Author Topic: Which one? (Read 6451 times)

mothman · « **on:** May 30, 2006, 04:23:34 PM »

There are two I'm looking at:
1 is a Bandit 1200s with a supertrap slip on ans a nice corbin seat. 5100 miles. It's a cold starter yet I think the carbs could be laquered up a bit. Runs great besides that.
2 is a Bandit 1200 unfared and a 2001 model. I haven't rode it but it look real nice. $4200 and $3650 for the 2001.

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/165202548.html

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/mcy/165900041.html

Go any advice? Cheers all.

jbrough7 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 30, 2006, 06:06:50 PM »

Jeez! That's a tough one...I love both bikes and both colours - I didn't really look; are they comparable mechanically? If so... only thing I have to suggest is, if you're a big guy and you think the fairing will protect you so that swings you to the first bike, don't even go there. My fairing on my 650 does basically nada and I chose the bike cuz I figured the fairing would protect me a bit!

Good luck and enjoy the buy!

mothman · « **Reply #2 on:** May 30, 2006, 06:44:19 PM »

Thanks, it is a tough one. The big thing is one has a Corbin seat, which my lady really likes. I wonder if I can find a reasonable one similar.

snofrog · « **Reply #3 on:** May 30, 2006, 06:44:53 PM »

do you want to just buzz around town ? then get the s model .if your going to be touring and longer hauls then get the s model, any ???? lol

mothman · « **Reply #4 on:** May 30, 2006, 07:19:10 PM »

Ok there's a vote for the S. How about that oil burning issue I've read about. Either of these bikes prone to that? Cheers

PaulVS · « **Reply #5 on:** May 30, 2006, 08:03:20 PM »

I believe any 2001-2002 Bandit with a VIN number lower than JS1GV77A*22102179 is considered a faulty piston "oil burner".

I'd go with the 2001 unless it falls into the oil-burner range.

RDUBandit · « **Reply #6 on:** May 30, 2006, 08:45:23 PM »

mothman - you in Raleigh, NC?

PM me if you are and wanna talk Bandits.

Oh, and go for the S!

Dave

Swamp Rat · « **Reply #7 on:** May 30, 2006, 09:48:06 PM »

Buy the "S" model. You can always strip her top off later if you like the naked look.

Seanybiker · « **Reply #8 on:** May 30, 2006, 10:27:03 PM »

Meself would go for the naked one.

WEINERDOGBONE · « **Reply #9 on:** May 31, 2006, 12:08:14 AM »

Buy the "S" model. I had a nekkid and put a fairing on it. That nekkid beat my brains out. They sure are pretty though.

deepink · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2006, 12:12:37 AM »

I notice the 2001 comes with some riding gear. Might be a nice"throw in".

PaulVS · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2006, 12:17:06 AM »

Quote from: deepink

I notice the 2001 comes with some riding gear. Might be a nice"throw in".

Yep... if it's an oil-burner that will help compensate for the extra 2 qts. of oil he has to throw in it every 1000 miles.

mothman · « **Reply #12 on:** May 31, 2006, 11:33:34 AM »

So we're thinken' the 2000? Well I just need to go out and see the 2001 first. I'll do that on Friday. You do have a point. I could just always take off the fairing. We shall see.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 31, 2006, 12:20:24 PM »

All 01s fall into the burner range. Good point about getting the S and going 'naked' later if you want. It's fairly easy with the 00 since the clocks are triple-mounted (rather than in the fairing like 2g bikes). Good luck!

tacoman · « **Reply #14 on:** May 31, 2006, 01:46:02 PM »

Get the 2000 S model. You'll like the fairing for long rides and the Corbin seate is great. The Supertrapp pipe is a good pipe, not the quality of Dale's or a Yosh, but you won't cry if you mash it up. If its cold blooded it probably needs some jetting work which I would do anyway.