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Offline tacoman

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« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2005, 01:34:48 PM »
Something else you may want to check on if you're B12 shopping are leftover 03's and '04s.  Unless you are sold on the '05 paint scheme/graphics, there are some deals out there.  Budget about $600 for mods and you'll be very happy with the B12.

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« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2005, 08:01:21 PM »
I love my plastic hippo hands and rear torpedos!!! :lol: Hippo hands keep my hands warm, and the stock cans sound pretty mean when you do a little drillin. Those twin cans sound REALLY awesome with a set of aftermarket cans. :beers: I'm a glutton for punishment!! Such a good site, just couldn't stand to leave you guys. :grin:
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« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2005, 08:04:19 PM »
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Oh well I am fond the the naked SV-650, and even the mags say it is ugly.



Alot of people think they are ugly, but I am fond of them as well "fun bike"
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« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2005, 11:32:50 PM »
Thanks for all the input guys. Just to set the record straight, I never said the VStroms are "ugly", simply that the look doesn't appeal to me. Sort of has a beemer thing going on. I guess I'm just more drawn to the retro muscle bike look.

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« Reply #19 on: May 04, 2005, 01:23:43 AM »
I think 7k for a bike like the bandit is a great value.
The Bandit is an awesome bang for the buck!

Especially compared to paying 10k for other bikes.

The other bike that I considered was the FZ1.

Still waitin for the damn snow to dry up and the sand to blow away 'round here...
-Ryan

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« Reply #20 on: May 04, 2005, 01:48:32 PM »
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The other bike that I considered was the FZ1.



The FZ1 is a sweet ride too!! Not a big Yamaha fan though... :monkeymoon:
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« Reply #21 on: May 04, 2005, 10:02:05 PM »
I also sat on a new dl650 at the dealer yesterday when I went to do some more wheelin' and dealin' on the bandit. I must admit, after taking a closer look and sitting on it for awhile I have more of an appreciation for the bike. Still have my heart set on the B12 though.

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« Reply #22 on: May 05, 2005, 12:33:03 AM »
Good luck on your decision!!! :grin:
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"CAUTION", front wheel may rise under hard acceleration!