My Resale Took A Hit Today...

txbanditrydr · 10-11-2009, 04:02 PM

I wasn't sure where to put this... General, Suzuki Bandits, or wherever - then it made sense - this is a story so please read along.

I remember the day I picked up my Bandit - cold, gray and misty... somehow it's fitting that today was the same - cold, gray and misty. It only took 4 years, 7 months and 6 days but I finally got there...

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A few numbers to consider...

50 oil changes with 25 filters
Only on my second replacement chain
Only on my second replacement front brake pads
OEM rear brake pads still in place
OEM plastics still in place
OEM clutch still in place
OEM engine/pistons/motor still in place

Suzuki really got this one right. I don't abuse my bikes but I like to have fun with them. My Bandit has been to the drag strips, carved corners, commuted, toured, and stunted if you consider the occasional roll-on wheelie a stunt. It still keeps on going and has never failed me.

Along the way I've made a lot of friends, learned a lot about riding, learned some stuff about myself, enjoyed a lot of good food, fun and fellowship. I look forward to the next 100K. Thanks for checking the thread out.

TWTim · 10-11-2009, 04:05 PM

wonbyone · 10-11-2009, 04:26 PM

This speaks volumes of you and the bike. Congratulations... best wishes on the next 100K miles. Respectfully, I would not fret the resale, you've gotten your monies worth.

--Bill

**Graubart** · 10-11-2009, 04:29 PM

Congratulations!

MCRyder · 10-11-2009, 04:38 PM

100K

awesome!

Congrats on the accomplishment Jay . I think the 100K says alot about the machine AND the rider. It was great following your lead up Push Mtn and Hwy 9 as you were getting those last few miles last weekend.

gixxerjasen · 10-11-2009, 05:24 PM

Awesome! However, I think that passing 20K probably did worse for your resale than anything else with the way things go out there. Well, that and the economy.

RedPill · 10-11-2009, 05:24 PM

That is an achievement. Congrats.

jredford · 10-11-2009, 06:15 PM

Sweet!

SilverBullet · 10-11-2009, 06:53 PM

Congrats!
You forgot to list tires. How many sets?

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CT90RR · 10-11-2009, 07:26 PM

If your going to purposely diminish the value of your bike, thats the prefect way to do it.

Congratulations

dutchinterceptor · 10-11-2009, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SilverBullet

Congrats!
You forgot to list tires. How many sets?

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Long live the Bandit!! Glad I was able to witness most of those miles.

ST/SV · 10-11-2009, 07:54 PM

Cool

**Hotboot** · 10-11-2009, 08:06 PM

Yes, long live the clean Bandeet and congrats on a mission accomplished Jay. I was witness to a few hundred and count me in as one of the friends along the way.

That is 60.97 miles per day using your numbers....I don't do that in a week between two bikes. You are a motorcycle riding rockstar !!!
Resisting the temptation for a new girl must have been hard, going to ride it forever or can we frame it and shop for something new ?
Don't hate bro...just asking.

klb1122 · 10-11-2009, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ST/SV

Cool

Big +1!

gixxerjasen · 10-11-2009, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotboot

Yes, long live the clean Bandeet and congrats on a mission accomplished Jay. I was witness to a few hundred and count me in as one of the friends along the way.

That is 60.97 miles per day using your numbers....I don't do that in a week between two bikes. You are a motorcycle riding rockstar !!!
Resisting the temptation for a new girl must have been hard, going to ride it forever or can we frame it and shop for something new ?
Don't hate bro...just asking.

He's going to go for the 200k mark, right?

txbanditrydr · 10-11-2009, 09:23 PM

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You forgot to list tires. How many sets?

Not sure I even want to know that...

Let's just say I didn't save much on gas.

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Resisting the temptation for a new girl must have been hard, going to ride it forever or can we frame it and shop for something new ?

New bikes are always tempting... seems to be a slew of new ones among the ETXer's these day. Eyes are always open but it'll be a tough act to follow.

Quote:

He's going to go for the 200k mark, right?

Wouldn't that be great??!!!

**Gilk51** · 10-11-2009, 09:56 PM

I remember seeing that bike as brand new in Grand Saline just a couple of years ago...

really cool to make 100000!

Loyd · 10-11-2009, 10:19 PM

NPHLYT · 10-12-2009, 01:30 AM

Holy monkey butt, batman! My new (to me) 1979 Suzuki GS1000 only has 8k original miles on the clock! It is great that you were able to pull over as the clock ticked over, did you get a few profile shots for posterity?

I am wishing I would have not bought my Jeep last year and put the money into a new bike. That really would have impressed the wife (not), but would have made my life much happier...

Good luck on the next 1000 centuries or 100 millenia, whichever comes first.

pub610 · 10-12-2009, 08:29 AM

Those of us who've tried (and failed) to keep you in sight are not at all surprised that you're on only your second set of brake pads.

10-11-2009, 04:02 PM	#1
txbanditrydr Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 1,815	My Resale Took A Hit Today... I wasn't sure where to put this... General, Suzuki Bandits, or wherever - then it made sense - this is a story so please read along. I remember the day I picked up my Bandit - cold, gray and misty... somehow it's fitting that today was the same - cold, gray and misty. It only took 4 years, 7 months and 6 days but I finally got there... v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v A few numbers to consider... 50 oil changes with 25 filters Only on my second replacement chain Only on my second replacement front brake pads OEM rear brake pads still in place OEM plastics still in place OEM clutch still in place OEM engine/pistons/motor still in place Suzuki really got this one right. I don't abuse my bikes but I like to have fun with them. My Bandit has been to the drag strips, carved corners, commuted, toured, and stunted if you consider the occasional roll-on wheelie a stunt. It still keeps on going and has never failed me. Along the way I've made a lot of friends, learned a lot about riding, learned some stuff about myself, enjoyed a lot of good food, fun and fellowship. I look forward to the next 100K. Thanks for checking the thread out. __________________ '05 GSF1200SK (Bandit)

10-11-2009, 04:05 PM	#2
TWTim Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midland Posts: 9,702	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... __________________ 2004 Kawasaki ZRX1200R 2003 Kawasaki ZX7R 1978 Kawasaki KZ1000 Limited www.timkreitz.com

10-11-2009, 04:26 PM	#3
wonbyone Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Duncanville, Tx Posts: 69	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... This speaks volumes of you and the bike. Congratulations... best wishes on the next 100K miles. Respectfully, I would not fret the resale, you've gotten your monies worth. --Bill

10-11-2009, 04:29 PM	#4
Graubart Forum Supporter Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Glen Rose Posts: 1,260	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... Congratulations! __________________ Bill 2012 Suzuki Wee Strom 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 2010 BMW R1200R

10-11-2009, 04:38 PM	#5
MCRyder Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lindale, TX Posts: 1,562	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... 100K awesome! Congrats on the accomplishment Jay . I think the 100K says alot about the machine AND the rider. It was great following your lead up Push Mtn and Hwy 9 as you were getting those last few miles last weekend. __________________ Mark 2012 Aprilia Shiver 750 2008 Suzuki Bandit 1250SA http://community.webshots.com/user/zgryder

10-11-2009, 05:24 PM	#6
gixxerjasen Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Seagoville, TX Posts: 7,121	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... Awesome! However, I think that passing 20K probably did worse for your resale than anything else with the way things go out there. Well, that and the economy. __________________ www.leanangle.com Current Bikes:2007 Yamaha FJR1300AE \| 1998 KTM 250 EXC \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400 Past Bikes: 1997 Katana 600-wrecked \| 2000 CBR600F4-Stolen \| 2001 GSX-R600-Stolen \| 1989 Honda CB1-Sold \| 2001 Suzuki TL1000R-Traded \| 1992 Suzuki Bandit 400-Sold \| 2004 Suzuki GSX-R600-Sold \| 2007 DR-Z400SM-Traded \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1-Wrecked \| 2003 Yamaha FZ1 II-Sold

10-11-2009, 05:24 PM	#7
RedPill Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 7,934	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... That is an achievement. Congrats. __________________ Red pill/blue pill. Your choice. ____________________________________________ "Never raise your hands to your children. It leaves your groin unprotected." - Red Buttons

10-11-2009, 06:15 PM	#8
jredford Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: houston Posts: 394	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... Sweet! __________________ Jred 2005 R1200 RT 2007 CRF450X "Tarded" 2006 FZ1 2007 R6 Race bike

10-11-2009, 06:53 PM	#9
SilverBullet Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Humble,TX Posts: 2,359	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... Congrats! You forgot to list tires. How many sets? _ __________________ 2011 Husqvarna TE630 2006 Honda VTX1300S 2003 Kawasaki Voyager XII 2002 KTM 300 EXC 1991 Suzuki DR650S 1974 Suzuki TM400 X 2

10-11-2009, 07:26 PM	#10
CT90RR Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 240	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... If your going to purposely diminish the value of your bike, thats the prefect way to do it. Congratulations __________________ "half of learning to play is learning to listen" - SRV Jason 2003 DL1000 2005 CRF250X 2005 TRX350ES 2000 Kawasaki Sherpa 1982 ATC 70

10-11-2009, 07:54 PM	#12
ST/SV Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Houston (Heights) Posts: 572	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... Cool __________________ -- Larry -- 2004 Honda ST1300 2008 Kawasaki Concours 14 2008 Yamaha Zuma 2012 Kawasaki Ninja 1000

10-11-2009, 08:06 PM	#13
Hotboot Forum Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Highland Village Posts: 1,626	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... Yes, long live the clean Bandeet and congrats on a mission accomplished Jay. I was witness to a few hundred and count me in as one of the friends along the way. That is 60.97 miles per day using your numbers....I don't do that in a week between two bikes. You are a motorcycle riding rockstar !!! Resisting the temptation for a new girl must have been hard, going to ride it forever or can we frame it and shop for something new ? Don't hate bro...just asking. __________________ 2002 FZ1 - destroyed by rogue bambi in AR. 2005 FJR - in thrust we trust

10-11-2009, 09:56 PM	#17
Gilk51 Pie Man v2.0 (retired) Forum Supporter Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 19,990	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... I remember seeing that bike as brand new in Grand Saline just a couple of years ago... really cool to make 100000! __________________ .......Chuck blue '04 Suzuki DL650 Wii-Strom, VSRI 1586 black cherry '07 Yamaha FJR1300

10-11-2009, 10:19 PM	#18
Loyd Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,565	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... __________________ ~Loyd "Call a jack a jack. Call a spade a spade. But always call a whore a lady. Their lives are hard enough, and it never hurts to be polite."-Patrick Rothfuss - 03 600rr (machineous-doubledutieous)

10-12-2009, 01:30 AM	#19
NPHLYT Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 887	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... Holy monkey butt, batman! My new (to me) 1979 Suzuki GS1000 only has 8k original miles on the clock! It is great that you were able to pull over as the clock ticked over, did you get a few profile shots for posterity? I am wishing I would have not bought my Jeep last year and put the money into a new bike. That really would have impressed the wife (not), but would have made my life much happier... Good luck on the next 1000 centuries or 100 millenia, whichever comes first. __________________ "I'm drowning, and monkeys dressed as lifeguards are throwing me anvils" -Dilbert NPHLYT 1962 Sears Allstate Puch 250 1970 Honda CB750 1979 Suzuki GS1000L 1980 Honda CB750K 2010 Harley Sportster 48 (turning gasoline into noise, without the side effect of H.P.)

10-12-2009, 08:29 AM	#20
pub610 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: kilgore Posts: 1,822	Re: My Resale Took A Hit Today... Those of us who've tried (and failed) to keep you in sight are not at all surprised that you're on only your second set of brake pads. __________________ Bill Woodall Kilgore '07 FJR -- miles to go before we sleep '05 FJR 1300 (the Secretariat of the sport touring world -- except for the hair and the hooves and ...) gone '99 Concours "Bugly" (We'll still love her, but we'll miss her) '05 VStar Silverado (gone, but not forgotten)

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