My bike: 1997 Suzuki Bandit 1200
GIVI luggage: this luggage has held up VERY well; I'm impressed.
Yoshimura exhaust can which still sounds great
Factory jet kit (tried Dynojet but liked the Factory kit better).
K&N air filter
Dyna 2000 ignition and coils
Progressive Suspension fork springs
Ohlins shock: 24 clicks of compression and 16 clicks of rebound dampening.
Corbin seat
EBC brake pads & braided brake lines
Suzuki VX800 handlebars for a more upright riding position
Metzeler MEZ6 tires; almost 7K miles between rear tire changes
V-Strom handguards for cool weather riding.
Stebel air horn .... CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?????
Garmin Zumo 550 GPS helps me find the roads less traveled ... and get back!
GIVI luggage: this luggage has held up VERY well; I'm impressed.
Yoshimura exhaust can which still sounds great
Factory jet kit (tried Dynojet but liked the Factory kit better).
K&N air filter
Dyna 2000 ignition and coils
Progressive Suspension fork springs
Ohlins shock: 24 clicks of compression and 16 clicks of rebound dampening.
Corbin seat
EBC brake pads & braided brake lines
Suzuki VX800 handlebars for a more upright riding position
Metzeler MEZ6 tires; almost 7K miles between rear tire changes
V-Strom handguards for cool weather riding.
Stebel air horn .... CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW?????
Garmin Zumo 550 GPS helps me find the roads less traveled ... and get back!
Janice's Bandit: 1998 Suzuki Bandit 600
GIVI luggage
Vance and Hines exhaust can
K&N air filter
Factory jet kit
Progressive Suspension fork springs with 4 1/2" PVC pipe.
Ohlins shock
Corbin seat
Suzuki VX800 handlebars
Metzeler MEZ6 tires
V-Strom handguards for cool weather riding.
Stebel air horn
GIVI luggage
Vance and Hines exhaust can
K&N air filter
Factory jet kit
Progressive Suspension fork springs with 4 1/2" PVC pipe.
Ohlins shock
Corbin seat
Suzuki VX800 handlebars
Metzeler MEZ6 tires
V-Strom handguards for cool weather riding.
Stebel air horn
In the Georgia winters we ran Plexifairing windshields, then put the stock Bandit fairings back on in the summer. Guess you could tell we lived in a part of
the U.S. where you can ride all year round. Oh, but we also have Gerbing's electric clothing, vest, gloves, and socks ... just in case.... If you want heat (I
do, I do, I do!!!) then Gerbing's is the way to go!!!
Now we're in Texas and the stock fairings stay on all year; it just doesn't get as cold but all the electric goodies still come in very handy. Of course the
heat and humidity are a little more intense here than in Georgia.
And then there are the "lovebugs" (YES they really exist). For those who have never experienced running through a cloud of lovebugs and the smell of
them baking on your motor, you are in for a real treat.
the U.S. where you can ride all year round. Oh, but we also have Gerbing's electric clothing, vest, gloves, and socks ... just in case.... If you want heat (I
do, I do, I do!!!) then Gerbing's is the way to go!!!
Now we're in Texas and the stock fairings stay on all year; it just doesn't get as cold but all the electric goodies still come in very handy. Of course the
heat and humidity are a little more intense here than in Georgia.
And then there are the "lovebugs" (YES they really exist). For those who have never experienced running through a cloud of lovebugs and the smell of
them baking on your motor, you are in for a real treat.
My rear tire after an afternoon
at the Gran Prix motorcycle
track in Talladega, Alabama!
at the Gran Prix motorcycle
track in Talladega, Alabama!
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| The Dragon If you are ever near Deals Gap Tennessee ride "The Dragon". 318 curves in 11 miles. Yee Haw! |
My B12 put out over 116 HP and 80 ft/lb of torque on the last Dyno run. It's more than enough to get me into (or out of) trouble. It now is has over
60,000 miles and I'm looking forward to the next 60,000+ miles.
60,000 miles and I'm looking forward to the next 60,000+ miles.
That's Mac, on his GSXR, behind
me as we're getting ready to go
and straighten out the curves.
It's amazing how fast they spring
back into shape though.
me as we're getting ready to go
and straighten out the curves.
It's amazing how fast they spring
back into shape though.
No, I don't ride like this on the streets.
A racetrack is where you want to try your limits
and improve your skills.
I ran my Bandit as fast as my footpegs would let
me go. (See below).
A racetrack is where you want to try your limits
and improve your skills.
I ran my Bandit as fast as my footpegs would let
me go. (See below).
OK, let's "air" this bad boy out!!!
Our Bikes .... Los Banditos:
Janice and I ride a Suzuki Bandit 600 and 1200 (have you had your dose of Suzuki's "vitamin" B6 and B12 today?). They are fast, comfortable, and
nimble in the mountains. They also do not get unwanted attention from the police like sport bikes can.
Janice's last bike was an '84 Honda 650 Nighthawk. After one ride on my Bandit, she sold her Nighthawk the next day and bought the 600 Bandit!
Vacation hint: Pick up a copy of "Extreme Twisties Southeastern USA", get out your Rand McNalley (or GPS) and plan your vacation around these
roads. You won't be disappointed!
Janice and I ride a Suzuki Bandit 600 and 1200 (have you had your dose of Suzuki's "vitamin" B6 and B12 today?). They are fast, comfortable, and
nimble in the mountains. They also do not get unwanted attention from the police like sport bikes can.
Janice's last bike was an '84 Honda 650 Nighthawk. After one ride on my Bandit, she sold her Nighthawk the next day and bought the 600 Bandit!
Vacation hint: Pick up a copy of "Extreme Twisties Southeastern USA", get out your Rand McNalley (or GPS) and plan your vacation around these
roads. You won't be disappointed!
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| On the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina |
Our "track animals" waiting for their moment
in the sun!
in the sun!
The speedometers are taped
over because ... you
REALLY don't want to know!
over because ... you
REALLY don't want to know!
David sent to his "time out"
corner for doing a wheelie past
the start/finish line.
corner for doing a wheelie past
the start/finish line.
Here I am tearing up the track. Notice the duct tape on
EVERYTHING.
All I needed was my GIVI luggage on those nasty looking (naked!!)
bag mounts and I'd have the ultimate "Track Tourer".
It must be hell to be passed by someone with all that luggage
mounting hardware!
EVERYTHING.
All I needed was my GIVI luggage on those nasty looking (naked!!)
bag mounts and I'd have the ultimate "Track Tourer".
It must be hell to be passed by someone with all that luggage
mounting hardware!
| Footpegs, yeah we USED TO have those! |
"Hammering" out of a corner
and onto the front straight.
Take that you GSXRs!
and onto the front straight.
Take that you GSXRs!
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ROAD TRIP!
Two guys head to the Blue
Ridge Mountains .... and return
safely! Sorry but the wives can't
cash in on the short term
insurance policies.
Two guys head to the Blue
Ridge Mountains .... and return
safely! Sorry but the wives can't
cash in on the short term
insurance policies.
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Motorcycles are a
family thing.
There's no reason everyone
shouldn't be riding.
After years in a "cage", now the
joy of the open road!
family thing.
There's no reason everyone
shouldn't be riding.
After years in a "cage", now the
joy of the open road!