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sjsred323i · 01-19-2012, 03:08 PM

Bandit 1200 - you should have bought a V Strom!

keenerkeen · 01-19-2012, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by sjsred323i

Bandit 1200 - you should have bought a V Strom!

have to agree ....IMO the Bandit is a pavement steed ...it is what it is

and it does a dam fine job of it too

Lank · 01-24-2012, 06:40 AM

Bandit ready for what its made for, a little drag racing action. I am really thinking 10.5, maybe a bit better. Will know on Sat. Funnernhell running a B12, so easy to launch, so much bottom end ,just needs some GSXR 1000 cams and maybe a bit of head work for gooder numbers. Try it, you will like it.

Ratty2austin · 01-24-2012, 11:56 PM

I have a baby bandit (GSX650F) set up for long distance....

worked out great, even with the small previous top case last summer at West Fest (rode there in one day- Seattle --> Darby, MT) nice on the freeway, fun in the corners (at higher speeds than my wee strom would feel comfortable doing)

And, it was ok off pavement, too... have not been able to try sand, etc yet- but I'm sure I will once I get some armor on there

silverbandit1 · 01-25-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ratty2austin

I have a baby bandit (GSX650F) set up for long distance....

worked out great, even with the small previous top case last summer at West Fest (rode there in one day- Seattle --> Darby, MT) nice on the freeway, fun in the corners (at higher speeds than my wee strom would feel comfortable doing)

And, it was ok off pavement, too... have not been able to try sand, etc yet- but I'm sure I will once I get some armor on there

Were you traveling with the weiner dog? Cool

Bandit 1200 · 01-25-2012, 03:57 PM

Has anybody every had an issue of gas leaking out of there 2002 bandit 1200s after it has been sitting for a long time at cold temperatures, it appeases to be leaking from where the header meets the pipe, just wondering what your thoughts where haven't had time to took in to it yet.

sjsred323i · 01-25-2012, 04:02 PM

The header pipe connection is where all of the vents and drains end. Take a look around and you will see the hoses for these.

Bandit 1200 · 01-25-2012, 04:32 PM

I have felt all the hoses and they are all dry cause that's what i thought to.

KEN PHENIX · 01-25-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KEN PHENIX

I'm ready to part with with my 2000 b6. The '06 Katana powerplant has about 22k on it and the bike is in great condition mechanically - just ready for something newer. I'm thinkin' somewhere in the neighborhood of 2 grand will snag it - cases included.

Well my old b6 has gone to a good home. I have a few odds and ends left in the garage: Pelican topcase, 74k running motor complete with carbs starter & alt, Katana wiring harness with fuse box and ignitor, rear wheel and factory windscreen. PM me if interested.

danketchpel · 01-25-2012, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by skysailor

My '07 650, set up for "touring"

Does anybody know if this model was sold in the states?

I find it very interesting.

CheesyRider · 01-25-2012, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by danketchpel

Does anybody know if this model was sold in the states?

I find it very interesting.

I'm pretty sure only the full fairing version of the 650 was sold in the USA.

GB · 01-26-2012, 07:55 AM

What are the differences, if any, between the 2009 Bandit touring version and the 2011, besides dropping the name Bandit?

Suzuki Canada has new 2009 Bandits and tempting prices...

Erik1977 · 01-26-2012, 08:07 AM

The only difference technically I know of is that the GSX1250FA has an extra radiator fan, witch will turn on if the engine temperature is still rising when the first fan is already running. The full faring makes is more difficult for the engine to lose its heat. That is why Suzuki uses the extra fan

Hope this is helpful

cheers
Erik

GB · 01-26-2012, 08:51 AM

Visually, both are the same?

Was there also a change in the instrument cluster to include a gear indicator?

Erik1977 · 01-26-2012, 09:07 AM

The faring is different. The GSF1250SA touring is basically a normal bandit with an extra fairing pieces fitted.
The GSX1250F has a one piece fairing witch is different, different headlight, different cockpit. And I do believe with a gear indicator. Besides from the extra fan it is also a 1250 bandit underneath.

I have a 2010 GSF1250SA bandit, with only the top fairing.
It's a very nice bike to have.

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01-19-2012, 03:08 PM	#1036
sjsred323i Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CAK - Ohio Oddometer: 179	Bandit 1200 - you should have bought a V Strom! __________________ "If you have to worry about the risk, you're dead already." Paul Newman

01-24-2012, 06:40 AM	#1038
Lank Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Northern MN and Southern AZ Oddometer: 172	Bandit ready for what its made for, a little drag racing action. I am really thinking 10.5, maybe a bit better. Will know on Sat. Funnernhell running a B12, so easy to launch, so much bottom end ,just needs some GSXR 1000 cams and maybe a bit of head work for gooder numbers. Try it, you will like it. Attached Images __________________ Moto Guzzi Norge 1200, GSF1200S Bandit, CBR1100xx Super Blackbird, Yamaha RD400, Yamaha YM1 305

01-24-2012, 11:56 PM	#1039
Ratty2austin commutercycle Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Seattle, or out riding the world Oddometer: 1,797	I have a baby bandit (GSX650F) set up for long distance.... worked out great, even with the small previous top case last summer at West Fest (rode there in one day- Seattle --> Darby, MT) nice on the freeway, fun in the corners (at higher speeds than my wee strom would feel comfortable doing) And, it was ok off pavement, too... have not been able to try sand, etc yet- but I'm sure I will once I get some armor on there __________________ -----------Austin------------- GSX650F 2009 http://ratty2austin.smugmug.com <--- where all the pictures are!

01-25-2012, 04:02 PM	#1042
sjsred323i Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2007 Location: CAK - Ohio Oddometer: 179	The header pipe connection is where all of the vents and drains end. Take a look around and you will see the hoses for these. __________________ "If you have to worry about the risk, you're dead already." Paul Newman

01-26-2012, 07:55 AM	#1047
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,450	What are the differences, if any, between the 2009 Bandit touring version and the 2011, besides dropping the name Bandit? Suzuki Canada has new 2009 Bandits and tempting prices... __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

01-25-2012, 03:57 PM	#1041
Bandit 1200 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: southern michigan Oddometer: 19	Has anybody every had an issue of gas leaking out of there 2002 bandit 1200s after it has been sitting for a long time at cold temperatures, it appeases to be leaking from where the header meets the pipe, just wondering what your thoughts where haven't had time to took in to it yet.

01-25-2012, 04:32 PM	#1043
Bandit 1200 Adventurer Joined: Jan 2012 Location: southern michigan Oddometer: 19	I have felt all the hoses and they are all dry cause that's what i thought to.

01-26-2012, 08:07 AM	#1048
Erik1977 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: The Netherlands Oddometer: 30	difference GSF1250SA and GSX1250FA The only difference technically I know of is that the GSX1250FA has an extra radiator fan, witch will turn on if the engine temperature is still rising when the first fan is already running. The full faring makes is more difficult for the engine to lose its heat. That is why Suzuki uses the extra fan Hope this is helpful cheers Erik

01-26-2012, 08:51 AM	#1049
GB Mod Squad Joined: Aug 2002 Location: Toronto, ON Oddometer: 53,450	Visually, both are the same? Was there also a change in the instrument cluster to include a gear indicator? __________________ ADV decals, patches & flag? Here

01-26-2012, 09:07 AM	#1050
Erik1977 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: The Netherlands Oddometer: 30	The faring is different. The GSF1250SA touring is basically a normal bandit with an extra fairing pieces fitted. The GSX1250F has a one piece fairing witch is different, different headlight, different cockpit. And I do believe with a gear indicator. Besides from the extra fan it is also a 1250 bandit underneath. I have a 2010 GSF1250SA bandit, with only the top fairing. It's a very nice bike to have. Uploaded with ImageShack.us Erik1977 screwed with this post 01-26-2012 at 09:13 AM

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