Bandit Alley
GENERAL MOTORCYCLE FORUMS => GENERAL MOTORCYCLE => Topic started by: Desolation Angel on May 29, 2006, 04:21:28 PM
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The Bandit 1200S Holiday...
(http://www.suzuki.at/stuff/bike/wallpaper/800/Bandit.jpg)
And NO you can't have one! :lol: It's on sale now for 9,222 Euros! Woo hoo!
Check it out more closely >>> Click Here (http://www.suzuki.at/stuff/bike/wallpaper/1280/Bandit.jpg)
Didn't someone recently say they were waiting for Suzuki's answer to the FJR1300/ST1300? Hmmm? :bigok:
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That's It, I'm crossing the pond. I think I might stay, just for the motorcycle options.
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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
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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. :grin:
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?
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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!
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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. :grin:
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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?
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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.
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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? (http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/images/smilies/eusa_think.gif) 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.
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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!
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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?
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No, they're Krausers.
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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
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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
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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) :grin:
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Hey, That is a 650. If you check out suzuki- uk website they have the 06 1200GT, it`s a good looking bike. I just hope that the luggage is the same from the 650 to the 1250? Three weeks my dealer will have his first black non abs 1250. I will be standing there with my check book!!!!!!!
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Really, Jr.? Way cool! You'll definitely have to bring that thing up here.
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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
For sure,Let me no when you come to Pa. so we can do some riding. I'm quite a ways from Harisburg, up on Lake Erie,but we could meet somewhere south and put some miles on. We're supposed to get snow later this week, but I doubt it will stick yet. Dan
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My brother has that windshield extension on his ZRX1200. I didn't think it made that much of a difference though. Dan
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Really, Jr.? Way cool! You'll definitely have to bring that thing up here.
I called every dealer in MD till I found one. I put my name on a list and gave them some cash. Just in time,I almost bought a v-strom. I get the first black non-abs.
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Oh this one may make a few of you wet yourselves. It was taken at a Euopean Suzuki show.
Looks like the new Bandit with new style Givi Bags.
http://www.sport-touring.net/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=3036
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By the way, that is an MRA windscreen. You can buy them on E bay or at Twisted Throttle.
(http://www.twistedthrottle.com/ezimagecatalogue/catalogue/variations/5166-350x350.jpg)
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Hey guys, are you serious?
You can put those Givi bags on ANY Bandit... did it myself. Their mounting hardware is excellent.
I put a large army duffel bag with extra camping gear between 'em, a tank bag and drove 2200 miles this summer. The bike was a bit top heavy but this was a problem only on uneven ground at the speed of a slow walk. Passing speed was affected, but not much.
But.
I have always had a problem with cramped legs on a Bandit -particularly in Technik Bike Armour. Since I put Suzi engine guards on long ago, (they work), I was able to buy cheap forward clamp on footpegs.
HUGE difference. Now I would call it a great sports tourer at a fraction of the weight and price of a Honda STI 1300, Yammer FJR1300, Beemer K1200s etc. Note that you CANNOT put forward pegs on ANY of these, to my knowledge. I was able to roughly double my daily distance.
I sure got a hell of a lot of raised eyebrows and slack jaws from the cruiser guys. It's a long story.
I think I should post this to its own thread. Thoughts, anybody.
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Whoops, I forgot.
If any of you are thinking about going this route, be sure to get the top bag backrest pad for your hot babe... a cheap Givi accessory.
Also the auxilliary tailights that replace the originals which will be hidden by the side bags from side view, (on a 98- probably all). The Givi ones ARE side visible and are of good quality too -astonishing for aftermarket, hey what?
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Well, Mike, someone may want to buy a Suzuki done version for one or more of these reasons:
One-stop shopping
Lower price (maybe?)
Extras covered by the warranty
Getting the lower fairing
OTOH - It's not uncommon for manyfacturers to show bikes equipped with aftermarket accessories that the manufacturer does NOT sell, just to show folks the possibilites. Just because there was a ST'd out Bandit at the show does not always mean it is offered that way from the manufacturer.
If only Suzuki offered a ST'd out Bandit like the one in Bazza's link with a shaft drive, it might have me more interested.
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As I posted on another site, the more I look at the "Big C" due out next year, the more I think about trading in the Bandit for touring. But until then, I will continue the morphing process on the Bandit and dream of a day that I don't have to worry about cleaning / lubing / changing the chain, overly bent legs, etc.
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Does anyone have a picture of the MRA Vario Touring wind screen installed on their (or any) 1st Gen b12?
I think I'm going to pick one up from twistedthrottle, but I'd sure like to see one installed first...
thanks!
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Its funny how an oil cooled B12 with Givi bags sets everyone off. Personally I never liked the look of Givi bags which remind me of large back dutch ovens which detract from the bikes looks and theme. But if you want that look for a decent price JC Penny sells Givi clones for a fraction of the price.
http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2010969/c-10111/Nty-1/p-2010969/Ntx-mode+matchallpartial/N-111+10111+500000/tf-Browse/s-10101/Ntk-AllTextSearchGroup?Ntt=trunks
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Its funny how an oil cooled B12 with Givi bags sets everyone off. Personally I never liked the look of Givi bags which remind me of large back dutch ovens which detract from the bikes looks and theme. But if you want that look for a decent price JC Penny sells Givi clones for a fraction of the price.
I'm with ya on those Givi topcases. Each to their own, but to me their just big and bulky looking, makes the bike look top-heavy.
That black Bandit does look really sharp though, and I like the hard saddle bags. Windshield too.
Thanks for the JC Whitney link, it's always fun to browse their catalogue, and ya never know what bargains you'll find... :wink:
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>>But if you want that look for a decent price JC Penny sells Givi clones for a fraction of the price.<<\
Besides the Whitney cases, there's a whole bunch of hard cases on sale on ebay. Some of them are high-gloss black and would look pretty good on any bike. Just do a search for motorcycle hard cases.
The only problem I see with the Whitney and other cases is that there's no clear-cut information on the mounting hardware. As far as I can tell, you still need to go buy Givi mounting hardware to put them on. Anybody have any info on this? I'm hoping to throw some on an SV650 when I finally get one, but the whole mounting hardware setup thing is nebulous to me.
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Everyone has different taste and needs. I personally got my case on ebay after picking up a mounting rack for about $40. The case with mounting hardware cost me $80 with shipping on ebay. The color was a close enough to Suzuki blue that people think it is stock unless I point it out so for me it all blends. What I like about using a standard rack to mount my case is that it not proprietary so if I want something that is bigger or different I don’t have to get reamed by Givi and use their stuff. I also got a small set of Joe Rocket nylon saddle bags for $40 which I love because they are small and tucked way back and above the turn signals and yet hold a surprising amount of stuff that have met my overnight needs.
(http://shutter05.pictures.aol.com/data/pictures/07/00A/77/98/95/98/fZRAVggD3AOhPxp4mtTZYB2NsU5ed0Fb0300.jpg)
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>>I personally got my case on ebay after picking up a mounting rack for about $40.<<
Yeah, but where did you get the mounting rack? That's my question. Who makes the mounting racks that can be used on the cases available from Whitney and on ebay?
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I looked everywhere and finally found one for the 2nd gen Bandit at this site http://www.mawonline.com/ If it is still out their these guys have it. I recommend calling their 800 number because using their site to find stuff is not easy. Although I cant remember the name brand of my rack, it was small, black and custom fit.
>>I personally got my case on ebay after picking up a mounting rack for about $40.<<
Yeah, but where did you get the mounting rack? That's my question. Who makes the mounting racks that can be used on the cases available from Whitney and on ebay?
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I wish Suzuki still offered their rear rack for the Bandit. I had a suzuki rack on a previous bandit and you could mount the cheap J.C. Whitney box to it. If you choose the J.C. box, know that it has to have clearance under the rack so that the J.C. box's brackets can go all the way under the rack. When I had a V-Strom it was infuriating that the V-Strom rack is designed so that you can't get anything under it to mount the J.C. Whitney box. They tried to fix it so you have to buy the expensive givi stuff.
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IIRC, the Suzuki accessory rack for the 2G mounts to the grab rail's four mounting points. This puts all the weight placed on a rack on that one small point on the end of the tail. Because of that, Suzuki says not to put more than a few pounds on the rack (10 lbs?). If you exceed that, don't be surprised if the structure back there fails as has been documented with pictures on this site by a member who had a Krauser trunk that mounted that way.
It's better to use a rack that mounts in an additional point forward of the grab rail, like the forward bugee spool mounts. There are several other racks out there that do that.
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It was a bitch removing the grab rail allen bolts. I actually ruined one allen tool getting those 4 bolts lose to mount the small black rack with adaptors that replaced the grab rails. Its a pretty strong mounting surface. Its the ebay box that is a little weak. So I re-enforced the bottom and inside of the box with thin plywood which I first glued on with construction foam adhesive. Then drilled the mounting points through the box and used U-bolts to attach to the racks round supports. I also went into the rear light connector and spliced in the boxes LED stop light, turn signals which provided great visibility.
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I know it LOOKS sturdy, but the leverage applied by a few pounds of something hanging out there apparently is enough to cause trouble.
Here's snubnose's problem thread from March, 2005. (http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=772&highlight=krauser)
I've read of other similar problems on other boards, so it's not a one-off problem - and is probably the reason Suzuki puts such a light max load on their rack.
Here's a few pics from that thread:
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/1.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/2.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/5.jpg)
Now, if you've got some welding skills, you could add some stitches and maybe even some extra material to beef it up so it'll survive better...
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Wow thanks, a picture is worth a beer if I ever run into you. I will defiantly keep an eye on those small spot welds and be ready to use my Lincoln tombstone and some number 37 fleetweld to fill all those joints.
I know it LOOKS sturdy, but the leverage applied by a few pounds of something hanging out there apparently is enough to cause trouble.
Here's snubnose's problem thread from March, 2005. (http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=772&highlight=krauser)
I've read of other similar problems on other boards, so it's not a one-off problem - and is probably the reason Suzuki puts such a light max load on their rack.
Here's a few pics from that thread:
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/1.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/2.jpg)
(http://members.shaw.ca/simonjones/images/5.jpg)
Now, if you've got some welding skills, you could add some stitches and maybe even some extra material to beef it up so it'll survive better...
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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. :grin:
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?
Ha-HA! So those are KRAUSER bags! I began to think the only bags I could get for El Bandido were of the Givi persuasion. I really don't like round, half-deflated basketballs hanging on my bike (gak!). Now all I need to know is if the Krausers will hang on a GIVI rack.
As for GPS, shirley you know that getting home again is also part of the fun! In addition, GPS saves a breadcrumb trail of your ride so that you will be able to find that fantastic overlook again, or that really nice ________ for sale (fill in the blank). Finally, have you never been on a group ride where the Grand Exhausted Rooster hisself gets lost? I've seen many a nice ride lose half its participants due to being whiplashed off the tail of the ride. We're still looking for some of them :sad:
Herb
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>>In addition, GPS saves a breadcrumb trail of your ride so that you will be able to find that fantastic overlook again, or that really nice ________ for sale (fill in the blank).<<
Not all GPS have breadcrumb. I've been looking at a shitload of them in the last few days. I found one at the low end that has it it, a Caliber P-3600. It's ~$250. Nice unit, but no text t-to-speech. Not a big deal, but TTS is nice to have.
The Magellan RoadMate 2200T is ~$400 with TTS and breadcrumb. Both also play MP3s and allow you to view images.
Two of the coolest units I've seen are the Navman N40i and N60i for ~$400&$500. These buggers have a 1.3MP camera that embed the NAV data into the image. Then all you have to do is look though an image database, load the image and the coordinates are set into the GPS. Awesome. The Navman webite has user-uploaded images, and they've partnered with travel service Lonely Planet, who've embedded NAV data to their images. Needless to say, this is a great way to plan a trip somewhere, just look for some place you want to ride to, download the image, and set your route. Totally cool. Unfortunately I don't think these units have breadcrumb, but the camera partially compensates for it.
RDUBandit, the way to use a GPS on a bike is to hook up to the audio. Use the audio instructions to navigate. Absolutely don't look at the map unless you're doing a quick glace. I agree that getting lost is fun, but when fuel starts running low, you want to start finding your way. Another great feature of GPS units is that they'll let you know where to find the nearest gas station There's definitely a GPS in my (near) future. Check 'em out:
Navman:
http://tinyurl.com/yj6syt
Caliber:
http://www.calibergps.com/
Magellen:
http://tinyurl.com/yakvly
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Now all I need to know is if the Krausers will hang on a GIVI rack.
Don't think so.
FWIW, Hepco-Becker also makes bags that fit the B6/12 (Junior & Journey line, IIRC). Holeshot used to sell them, but there wasn't enough demand, so he dropped the product line.
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The JC Whitney GIVI lookalikes will mount on GIVI brackets. I am using the whitney box bolted on the stock Suzuki rack on my 1st gen B12. I met a guy with a GS 1100 who made his own side mounting brackets out of 1/2" square tubing and the metal mounting plates JC Whitney supplied. Less noticable than a GIVI rack. After about 6,000 miles with a fairly heavy load in my "trunk" everything still looks good.
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We were talking about Sport Touring... an '07 1250:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/BanditST.jpg)
Anybody know who makes this lower fairing? Or how about those saddlebags? :banana:
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Well I checked my rack supports today and not even a hint of cracks. I bet the guy was carrying a huge 4ft touring bag complete with pots and pans. All I carry is clothing and a quart of Christian Brothers brandy.
I know it LOOKS sturdy, but the leverage applied by a few pounds of something hanging out there apparently is enough to cause trouble.
Now, if you've got some welding skills, you could add some stitches and maybe even some extra material to beef it up so it'll survive better...
Bah!
I figured out his problem:
1. Suzuki's welding team is blind
2. Bandit frames are made from cheap brittle steel
3. He's in Canada :duh:
Seriously, I picked up a factory rack for my Bandit and will probably be modifying it for some additional support by running bars forward to the front frankenbolts, a support up and across the top of the seat and some additional bars on top. I'm also looking at running a couple of down bars, turned forward and bolting up where the passenger brackets used to be and putting a couple of gusset plates where the upper mounts are tack welded to the tail section. Since I don't carry any passengers, that space is going to be used for carrying computers and/or parts for work. I may also setup a quick mount system using threaded inserts to hold the tail section on and then allen bolts to actually hold the rack in place when I need it. I don't always have to carry stuff but have been known to strap down a server with flatpanel on occasion :wink:
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:monkeymoon:
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We were talking about Sport Touring... an '07 1250:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/BanditST.jpg)
Anybody know who makes this lower fairing? Or how about those saddlebags? :banana:
The saddlebags look to be Givi's. Looks like their Monokey V35 on the sides and the Monokey V46 up top.
Not sure who's making that fairing. I looked at the lowers built by JMV Concept, Metisse & TCP - the three outfits that made lowers for the 2G - and it doesn't look like the ones they offer for the latest body style.
If you want to see what they're offering, here's some links:
JMV Concept (http://www.jmvconcept.fr/TempSite/17172.asp)
Metisse (http://www.metisse.de/index.php?id=2580&L=1)
TCP Aerodynamics (http://www.tcpsa.com/)
Hate to be a traitor, but if we're talking Sport-Touring, this has bumped the FJR from my moto-lust list:
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/paulweit/Bandit%20Alley/GTR14003.jpg)
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If you do any welding please take pics, so I can consider similar work in the future. Always good to have a point of reference.
Well I checked my rack supports today and not even a hint of cracks. I bet the guy was carrying a huge 4ft touring bag complete with pots and pans. All I carry is clothing and a quart of Christian Brothers brandy.
Yeah, I pulled the tail section off tonight and there's room for some improvement when it comes to welds. Prior to pulling parts, I managed to lift the rear of the Bandit briefly by lifting on the rack. It didn't bend but again, it's not the sturdiest piece.
Since I'm going with some other Bandit riders on a Yosemite ride in the late spring, I figure to be carrying a duffle bag filled with clothes, sleeping bag, and assorted touring necessities, total weight about 35 lb's :motorsmile:
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Yup the concours is on my list as well and I am waiting for a major magazine like Cycle World to pick it apart as there seems to be a lot of 1st technology claimed in that bike for the 1st year of production. But from what I have read it is targeted to be the ultimate in super sport touring without compromise.
We were talking about Sport Touring... an '07 1250:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/BanditST.jpg)
Anybody know who makes this lower fairing? Or how about those saddlebags? :banana:
The saddlebags look to be Givi's. Looks like their Monokey V35 on the sides and the Monokey V46 up top.
Not sure who's making that fairing. I looked at the lowers built by JMV Concept, Metisse & TCP - the three outfits that made lowers for the 2G - and it doesn't look like the ones they offer for the latest body style.
If you want to see what they're offering, here's some links:
JMV Concept (http://www.jmvconcept.fr/TempSite/17172.asp)
Metisse (http://www.metisse.de/index.php?id=2580&L=1)
TCP Aerodynamics (http://www.tcpsa.com/)
Hate to be a traitor, but if we're talking Sport-Touring, this has bumped the FJR from my moto-lust list:
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/paulweit/Bandit%20Alley/GTR14003.jpg)
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We were talking about Sport Touring... an '07 1250:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/BanditST.jpg)
Anybody know who makes this lower fairing? Or how about those saddlebags? :banana:
Wow! Me likey!
Where can I get one of those?
I like the black one in the first pic too... but this one would look very cool in black!
Did you take that pic at a bike show?
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Anybody know who makes this lower fairing? Or how about those saddlebags? :banana:
The saddlebags look to be Givi's. Looks like their Monokey V35 on the sides and the Monokey V46 up top.
Not sure who's making that fairing. I looked at the lowers built by JMV Concept, Metisse & TCP - the three outfits that made lowers for the 2G - and it doesn't look like the ones they offer for the latest body style.
If you want to see what they're offering, here's some links:
JMV Concept (http://www.jmvconcept.fr/TempSite/17172.asp)
Metisse (http://www.metisse.de/index.php?id=2580&L=1)
TCP Aerodynamics (http://www.tcpsa.com/)
Thanks for the links. You're right, it doesn't look like any of the aftermarket fairings currently offered.
I'd sure like to know where to get one... :motorsmile:
[Hate to be a traitor, but if we're talking Sport-Touring, this has bumped the FJR from my moto-lust list:
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d35/paulweit/Bandit%20Alley/GTR14003.jpg)
Yeah, the new Concours is freakin' awesome, huh? I'm gonna be real tempted to get one of those when they come out... :bigok:
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We were talking about Sport Touring... an '07 1250:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/BanditST.jpg)
Anybody know who makes this lower fairing? Or how about those saddlebags? :banana:
Wow! Me likey!
Where can I get one of those?
I like the black one in the first pic too... but this one would look very cool in black!
Did you take that pic at a bike show?
ZOOMER, I found the pic on another board, the person who posted it didn't say where he got it. It does look like it was at a bike show somewhere though.
Sweet, huh? :bigok:
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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?
You should give it a try - you may change your mind. If you use it wisely it's like a Heads Up Display. It's great when you can see what the next turn looks like on an unfamiliar road. You can also see if that interesting looking road actually leads anywhere and is not just a dead end. Almost like your own little crystal ball :).
As for getting lost, now I can get lost on purpose and still be able to find the shortest/fastest way home whenever I decide to turn back.
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Sorry, I posted this in the "Oktober pics" thread, but since this is about sport touring, I figured I'd stick it in here too.
I recently wrote some companies regarding the availability of lower fairings for the '07.
I just received the following reply from TCP:
Dear Sir,
many thanks for your interest in our products. This product will NOT fit on the `07 model,
but as far we are informed, soon an original Suzuki accessory like this will be available.
Best regards,
Patric Janke
TCP SA
From Suzuki, aye? Now I wonder if it's the one pictured here:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/BanditST.jpg)
I also wonder if those saddlebags will be offered as a color-matched accessory?
Hmmmmm!
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My guess is yes, since Suzuki offers color-matched bags for the V-Stroms and also offered color matched bags in '05 & '06 on the Bandits in Europe.
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My guess is yes, since Suzuki offers color-matched bags for the V-Stroms and also offered color matched bags in '05 & '06 on the Bandits in Europe.
Yep, I knew about the bags,,, I recently sold a DL650 V-Strom. :wink:
The lower fairing is what I'm hoping for, and the one in the pic doesn't look like any of the ones offered by the aftermarket companies... so the chances are that's the one! :bigok:
Also, in response to your comment in Bazza's "for sale" thread, it would make the most sense to have the O2 sensor installed in the collector rather than the mid-pipe or the muffler. I could be wrong, but I've had a bit of schooling in emissions systems and that's where I'd expect it to be. Easy to run a wire there, and you'd get the best reading also.
I didn't want to muck up Bazza's thread any more than it was... the man is trying to sell some gear after all. :duh:
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So you guys think we'll be able to get that fairing and stuff from Suzuki? Wow, that would be cool!
I can just imagine what that red one would look like in black! Sorta like this but with a lower fairing!
(http://www.suzuki.at/stuff/bike/wallpaper/800/Bandit.jpg)
That's just awesome! :bigok:
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Zoomer, my dealer just called me yesterday and said the black 1250 she ordered before Xmas is due in the next week or two. I'm not holding my breath, but it's in the system now so who knows? Would be nice.
Anyway, the black is a great color, and yes, I can imagine the red one in black!
I don't know where you 're getting yours but you might want to call and check on it. Could be soon... :beers:
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I always wondered if those Givi style trunks could be made out of cast iron as a barbecue option accessory as well as the ABS. You could cook your food on the way to the annual country bumpkin picnic and with ABS as an option, not have to worry about tossing the victuals. :idea:
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Don't know about the BBQ option, but I hear the double as beer coolers pretty well in their standard form. You can let Bubba bring the BBQ in the back of his F250 and you can just offer to bring the beer in the Givis.
:beers: :motorsmile: :beers:
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Don't know about the BBQ option, but I hear the double as beer coolers pretty well in their standard form. You can let Bubba bring the BBQ in the back of his F250 and you can just offer to bring the beer in the Givis.
:beers: :motorsmile: :beers:
Now that's thinking. :wink:
I never liked the big round trunks, they look huge and top-heavy. A tail-bag is much better, and soft saddlebags. But I could live with the color-matched sidecases... :bigok:
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When it comes to sport touring there one area that I almost hate to mention because whoever makes it (if it hasn't happen ed already) is going to make a small fortune. After about 300 miles especially after other all day activities and if its cold out I start to get a little fatigued (hard to believe I know). Anyway I get myself into a modified road race position with my elbows tucked in and my chest resting most of my upper body weight on my tank bag which I stuff to get the right hight for support allowing me to sustain that position in relative comfort 50 miles at a stretch before repositioning. My point is that if someone would design a tank bag with a built in inflatable bellows on the top that could be adjusted to support your torso in a selected positions I for one would buy it for those long cold night return trips. :idea:
I have looked, has anyone here seen or heard of any tank bag product like that?
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Well, as I impatiently wait for the "07 1250 to arrive, I started playing around with my Paint program, and I came up with my idea of what I want the new bike to look like.
I already have a set of soft luggage that looks like this, and I hope to find a lower fairing that looks similar.
I know, it's just an amateurish effort, but if you kinda let your eyes unfocus a little to blur the image... :roll:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/ZM.jpg)
Now I have something to compare it to once I get it together... whaddya think?
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Well, as I impatiently wait for the "07 1250 to arrive, I started playing around with my Paint program, and I came up with my idea of what I want the new bike to look like.
I already have a set of soft luggage that looks like this, and I hope to find a lower fairing that looks similar.
I know, it's just an amateurish effort, but if you kinda let your eyes unfocus a little to blur the image... :roll:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/ZM.jpg)
Now I have something to compare it to once I get it together... whaddya think?
Wow, when I first saw that I thought it was real! Just for a second!
So you said you already have bags like that? What kind are they? I don't think I ever saw any that look like that before.
I like black! :bigok: :beers:
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Cool, but nothing about an inflatable bag. But now you got me on a new idea, and inflatable Lycra tank bra. Just think of all the other applications besides adjustable chest rest. You could inflate it when posturing at a light next to a Harley's, it could be tapped into the security system to warn close passerby,s like an iguana. The product might even have crossover application the female real world. LOL
Anyway thanks for the insurance information, I got about the same increase in quote from Gieco. But apparently it is true that the quote is pretty high if your under 25 or your a poor rider.
My point is that if someone would design a tank bag with a built in inflatable bellows on the top that could be adjusted to support your torso in a selected positions I for one would buy it for those long cold night return trips. :idea:
I have looked, has anyone here seen or heard of any tank bag product like that?
You mean like the Bagster Tektra Tank Bag ?
http://www.pashnit.com/hayabusa-mods.htm#bra
I've seen this Bus in person, it's a nice setup. The one I took for a test ride had one similar to this and it was nothing to lay down on the bag while streaming down the highway.
Speaking of a Busa, I got a quote from my insurance guy just a couple minutes ago. My Bandit is 525 a year with full coverage (SoCal rates); a Busa would only be 545 for the same coverage :wink
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Well, as I impatiently wait for the "07 1250 to arrive, I started playing around with my Paint program, and I came up with my idea of what I want the new bike to look like.
I already have a set of soft luggage that looks like this, and I hope to find a lower fairing that looks similar.
I know, it's just an amateurish effort, but if you kinda let your eyes unfocus a little to blur the image... :roll:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/ZM.jpg)
Now I have something to compare it to once I get it together... whaddya think?
Wow, when I first saw that I thought it was real! Just for a second!
So you said you already have bags like that? What kind are they? I don't think I ever saw any that look like that before.
I like black! :bigok: :beers:
The bags are the RallyPack Deluxe series made by Dowco, the folks that make the bike covers.
Here they are on my V-Strom:
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q13/ZenMan33/rp2a.jpg)
The little blue reflectors are inserts, you can change them to several different colors... including silver or black.
I think they'd look good on the Bandit.
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I've never cared much for soft gear, but I do like the looks of yours.
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Although I like the looks of the SV1000 more then the V-storm, I do Like the way they attempt to incorporate the forward protector into the fairing. I wonder how much it works in a simple drop over or lay down. The cool thing about side soft luggage is that its less intrusive to the legs and seconds as a relatively inexpensive protector that can be tossed and replaced. Also keeps the center of gravity low when not in use.
Anyway I would rather have any Suzy sport V-twins than any of the pricey art deco Italian specials.
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Cool! Dowco, huh? Those are nice bags! I like the tank and tail bag too, I like the shape. I've never seen those anywhere. Where can you buy them at?
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Cool! Dowco, huh? Those are nice bags! I like the tank and tail bag too, I like the shape. I've never seen those anywhere. Where can you buy them at?
Zoomer, you can get the Dowco bags here:
http://www.extragear1.com/get_item_291018_dowco-rally-pack-sport-bike-saddlebags.htm
ExtraGear1 also has the tank bag and tail bag. They also have the "Value-pack" series which look almost the same, but smaller and cheaper and no reflectors. They're way cheaper than Tourmaster Cortech or Joe Rocket bags, look the same and are good quality.
This company is a great source for luggage and other motorcycle accessories and they have a large selection at good prices.
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Although I like the looks of the SV1000 more then the V-storm, I do Like the way they attempt to incorporate the forward protector into the fairing. I wonder how much it works in a simple drop over or lay down. The cool thing about side soft luggage is that its less intrusive to the legs and seconds as a relatively inexpensive protector that can be tossed and replaced. Also keeps the center of gravity low when not in use.
Anyway I would rather have any Suzy sport V-twins than any of the pricey art deco Italian specials.
CWO, I like soft luggage for all the same reasons you do, and if you lay it down you're not out a lot of $$. I could get used to a nice set of color-matched hard side-cases, as long as they didn't stick out to the sides much. But I can't stand those big, bulbous trunks like the Givi's.
The "forward protectors" you're referring to... do you mean the crashbars? Those are aftermarket SW Motech I installed along with the skidplate, from Twisted Throttle.
I like the SV's too, but the V-Strom is great on dirt roads, and I wanted something light for "adventure touring". It's listed as a dual-sport, but it's not that great off-road, like a KLR or DR is. It will easily compete with any other big-bore dual-sport though, and handles like a sport-bike in the twisties. :bigok: