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Machinations
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PostPosted: 08:27 - 30 Jan 2024    Post subject: New member Reply with quote
Hello,
I`m kind a new here, nice to meet you all Very Happy.
I`m just taking my license courses. And i have a chance to buy a suzuki bandit 1200 naked / 2001 year with a very low price from a friend.
I want to know if you think I can handle it after some practice with it . I am a reserved guy . But i want to know others impressions about this idea. P.s. I really like the bike.
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MCN
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PostPosted: 09:35 - 30 Jan 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
Are you USA?

We prefer to spell it Licence in the UK

Driving Licence as opposed to Driver's License.

Pedant is Important to some of us.

A 1200 bike for someone that just past their test could be a challenge.

A 600 will be infinitely more of a handful when compared to the bike used to pass a test in UK.

You might lose a few quid by purchasing a smaller engine bike then trading up.
But falling off a 1200cc bike will not be pretty.

It is really all about experience rather than skill.
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Evil Hans
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PostPosted: 14:23 - 31 Jan 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
MCN wrote:

A 1200 bike for someone that just past their test could be a challenge.


*passed.

Since we are being pedantic.
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MCN
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PostPosted: 16:06 - 31 Jan 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
Evil Hans wrote:
MCN wrote:

A 1200 bike for someone that just past their test could be a challenge.


*passed.

Since we are being pedantic.


Otto Tecks....

Since we're being pernickety.
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struan80
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PostPosted: 13:03 - 01 Feb 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
When you've done your test then take it for a ride and see how you feel on it. Saying that my motto is light is best.
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jeffyjeff
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PostPosted: 17:49 - 01 Feb 2024    Post subject: Re: New member Reply with quote
Machinations wrote:
....I want to know if you think I can handle it after some practice with it . I am a reserved guy . But i want to know others impressions about this idea....

I test rode a 1200 Bandit, and recall that I was surprised by its instantaneous, quick acceleration. My advice is that the Bandit is too much bike for a new rider. It takes time before the motorcycle's control inputs (throttle, brake, clutch) become instinctual. Grab too much throttle in a low gear and you'll find yourself on your back. I suggest a motorcycle with a throttle that is not so reactive, one where a big handful will not flip the bike over backwards.
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lui12
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PostPosted: 20:05 - 27 Feb 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
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PostPosted: 20:41 - 27 Feb 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
lui12 wrote:
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Ste
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PostPosted: 09:32 - 28 Feb 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
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Polarbear
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PostPosted: 09:59 - 28 Feb 2024    Post subject: Reply with quote
As long as you can physically handle the 1200, why not. It only goes as fast as you twist the throttle and I found the big Bandit a bit of a pussycat of a bike. Just take your time and get used to it before trying to be a Rossi. Wink
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