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Re: First Bike?



Greg,

    The bandit seems like a good bike (my father loves his).  I just felt like
I was water-skiing when I rode it.  I felt like I didn't have control and I
was hanging on to the bike over riding the bike.  A wonderful machine, but
just one I don't feel comfortable on.

Greg DellaCorte wrote:

> Hey Zack:
> I know this thread has been beaten and it sounds like you may have made
> up your mind.  Just thought I'd throw out my 2cents since I had a Suzuki
> Bandit for a couple years.
>
> The B6 was my first bike - I got it before the 1200 was available in the
> US.  While I owned the bike I was on the Bandit chat list - most had
> 1200's and loved them - very torquey like the ST.
>
> You did not mention whether you were comfortable on the Bandit however,
> my suggestion would be to try the 600 or the newer SV650 (2 cylinder).
> The B6 was very easy to ride, comfortable, good all around bike,
> comfortable for two up, mimimal plastic, extremely easy to work on.  I
> did all necessary service myself after the break-in service.  Valves
> were screw and locknut.  Never once had a mechanical problem, no leaks,
> never dead battery, always started, cheap to buy even new.  Very little
> torque especially down low which favors the new rider.  Rev limit at
> 12,000 if I remember correctly, so there is nice top end rush available
> when experience warrents.
>
> Having said all of this, the ST is a much better bike (twice the price
> and then some) and I don't think you can go wrong with either.  As
> others have said, what is going on between the ears is far more
> important than the machine.
>
> My best,
> Greg
>
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