I had a red one with a GSX750F engine slotted in. Wonderful stuff! Personally, I'll never want for anything bigger. Same story as you, basically. My brother bought one of the original dark green ones, absolutely fresh out of the crate at the Suzuki dealer it was. I looked at it and thought..."me want".
Love the video. My first Suzuki was the “waterbuffalo” that was before you were born. It was very quick. Ride Harley’s now, i guess because I’m old and my reflexes aren’t there anymore for the quick bike. There’s a sayin, “nothing happens fast on a Harley but a wreck” so i stick with the slower, big and bulky Electra Glide. I’m 68 now and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Be safe!!
Hey John, thanks for stopping by! The Bandit is good fun but I do love my Sportster. I’m looking at a Road Glide in future too. I ride with a mate of mine who’s 70 years old and he’s one of the quickest I know! Age ain’t nothing but a number. 😜
I love them because like you said they are work horses. They rev high, scream & are smooth to ride. I love mine so much that I'm thinking about getting the 1200s or getting a something for long rides but keeping my 600N for fun.
@@dadandmad they're great but I'll probably won't have 1 if I had more money to spend on a motorcycle. They fit my budget & offer plenty of performance & fun. I'll probably get the 1200 next year.
EpicAdam Motovlogs Oh for sure mate. With the room I have for motorcycles, the Bandit will have to go at some point but I will always have a soft spot for them.
The Rider Guider In the hallway, wow. Needs must though! The conservatory was a great shed. I could sit in the living room and admire it through the window!
They are solid bikes, I used to work for a local bike shop and the bandit was my go to for ride alongs when a customer wanted to test ride another bike. The half faired version I thought was a bit more piggish in handling than the naked. Really would love to pick one up again just for kicking around town.
Great fun aren’t they. Yeah I’ve never been keen on the looks of the half faired S version. You can pick them up pretty cheap and parts are everywhere. Go and treat yourself!
For sure mate. The Bandits are cracking bikes. I’ll always have a soft spot for them. Yes I did mate, I think it was the July 2009 I passed my mod 2. 👊
Just bought my first bandit, it’s a 98 plate 1200 with just 26.5k on the clock, it needs a little attention here and there but nothing I can’t handle as I’m in the motor trade and more than comfortable with a spanner in my hand… 34+ yrs in the saddle and having ridden everything from DT50’s to EXUP1000’s, ZZR11’s and everything in between and I’ve yet to figure out why I didn’t get one sooner, so comfy, so easy on the body and so useable. I like the way you can get a proper wriggle on without having to ride aggressively, unlike a lot of the bikes I’ve owned over the years.
34+ years and just now trying a Bandit? Welcome to the club! I’ve never owned or ridden a 1200 Bandit but maybe one day! 26.5k miles is low mileage and sounds like you got a few things to be tinkering with which is cool. You’re exactly right, I love my Bandit, feels so fun to ride.
@@dadandmad I was brought up on 80’s and early 90’s muscle bikes CB’s, GS’s and the like so I sort of went off on a different tangent for a couple of decades but have now gotten to an age where comfort is more of a priority. Yes the 12 was a bit of a steal if I’m honest, it was my uncles but he’s getting on now and has been diagnosed with Parkinsons so has decided to thin out the collection (he’s still got 8 more to play with) and I couldn’t turn the 12 down especially not for the asking price of £800. Usual stuff to sort, exhaust collector, tank and bikini fairing could do with a re spray etc etc, other than that it’s fairly tidy for 26yrs old.
It looks like a classic and it is sounding great. Being a 4 cyl bike means that it offers a smooth ride and these is enough... will try to find one in really good condition. Got my like here bro.
Right on man! I think my choices at the time were my Fazer or a Bandit. Sadly I couldn't find a decent looking bandit for my budget. The rattle can paint job looks well decent!
Yam Yam Biker Cheers mate, yeah for sure. So many riders pass their test and go for brand new bikes nowadays but there’s a lot to be said for those old classics!
Having lots of fun, nothing wrong with that, Stephen.
So much fun, cheers!
I had a red one with a GSX750F engine slotted in. Wonderful stuff! Personally, I'll never want for anything bigger. Same story as you, basically. My brother bought one of the original dark green ones, absolutely fresh out of the crate at the Suzuki dealer it was. I looked at it and thought..."me want".
A 750 engine in one would be sweet! The 600 is plenty for me though. My mate had a dark green one too, lovely.
Nice to see and thanks for showing us all
Thanks mate and appreciate you stopping by.
Looks like you are having a blast on that bike. It is nice having a change of ride every so often, keeps things fresh and super exciting 😀
Ride On Two oh I do love a blast on that bike dude! Thanks for watching!
Hooligan tool is a Bandit! I’ve ridden all sorts of bikes and the 600 was such a giggle too.
Oh yes. Always good fun on the Bandit. I did want a 1200 but the 600 is plenty in all fairness.
Nobody has ever quite done the budget bike for everybody quite as well as the Bandit 👍
Looks like you are going 200mph lol. Watching now
😂 Within the speed limits I assure you lol
Thanks mate!
Love the video. My first Suzuki was the “waterbuffalo” that was before you were born. It was very quick. Ride Harley’s now, i guess because I’m old and my reflexes aren’t there anymore for the quick bike. There’s a sayin, “nothing happens fast on a Harley but a wreck” so i stick with the slower, big and bulky Electra Glide. I’m 68 now and don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Be safe!!
Hey John, thanks for stopping by! The Bandit is good fun but I do love my Sportster. I’m looking at a Road Glide in future too. I ride with a mate of mine who’s 70 years old and he’s one of the quickest I know! Age ain’t nothing but a number. 😜
I love them because like you said they are work horses. They rev high, scream & are smooth to ride. I love mine so much that I'm thinking about getting the 1200s or getting a something for long rides but keeping my 600N for fun.
EpicAdam Motovlogs I hoped you’d watch this one mate. Bandits are so good! Always wanted a 1200 but I think I’d be too foolish on one to be fair 😂
@@dadandmad they're great but I'll probably won't have 1 if I had more money to spend on a motorcycle. They fit my budget & offer plenty of performance & fun. I'll probably get the 1200 next year.
EpicAdam Motovlogs Oh for sure mate. With the room I have for motorcycles, the Bandit will have to go at some point but I will always have a soft spot for them.
I used to keep my bikes in my hallway ☺️ a conservatory is a brill ‘shed’ 😁
The Rider Guider In the hallway, wow. Needs must though! The conservatory was a great shed. I could sit in the living room and admire it through the window!
dad_and_mad 😁👍🏼
Looks like a lot of fun!
So much fun dude!
They are solid bikes, I used to work for a local bike shop and the bandit was my go to for ride alongs when a customer wanted to test ride another bike. The half faired version I thought was a bit more piggish in handling than the naked. Really would love to pick one up again just for kicking around town.
Great fun aren’t they. Yeah I’ve never been keen on the looks of the half faired S version. You can pick them up pretty cheap and parts are everywhere. Go and treat yourself!
Great reason 👍 grea memorys about your mate
Thank you Doyle. The Bandit definitely has some great memories attached to it for me.
It's a nice bike for sure! Good to have more than one bike too. I'm hoping to pick up a cruiser at some point. One for speed, one for comfort!
Oh yeah dude, one is not enough! Would love to see you on a cruiser again. 👍
Nobody has ever quite done the budget bike for everybody quite as well as the Bandit 👍
You passed your bike test 2009? Same as me!
For sure mate. The Bandits are cracking bikes. I’ll always have a soft spot for them.
Yes I did mate, I think it was the July 2009 I passed my mod 2. 👊
Looks like fun!! Thanks for sharing this.
Hey Whit! The Bandit is a great bike with some great memories attached to it. Thanks for watching as always!
What handlebar is it. It looks like it fits the bike really well
They’re Renthal bars and they’re really nice.
Just bought my first bandit, it’s a 98 plate 1200 with just 26.5k on the clock, it needs a little attention here and there but nothing I can’t handle as I’m in the motor trade and more than comfortable with a spanner in my hand…
34+ yrs in the saddle and having ridden everything from DT50’s to EXUP1000’s, ZZR11’s and everything in between and I’ve yet to figure out why I didn’t get one sooner, so comfy, so easy on the body and so useable.
I like the way you can get a proper wriggle on without having to ride aggressively, unlike a lot of the bikes I’ve owned over the years.
34+ years and just now trying a Bandit? Welcome to the club! I’ve never owned or ridden a 1200 Bandit but maybe one day! 26.5k miles is low mileage and sounds like you got a few things to be tinkering with which is cool. You’re exactly right, I love my Bandit, feels so fun to ride.
@@dadandmad I was brought up on 80’s and early 90’s muscle bikes CB’s, GS’s and the like so I sort of went off on a different tangent for a couple of decades but have now gotten to an age where comfort is more of a priority.
Yes the 12 was a bit of a steal if I’m honest, it was my uncles but he’s getting on now and has been diagnosed with Parkinsons so has decided to thin out the collection (he’s still got 8 more to play with) and I couldn’t turn the 12 down especially not for the asking price of £800.
Usual stuff to sort, exhaust collector, tank and bikini fairing could do with a re spray etc etc, other than that it’s fairly tidy for 26yrs old.
@@JustinWallace-ky9dm bargain! Thats gonna be a great bike mate. Congrats. Glad to hear your uncle still has a few to play with 🤣
Ever seen you ride so fast 😂
Been Looking at a second bike to , nearly pulled the trigger on one but my car started playing up , 🤦♂️
DanoMoto 😂 Love that bike dude. Ride a little more exuberantly without Mad too 😳
It is good having a second bike for sure.
You can see this bike gets no love like the Harley does 😝😎🤙🏻
Big Bert For sure mate, but I love that about it, low maintenance and no cares given!
Another brilliant video !
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It looks like a classic and it is sounding great. Being a 4 cyl bike means that it offers a smooth ride and these is enough... will try to find one in really good condition. Got my like here bro.
Thanks so much. Sorry for such a late response!
You are welcome. I got the bike. Can check it.
Right on man! I think my choices at the time were my Fazer or a Bandit. Sadly I couldn't find a decent looking bandit for my budget. The rattle can paint job looks well decent!
Thanks mate, yeah the paint job was done by my mate who owned it before me. Looks good though!
Great vid 👍 always say don’t need to spend lots of ££ to have fun on a bike 😎
Yam Yam Biker Cheers mate, yeah for sure. So many riders pass their test and go for brand new bikes nowadays but there’s a lot to be said for those old classics!
Check out Killswitch Queen channel. She’s working on her second bandit.
MyDunnLife will do! Bandits are such good bikes.
Cracking bikes, built like tanks
Heck yeah. Awesome bikes.
Interesting video ,I've subscribed so I don't miss out on the fun !....I'm a mad dad too with a Bandit of course !
Sounds good and goes well which makes up for anything else 😃
Absolutely! Old faithful.
I’m thinking I may need another sport bike lol 👊🏻👊🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻👌🏻
It’s nice to have something to ride “exhuberantly” occasionally! 😜
dad_and_mad stage 4 in the fatbob is pretty intense sometimes lol🤘🏻🤘🏻👊🏻👊🏻
Oi oi riiiiiide oooout! :)
You know it! Nice to have some fun on the Bandit from time to time. 😜
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It’s a bandit? What is there not to love?
Exactly!
She looks like one fun a$$ ride brother
Oh yeah she’s a blast! Thanks for watching and sorry for the late reply!
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Nice:)
Thanks 😁