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Offline donvx800

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Bandit for tall rider with a bad knee?
« on: September 21, 2010, 01:54:08 PM »
Hello all, I am looking at a 2007 Bandit 1200 this PM. I am 6'4" tall with a bad knee. I need to to stretch it every 10 - 15 minutes. I have a VX800 that I love, once I put engine guards and highway pegs on her. Any ideas about the Bandit? The first time I sat on one it seemed very cramped. Any ideas?

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Re: Bandit for tall rider with a bad knee?
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2010, 07:22:52 PM »
One word...V-Strom!
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Offline Jimmy Tom

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Re: Bandit for tall rider with a bad knee?
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2010, 11:39:35 PM »
Since Buell went under, I'm curious about this too.

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Re: Bandit for tall rider with a bad knee?
« Reply #3 on: September 24, 2010, 02:37:37 AM »
Seriously, friend ofmine ...6ft 1in, just got his 1000 V-strom (DL) and hes on demi point sometimes. Tall bike, but very nimble, flickable and low end torque, not quite as fast off then line as the bandit, but its a better bike for touring I think, and if your used to Vtwins like you say with your old VX800, My guess is you'll love the Vstrom. at 6' 4", itd be a good fit and youd be hard pressed to find another suitable bike for taller riders such as yourself at this price point.
SNUBNOSE, Alberta, Canada
2003 B12S - Silver
Stock 06' pipe
3 shims on each needle
Zero gravity SR
Sw Motech rear rack - V46 Top case
PAIR Block off Kit
Salamander Bar Ends
007 special license plate feature ;)

We are not what we think we are, We are not what others think, but rather, we are what we think others think we are!