Bandit Alley

REGIONAL FORUMS => CANADA => Topic started by: Silverstreak on May 30, 2005, 10:04:59 AM

Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Silverstreak on May 30, 2005, 10:04:59 AM: First of all, the Candaian component on this forum is spread all over the place. If we were to organize a ride we'd all have to meet at Tim's in Dresden or The Pas.

In my neck of the woods there are so few Bandits that seeing always makes me look twice just to be sure. One thing's for sure I'm part of a very small group, too old to ride with the kids and their sport rockets, and too fast to ride with most of my middle age friends on their motorcouches.

So the big question is, why aren't more middle aged Canadian men getting on to Bandits?

Anyways, who cares? I luv my B12, it absolutely rocks. The acceleration from a stop and from rolling is butt kicking. The handling is awesome and it's a great two up bike. I LUV my Bandit. Besides, if nobody else figures it out then the Bandit will remain an obscure statistic for those insurance dudes who invent the rates. [/url]
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: DaveG on May 30, 2005, 12:05:36 PM: hey I'm one eh.
that is if you count 55 as middle aged.
and we could meet in mississauga or brampton and at least have the GTA bandits.

I too love my B12. it is to me what a motorcycle should be. so many now a single pupose machines.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Silverstreak on May 30, 2005, 01:19:54 PM: I know there's ahandful of us, that's my point.

I'll be riding out to London to see Beckman sometime. I'll contact you then. My daughter is going to Western in the fall so I think I'll have a reason to head out there once in a while.

It's tough to find times when we can get together. Life is just to busy. It doesn't make sense, we work so hard so we can afford the stuff we don't havce time for.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: BANDIT#999 on June 04, 2005, 02:01:23 AM: Well, you can add me to the Canadian Contingent!
Got my 1200 in March 04, don't get out much but love it when I do. First change I made was a bigger front sprocket, then a gel seat and and throttle lock (pain in the ASS to do but worth it) for the long rides down the 401.
Got into Vintage racing this year so spending even less time on the bike. Still, I wouldn't part with it, it's my stress reliever.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: sloow on June 26, 2005, 12:37:13 AM: I think I must be the only Quebecer with a Bandit... A B6 2002
Have yet to see another B6. I think I saw a B12 last month..

from Montreal,

sloow
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Silverstreak on June 27, 2005, 01:35:41 AM: Hey Slow, maybe that was me, was it silver? I grew up in Montreal and still have family there. I was down in late May on my Silverstreak just to get some real smokemeat and of course those baggels, oh ya, and the steamies and poutine.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Silverstreak on June 27, 2005, 01:46:52 AM: Hey 305! I just got back from riding around Lakes Superior and Huron. My butt is toast and my wrist is wrecked. Where'd you find the Gel Seat?
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: sloow on June 27, 2005, 02:21:36 AM: Maybe. just maybe that was you..

Hope you enjoyed your steamies and smoked meat. It's the diet that gives Quebecers their legendary physique! I personally enjoy Poutine Italien!!

sloow..
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: BANDIT#999 on June 27, 2005, 09:14:37 PM: Hey Streak, I got my gel seat off eBay. Different boards say they are now unavailable, don't know for sure. Keep checking out the boards that are Bandit friendly, they do come up occasionally. You can select to be notified by email if your search on eBay finds a gel seat.
Good luck!
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: rsilk on September 26, 2005, 01:20:55 PM: There is still a silver 2002 B6 in the garage in downtown Toronto -- at least until it's sold. I have enjoyed 2 years on this great UJM.

(http://home.ca.inter.net/~silk/forsale/bandit/bandit0004.JPG)

Robin
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: BANDIT#999 on September 26, 2005, 07:04:41 PM: Hey Robin, had several people asking me about the underleather at Shannonville this past weekend. I told them they worked really well. Off track too, hot summer days are no problem. Also I got a third pace in the finals again.
Started with 2 thirds at the beginning and got a third at the end, had a great season. I'm sure it was the Underleathers that did it :wink:
See ya later.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: scooter69 on December 22, 2005, 11:07:20 AM: Quote from: "sloow"
I think I must be the only Quebecer with a Bandit... A B6 2002
Have yet to see another B6. I think I saw a B12 last month..

from Montreal,

sloow

Well I know that I've seen a few B12's around..I've got a 2k2 myself. Might see you around sometime if you venture to the West side. Dark blue bomb is what I ride. :motorsmile:

One thing I really haven't seen is a Bandit (in person) that has any type of mods.

Anyone seen these?

:stickpoke:
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: DaveG on December 22, 2005, 12:22:18 PM: so far in 3 years i have only seen 1 other B12
dark geen
talked to the guy at a trafic light
noticed his headlight was different and the insrtument pod.
look like an 05 but not with the fancy (i like it) paint job.

was it an 05???

i know one year 01 i think they did have dark geen but it had the projctor beam lights not the new one.

so what was it??
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Red01 on December 22, 2005, 07:54:12 PM: '01-'05 (2G) B12's all have the same headlight setup. The earlier 1G's have a single rectangular headlight. The '05 B650 (3G) has twin lamps that are different from the 2G and since their motors are black like the B12, they could be mistaken for a 1200 pretty easily. I don't know if the 650 came in green though. The CDN market bikes don't always come in the same colors as their US equivalents, but in the US, the 2G was available in green in '03 and the 1G came in green in '98 or '99.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Silverstreak on December 22, 2005, 08:10:31 PM: I'm an exile Quebecer. Born and raised in Point Claire (Valois). My wife is from Cartierville. I still have friends in Dollard and I always make my first trip of the riding season to Montreal. That's just a little over 100 days away.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: scooter69 on December 23, 2005, 07:07:37 AM: Quote from: "Silverstreak"
I'm an exile Quebecer. Born and raised in Point Claire (Valois). My wife is from Cartierville. I still have friends in Dollard and I always make my first trip of the riding season to Montreal. That's just a little over 100 days away.

Well I guess I should certainly see you around. I myself am from PTC and live just up the street from Valois....even went to LPHS.. :beers:
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: jeepskate99 on December 23, 2005, 08:45:33 AM: I am not from Canada but Buffalo. Still white and north. I NEVER see a Bandit down here. Well maybe two total. Plus a sweet silver 03 naked for sale at the dealer by me.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: scooter69 on December 23, 2005, 09:49:25 AM: Well you'll always be welcome to ride in Canada anytime.....sorry but no Naked's here..... :crybaby:
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: pmackie on December 24, 2005, 03:45:00 PM: Just adding my name to the list. Yea, it's a loooonnnnggg ride to Toronto from here. And I'm not really that interested to meeting at The Pas. Easier to get to Colorado.

A couple of buddies and I are trying to organize a run to Colorado next July. Let me know if any other Canadians are interested, we'll send you the details. Likely 2nd week of July, and a run from the BC Interior through Wash, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, likely Utah & possily Oregon on the way home. Basically back and forth through the Rockies with some changes on the way home.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Bazza on January 28, 2006, 05:10:50 AM: Hey Pmackie:

I just noticed you were in Cranbrook. You should check out out annual Banff run on Sport Touring Network. (Usually in early Sept). I have been blessed with organizing it this year and will post some information in the Canadian Region thread soon.

I have decided that most Bandit owners somehow hide a lot. I just met a fellow here in St. Albert who after our discussion knows of several Bandits in my town. I thought I was the only one!

It must be the middle age group most of us are in, and having to do the domestic things which cuts into riding time.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Vlad on January 28, 2006, 11:57:54 AM: Looks like I'm the only downtown Toronto representative after Robin sells his 600. Here is the bike, minus the tacky yellow grabrail that got properly re-painted blue as one of my winter projects:

http://bandit.xxc.cc

One of these days I'll learn how to post an image...
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Fordtech on March 17, 2006, 07:41:36 PM: Hey Sloow........you are not the only QC'er....I have a 99B12.....black.......
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Caper#5 on March 21, 2006, 10:25:57 PM: Looks like I'm the only one so far from Nova Scotia. Just can't wait to start riding.

Terry
Title: Hey!!
Post by: Petey on August 10, 2006, 08:48:59 PM: Another Bandit added to the Great White North!!
'06 650, black of course!!
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: BANDIT#999 on August 10, 2006, 09:03:16 PM: Quote from: vlad
Looks like I'm the only downtown Toronto representative after Robin sells his 600. Here is the bike, minus the tacky yellow grabrail that got properly re-painted blue as one of my winter projects:

http://bandit.xxc.cc

One of these days I'll learn how to post an image...

What, you mean like THIS

(http://s91498905.onlinehome.us/marinkovicdomains/bandit1200s.jpg)
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Vlad on August 11, 2006, 08:43:41 AM: Quote from: BANDIT#305

What, you mean like THIS

Yes, that's it :). This photo brings back memories as the bike got quite a few mods in the mean time and about 15,000Km on the odometer. The Lockheed Super Constellation in the background is gone too :(, so I'll have to find another scenery to pose the Bandit at next time.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stormi on August 11, 2006, 07:57:24 PM: Quote
I just noticed you were in Cranbrook. You should check out out annual Banff run on Sport Touring Network. (Usually in early Sept). I have been blessed with organizing it this year and will post some information in the Canadian Region thread soon.

I have decided that most Bandit owners somehow hide a lot. I just met a fellow here in St. Albert who after our discussion knows of several Bandits in my town. I thought I was the only one!

Hey Bazza!

When is the Banff Run?? I still have the bandit, and I'm only 10 mins north of you. She's seeing a lot of use, as well as the 919. We're around 6000kms this year between the two of them.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Bazza on August 11, 2006, 08:26:13 PM: Hey Stormi:

The folks over at STN are still contemplating a 2006 Banff run. Seems some of the people in the US did not like riding on snow! I will keep you posted.

(http://members.shaw.ca/zukeman/DSCN0420.JPG)
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stormi on August 11, 2006, 08:33:10 PM: Quote
Hey Stormi:

The folks over at STN are still contemplating a 2006 Banff run. Seems some of the people in the US did not like riding on snow! I will keep you posted.

(http://members.shaw.ca/zukeman/DSCN0420.JPG)

LOL! wimps. :wink: Ok,.. in truth, I haven't ridden in snow yet.

Other than the parkway, I wouldn't think that should be a risk in Banff or Jasper in September. It hasn't been a problem any of the times we've been there in September in the past,... was that a pic of last year's ride?
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Bazza on August 12, 2006, 02:32:36 AM: Stormi:

That was last years ride!

I will pass along the link to you here for the plans this year...

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87649&page=1&pp=20
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stormi on August 16, 2006, 01:57:44 PM: Quote

http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/showthread.php?t=87649&page=1&pp=20

Ahhh crap. It looks like my plans have chamged, and I won't have the availabillity that I'd been expecting to have. You'll have to let us know how it goes!
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Bazza on August 18, 2006, 07:27:54 PM: Stormi:

What could possibly be more important than riding!

The next time you guys get through St. Albert on a ride PM me, I would gladly meet up for a java.

Baz
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stormi on August 20, 2006, 01:11:31 AM: Quote
What could possibly be more important than riding!

The next time you guys get through St. Albert on a ride PM me, I would gladly meet up for a java.

Baz

Believe me, nothing I -want- to do.

We might be through tomorrow. I'll PM if we are.
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: twigboy on February 08, 2007, 09:05:52 AM: Quote from: "Silverstreak"
One thing's for sure I'm part of a very small group, too old to ride with the kids and their sport rockets, and too fast to ride with most of my middle age friends on their motorcouches.

So the big question is, why aren't more middle aged Canadian men getting on to Bandits?[/url]

most of the guys over 35 in my area are on kawi triples and various sportbikes. as for bandits i think there are about a half dozen between oromocto and Fredericton, most of those owned by guys 26 and under. mine so far is the only naked. I'm getting some help from deepink as far as logistics goes towards swapping my forks and wheel front end with an 05 gsxr 1000, pics definitely not avail until spring sadly
Title: another one
Post by: mademiriam on February 28, 2007, 04:55:51 AM: Another representative of the great white north here, 25 and not a man, but the Bandit still wins out.
I keep looking at it...hoping the weather would warm up. The bike, 1200 k5, is from QC so somebody there rode it (a lot judging by the mileage) it's been stock...up till now. I should be naked, with a slip on/jet kit by summer.
Glad to see others are watching the snow as hopefully as I am.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: CWO4GUNNER on February 28, 2007, 01:31:33 PM: Wow! Got to admire that spirit. Reminds me when I used to scuba dive in Dutch Harbor AK. Defiantly looks like the ride that tops all rides Baza.
Quote from: "Bazza"

(http://members.shaw.ca/zukeman/DSCN0420.JPG)
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on March 23, 2007, 03:52:20 PM: Hey guys.
Another Bandit owner here in Kitchener. I've got a black '06 650.
I do alot of my Sunday rides out on the backroads in the Guelph area. Lots of nice stuff in that area. Maybe see some of you out there this summer.
Petey.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: DaveG on March 23, 2007, 04:14:34 PM: i always seem to end up out that way too
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: GooseMan on March 23, 2007, 05:04:48 PM: I *hope* to be a Bandit owner soon....new rider...jsut gotta re-do my license stuff again this year (failed a few years ago...havent had the time to get back into it until now)..

So if ANYONE has a Bandit 400 for sale in the next month or so, PLEASE let me know!

:beers:
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on March 24, 2007, 11:54:20 AM: Hey DaveG. Maybe we'll set something up and meet out there sometime. I will actually be moving to Guelph in May so I'll be around there even more.
Petey.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: DaveG on March 26, 2007, 09:16:35 AM: took the cover off so i can see it every time i pull into the garage

plan to change oil and install battery this week

should be ready to ride by next week's snow

we will go for a ride some time soon i hope
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stormi on March 26, 2007, 03:16:22 PM: Quote from: "GooseMan"
I *hope* to be a Bandit owner soon....new rider...jsut gotta re-do my license stuff again this year (failed a few years ago...havent had the time to get back into it until now)..

So if ANYONE has a Bandit 400 for sale in the next month or so, PLEASE let me know!

:beers:

Sorry,.. mine started up eaily this spring... otherwise she might have been up on the block. :monkeymoon:
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on March 26, 2007, 03:28:37 PM: Already got mine running. Mmmmmm, nice.
'Tis the season to be jolly!! HA!!
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Nedmold on April 07, 2007, 07:22:14 PM: I just bought one last year ...... Windsor, Ontario :grin:
06 BANDIT S >>>> Black 650 with GIVI hard pack!
I love it and I am 40 something. I get lot's of nice comments.

I have only seen afew around this neck of the woods.
Title: What the?
Post by: Petey on April 08, 2007, 05:43:18 PM: O.K., this white crap all over the ground is really starting to bother me now. Am I the only one that's freakin' out?

:annoy:
Title: Re: another one
Post by: BANDIT#999 on April 08, 2007, 09:18:25 PM: Quote from: "mademiriam"
Another representative of the great white north here, 25 and not a man, but the Bandit still wins out.
I keep looking at it...hoping the weather would warm up. The bike, 1200 k5, is from QC so somebody there rode it (a lot judging by the mileage) it's been stock...up till now. I should be naked, with a slip on/jet kit by summer.
Glad to see others are watching the snow as hopefully as I am.

Now that's something I just can't wait to see!!! :shock:
But leathers would be a safer riding option! :motorsmile:
Title: April ???
Post by: captain casual on April 08, 2007, 03:04:24 AM: Well it is april and I have ridden more in January!!! Looks like the end is near though folks, sun is on the horizon. Get your maintenance done for another stellar riding season. I think this year will be tops for people who don't like extreme hot conditions.
Title: Re: What the?
Post by: stormi on April 08, 2007, 05:56:13 AM: Quote from: "Petey"
O.K., this white crap all over the ground is really starting to bother me now. Am I the only one that's freakin' out?

:annoy:

No,.. I'm going nuts,.. and looking at emigration options out of here.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: DaveG on April 08, 2007, 06:07:39 AM: will Friday be warm enough for Port Dover?

i only ride in double digits C
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on April 08, 2007, 06:13:29 AM: If you find somewhere warm, let me know!!
What's it like out in Edmonton?
It's about 2 degrees celcius right now here in Kitchener. Really freakin' windy though.

:annoy: :annoy:
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on April 08, 2007, 06:15:29 AM: Hey DaveG.
They're saying around 8 - 10 degrees on Friday. It'll be cooler in Dover though. I'd say around 5 degrees. Sucks.

:annoy: :annoy:
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stormi on April 08, 2007, 06:18:11 AM: Quote from: "Petey"
If you find somewhere warm, let me know!!
What's it like out in Edmonton?
It's about 2 degrees celcius right now here in Kitchener. Really freakin' windy though.

:annoy: :annoy:

Yeah,.. I've got about 4 places in mind. One isn't necessarily warmer, but it's green. The other 3 are cheap living, and warmer.

Supposedly it's 7C today. I don't believe it, based on the feel of the house, and the lack of sun. But of course, there's #@%$#%@ snow in the forecast for Tomorrow and thursday.

And you're right,.. the wind has been obscene!! It's currently "only" 20kph, but I've seen it at triple that recently.

http://weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/ab-50_metric_e.html
Title: New Bandit owner
Post by: naturallgirl on July 28, 2007, 03:49:23 PM: Hi fellow Canadians,

I am located in Toronto and just started riding and my 05 Suzuki Bandit 650 is my first bike. I love her, but find her a bit heavy to manouver around when backing up, parking etc.

I was wondering if I could ask you fellow canadians where is the best place to get parts? I am having a hard time finding a reasonable price for brake and clutch levers. Ebay doesn't seem to have any for a 650. Would other models levers fit the 650? Just curious!

Thanks

shani at uoguelph dot ca
edit: Mod edited for email address to prevent member from being inundated with spam.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on July 28, 2007, 05:13:41 PM: Hey Naturallgirl, how's it goin'?
So you need parts huh? Easiest thing to do is go to Motovan's website. Their catalogue is priced Cdn so what you see is what you pay. You can't order from them so you'll have to go into a dealer that can get their stuff to order.
I'm guessing by your email address that you go to U of Guelph? If so, Two Wheel Motorsports in Guelph has a good bunch of people in their parts department and can get Motovan stuff.
Good luck.
Petey.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on July 28, 2007, 05:15:42 PM: Oh yeah, by the way, most levers will fit most bikes. They're all pretty much standard.
Petey.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: naturallgirl on July 28, 2007, 07:03:18 PM: Thanks Petey. I did call 2 wheel and they quoted $30ish for the clutch lever and $70ish for the brake lever. Does that sound reasonable? So you think any bandit parts will be interchangeable? There are some levers on ebay but don't say for 650s. I work in Guelph but live in Toronto.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stormi on July 28, 2007, 11:01:44 PM: Hi! You can also try ordering from mrcycles.com and bikebandit.com. They're not in Canada, but their prices are pretty good, and on the average, if the part needs to be ordered, it arrives faster than my dealer can get parts. I've used BikeBandit, I haven't used mr motorcycle, but their prices are definitely lower than BB.

Welcome to the forums btw :)
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: naturallgirl on July 29, 2007, 11:23:14 PM: Hi Stormi

Thanks, I looked at both sites and they do not have the 05 650 bandit listed...just the 1200. I didn't realize it would be so hard to find parts for my new bike!

Thanks though!
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Red01 on July 30, 2007, 03:09:48 PM: Quote from: "Petey"
Oh yeah, by the way, most levers will fit most bikes. They're all pretty much standard.
Petey.

Not so true nowadays, what with the multitude of different master cylinders, adjustments and the fact they seem to have discovered if they make 'em different enough so they won't interchange, they can sell more parts.

Quote from: "naturallgirl"
Hi Stormi

Thanks, I looked at both sites and they do not have the 05 650 bandit listed...just the 1200. I didn't realize it would be so hard to find parts for my new bike!

Thanks though!

That's because you have a 650 and the US never got that bike, so US sites won't be listing it. If you can get the part numbers of parts you want and then look up earlier 600/1200 Bandits or '07 1250's on US sites to see if what you're looking for is the same p/n, that may help.

I did give you some info in your other post on this subject.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on July 30, 2007, 03:53:56 PM: Ah yes, very true Red01, very true.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on July 30, 2007, 04:00:03 PM: Quote from: "naturallgirl"
Thanks Petey. I did call 2 wheel and they quoted $30ish for the clutch lever and $70ish for the brake lever. Does that sound reasonable? So you think any bandit parts will be interchangeable? There are some levers on ebay but don't say for 650s. I work in Guelph but live in Toronto.

Was that for factory stuff or aftermarket? If it's aftermarket, sounds a bit steep to me but could have been high end stuff. If so, not bad.
Not sure yet about interchangability between models. I have the same problem as you except I've got an '06. I'm still waiting for a reply from a friend that works for Suzuki to see what fits what from what years. I'll let you know what he comes up with.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Petey on July 30, 2007, 04:05:09 PM: One thing I do know is that the '05 650 and 1200 are pretty much identical and the '06 650 and 1200 as well. Other than the engine and exhaust of course. That should help a bit.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: BANDIT#999 on July 30, 2007, 05:13:02 PM: Hi naturallgirl, try this link
http://www.bellssuzuki.com/fiche_select.asp?vcc=Motorcycles&mfg=Suzuki
to do a parts comparison. It's pretty self explanitory, gives part numbers and pictures.
Good luck.
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stormi on July 31, 2007, 04:30:16 AM: Quote from: "Red01"
That's because you have a 650 and the US never got that bike, so US sites won't be listing it. If you can get the part numbers of parts you want and then look up earlier 600/1200 Bandits or '07 1250's on US sites to see if what you're looking for is the same p/n, that may help.

Oh yeah!! duh! I keep forgetting about that! :grin:
Uhm... yeah,.. what Red said,.. I second it. :wink:
Title: Re: another one
Post by: mademiriam on August 01, 2007, 02:41:11 PM: Quote from: "BANDIT#999"
Quote from: "mademiriam"
Another representative of the great white north here, 25 and not a man, but the Bandit still wins out.
I keep looking at it...hoping the weather would warm up. The bike, 1200 k5, is from QC so somebody there rode it (a lot judging by the mileage) it's been stock...up till now. I should be naked, with a slip on/jet kit by summer.
Glad to see others are watching the snow as hopefully as I am.

Now that's something I just can't wait to see!!! :shock:
But leathers would be a safer riding option! :motorsmile:

:lol: :lol: :lol: just noticed this now! In that vein here's a funny vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dqa9zE9-_Sw
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: BANDIT#999 on August 01, 2007, 03:04:37 PM: I was wondering how long it would take...methinks we're on the same wavelength :beers:
Title: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: mademiriam on August 01, 2007, 05:51:09 PM: great minds think alike :bandit:
i'm just a little slow, comes from me continuously trying to keep up with the bandit. :motorsmile:
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: jimyed on April 27, 2008, 10:35:22 PM: New bandit owner/Rider in Toronto. I know Vlad . I just bought a red 2001 1200S
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: SteveM on April 28, 2008, 10:17:50 AM: I'm also one of the few riding a Bandit and I'm located in Ottawa. My ride is a new 2006 Bandit 650S that I picked up very late last fall. I went from an '04 Marauder VZ800 back to a UJM sportbike and the best example I could find was the Bandit 650S in black with the white Euro style turn signal lights. My only mods to date are a dark tint front windshield and a rear seat cover, both made by Powerbronze out of the UK.

(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/SteveMster/Bandit/Spring%202008/th_DSCF0423.jpg) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/SteveMster/Bandit/Spring%202008/DSCF0423.jpg)(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/SteveMster/Bandit/Spring%202008/th_DSCF0426.jpg) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/SteveMster/Bandit/Spring%202008/DSCF0426.jpg)
(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/SteveMster/Bandit/Spring%202008/th_DSCF0428.jpg) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/SteveMster/Bandit/Spring%202008/DSCF0428.jpg)(http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/SteveMster/Bandit/Spring%202008/th_DSCF0429.jpg) (http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a193/SteveMster/Bandit/Spring%202008/DSCF0429.jpg)
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stevie t on April 28, 2008, 01:58:57 PM: One more 650s in Toronto, eh!
Picked up an 05 650s last summer. Bike was stock with a set of Givi bags. Rode it to FL and back the day after I picked it up. Good commuter and sport tourer, for me at least.
Great bike, lots of fun.
Want to go to Kelowna this summer (July). Thinking of top case and maybe a heated vest.
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Buckshot on April 28, 2008, 02:33:38 PM: Count me in, new 1250 SEA and loving it. Regina SK

(http://i278.photobucket.com/albums/kk81/buckshot_cnd/08Bandit1250SEA.jpg?t=1209591162)
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: BANDIT#999 on April 28, 2008, 04:40:43 PM: Quote
Rode it to FL and back the day after I picked it up.

WOW! That's a lot of K's in one day!!!! :wink: :lol: :lol:
Sorry stevie t, couldn't resist. :motorsmile:
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stevie t on April 30, 2008, 06:39:15 PM: Quote from: BANDIT#999 on April 28, 2008, 04:40:43 PM
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Rode it to FL and back the day after I picked it up.

WOW! That's a lot of K's in one day!!!! :wink: :lol: :lol:
Sorry stevie t, couldn't resist. :motorsmile:

no worries, it took 2 days down and 3 back...best part was I had not been on a bike for over 5 years and only had one day to ride it before I left for FL...
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stevie t on April 30, 2008, 06:45:11 PM: I think I am posting some pictures of the bandit with and without the givi bags...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23128731@N06/2449706254/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23128731@N06/2448882743/

or just the links....
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Red01 on May 01, 2008, 04:56:57 PM: Quote from: stevie t on April 30, 2008, 06:45:11 PM
I think I am posting some pictures of the bandit with and without the givi bags...

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23128731@N06/2449706254/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/23128731@N06/2448882743/

or just the links....

Just links... flickr's pix have files that don't end in .jpg, .gif, ;bmp, etc. so their pic's links won't work in our image tags.

:shrug:
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: stevie t on May 01, 2008, 06:59:21 PM: cool, now I get it....
by the way, where did you get the maps (US/CA)? in your sig.
Title: Re: So few Bandits up here in the Great White North eh!
Post by: Red01 on May 04, 2008, 04:41:20 PM: Quote from: stevie t on May 01, 2008, 06:59:21 PM
by the way, where did you get the maps (US/CA)? in your sig.

There's a sticky thread in the General M/C section that provides the links:

http://forums.banditalley.net/index.php?topic=10346.0

Or just click here for the USA:
http://www.epgsoft.com/VisitedStatesMap/index.html

And here for Canada:
http://www.epgsoft.com/VisitedStatesMap/VisitedProvinces.html