G'Day from North Brissy.
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G'Day from North Brissy.
ken007 Fri 15 Feb 2019, 9:30 pm
Howdy. Just got a 2008 Bandit. Didn't think I'd get another big bike after selling the fj1200.
I like my older bikes. 2 strokes in particular but needed something to pile on the kilometres without any worries.
Forgot how good it was to just press a button then on your way instead of kick kick kick f#ck this heap.I'll put some pics up of some bikes if any ones interested. Thanks.
I like my older bikes. 2 strokes in particular but needed something to pile on the kilometres without any worries.
Forgot how good it was to just press a button then on your way instead of kick kick kick f#ck this heap.I'll put some pics up of some bikes if any ones interested. Thanks.
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truck Fri 15 Feb 2019, 10:29 pm
A Sunny Nth QLS Welcome to you ken007.
I like my older bikes too. I've got an old 96 KLX 650 so I know what you mean when you say the kick kick kick thing.
I like my older bikes too. I've got an old 96 KLX 650 so I know what you mean when you say the kick kick kick thing.
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ken007 Sat 16 Feb 2019, 11:28 am
Thanks for the welcome. Tried to post a couple of pics but have to wait a week. will report back later.
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paul Sat 16 Feb 2019, 12:32 pm
Welcome to the forum Ken
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ken007 Mon 18 Feb 2019, 4:35 pm
Starting to get a feel for this bike. Different animal to the FJ1200. Makes it power much lower than the fj . The Fj really came to life from about 6000rpm or so.
To me the bandit it what a lot of fj riders want from their fj. They spend a fair bit upgrading the suspension, brakes and rear wheel to a 17inch.
The fj vibrates a fair bit and your always chasing a 6th gear. A specialist fj shop in the states is experimenting with FI but would cost a lot.
I liked my ageing fj, probably a bit quicker too than the bandit but I'd never go back to one. I found the bandit easier to move around the shed and feels a fair bit smaller on the road. Just my 2 bobs worth. I'm really enjoying this bike.
To me the bandit it what a lot of fj riders want from their fj. They spend a fair bit upgrading the suspension, brakes and rear wheel to a 17inch.
The fj vibrates a fair bit and your always chasing a 6th gear. A specialist fj shop in the states is experimenting with FI but would cost a lot.
I liked my ageing fj, probably a bit quicker too than the bandit but I'd never go back to one. I found the bandit easier to move around the shed and feels a fair bit smaller on the road. Just my 2 bobs worth. I'm really enjoying this bike.
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2wheelsagain Fri 22 Feb 2019, 7:01 am
Welcome aboard. I always had a hankering for an FJ myself but never got there. You’ll love the no fuss nature of the Bandit.
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paul Fri 22 Feb 2019, 8:58 pm
Very nice indeed ...............
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ken007 Fri 22 Feb 2019, 9:33 pm
Thanks Paul, I love my bikes. Never thought I'd get another suzuki but now have two. The slabbie is the most uncomfortable bike i have but good for 20 minute rides. Once my feet remember where the pegs are and my gut centralises over the tank , all is good.
I find the R1 a lot more comfy.
I find the R1 a lot more comfy.
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b3nn0_gsx Thu 28 Feb 2019, 8:52 am
Hi Ken007, if the r1 is more comfortable, wow, it must be a painful one! I have got a naked 08/9 bandit, and live in Ashgrove, so maybe see you around! You've got a beautiful collection of bikes. I'm jealous! Cheers for the photos. Ben
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Cidpac Sun 14 Jul 2019, 8:40 pm
G'day Ken007 .. what's the old Trumpy you've got .. I've still got my old 1972 650 Tiger 110 .. that I bought in 74 and rode it till it clicked over 100,000 miles .. it's in pieces and I'll restore it in the next couple of years.
Ride safe you guys.
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Ride safe you guys.
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