Bandit Alley
GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: GSFStiny on August 20, 2006, 02:39:02 PM
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Hey all,
First let me extend a big :thanks: to everybody here, Ive been lurking around for several weeks while researching what my next bike would be. My last bike was a 79 GS750. Im a regular over at the GS resources, some of you may recognize the name from there. Im also a college senior and apartment resident, so I needed something more reliable than a 30 year old semiproject.
Yesterday I picked up my new steed, a 99 B12, with only 4500 miles. I havent ridden it except for a testride because I havent taken care of the legalites (registration, inspection, etc) yet. So far Im happier than a pig in...well...you know. I do have a few mod plans, including some case guards/frame sliders (just in case), and maybe a set of quick-release hard bags when I can afford it. I think Im in love. I plan on having this thing for a long time to come.
BTW, Im from southern WV originally, but I live in South Point, OH while Im finishing up school.
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Good to have ya. I hope you'll enjoy your bike as much as I enjoy mine. :congrats:
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Welcome to the board...small world. Marshall? Spent some time that way myself a few years back.
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I lived in Charelston for years and went to Marshall. I drummer I played with lived in South Point. Yes you are going to love that Bandit. I also have 79 Bike. Honda CB 750 F. Pretty much the reason I got the Bandit. Natural evolution it seems. Cheers
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Yep, I go to Marshall. With any luck Ill be able to free myself from the clutches of the Biology dept within the next year. :roll:
Definitely true about the evolution. The bandit really is the UJM of the 90s, proven (aka old) technology with new components. The bandits are a real parts bin special, but it makes for a pretty awesome combination.
There are some decent (well, mediocre) twisties in the area, as soon as I get the registration transferred I cant wait to see how it feels when its not going in a straight line.
Heaven Bound--Where are you in WV??
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Heaven Bound--Where are you in WV??
The great metropolis of Teays Valley. I work in the opposite direction, but cruise through Huntington on occassion.
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I lived in Charelston for years and went to Marshall. I drummer I played with lived in South Point. Yes you are going to love that Bandit. I also have 79 Bike. Honda CB 750 F. Pretty much the reason I got the Bandit. Natural evolution it seems. Cheers
I know where you got the avatar idea...WV is full of interesting stuff.
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The great metropolis of Teays Valley. I work in the opposite direction, but cruise through Huntington on occassion.
Cool, I was in Teays every thursday all summer for my summer class. I hadnt seen many bandits around, one in milton/culloden, and one in Huntington (besides me). Nice to know Im not alone out there :wink:
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I just made my 4th trip from Texas to Mid-Ohio for races. After running over to the east coast for three days I rode down to WV to visit a friend in Beckley and another from Huntington who happened to be spending a three day weekend in Pocohontas County. There are some incredible roads there, I ran up 219 from 64. You have to watch for gravel but the twisties make the Dragon look tame. The scenery was incredible. Enjoy your Bandit!
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If you rode in Poca county, I hope you got to do droop mountain, the last real mountain in the southern part of the county before you get into greenbrier.. It was a blast on my old GS, especially southbound. Havent made it that way on hthe bandit yet, but Im sure it will be a much quicker experience next time around..... :banana:
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Yes indeed, I went a little past Droop mountain into Seebert and stayed at a cabin on the Greenbriar. Went all around the county up to the RadioTelescope facility, the antique train etc. Played tourist. Beautiful country.