Hi everybody.
1st post here, so go easy on me :) I'm been lurking here for a while and finally bought a Bandit :) I'm located in Toronto, ONT, Canada - (i see quite a few Canucks here too :))
About 2 weeks ago I picked up a 2005 Suzuki Bandit GSF650S. It had 700km and the 1st owner didn't ride it much since '05 (read: a sweet deal!)
I couldn't be happier. This was the right "next bike" for me (i was coming off a Honda Shadow 750 ACE after 3rd season on it). I was looking for something more sporty but not "full-out" sporty (ie. laying down on the gastank)...lol
The bike is great and pulls really nice....however, I am feeling the famous 'vibrations', and since the bike now has 1300km, i just got some oil and filter and will do the oil change, pour in some Seafoam, tighten all the bolts, possibly a carb synch and maybe a valve adjustment. If that doesn't help it's either heavy bar ends or a barsnake/lead shot... we'll see....
In transit to my door are Givi engine guards, DS profile touring screen, Monorack, V46 topcase and backrest pad(for the fiance).
So, I just thought i'd share my purchase with you guys... I'm one happy camper.... I look forward to learning from the Bandito experts and hope to contribute to the discussions...
Here are some pics for your enjoyment....