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[pmackie]

Hi Guys
I am a recently returning rider. I bought a 2002 Bandit GSF600S in Jan 03 and am really glad to be back riding.

I live in Cranbrook, B.C., Canada. Right in the SE corner of BC, right in the Rocky Mountains, a few hours travel North of Spokane, Wash and a few hours west of Calgary, Alberta.

I own and operate an Esso Petroleum Distributor business here for the past 11 years. Prior to that I worked for Imperial Oil (Esso) for 10 years as a company rep, in various Marketing and Engineering roles. In the late 70's I was previously a Motorcycle mechanic for Allied Motorcycles in Burnaby (Vancouver) BC. Honda, Susuki & Bultaco. The bikes have changed quite a bit...

The roads right around town are not the best M/C roads, but within 3-5 hours ride I can access some of the best of what BC, Washinton and Idaho states have to offer. My preference for riding is 3-5 day trips with a few buddies. Hoping to make a weeklong trip through Idaho, Montana, Wyoming to Colorada and back summer 06.

The 600 Bandit is basically stock, with only higher fork oil level & more preload front and back. The stock tires have been replaced with BT-020 and I have some Kappa hard bags and Joe Rocket tank bag.

Plans are for new fork springs and oil this winter, possibly a Double Bubble windshield and another new rear tire.

Happy to be aboard...

[Red01]

I was thru Cranbrook back in July. Enjoyed myself immensely!!
 Trip report here - Sorry, the pic links are broken, where they were hosted has disappeared off the face of the Web.  

[philb]

hi everyone
just like to introduce myself
i'm Phil from Kingston upon Hull, England
46 yrs old and i've been back to bikes for the last 2 years (after a 20 years absence) my previous bike was a gsx750f which took me and my wife on 2 trips to the French Alps (great rides) the old girl was getting a bit tired so i've swapped her for a GSF1200S what a beauty.
we plan to travel around Scotland early next year then hopefully take her on a continental tour in the summer Germany,Austria and Italy.

looking forwards to reading the posts on here and hopefully make my own contributions  

[Desolation Angel]

hi everyone
just like to introduce myself
i'm Phil from Kingston upon Hull, England
46 yrs old and i've been back to bikes for the last 2 years (after a 20 years absence) my previous bike was a gsx750f which took me and my wife on 2 trips to the French Alps (great rides) the old girl was getting a bit tired so i've swapped her for a GSF1200S what a beauty.
we plan to travel around Scotland early next year then hopefully take her on a continental tour in the summer Germany,Austria and Italy.

looking forwards to reading the posts on here and hopefully make my own contributions  

WELCOME, guys!  

Gotcha beat, Phil!  I went bikeless from '81 to '04.  Although, some would say I was bikeless in '80 & '81 as well (my time spent with an H-D 1340 Lowrider).  

[kpresco2]

G'day all,

My name is Ken Prescott - I live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia.

I rode bikes in the late 70's to the early 90's - but was bikeless from 91 to 99.

I have had a few bikes since rekindling my love affair - the latest a (very slightly) used 2005 GSF1200S - this is a great bike, I just love the torque.

The only mods I have so far are scottoiler and GIVI top box - more to come of course (when the missus calms down about getting the Bandit - could be a month or two   )

Really like the site - heaps of info and tips.

[Red01]

Phil & Ken.  

[Groundpounder]

Hey fellow riders,

Just wanted to introduce myself. My name for this forum is Groundpounder and I reside in Central California. I will be 45 next week and have been riding bikes since I was 15. My latest ride is an '05 Bandit LTD. Today, was the first chance I had to ride it since I took delivery last week. Wow, what a great riding machine. My last Suzuki was a '96 RF900...but, this bandit feels like the cadillac of motorcycles. Can't wait to break it in and then, go the distance. Nonetheless, this appears to be a great forum and I look forward to sharing thoughts, comments, and recommendations with fellow bandit riders. BTW, I have to admit...the bike is too quiet. Anyway, I'll save that for another topic. Ride on!

[steel96]

hey i'm jorge from lower east side of NYC
'96 bandit 600 picked up from Kamzilla
New member but i've been reading the forum for a while  

[Red01]

  Nice avatar!!  

[Kamzilla]

Welcome to the board Jorge.  

Guys, Jorge's an artist, so be on the lookout for an eventual cosmetic makeover for his Bandit.

[PeteSC]

Cool, we need some class added to this mess, Kamil!

[Kamzilla]

Class?  Did you see the guy's avatar?  He'll fit right in.

[Desolation Angel]

Welcome to the board!

  You can also have offensive pictures in your signature line.

I'm just sayin'!

[PeteSC]

I hate to burst your bubble, but I think that's a stock avatar I recently uploaded to the gallery.....although, it's still a lovely view!

[Russtang]

Hello all,

Been lurking for a week or so.  Great site!  No bandit yet, but in the market for a GSF400.

Been riding bikes since I was 5 or so (about 30 years ago).  All of them were of the "dirt" variety.  I just completed my street riding safety course and am ready to hit the asphalt...well, not literally I hope.

FYI, I've got some bandit stuff (manuals/fische) mirrored up on my website:

http://russtang.com/Bandit%20Manuals/

I'm looking for the GSF400 HI-RES shop manual to put up on my site.  My email account accepts 10 MB files  
russgephart@gmail.com

Glad to be here,
Russ