Hate the Bandit!

Originally Posted by Daimo

right, I wanted to check my power delivery below 4k....

Sorry, but its absolutly fine. 2nd/3rd gear, full open throttle, the digital speedo certainly missed quite a few numbers catching up..

It bogs down at 1500rpm, but it is a bike, so should never be that low. hell thats just above idle

I've got a digi camera on order for xmas, so i'll even prove it in the new year

I think the above FI must have been shot, as I say im getting over 200 miles per tank regulary, on a caining session im getting about 170-180, and on boring economy motorway, 220+....

I think so too. I also remember at idle the engine would "hunt" a little. I would love to ride a good sorted one (i.e. one with well balanced FI throttle bodies) to see what they are like. I did try running shell V-power to see if it made a differance (like it does in my SV) but it didnt

I'd like a 1250 bandit GT

Nahhh mine doesn't run any better no matter what fuel I put in it.

1250 with ample torque and lower revs would be a a great economical mile muncher for sure.

[Taipan]

I dislike IL4 600s around town. No bottom end grunt. Much prefer a single or twin for town use. Good fun when you have the space to stretch their legs a bit though.

I've not managed to own a 1200 Bandit yet despite one being on the bikes to own list for some time now....

Tried 650 bandit not keen on the buzzy engine as i'd just got off a tripple.bought 1200 ,brilliant for all day 500 mile rides 50+ mpg.if i was 70 again i'd go for the 1250.

i used to be a bandit rep..and have owned quite a few inc both 6/12 and old/new shapes......the 6's was great...the 12's are excellant...arm ripping torque and easy wheelies..the new 1250 gt might be my next bike

want a 1250 now

[ophic]

Originally Posted by Alpinestarhero

want a 1250 now

me too. Or a busa. Plenty of time to make my mind up whilst saving up

I had an old 98 model 600 Bandit for about 2 years, and loved it. At the same time I owned a GSXR1000 and then a Triumph Daytona 955, but the Bandit was always dragged out for long distance stuff because it was so competent at it. I took it on a trackday and embarrassed most of the intermediate group round Mallory, the only one I didn't pass was my housemate on his old ZX7R. All I'd done to it was swopped the rear shock for a nearly new 650 Bandit one and put three 2p bits on top of each fork spring as spacers and changed the fork oil for something slightly heavier.

While I owned that bike I was seeing a girl with an 05 regd Bandit 650S. I rode that a few times and really liked the chassis but prefered my 75,000 mile old engine..

Learn to ride it properly and you'll change your mind.

Originally Posted by Lozzo

I had an old 98 model 600 Bandit for about 2 years, and loved it. At the same time I owned a GSXR1000 and then a Triumph Daytona 955, but the Bandit was always dragged out for long distance stuff because it was so competent at it. I took it on a trackday and embarrassed most of the intermediate group round Mallory, the only one I didn't pass was my housemate on his old ZX7R. All I'd done to it was swopped the rear shock for a nearly new 650 Bandit one and put three 2p bits on top of each fork spring as spacers and changed the fork oil for something slightly heavier.

While I owned that bike I was seeing a girl with an 05 regd Bandit 650S. I rode that a few times and really liked the chassis but prefered my 75,000 mile old engine..

Learn to ride it properly and you'll change your mind.

I liked how the 650 bandit i used handled, the rear end felt really planted, it was fun slinging around roundabouts!

Ophic, I want a 1250 GT. super comfy mile munching uber brilliance

[ophic]

Originally Posted by Alpinestarhero

Ophic, I want a 1250 GT. super comfy mile munching uber brilliance

Thats the one I want too. Stomp and topbox - can't go wrong. But the silver 'busa wins on sex appeal, but loses on practicality.

Still if I start saving now, they'll all be electric by the time I can afford either