Author Topic: Sold the 750, Picking up a 12 (Read 3698 times)

Vee Dub Nut · « **on:** August 19, 2005, 11:42:31 AM »

Well I sold my 96 Bandit 750 conversion this week.. It was fun, but just not enough of what I was looking for. I get to go pick up the replacement tomorrow, a low milage 98 B12 in red. I went and test drove it last weekend, and wow, the torque on the 12 is awsome. Im definately looking foward to the ride home. A friend of the family owned the 12, and I know personally that it has been very well maintained, he just quit riding it due to back surgery. As it stands, its been jetted, has a bolt on, as well as some other nice little add ons..

the 750

the 1200

Landry · « **Reply #1 on:** August 19, 2005, 11:45:50 AM »

You go then!!!!!

Oldschooler · « **Reply #2 on:** August 19, 2005, 02:01:17 PM »

Hey congrats on the new ride.

You'll have to post an update on the ride home and the dif between the two since all the old bike quirks will still be freash in your mind.

I have a 600 and love it, but maybe one day I will grow up and get a B12. Of course on my budget it will have to be one heck of a great deal.

Vee Dub Nut · « **Reply #3 on:** August 19, 2005, 03:01:26 PM »

i'll be sure to post my riding impression...

initial impression from the test drive.. mmmmmm torque

Red01 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 19, 2005, 06:40:35 PM »

Nice!

Looks like it is ready for its second valve adjustment.
Nice low miles for a bike that's almost 8 years old.

terrebandit · « **Reply #5 on:** August 19, 2005, 07:53:27 PM »

Adam,

Nice ride!

Just curoius, what did you give for it?

Bob Holland · « **Reply #6 on:** August 19, 2005, 09:06:48 PM »

Now let's yank that engine out, and put some big pistons in it.
Make that sucker run.

Congratulations on the new ride.

smooth operator · « **Reply #7 on:** August 20, 2005, 08:14:43 AM »

Thats a beautiful low milage B12

billybandit · « **Reply #8 on:** August 20, 2005, 10:08:52 AM »

Nice one!

I'm hoping to get a new B12 next year, better start saving lol

Vee Dub Nut · « **Reply #9 on:** August 22, 2005, 10:59:36 PM »

Quote from: "terrebandit"

Adam,

Nice ride!

Just curoius, what did you give for it?

pmed ya

Vee Dub Nut · « **Reply #10 on:** August 23, 2005, 10:05:05 PM »

Quote from: "Oldschooler"

Hey congrats on the new ride. You'll have to post an update on the ride home and the dif between the two since all the old bike quirks will still be freash in your mind.

well first of, it seems like the bike is just more well refined.. this could be partially due to my 600 having 30k miles and the new 12 just a baby at 7k. I like the hydraulic clutch system on the 12 better, its just a smoother maintence free system, a must on the heavy cluches on the big engine. THe torque is nice, there is no need to downshift like I had to on the 600. It will take power what ever speed or gear your in. The turn in seems slower, partially due to the wider tires, and partly due to its increased weight. right now it could stand a new front tire which im pretty sure will help the turn in some. I need to make some adjustments to the suspension to get it better set to my weight.. i'll keep yall posted

Oldschooler · « **Reply #11 on:** August 24, 2005, 08:09:32 AM »

Keep 'em coming

By the way Vee Dub, Is that a new Avatar? Or am I loosing my memory?

Vee Dub Nut · « **Reply #12 on:** August 24, 2005, 09:59:53 AM »

yea i added the avtar last night... your not going crazy