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Offline afm956

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New Bandit...again
« on: October 06, 2005, 02:57:30 AM »
Well I couldn't stay away, I picked up my third Bandit 1200 last weekend. I've had one 1st-gen, and this makes my second 2nd-gen. Damn I love these bikes!

I haven't paid much attention to Bandits since I sold my last B12 in 2002. From reading all the mods and such you guys have devised/discovered since then, I have a lot of catching up to do!  :lol:

I mostly hang out at Max-Suzuki (coinspinner) but this board is an awesome resource as well. Bandits are simply terrific bikes at a terrific price, I like that.

Offline B12Teuton

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« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2005, 08:20:31 AM »
:welcome: Back.

Don't spend too much time with the riff-raff over at Max-Zuk :wink:  :stickpoke:
Manny
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Offline Maniac

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« Reply #2 on: October 06, 2005, 08:38:27 AM »
Quote from: "B12Teuton"

Don't spend too much time with the riff-raff over at Max-Zuk


What, we don't classify as Riff-raff? And I've worked so hard for it too! :monkeymoon:

Welcome back and congrats on the purchase!  :congrats:

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Offline B12Teuton

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« Reply #3 on: October 06, 2005, 08:44:59 AM »
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Quote from: "B12Teuton"
What, we don't classify as Riff-raff? And I've worked so hard for it too! :monkeymoon:


Sure we do, it's just not nice to cross contaminate our Riffs with their Raffs... and vice-versa  :bigok:
Manny
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« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2005, 02:15:10 PM »
You fergit, Manny, we's kind of inbred!   :beers:
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I'm really a very hot, sexy,lesbian, trapped in this fat, middle-aged, male body......

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« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2005, 07:02:31 PM »
:welcome: back - Rick, isn't it?
Paul
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« Reply #6 on: October 06, 2005, 08:13:36 PM »
Quote from: "B12Teuton"
:welcome: Back.

Don't spend too much time with the riff-raff over at Max-Zuk :wink:  :stickpoke:



we said, good advise to all
John L

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Re: New Bandit...again
« Reply #7 on: October 06, 2005, 09:40:44 PM »
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Bandits are simply terrific bikes at a terrific price, I like that.

I totally agree with that... I like mine more and more each time I ride.  It really feels like it's just now getting broke in good - turned 10,000 miles this week 7 months to the day of purchase!!!   :bigok:  :bigok:

BTW....  Let me add another   :welcome:   to ya!!!
'01 B600S ... sold
'05 B1200S ... Top 20 mods... #20 through #2 - All The Usual Ones, Yada, Yada  & #1... 150,000+ Miles and Counting!!!!

Offline afm956

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« Reply #8 on: October 06, 2005, 11:31:32 PM »
That's the thing, when I felt like it was time to do some more street riding (I've been focused on road racing the past 3 years since selling my last B12), I really didn't have any specific bike in mind.

I wanted something fun, sport-tourey, strong midrange, and most importantly--inexpensive! I haunted all the local classifieds checking out hundreds of bikes. Over and over again, it was obvious the best bike in my price range ($3500 max) that fit my needs was a used Bandit 1200.

It was inevitable I guess.  :grin:

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« Reply #9 on: October 07, 2005, 12:31:19 AM »
Hey Coin, good to seeya..  TexmikeB12...