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Let me introduce my self. My name is Chris and I live in Pennsylvania I currently do not have a bike but in the market for one. I just sold my 82 Honda magna and wanting to upgrade to something bigger and newer. I really like the Suzuki bandit 1200 I got a chance to test ride one for sale it was a 2002 gsf model and wow what a great bike. I like the power they have and they way they handle and I felt pretty comfortable too. Now the question I have for all you on this forum. I’m interested in a 2000 gsfs from a dealer with just over 7000 miles in very good shape the dealer just installed new front and rear tires (big plus) changed oil and air filter. They haven’t done anything with the vales. I no they need to be checked every 7500 depending how you ride. This is something I’m sure I can tackle my self with a service manual. I did not ride this bike yet when I went to the dealer it was raining. What I don’t like is the front faring, no offence to anyone with them. The dealer was asking $3200 they said they would go down to $2900. I didn’t negotiate with them yet cause I was still looking around. The other bike that I like better is the one I test rode. It’s a 2002 gsf with 6000 miles. It looks like it just came off the show room floor. But the down flaw is it needs tires front and back. And when I rode it I turned the choke completely off and the idle went down to about 800 rpm. I look up what the idle speed is and its around 1300 or so. I have herd these carbs aren’t the best on these bikes. I could just be a matter of turning the screw to increase idle speed. He is asking $3000. I could probably get him down to $2800 or so if he doesn’t put tires on it. He said he was going to get it inspected and if it doesn’t pass with the tires he will put them on but wants more money for the bike. I no some of the changes they have done on these bike from 2000 to 2002. I want to know is what are some of the issues these years have had. I tried to look and find some info but wasn’t able to find much. So if you could please give me some input on these bike to help me decide.