Good luck and see you out there.

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Post  Rodroket Fri 29 Nov 2013, 1:10 pm

Thanks Truck Bandit, braided lines are something I generslly put on also. Will look at the Oggy Knobs as an optioon.

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Post  Hammy Fri 29 Nov 2013, 2:10 pm

Gidday Rodrocket.  Radiator guard is a must. Don't want to be stuck on the side of the road with a hole in ya radiator.  All else is up to you but when you mention something on here you will get a lot of feedback one way or another.  Best of luck with your search.
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Post  Rodroket Fri 29 Nov 2013, 6:16 pm

Cheers Hammy.

Have had the radiator issue before, riding on the freeway after picking up new bike and ordering new rad guard and holed the radiator, luckily they could repair it but took a week.

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Post  talon440 Sat 30 Nov 2013, 5:04 pm

gday Rodrocket, visit holeshot.com  he has lots to offer bandits, holeshot/corbin seats are great and nice and low riding position, shop around for the best price on a new bandit also
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Post  Rodroket Thu 25 Sep 2014, 8:11 am

Finally purchased a bandit last week, 2012 model, first registered in 2013 so still 6 mths factory warranty and only 18000km on the clock. Great condition, no marks and stock standard. Had heated grips, scott oiler and givi top box added. Booked in to have suspension upgraded next week then a new muffler. Very excited and very different to the old V strom I traded.

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Post  paul Thu 25 Sep 2014, 7:00 pm

sounds like a good buy .................enjoy your new ride  Very Happy

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Post  Ewok1958 Thu 25 Sep 2014, 7:03 pm

It's almost 'welcome back' Rod!  But damn good you've gotten the job done.  Hope to see you at Mirboo North.
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Post  Rodroket Fri 26 Sep 2014, 10:03 am

Will see what unfolds during the week Ewok. Was getting ready to buy new when this came up so more to put into set up.

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