Suzuki Bandit

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by YJake

The second gen 1200s have a 5 speed gear box

I have been tempted to +1 the front sprocket because the bike always "climbs" up in speed when I'm not paying attention while cruising at 60-70mph, you aren't kidding about that "aubundant torque".

-Jake

That's why I specified the 1250 in my post.

The 5th gear on 1200 and 1250 is supposedly the same, they just added
6th for a few hundred revs less @ cruising speeds.

[de Vaca]

Is Suzuki importing the GSX 1250 to the US for 2013? I did not see it listed on their website. The more miles I put on this bike, the more I like it. The power delivery reminds me of the big block Chevy that I had in my youth. It handles better, though.

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by gashog

Is Suzuki importing the GSX 1250 to the US for 2013? I did not see it listed on their website.

Yeah, sorry about that, I live in Europe.

[AZbiker]

Originally Posted by gashog

Is Suzuki importing the GSX 1250 to the US for 2013? I did not see it listed on their website. The more miles I put on this bike, the more I like it. The power delivery reminds me of the big block Chevy that I had in my youth. It handles better, though.

Yet another great bike lost from lack of sales.

[FirstLight]

Suzuki didn't import the GSX 1250 FA for 2012 either... if you look they show the 2011 as the newest.

[YJake]

That is sad to hear. Suzuki has downsized substantially in the last four years.

-Jake

[Cortez]

We still get the 2010 naked since it isn't selling.
No dealers have them, but the importer says he has 3 available.

Works for me since I like the round headlight on the 2010 better then
the newer "modern" headlight. What were they thinking?!

The only problem is, I probably won't be able to afford the new one.

2012:


2009-2010:

[Mexi-can't]

Got to do a good day trip this weekend around Colorado. Only snapped a few pics though.

[scoon66]

Ready for her Bandit trip. :)

[SteelB12]

Originally Posted by Cortez

We still get the 2010 naked since it isn't selling.
No dealers have them, but the importer says he has 3 available.

Works for me since I like the round headlight on the 2010 better then
the newer "modern" headlight. What were they thinking?!

The only problem is, I probably won't be able to afford the new one.

2012:


2009-2010:

Wow, that is ugly.

[Cortez]

Yeah..

It's fine for Gladius, but doesn't belong on a Bandit IMHO.

[AZbiker]

Originally Posted by Cortez

Yeah..

It's fine for Gladius, but doesn't belong on a Bandit IMHO.

Doesn't even look good on a Gladius.

[opmike]

Originally Posted by Cortez

Yeah..

It's fine for Gladius, but doesn't belong on a Bandit IMHO.

How is the light output between the two designs?

I can't stand the headlights on the new Street and Speed Triples, but apparently, they drastically improve night visibility. If the case is the same with the Bandit, then I could learn to live with it.

[Cortez]

Originally Posted by opmike

How is the light output between the two designs?

I have no idea, the newer design, as I mentioned.. was never imported here,
and the older one supposedly has "adequate" light.

I was rather happy with the light on my Kawasaki 650R, but other then that,
all other bikes I owned and ridden (some are in the sig line) are only "ok".

Even the current scooter with 4 bulbs is just above average - needs some
better bulbs.

I've seen an older bandit naked with HID light.. looked like a train was coming.

[SteelB12]

Today I installed some of the ADVMonster LEDs to my Bandit. I used the carb heater for power. When I first hooked them up, I got them on for a bit, but then they wouldn't work. I even changed to my old on/off switch from the lights I was removing. Nothing. I had power at the carb heater when I started, now all of a sudden I have no power there. I checked all the fuses, one of the 10amps was blown (I think it was for the high beam). Now, not only do I have no power to the carb heater, my horn (Stebel) doesn't work and the bike won't start. All the stock lighting works, main fuse not blown, little fuses not blown. Just took her off a battery charger. Nothing, not even a click.

Any suggestions??