Okay, perhaps not a 'strictly speaking' bandit question, but most definitely bandit related (and maybe educational too)
Last night I test drove a 2000 Suzuki SV650 (for my wife), great shape, sounded perfect, ran exceptionally well, smooth shifting, fairly quick, only 8,500 miles on it - and the original owner ($3,300)
But the steering felt "funny" to me ...maybe stiff (?), reluctant to turn. It was rock solid straight line, ran great, it turned okay no 'problem,' there are no weird noises or anything, it just seemed like it was 'harder' to turn, it took more effort, it didn't want to lean over smoothly, like the bandit does.
So, my question: is this just me, my limited experience with different bikes? Is it the 1250 spoiling me with responsive, nimble and quick steering. Or is there a possible mechanical problem? There is nothing to indicate there is a mechanical issue, it hasn't been wrecked or anything - just 'feels' a lot different.
Is this just a normal phenomenon from switching bikes? Our Honda Shadow felt 'funny' to me too in the steering, so perhaps it's just the different characteristics between different bikes and just takes a little while to get accustomed to.
Is the bandit really as nice and smooth as it appears in its handling - or should all motorcycles steer this nicely and anything even slightly different is suspect.
Sorry (in advance) if this is a silly question...
Last night I test drove a 2000 Suzuki SV650 (for my wife), great shape, sounded perfect, ran exceptionally well, smooth shifting, fairly quick, only 8,500 miles on it - and the original owner ($3,300)
But the steering felt "funny" to me ...maybe stiff (?), reluctant to turn. It was rock solid straight line, ran great, it turned okay no 'problem,' there are no weird noises or anything, it just seemed like it was 'harder' to turn, it took more effort, it didn't want to lean over smoothly, like the bandit does.
So, my question: is this just me, my limited experience with different bikes? Is it the 1250 spoiling me with responsive, nimble and quick steering. Or is there a possible mechanical problem? There is nothing to indicate there is a mechanical issue, it hasn't been wrecked or anything - just 'feels' a lot different.
Is this just a normal phenomenon from switching bikes? Our Honda Shadow felt 'funny' to me too in the steering, so perhaps it's just the different characteristics between different bikes and just takes a little while to get accustomed to.
Is the bandit really as nice and smooth as it appears in its handling - or should all motorcycles steer this nicely and anything even slightly different is suspect.
Sorry (in advance) if this is a silly question...