I am curious how many of you actually venture out into the other sections of the forum versus just hanging out in the Bandit section?
If you have some good ride reports/pics from your piece of the globe, we would all sure like to see them shared in our regular Story Telling forum. It is always nice to see what other folks get to do with their bikes and what the bike culture is like where they live.
Since there isn't subtopics on this thread and after spending about an hour and half reading through, I figured I will just ask the question even though out of 436 pages, I'm sure it was covered.
The Bandit 1250s is one of two bikes I am down to for my next purchase (the other a FZ1). Without being able to find one close by, I haven't sat on a Bandit yet. My only real concern is how heavy it is for an everyday commuter? I used to ride an 05' FJR daily and it got to be just too much weight to deal with. Will the Bandit be similar or or more like the weight of the FZ1. I've already test rode the FZ1 and it was great, only thing I don't like is having to really wind it up, that is what has lead me to the Bandit along with this thread. For reference I am 5'9, 160lbs, 29" inseam. Sorry for being so long winded!!
Thanks!
Don't know how much current draw your indicator takes but HERE's were I hooked into a switched power lead (page 4). The lead was very easy to get to.
If you are planning on hooking up other electrical goodies, I'd suggest rigging up a relay/fuse box setup as shown in the how-to guide. Feel free to download the how-to pdf.
Hi Mick just ran across your post and I'd like to say you did a great job on the install as well as the detailed write up. Looks real Good.
Ok thanks , that should have been common sense for me but I didn'tHeated grips can be installed, but you have to file off the ridge on the thottle tube. Comes off easily with a file. I have Oxford Sport grips on mine and they work great, but after 3 years the pattern is wearing off. I may go with the touring grips next time as they are a little larger and have some padding on them.
Terry,
Check out heated gloves as an alternative to grips. I've found them to be warmer since the heat is on the outside where the wind is. Also, the wiring you put in for the gloves is easy and can be used for other clothing/devices.
Oh yea if I'm heading out for several hours in the winter I'll wear my heated gloves, but just everyday commuting in 45deg weather I find heated grips to be much more convenient. The gloves are a bit bulky too.Terry,
Check out heated gloves as an alternative to grips. I've found them to be warmer since the heat is on the outside where the wind is. Also, the wiring you put in for the gloves is easy and can be used for other clothing/devices.
That must be true because so many people have them. I bought mine many years ago when Widder was in business.I normally wear a size large and I had to get small so they would fit and the fingers are still too long.They have heated gloves that are not bulky. I have a set and they work great and offer the same protection as my race gloves.