Another new member from S.A.

Hello all! Just purchased a 2007 Bandit 1250 (yesterday) and thought I would join up and join in.

Welcome Cal.
That's an interesting screen you have there, can I ask who the manufacturer is? and how good is it? (not that I'm in the market for one, just interested)

Welcome to the forum mate.

That is the first time I've seen a screen like that too!

G'day Cal. I had the choice of the 06 or 07 when I was looking at bandits, I decided to go with the old motor & gear box, as I thought I'd go tried & proven as against the newer unproven injected 1250 & 6 speed gear box. The 06 that I ended up with also had less mileage & was less money. Anyway, hope all goes well, as it will.
Enjoy
Cheers, Steve

Hi Baz, the screen is an MRA. To be honest not sure how good it is, I have yet to give the bike a proper run (it come with the bike-purchased yesterday). Will post an update for you soon. I purchased an MRA screen for a RF900 I owned (Bike got killed by a 4x4), and I modified it somewhat after a few rides to get it right. Will be interesting to see if this is better/worse. I also have the original screen for the bike.

Welcome Cal - your bike is certainly nice and shiny.

Hi Cal and welcome aboard. Nice lookin' ride. Is that a Yoshi' on the back ? You have come to a great forum with lots of friendly advice. Seeing as you come from SA you have probably been warned about " Paul " .

welcome Cal ( what area are you from ? )

Hammy wrote:Hi Cal and welcome aboard. Nice lookin' ride. Is that a Yoshi' on the back ? You have come to a great forum with lots of friendly advice. Seeing as you come from SA you have probably been warned about " Paul " .

The one from a certain northerly island , or Morphett Vale ?

paul wrote:welcome Cal

Thats Him. Shhhhhhhh.

Hammy wrote:

paul wrote:welcome Cal

Thats Him. Shhhhhhhh.

Thanks all for your welcomes. Paul, from the end off the hills - Kanmantoo.
Hammy, yes it is - a sawn-off one at that. The bike also come with a dyno-jet power commander. May need some advice on how to work it?

I am not new to bikes, been riding for 20+ years and have mainly stuck with Suzuki's. In among the bikes 3- RF900's and an RF600 GSX-R750T, GSX-R600, GSX750F. I also managed to break a new TL1000s with about 20kms on the clock (shop demo bike) Spent lots of time around Phillip Island (I am a Victorian) photographing and riding, worked for AMCN, Two Wheels, Aus Road Rider etc.. Changes in life have taken me to S.A. I am a postie up in the hills now.

Sounds like an interesting life so far Cal , probably seen some of your stuff , ...........we generally pass through Kanmantoo when we take the old road to get to Mannum etc if we don't go Strath. Callington way .

Welcome Cal. Good colour

Welcome Cal, A sunny Nth QLD welcome to you.

This forum is my favourite. (I come here to look over everyone elses bike and the mods that every one seems to be doing except me).

Like the look of your bike and your work history.

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Thanks for the welcome guys. By the way, just to see if I got a good buy or not - Give me your thoughts on what my bike should have cost. 2007 model 19000kms on the clock, Yoshi pipe, power commander, MRA touring screen, tyres 80%. No dings dents or scratches. See who gets the closest to my purchase price......

$ 7,495. ?

$6,800 - $7,200

Bills has a 2009 with 13000 km for around $8500 / so if it was a dealer about $7700 if private around $7400

Ok, gives me the idea that I did good. $6500+rego. I am stoked with the bike too. So much torque! Just amazing. Oh, from a dealer in Port Pirie by the way. The owner of the bike is mates with the dealer, I spoke with the owners son while filling up with fuel and he said his dad has 14 other bikes and the bandit was not getting much use.