Check out my new bike!

Well, its been two long years since I've owned my own bike - no longer ladies and gents, I have my dose of addrenalin again, and fook me its a big dose!

I've been scouring ye olde ebay just to see what prices etc are like, when this beauty caught my eye (I never thought I'd get an un-faired bike!):

Tricked up Suzuki bandit 1200

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(pictures from ebay, will take some better ones soon!).

Rang for an insurance quote yesterday, which was a lot cheaper than what I thought, called the bank and arranged a loan.....and drove upto Newcastle and feel in love with this beast!

I needed a change of kek's after the test ride.......holy .... I was hanging on!

Heres what the guy has done to it pimping it up if anyones interested:

suzuki bandit 1200 ,600 frame,frame powder coated signal blue,10 mths tax &mot,all polished casings,engine painted rgv blue,tank and tail unit painted the same colour,polished engine protectors,gold cam caps,blue footrests & bar ends,polished footrest hangers,standard downpipes, race can polished,twin spots mini indicators,polished fuel cap,stainless steel frame inserts,chrome side stand,chrome centre stand,polished swinging arn,both wheels fully polished,stainless torque arm,jack up kit,polished chain guard,polished tax disc holder,gold chain ,good sprockets,silver alloy bars,all bolts stainless,gel battery ,good tyres,bandit cam link,fully polished forks and yokes,brake &clutch res"s polished,blue brake &clutch lines ,600 bandit clocks[speedo not reading correct]waveys all round with blue inners & gold bobbins,tokico 6 pots,bandit grips ,shortened mirrors [much better],hel oil cooler and mounting kit with braided lines ,no rear pegs ,single seat only ,this bike has taken a year to put together and still has lots i have not mentioned,i have to let it go because i have just bought my next project ,it gets a lot of attention were ever it goes ,its great fun to ride forgot to say the motor is from a low mileage 99 model[about 9000]

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Sufice to say I'm stoked!!!

Wow, that rocks! I love the colour, reminds me of a Renault.
You must be pleased with it.

You're going to have a blast Ben. Don't forget to dress appropriately.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ooost @ Jun 5 2006, 09:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>You're going to have a blast Ben. Don't forget to dress appropriately.
Yes, wear a Valentino Rosi supporter's shirt.

Nice bike Ben!, it's almost Rizla Blue!

1200cc !! that should kick ... accelerating!!

great bike ben!! Nice colour!!

She's definitely a beauty, you rock!

.... Ben that`s hot! It looks like it`s worth a fortune. When you`re going from zero to 500 in less than 2 seconds on that thing think of those of us who are sentinced to a year of horsepowerless mountain biking

Welcome back to having your own bike!

looks great ben!

The Bandit 1200 is no doubt a great bike with a solid engine.

Dig the colour scheme Ben.

oh yeah! u gonna have a good time on that thing! enjoy ben

I had to have another look, it`s so pretty

Since it's a 600 frame do u get 600cc insurance? If the 6's wheelbase is shorter you better hold on. I love it when you can see the engine!!! I wish you many miles or Km's of smiles!!!!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Traverser @ Jun 8 2006, 08:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Since it's a 600 frame do u get 600cc insurance?

I wouldn`t think so. Unfortunately Insurance companies aren`t that dumb. I think Ben`s cheaper than expected insurance would be because apart from the fact that it`s beutifully done up with great paint and trick looking bits, it`s still a 1200 Bandit with a 600 frame at heart. Those two motorcycles aren`t exactly as rare as Bimotas, so parts wouldn`t be as horribe as an exotic of the same value

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Traverser @ Jun 7 2006, 10:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Since it's a 600 frame do u get 600cc insurance? If the 6's wheelbase is shorter you better hold on. I love it when you can see the engine!!! I wish you many miles or Km's of smiles!!!!


<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (richo @ Jun 8 2006, 06:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>I wouldn`t think so. Unfortunately Insurance companies aren`t that dumb. I think Ben`s cheaper than expected insurance would be because apart from the fact that it`s beutifully done up with great paint and trick looking bits, it`s still a 1200 Bandit with a 600 frame at heart. Those two motorcycles aren`t exactly as rare as Bimotas, so parts wouldn`t be as horribe as an exotic of the same value

As Richo said unfortunatley not! Its a 1200 on the paperwork.

Re: Insurance, l have gathered up 2 years no claims bonus (2002-2004), but this was 2 years old in February - most companies wont accept NCB after 2 years, but norwich union takes it for 3 years after the last policy - so I was a very happy bunny! I'm now points free (touch wood) - and long may it stay that way!

The bike is a blast though, been on it this week and going to the girlfriends parents tomorrow after work, so thats a 140 mile blast through the lake district (really good - twisty country roads!) Wooooo

Have fun on those twisties Ben.

And don't end up in the lake!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (teomolca @ Jun 9 2006, 01:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>And don't end up in the lake!

very nice bike...it looks like a bike that Gary Rothwell used to use for stunts.

Very nice...congrats...Ride safe