New Bandit owner from Newcastle saying hi :)

Hi all, recently got my full license and a 2007 Bandit 1250 to ride around on  Ran into Bosco at the shops n he pointed me here .. so hiya  been more of a Kawi fan but the 1250 is too awesome to ignore

B1250_Jim wrote:Hi all, recently got my full license and a 2007 Bandit 1250 to ride around on  Ran into Bosco at the shops n he pointed me here .. so hiya  been more of a Kawi fan but the 1250 is too awesome to ignore

Welcome, about time we had more Newcastle riders.

Welcome aboard.
What was the bike you upgraded from?

Plenty of info here and some light hearted banter

Hi Jim, and welcome to the forum. 
Will have to get the Newy guys together for a ride some time. 
Cheers.

Re-Cycled wrote:

B1250_Jim wrote:Hi all, recently got my full license and a 2007 Bandit 1250 to ride around on  Ran into Bosco at the shops n he pointed me here .. so hiya  been more of a Kawi fan but the 1250 is too awesome to ignore

Welcome, about time we had more Newcastle riders.

They're starting to breed like rabbits !   



Welcome to the forum Jim 

Hi Jim - welcome to the forum.

Welcome to the forum Jim.

Fancy a ride to Drake in March? the other half of Newy is going

yeh sounds like a plan  which roads do ya go along?

My previous bikes have been  a 87 GPZ500.. gave me 3 years of solid service till a silly little lowside in greasy conditions (doh!) also an ER-5 and more recently n still regoed a postie (great little thing for going to the shops) and a Bollini 200 I got to see out my Ps

its a little funny taking the postie or the bollini out for a spin.. feel like the incredible hulk after getting used to hauling the bandit onto the centrestand   

I think the only thing on my wishlist for the bandit at the moment is a more comfy seat so I can stay in the saddle for longer  gonna be awhile before I need moar power  

here is a pic..

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Gidday Jim.  Looks like you will be the one sent out in front on any early morning rides.  ( The Roo Shoos on the guard )

Welcome Jim.

That's a great looking Bandit you have there! Well set up & ready for some long distance touring I'd say.
Sounds like you just need to toughen up your bum a bit first.

Actually, I found the best way to get used to a new seat was to do a few day trips first without a sheep skin seat cover to get a better feel for the seat & bike. After that the sheep skin feels like luxury & you're ready for some longer distances.

Enjoy!

B1250_Jim wrote:

sounds like a plan  which roads do ya go along?

Chris and I are riding two up. Planning on a Friday afternoon ride to Armidale and staying the night. Then ride to Drake on Sat morn. 
Along the Buckets Way to Gloucester, then Thunderbolts Way to Armidale. About four to Five hours ride. Awesome scenery and pretty good roads too. 
A few other guys from Newy are going too. 
Have you got a plan yet, fella's?