Author Topic: Woot! I got it today! (Read 8951 times)

leedogg · « **on:** May 17, 2007, 11:10:47 PM »

Yep- I bought my 07 1250S today! it is the non ABS,in black. What I didn't know, is that, the black has blue metaflake in it! Looks SWEET in the sun! Drove it 63 miles home from the dealer- love it so far! I haven't ridden in years, and fell into a comfort zone really quickly! The power is so smooth- but it moves out. Did squeeze it up to about 5500rpm once on my way to triple digits...and boy did they come quick...I didn't realize I was that fast, til I glanced down and saw 103 on the speedo.

I too noticed the brakes are a little loud on the front- but thankfully to this site I was expecting it already.

My butt was starting to get a lil sore by the time I got home(63 miles)- but I didn't figure out til I was almost home that if you scoot up on the seat a lil,it is softer. But my wrists and back felt great- no pressure at all.

I am also 320 lbs- and the bike rode great- suspension is firm- but very capable of soaking up bumps.

So far I love it.

ZenMan · « **Reply #1 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:31:53 PM »

Leedogg! Welcome to the B1250 club... awesome pics!

Yeah, that color is fantastic, aye? It's called "Pearl Nebular Black"... color code YAY. Blew me away the first time I noticed the blue sparkles out in the sun.

It's a great bike. I'm as happy as a cowboy in a cathouse with mine!

BTW, is your right-side brake hose loose? Looks like it should be in that wire clip... ?

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #2 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:42:59 PM »

I hadn't noticed before that the headlight is one lamp in the shape of two wings, interesting! Does the low to high beam go on evenly or is it still one side then the other for high? The all black with the single lamp looks much different then last year.

leedogg · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:48:58 PM »

Thanks guys!

Zen- yours and the others that have them already helped me make up my mind. BTW- I looked at my paperwork- and mine is #1112. A far cry from a 97 or 99...but hey- I got the first one from my dealer in South AL.:)

Gotta be in Louisianna tomorrow for some work training- but hopefully Saturday I'll get some better pictures!

BTW- It was 7899 for the bkie...before tax, tag, helmet, and 2 yrs extra warranty...which put it up to 8800 all said. Still cheaper than a FZ1.

ZenMan · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:56:31 PM »

Quote from: "CWO4GUNNER"

I hadn't noticed before that the headlight is one lamp in the shape of two wings, interesting! Does the low to high beam go on evenly or is it still one side then the other for high? The all black with the single lamp looks much different then last year.

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=8813

Sven · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2007, 11:59:00 PM »

Wow, I'd like to see one of those in person. The metal flake sounds great...does it "rainbow"?

leedogg · « **Reply #6 on:** May 18, 2007, 12:04:24 AM »

Not sure about 'rainbow' - it just looks like blue glitter. Very subtle.

ZenMan · « **Reply #7 on:** May 18, 2007, 12:21:06 AM »

Quote from: "Sven"

Wow, I'd like to see one of those in person. The metal flake sounds great...does it "rainbow"?

It looks... nebular, man!

CWO4GUNNER · « **Reply #8 on:** May 18, 2007, 12:35:37 AM »

Oh I couldn't remember because as you said your picture was so blurry. But yes I see it now, its sort of looks like an all seeing eye, hmmm?. Have you thought of a name for your bike yet Zen?

Quote from: "ZenMan"

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=8813

ZenMan · « **Reply #9 on:** May 18, 2007, 01:16:59 AM »

Quote from: "CWO4GUNNER"

Oh I couldn't remember because as you said your picture was so blurry. But yes I see it now, its sort of looks like an all seeing eye, hmmm?. Have you thought of a name for your bike yet Zen?

The bottom pic is clear. The top one has the arrows added to make up for the blurriness.

Jeez, CWO, what else have you been missing? I named my bike before I even got it home... "Number 99".

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=8546

Sven · « **Reply #10 on:** May 18, 2007, 01:17:38 AM »

Quote from: "ZenMan"

It looks... nebular, man!

Totally.

ZenMan · « **Reply #11 on:** May 18, 2007, 01:57:58 AM »

Quote from: "Sven"

Quote from: "ZenMan"
It looks... nebular, man!

Totally.

It's the actual name of the color... Pearl Nebular Black.

I swear, I didn't make it up!

ZenMan · « **Reply #12 on:** May 18, 2007, 02:07:14 AM »

Quote from: "leedogg"

Thanks guys!

Zen- yours and the others that have them already helped me make up my mind. BTW- I looked at my paperwork- and mine is #1112. A far cry from a 97 or 99...but hey- I got the first one from my dealer in South AL.:)

Hey, what difference does the number make anyway? Maybe they were making them a little faster by the time yours was built!

I'm glad I/we helped in your decision... and it does my heart good to see you and all the other new B1250 owners joining up on this board. We are all Bandit lovers here, no matter what year or model it is. And I'm really happy that the new bike carries on the tradition of being an awesome motorcycle without costing an arm and a leg.

smooth operator · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2007, 05:37:24 AM »

and

The local dealer is bringing a new Bandit in for himself.I'm looking foward to taking it for a test ride. Dan

Red01 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2007, 10:09:38 AM »

Quote from: "ZenMan"

Yeah, that color is fantastic, aye? It's called "Pearl Nebular Black"... color code YAY. Blew me away the first time I noticed the blue sparkles out in the sun.

I remember when you first posted about the blue flakes in the paint and told us the color name. I was surprised it was different than the 2001 B12 color, Pearl Novelty Black #33J (Color Rite #4067), because it has blue flakes in it, too. I've yet to see the two next to each other, but from seeing them separate, they look the same. There's probably some subtle difference though.