Sport Touring?

[Baron Von Crowder]

The carbed Bandits are very strong runners. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. Except for the first few years they went to the "bug eyed" models they had piston issues when they enlarged the piston ring oil holes. They had some oil burning issues in those first few years.

I had a 2000 model which was the year before the bug eyes models and it was probably the best bike I've ever owned. Don't let the fact that a bike has carbs steer ya away they run just fine.

Just don't let them sit for months on end with fuel in the float bowls.


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2007 brought efi and a 6 speed with a redesign if the frame and a new engine.

[dsrtuckteezy]

i have one...02 1200, oil/air cooled. simple

[Downs]

Yup and it's still a good bike. But the new engine kinda lost some of the appeal of the bike to me when they dropped the air/oil cooled GSXR motor. Those things were bullet proof and the aftermarket was pretty strong with it too.


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[Baron Von Crowder]

i have one...02 1200, oil/air cooled. simple

You like it? They are pretty reasonable, I dig the looks, and they look like they would work equaly well as a commuter or a tourer. Any major complaints?

Yup and it's still a good bike. But the new engine kinda lost some of the appeal of the bike to me when they dropped the air/oil cooled GSXR motor. Those things were bullet proof and the aftermarket was pretty strong with it too.


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Ive got my eyes peeled, the Bandits are high on my list, as well as honda's Superhawk.

[dsrtuckteezy]

You like it? They are pretty reasonable, I dig the looks, and they look like they would work equaly well as a commuter or a tourer. Any major complaints?

yeah i like it...ive got into plenty of trouble with it. no complaints really, it takes abuse well. it's not a supersport by any means, but it does everything fairly well.

this bike has seen it all, wheelies, track-days, moderate distance, etc...im about ready to get off after 150 miles though. it needs a nice seat.

this bike will get a turbo once i get a new street ride.

[Snatch Napkin]

You like it? They are pretty reasonable, I dig the looks, and they look like they would work equaly well as a commuter or a tourer. Any major complaints?


Ive got my eyes peeled, the Bandits are high on my list, as well as honda's Superhawk.

That's what I've got. I like it, but some folks feel like it's under powered for a liter bike. It's a very nimble bike. I feel like I can throw it around with ease.

[Downs]

Horsepower wise it is but that's not what the big Bandit was ever about. That bike was all about the torque. It's what I loved about mine.


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[Baron Von Crowder]

The carbed Bandits are very strong runners. I wouldn't hesitate to buy one. Except for the first few years they went to the "bug eyed" models they had piston issues when they enlarged the piston ring oil holes. They had some oil burning issues in those first few years.

I had a 2000 model which was the year before the bug eyes models and it was probably the best bike I've ever owned. Don't let the fact that a bike has carbs steer ya away they run just fine.

Just don't let them sit for months on end with fuel in the float bowls.


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Im talking with a guy that has a 2k 1200 that I can get very cheap. Im not in love with the mono-lamp front end, but it's $2k more for the cheapest 01 model I can find. Its enough I can scrape together the funds and buy it now, and sit on the Star sale until I get a good offer. Its not my first choice, but after reading reviews of the 600, Ill live with the ugly front for less money, and if it is a bike I love, ill sell it after ive sold the star and buy a newer model.

[ram57ta]

Im talking with a guy that has a 2k 1200 that I can get very cheap. Im not in love with the mono-lamp front end, but it's $2k more for the cheapest 01 model I can find. Its enough I can scrape together the funds and buy it now, and sit on the Star sale until I get a good offer. Its not my first choice, but after reading reviews of the 600, Ill live with the ugly front for less money, and if it is a bike I love, ill sell it after ive sold the star and buy a newer model.

Have you looked at the Honda Hornet 919? Buddy of mine in Austin picked one up EXTREMELY cheap and he loves it.

[Baron Von Crowder]

Have you looked at the Honda Hornet 919? Buddy of mine in Austin picked one up EXTREMELY cheap and he loves it.

pretty cool lookin. I'm looking for something with a bit of a fairing.

[ram57ta]

pretty cool lookin. I'm looking for something with a bit of a fairing.

Surely you know that small sport fairings are cheap, work pretty good, and don't look bad on non-faired bikes (Bandit included).

[Baron Von Crowder]

Surely you know that small sport fairings are cheap, work pretty good, and don't look bad on non-faired bikes (Bandit included).

Very aware. Either way, the bike posted above Is $3k higher than the bike I'm going to check out tomorrow.

[dsrtuckteezy]

full fairing or naked...the half fairing shit is gay

[Downs]

Anyone got a naked SV (03 and up) they want to trade for a FZ6?


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[Baron Von Crowder]

Picked it up last night. 2000 bandit 1200s, 33k miles. It's not perfect, but I only gave $1650 for it. Only thing I can see mechanically wrong is the chain is loose. I've only ridden it an hour or so, but I think i'm going to be happy with it.