My New Bike

Bullet500Dude · 11-23-2009, 09:37 AM

Hey Ya'll !

I've been riding for decades, and I've been hesitant to get a complicated modern motorcycle. Most of my machines have been old H-D's, Honda 750 4's, and a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 for the last 8 years. But I've been wanting to get back in to some serious riding my Bullet isn't capable of, and I've been trying to figure out what I wanted.
Well, I've concitered the Kawasaki Versys, and the Suzuki 650 V-strom. But I got a deal I couldn't refuse. My wrench took in an 01 Suzuki Bandit 1200S to do some work on, and he ended up having to do a lean sale on it because the idiot didn't pay the bill. So I just bought it for $ 900.00 ! Yes $ 900.00.

It has new tires, chain & sprockets, battery, was serviced completely, and the oil was changed. I'm taking it real easy on her after going from 22 HP to whatever this insane biatch puts out. I havn't even twisted her 6K RPM's yet (11K redline), and it feels increadable. OMG. It's almost a sexual expirence !
I'm setting her up for touring, and I've ordered Givi engine guards/top case & mount, MFW rider footpeg relocators, Laminar Touring Lip windshield, Fenda Extenda front fender extender, Holeshot rear wheel hugger, and Scott chain oiler sofar. But I'm not sure what seat to get. I had a Corbin on my last 92 Honda 750 Nighthawk, and I really didn't care for it. Anyone got any suggestions ?
OK, I'm going riding. Thank you in advance for any help you can give.

Gojira · 11-23-2009, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bullet500Dude

OMG. It's almost a sexual expirence !

Now you know. Now you are hooked. Congrats! Outrageously great deal.

eye.surgeon · 11-23-2009, 10:05 AM

That is a smoking good deal! Fun bike too. I see you live in Bako...you gotta ride that thing west on hwy 58 ASAP.

DR1300R · 11-23-2009, 10:35 AM

Great bike and even better deal..

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ninja_o · 11-23-2009, 11:02 AM

congrats!
thats good bike with a fantastic deal

Girl O' Flight · 11-23-2009, 12:46 PM

So where's a picture of this sweet deal of yours?

Would love to see it!! It sounds fantastic!!

Bullet500Dude · 11-23-2009, 01:04 PM

Soon as my wife finds the coard to hook up my phone to the PC, and gets around to doing it. I'm totaly retarted when it comes to this PC stuff.

Bullet500Dude · 11-23-2009, 02:50 PM

OK, got those pictures up.

eye.surgeon · 11-23-2009, 04:25 PM

here you go for those that don't know where to look...

Law Dawg (ret) · 11-23-2009, 04:33 PM

So Darryl, who's your wrench?

11-23-2009, 09:37 AM	#1
Bullet500Dude Junior Member Name: Darryl ( D.B. ) Location: Bakersfield, California USA Motorcycle: 2001 Suzuki Bandit Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17	My New Bike Hey Ya'll ! I've been riding for decades, and I've been hesitant to get a complicated modern motorcycle. Most of my machines have been old H-D's, Honda 750 4's, and a 2001 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 for the last 8 years. But I've been wanting to get back in to some serious riding my Bullet isn't capable of, and I've been trying to figure out what I wanted. Well, I've concitered the Kawasaki Versys, and the Suzuki 650 V-strom. But I got a deal I couldn't refuse. My wrench took in an 01 Suzuki Bandit 1200S to do some work on, and he ended up having to do a lean sale on it because the idiot didn't pay the bill. So I just bought it for $ 900.00 ! Yes $ 900.00. It has new tires, chain & sprockets, battery, was serviced completely, and the oil was changed. I'm taking it real easy on her after going from 22 HP to whatever this insane biatch puts out. I havn't even twisted her 6K RPM's yet (11K redline), and it feels increadable. OMG. It's almost a sexual expirence ! I'm setting her up for touring, and I've ordered Givi engine guards/top case & mount, MFW rider footpeg relocators, Laminar Touring Lip windshield, Fenda Extenda front fender extender, Holeshot rear wheel hugger, and Scott chain oiler sofar. But I'm not sure what seat to get. I had a Corbin on my last 92 Honda 750 Nighthawk, and I really didn't care for it. Anyone got any suggestions ? OK, I'm going riding. Thank you in advance for any help you can give. __________________ Take CARE, be BAD ;-) and ride SAFE....... D.B.

11-23-2009, 10:05 AM	#3
eye.surgeon ...riding California... Name: Rod Location: Clovis, California Motorcycle: Ducati Multistrada Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,878	Re: My New Bike That is a smoking good deal! Fun bike too. I see you live in Bako...you gotta ride that thing west on hwy 58 ASAP. __________________ Ducati Multistrada 1200 Touring S BMW K1200LT

11-23-2009, 10:35 AM	#4
DR1300R Truckin' for the cause.. Name: Doyle Location: Quad Cities, Il USA Motorcycle: 2000 Hayabusa Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 20	Re: My New Bike Great bike and even better deal.. : __________________ Current touring mods, Corbin seat, Audiovox cruise, Heated grips, MRA Vario shield, Lower pegs, XM radio, Garmin gps, Bagster tank bag, Beetle Bags, HID low beam and ChatterBox..

11-23-2009, 11:02 AM	#5
ninja_o I am done learning ... Name: S... Location: san jose Motorcycle: Concours 14 Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,471	Re: My New Bike congrats! thats good bike with a fantastic deal __________________ ---------------------

11-23-2009, 12:46 PM	#6
Girl O' Flight Jumping G Horsefat Name: Suzi Location: Pine Mountain Club, CA Motorcycle: '08 Suzuki GSX650f Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,206	Re: My New Bike So where's a picture of this sweet deal of yours? Would love to see it!! It sounds fantastic!! __________________ ************************************ This is the amplifier, which amplifies the sound. And this is the preamplifier, which, of course, amplifies the pree.**

11-23-2009, 01:04 PM	#7
Bullet500Dude Junior Member Name: Darryl ( D.B. ) Location: Bakersfield, California USA Motorcycle: 2001 Suzuki Bandit Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17	Re: My New Bike Soon as my wife finds the coard to hook up my phone to the PC, and gets around to doing it. I'm totaly retarted when it comes to this PC stuff. __________________ Take CARE, be BAD ;-) and ride SAFE....... D.B.

11-23-2009, 02:50 PM	#8
Bullet500Dude Junior Member Name: Darryl ( D.B. ) Location: Bakersfield, California USA Motorcycle: 2001 Suzuki Bandit Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 17	Re: My New Bike OK, got those pictures up. __________________ Take CARE, be BAD ;-) and ride SAFE....... D.B.

11-23-2009, 04:25 PM	#9
eye.surgeon ...riding California... Name: Rod Location: Clovis, California Motorcycle: Ducati Multistrada Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,878	Re: My New Bike here you go for those that don't know where to look... __________________ Ducati Multistrada 1200 Touring S BMW K1200LT

11-23-2009, 04:33 PM	#10
Law Dawg (ret) Super Member Name: Mark Location: Bakersfield, Ca Motorcycle: F800GS & DR 650 Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 7,650	Re: My New Bike So Darryl, who's your wrench?

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