My Resale Value Took A Hit Today (Part 2)

[txbanditrydr]

In case you missed PART 1 here's an update.

I remember the day I picked up my Bandit - cold, gray and misty... somehow it's fitting that today was the same - cold, gray and misty.  It only took 4 years, 7 months and 6 days but I finally got there...

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A few numbers to consider...

50 oil changes with 25 filters
Only on my second replacement chain
Only on my second replacement front brake pads
OEM rear brake pads still in place
OEM plastics still in place
OEM clutch still in place
OEM engine/pistons/motor still in place

Suzuki really got this one right.  I don't abuse my bikes but I like to have fun with them.  My Bandit has been to the drag strips, carved corners, commuted, toured, and stunted if you consider the occasional roll-on wheelie a stunt.  It still keeps on going and has never failed me.  When the question comes up "How long does a Bandit last?" maybe you can link to this thread... should answer the question quite well.

Along the way I've made a lot of friends, learned a lot about riding, learned some stuff about myself, enjoyed a lot of good food, fun and fellowship.  I look forward to the next 100K.  Thanks for checking the thread out.

[mademiriam]

  great to hear! good job on keeping it running right and getting the most out of it. If only all bikes were used that much. 

[Jimmy Tom]

Wow, really impressive.  What are your case savers, and where can you get them?  Congrats on that mileage, and I'm very pleased with how well the bike has held up with proper care.

Jim

[smooth operator]

  Awsome! Still lookin' good,and in the Blue/white version too.

[mosquito]

Woot!

*Sometime* I'm going to add a second bike, but I'm not sure what yet.  Posts like this make me consider a second Bandit. :)

[Red01]

   Looking forward to the update when the odo reads 200000! 

[txbanditrydr]

What are your case savers, and where can you get them? 

Those are Suzuki OEM engine guards - no longer available from Suzuki but occasionally they'll turn up on Ebay or Bandit forums.

[Fordtech]

NICE!!!!!!!!!!
  99 B12 here...almost 100,000 km's (60.000 miles) still OEM clutch. Countless tires....3rd set of SBS brake pads.
4th chain and sprockets(I think). GSXR cams, 5 degree advance in ignition. Yosh slip on, jet kit, pegs were changed, windshield(soon again). 93 GSXR shock.....soon an Ohlins....
  Damn bike just keeps going. Looking forward to way more on her. Maybe a 1216 big bore....we will see.