Heard from someone who had a 1200, and a 1250,?, Said the 1200 had more Mid Range Torque, than the 1250? Read some guy say the 1250 Bandit was more Refined.
@@scottlochans4180 my 1200 was a monster mate 118bhp to back wheel. Stage 3 Dyno kit , full exhaust system new suspension it was a cracker. Only problem was it only did 70 mile to tank riding steady 😃
@@thebritonabike THX, I also want to ask you, which manufacturer of fuel tank protection do you use, that carbon fibre one, show the link, please, may be eBay. Have never seen it in our country on sale. Snake skin tank grips want to buy too, saw it on ebay, my AliExpress ones are so-so.
@@StandicsThe TechSpec grip set can be ordered either from Amazon or from the company website directly. techspec-usa.com www.amazon.com/Techspec-Tank-Grips-2006-2011-62-3000-SS/dp/B00E40T5KS The tank protector II found mine on ebay for $55 but you can also find them here. www.justbandits.com/carbon-fibre-tank-protectors.html Best of luck - ride safely!
The sun heats that shiny rear can pretty quickly out here in Los Angeles ! You could fry an egg on it after an hour in the sun ... LOL .... Better safe than sorry !
I know this is old and long gone, but what was the wind screen and your thoughts on it as I am a new 1250s owner looking for a replacement screen.. thanks.
Yes indeed it gives you almost a 2 inch lower sitting position. Which results in more of a true sport bike riding poison - vs a Sport touring (more upright) position. Superbly comfortable , at least for my bottom. The OEM seat is like sitting on a Hovis loaf.Cheers - and continued safe riding to you.
BMW K1600 GTL, nah the Bandits weight was never an issue. I just wanted lockable hard cases, cruise control, heated seat and grips and all the farkles BMW offers …. Multiple Riding modes, adjustable suspension, preload, loads of additional storage, built in sat nav, Bluetooth, the list goes on …. It also is an amazing ride. I still miss the Bandit but no room in the garage … continued safe riding to you!
I did have to do a Very slight modification to the belly pan - but nothing that a Dremmel tool with a cut off blade and 5 mins can't handle. Continued safe riding to you.
@@thebritonabike Hello again. I finally got my Ermax belly pans in from the UK and working on installing them as I type this. Do you happen to have any pictures where you cut your belly pans with a Dremel to fit with the SW-Motech bars for reference before I start cutting for reference please? Thanks in advance!
Sadly it is time for us to part company - I love the Big Bandit but alas I have fallen for another and I am a 'one bike kinda guy', well... that and my wife says I can only keep one .. LOL!
ABS is not a fix all - but nice to have - I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. As instructors we train to do MAX braking at high speeds and NOT engage the ABS. Thank you for watching - Continued safe riding to you!
@@thebritonabike Banditless Banditateer fekkin Banditaholic, at the moment, ruined for any other bike. March 19, no bike Kawasaki for 27 years, got a 05 GSF 650 inj. Bandit,Wow at least 58, 59 times more biking joy than in 84, my nearly new Kawa.750 turbo, that I Couriered on, Thrashed it Daily Countless times, Lovely Superb for high speed Planted Biking travel, but Bandit Time Acceleration,, Defies Logic, all ALL at the back wheelps. ps. Take Care, nope not possible, it's a Bandit, stay safe, no just stay in CONTROL.
Remember that with great power comes great responsibility ! Survive the ride - gear up every time and practice ! Continued safe riding to you!@@scottlochans4180
@@thebritonabike Banditless at the moment, '84 my nearly new Kawasaki 750 turbo, had great Power, as did my favourite Kawasaki, nearly new Kawa.GT750 shaft drive?, Would sit at a Planted 140mph., All day long?. Got the £50 fine,3 months Ban to prove it.Dumfries Sheriff Court March '85 Guesstimated, 138 mph. Good guess, almost spot on. March '19 no bike Kawasaki for 27 years, Bandit Time, very quickly got a PhD Masters Degree in Bandit Torque Enjoyment only, nothing technical, I now have learned ?, Sod top end speeds?, All about the Acceleration.
Had my 1200 ( 2002) for ages. Great bikes loads of bottom end.
I agree ! They are awesome motorcycles! Ride safely !
Heard from someone who had a 1200, and a 1250,?, Said the 1200 had more Mid Range Torque, than the 1250? Read some guy say the 1250 Bandit was more Refined.
@@scottlochans4180 my 1200 was a monster mate 118bhp to back wheel. Stage 3 Dyno kit , full exhaust system new suspension it was a cracker. Only problem was it only did 70 mile to tank riding steady 😃
Wonderful bike, I tried it as my first one ever.
Nice one! They are great bikes. Ride safely, keep practicing and come home alive!
@@thebritonabike THX, I also want to ask you, which manufacturer of fuel tank protection do you use, that carbon fibre one, show the link, please, may be eBay. Have never seen it in our country on sale. Snake skin tank grips want to buy too, saw it on ebay, my AliExpress ones are so-so.
@@StandicsThe TechSpec grip set can be ordered either from Amazon or from the company website directly. techspec-usa.com
www.amazon.com/Techspec-Tank-Grips-2006-2011-62-3000-SS/dp/B00E40T5KS
The tank protector II found mine on ebay for $55 but you can also find them here. www.justbandits.com/carbon-fibre-tank-protectors.html
Best of luck - ride safely!
2016? I don't think so....🤔
@@olimpiuchis1905 how so?
Hahaha but not so cold eh mate? You did a quick caution touch then the grab ✌️🤣
The sun heats that shiny rear can pretty quickly out here in Los Angeles ! You could fry an egg on it after an hour in the sun ... LOL .... Better safe than sorry !
Last week, i picked up a 2016 (last year of production), gsx1250fa..... Aside from the headlight and fairings, are they identical bikes?
Yes aside for the cosmetic difference the engine, brakes and controls are identical. Continued safe riding to you ! Survive the ride!
Шикарная бритва👌☝️👍
Thanx for watching - ride safely and come home alive!
@@thebritonabike Спасибо...
I know this is old and long gone, but what was the wind screen and your thoughts on it as I am a new 1250s owner looking for a replacement screen.. thanks.
It's made by PUIG - puigusa.com/en Thank you for watching and please ride safely - come home alive!
I want to find out where to buy those bottom fairings?
ERMAX is the company. www.ermax.com/chassis.html?id=2253
Good Taste Bro 👍✌
Thanks for the visit Thank you for watching and please ride safely - come home alive!
Nice Bandit. I have the same bike and want to ask if the Corbin seat has a lower seat height.
Yes indeed it gives you almost a 2 inch lower sitting position. Which results in more of a true sport bike riding poison - vs a Sport touring (more upright) position. Superbly comfortable , at least for my bottom. The OEM seat is like sitting on a Hovis loaf.Cheers - and continued safe riding to you.
@@thebritonabike Thanks, i have been looking into the Corbin and if that's what it gives you, I will be ordering one soon
What was the replacement Bike for your Suzuki Bandit and,
was the bandit's weight an issue ?
BMW K1600 GTL, nah the Bandits weight was never an issue. I just wanted lockable hard cases, cruise control, heated seat and grips and all the farkles BMW offers …. Multiple Riding modes, adjustable suspension, preload, loads of additional storage, built in sat nav, Bluetooth, the list goes on …. It also is an amazing ride. I still miss the Bandit but no room in the garage … continued safe riding to you!
Nice Bandit! Did the CW motech crash bars interfere with the installation of the Ermax belly pan in anyway?
I did have to do a Very slight modification to the belly pan - but nothing that a Dremmel tool with a cut off blade and 5 mins can't handle. Continued safe riding to you.
Okay awesome! Thank you for that information. I really appreciate it!
@@thebritonabike Hello again. I finally got my Ermax belly pans in from the UK and working on installing them as I type this. Do you happen to have any pictures where you cut your belly pans with a Dremel to fit with the SW-Motech bars for reference before I start cutting for reference please? Thanks in advance!
@@KanenR360 Let me check my old photos and videos and I'll see what I have that might help you - you can email me directly at carpediemprods@gmail.com
Will do and thank you very much.
I assume the bike is in the UK?
Bike was in Los Angeles, now resides in Las Vegas. Thanx for watching , ride safely.
I take that you're selling your 1250?
Sadly it is time for us to part company - I love the Big Bandit but alas I have fallen for another and I am a 'one bike kinda guy', well... that and my wife says I can only keep one .. LOL!
@@thebritonabike I hear ya... Keep the shinny side up!
Stop talking, rev it, ride it!
These bikes love to be ridden hard! But with great power comes great responsibility. Ride safely and come home alive!
As a semi retired Crazy Mad Banditateer fekkin Banditaholic, 1250 ?, Lovely, but wouldn't want A.B.S. Breaking. Fuel inj. ? Oh Yes, ABS, no thanks.
ABS is not a fix all - but nice to have - I'd rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it. As instructors we train to do MAX braking at high speeds and NOT engage the ABS. Thank you for watching - Continued safe riding to you!
@@thebritonabike Banditless Banditateer fekkin Banditaholic, at the moment, ruined for any other bike. March 19, no bike Kawasaki for 27 years, got a 05 GSF 650 inj. Bandit,Wow at least 58, 59 times more biking joy than in 84, my nearly new Kawa.750 turbo, that I Couriered on, Thrashed it Daily Countless times, Lovely Superb for high speed Planted Biking travel, but Bandit Time Acceleration,, Defies Logic, all ALL at the back wheelps. ps. Take Care, nope not possible, it's a Bandit, stay safe, no just stay in CONTROL.
Remember that with great power comes great responsibility ! Survive the ride - gear up every time and practice ! Continued safe riding to you!@@scottlochans4180
@@thebritonabike Banditless at the moment, '84 my nearly new Kawasaki 750 turbo, had great Power, as did my favourite Kawasaki, nearly new Kawa.GT750 shaft drive?, Would sit at a Planted 140mph., All day long?. Got the £50 fine,3 months Ban to prove it.Dumfries Sheriff Court March '85 Guesstimated, 138 mph. Good guess, almost spot on. March '19 no bike Kawasaki for 27 years, Bandit Time, very quickly got a PhD Masters Degree in Bandit Torque Enjoyment only, nothing technical, I now have learned ?, Sod top end speeds?, All about the Acceleration.
You sir are a speed and acceleration junkie ! Don't become a street statistic - take it to the racetrack ! Safe riding 2 U !
@@scottlochans4180
What windshield have you got there?
It's made by PUIG - puigusa.com/en Thank you for watching and please ride safely - come home alive!
@@thebritonabike Thanks, gotta have one..