Author Topic: Oooooo! Let's talk sport/touring! :-) (Read 15892 times)

Desolation Angel · « **on:** May 29, 2006, 04:21:28 PM »

The Bandit 1200S Holiday...

And NO you can't have one!

It's on sale now for 9,222 Euros! Woo hoo!

Check it out more closely >>> Click Here

Didn't someone recently say they were waiting for Suzuki's answer to the FJR1300/ST1300? Hmmm?

deepink · « **Reply #1 on:** May 29, 2006, 06:27:18 PM »

That's It, I'm crossing the pond. I think I might stay, just for the motorcycle options.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 29, 2006, 07:38:46 PM »

That is one deadly looking bike! What is that winshield extension called? Searched for them but couldn't find them anywhere. Wonder if they're available over here? Seems like just the ticket for long rides.

BTW, Des, I finally located that helmet you asked me to look up. Good luck:

http://www.helmetoutletusa.com/product_images/Heart.bmp

RDUBandit · « **Reply #3 on:** May 29, 2006, 09:18:46 PM »

I like it!! I have headlight envy. Oh, and I wish my bike were black. Other than that, it kinda looks like mine fully dressed.

Also looks like it has a GPS mount...I must admit I don't understand using GPS on a bike. First, it seems dangerous to look/play with it while riding, and second isn't getting lost half the fun?

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #4 on:** May 29, 2006, 09:20:05 PM »

Quote from: jbrough7

That is one deadly looking bike! What is that winshield extension called? Searched for them but couldn't find them anywhere. Wonder if they're available over here? Seems like just the ticket for long rides.

BTW, Des, I finally located that helmet you asked me to look up. Good luck:

http://www.helmetoutletusa.com/product_images/Heart.bmp

They're called Wing Tips. Jim, geez, stop looking at helmets already, would ya'? You got your pink one, now be happy!

RDUBandit · « **Reply #5 on:** May 29, 2006, 09:23:37 PM »

I think that TwistedThrottle.com has those windscreen extensions...I'll check.

Yep. Go here: http://www.twistedthrottle.com/trade/productview/1608/103/

...can't figure out how to attach pic.

BTW, I'm not a TwistedThrottle employee, just a satisfied cusotmer.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #6 on:** May 29, 2006, 09:33:27 PM »

I hadn't seen those, only these...

http://www.saeng.com/2117.htm

Yours are cheaper, but I wonder if they're as sturdy as Saeng's?

RDUBandit · « **Reply #7 on:** May 29, 2006, 09:39:10 PM »

The Saeng's tip is taped on, whereas the MRA tip appears to be bolted on. The windscreen in the original pic looks like an MRA screen.

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #8 on:** May 29, 2006, 09:43:44 PM »

Quote from: RDUBandit

The Saeng's tip is taped on, whereas the MRA tip appears to be bolted on. The windscreen in the original pic looks like an MRA screen.

Interesting. I wonder how my ZG Sport/Touring screen would stand up to having that attached?

It's a bit thinner than the stock screen.

By the way, do you find that you use your sidecases very much? I've thought of adding them to my bike, although since I don't travel I wasn't sure I'd find much use for them. Extra storage space is a good thing, though, it seems to me.

RDUBandit · « **Reply #9 on:** May 29, 2006, 09:56:30 PM »

When I ride up to PA (or anywhere else) and stay for a few days, they are great. Around town/shopping, I don't use them.

If I go to the beach for the day, I use them.

All in all, I'm glad I have them.

Dave

BTW, they are water-friggin-tight!

Desolation Angel · « **Reply #10 on:** May 29, 2006, 10:19:26 PM »

Quote from: RDUBandit

When I ride up to PA (or anywhere else) and stay for a few days, they are great. Around town/shopping, I don't use them.

If I go to the beach for the day, I use them.

All in all, I'm glad I have them.

Dave

BTW, they are water-friggin-tight!

I can't tell from your avatar, but are they Givis?

RDUBandit · « **Reply #11 on:** May 29, 2006, 11:00:23 PM »

No, they're Krausers.

smooth operator · « **Reply #12 on:** May 30, 2006, 07:10:08 AM »

Quote from: RDUBandit

When I ride up to PA (or anywhere else) and stay for a few days, they are great. Around town/shopping, I don't use them.

If I go to the beach for the day, I use them.

All in all, I'm glad I have them.

Dave

BTW, they are water-friggin-tight!

Where and when you comin' to PA?If you happen to come through Erie,let me know. Dan

RDUBandit · « **Reply #13 on:** May 30, 2006, 09:25:25 AM »

Hey Dan! I usually stop in the Harrisburg area, but I've been meaning to explore a little more of my home state next time I'm up.

I'll give you a holler next time I'm up that way.

Dave

kebab19 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 09, 2006, 01:42:19 PM »

Hello.
Sorry to be a pedant, but that appears to be a Bandit 650, not a 1200. I base this on the end of the swingarm and the front brake calipers.
Confusingly, the 650 now has a black engine so would appear at first sight to be a 1200.

Not such a good tourer (unless you take it slow)