Ok motherfuckers, why didn't anyone tell me about the Bandit 1200?

[Adeptus_Minor]

Apparently they aren't such a well kept secret... a quick search of eBay listings only turned up 3 for sale. That means people have either bought them up or are hanging onto them.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Adeptus_Minor

Apparently they aren't such a well kept secret... a quick search of eBay listings only turned up 3 for sale. That means people have either bought them up or are hanging onto them.

Yep, it's one of those bikes... Suzuki sold a mess of them and nobody is trying to get rid of theirs... Guy I bought mine from wanted to get a 600 SS because the B12 was too big and heavy... pfft... kids.

There's a pretty good selection on CL, but most over $3k. My <$2k price point was simply not represented... Until I derf'ed this guy down...

I did look at one other one before this one... roached out former drag big... Guessing what I saw on the outside - flatsides, V&H sidewinder headers, etc, etc... it was legit. Obviously dumped on both sides and left outside to rot. It was also $2,200 obo, didn't run, and had all sorts of fuckery from the douche who owned it - $2 led turn signals (four on the back... really dude?), four different footpegs, grounded off the caliper mount up front to show off the PM-ripoff wheels (which were destined for the TL if I bought it), etc... And fucko wouldn't come off his $2,200 price - I told him $1200 or nothing... honestly kinda glad he didn't say yes.

[RedRider2k2]

Originally Posted by Mikey

The only things holding me back are the lack of fuel injection and a sixth gear, but I'm really tempted anyway.

The newer Bandit 1250 has all that plus liquid cooling.

They lack the character of the older 1200s though.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by RedRider2k2

The newer Bandit 1250 has all that plus liquid cooling.

They lack the character of the older 1200s though.

I'm all about character... and this bike has it in buckets...

[njchopper87]

Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

I'm all about character... and this bike has it in buckets...

http://columbia.craigslist.org/mcy/3375468399.html

Character enough?

[Porkchop]

Originally Posted by njchopper87

http://columbia.craigslist.org/mcy/3375468399.html

Character enough?

looks like a half assed attempt at a monster look alike.....

[Cutty72]

Never been on the old 1200's. Buddy has a 1250, and it's nice, but not an over abundance of torque, at least compared to my V-twin.

[OneSickPsycho]

Originally Posted by Cutty72

Never been on the old 1200's. Buddy has a 1250, and it's nice, but not an over abundance of torque, at least compared to my V-twin.

Yeah, from what I read they stole the soul of the Bandit when they went water-cooled.