Just got an 07 on EBay....fill me in!

[donohio]

  I mean, JUST got it.  Very spur of the moment!  It's a red 07, with 56 miles (yes, 56) and had no reserve.

Anyhow, everyone feel free to post about quirks, or ANYTHING that every new owner should know.

I get a different bike every year, have had MANY bikes, but only one Suzuki, a 1k VStrom last year.  So, let's hear all the abnormalities!!

Thanks,

Don

[txbanditrydr]

A particular bad quirk is a twisting phenomenon that occurs in the wrist while riding down the road leading to one of these...

[mademiriam]

congrats on your purchase! 
Can't help you with quirks as I have the old model. Hope you like it, love the style of getting a new bike a year!   

[donohio]

A particular bad quirk is a twisting phenomenon that occurs in the wrist while riding down the road leading to one of these...

   Yeah, I got that a LOT with the '04 FZ1 I had 2 years ago.  Damn, that thing was a rocket.  I was actually looking for an 06/07 FZ, but never found one close, which is how I ended up bidding on this Bandit. I know they're a lot less HP, but have heard great things about the torque.  And, how could I pass up a bike with 56 miles? for $5800?

S'pose to be showroom....better not be any surprises!!

   So, anything that MUST be done, or are they perfect as is?  

[Huladog]

You won't have any regrets getting the 07 Bandit instead of the 06/07 FZ-1 you were looking for. I sold me 06 FZ-1 because it was too peaky as far as HP goes, I missed TORQUE. Got an 07 Bandit after much research when I realized I overlooked this bike. Very satisfied with the Bandit, mucho torque, enough HP, fast enough, way more comfortable than the FZ-1.

The previous generation FZ-1 is probably comparable to the new Bandit. I'm a happy camper.

Aloha,
Huladog

[donohio]

 Oh yeah!!! that's what I wanna' hear!!!!

 

Don

[PitterB4]

Congrats, Don.  When ya gettin' it?

[donohio]

Thanks,  not sure yet.  Gotta' call Mon. It was done thru' an auto dealer.  The sale also had an offer to deliver up to 200 miles free, so I'm gonna' have 'em meet me part way. It's in Ky.  So, It'll depend on when they can do the meetup.

    I was hoping to get it Monday, but I can wait a bit to save half the drive.

[gunzip]

 Evidently the new gen bandits were  pretty well debugged right out  of the gate , I'm on all the forums associated with the bike and have heard of no 'first model year gltches'.
 Most people are making comfort and ergonomic mods , but that goes with any bike . Not everybody has the same body or riding positions ya know? Almost everrybody hates the seat and mine was a painful at first but at around 1000 miles on it now it feels a lot better. I advise mirror extensions

[donohio]

   What's the biggest Bandit forum, no offense guys.  I had trouble finding ANY forum.

[gunzip]

the three i found are on maximum-suzuki , big  sub forum at two wheeled texans and of course  here at banditalley

[txbanditrydr]

Well.... besides us there are a couple of places - each with their own strengths.

Maximum Suzuki
Must sign up to view - they also cover Katanas and DR's

Two Wheeled Texans - Bandits
Strange little sub-forum that drew folks from all over the country on 1250's - not just Texas

[donohio]

   Thanks, I like to be as informed as possible!!!

[PitterB4]

This one is the best, of course!   

[gunzip]

hey congrats by the way 

 One thing about the new 1250 that is a little frustrating for me is the lack of aftermarket parts and accessories , they will come in time i guess. I had to make my own luggage rack and backrest , came out pretty well I think