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wet weather bike suggestions
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Or if you want something of similar low down power to the fazer, consider a Mk2/Mk3 bandit 1200.  I have a black 2006 (the last 1200 before they went to the 1250) and it has lots of redeeming features compared to the fazer.
  • more torque lower down, so quicker of the lights to 40. And bhp not to shabby, mine puts out 105 compared to the fazer's 135.
  • fixed beam headlight on both the Mk2 & 3's (projector & fixed reflector), so ideal for HID conversion (I have converted the dip beam)
  • better/smoother gearbox and clutch, the hydraulic clutch of the bandit probably helps here.
  • cheaper to insure.
  • more comfortable riding position, slightly more upright. The aches take long to set in than on the fazer.
  • span adjustable clutch lever.
  • brakes aren't as sharp as the fazer, so better for winter.
  • better electrical & charging system, the alternator on the bandit puts out 14+v from idle.
  • engine covers easier to replace because lots of suzuki's used the same shape covers.
  • with cleaned and balanced carbs, filtering at sub 20 smoother and less on/off/snatchy than even a properly setup fazer.
If money was tight, I would keep the bandit and sell the fazer. I love my fazer but the bandit it a better workhorse.
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wet weather bike suggestions - by bludclot - 26-08-14, 04:05 PM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by b1k3rdude - 26-08-14, 10:14 PM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by MEM62 - 26-08-14, 10:40 PM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by Fazafou - 27-08-14, 10:16 AM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by Fazafou - 27-08-14, 10:55 AM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by Fazafou - 27-08-14, 12:00 PM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by bludclot - 28-08-14, 04:53 PM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by esetest - 28-08-14, 06:36 PM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by bludclot - 07-09-14, 10:31 AM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by bludclot - 07-09-14, 12:19 PM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by bludclot - 07-09-14, 06:39 PM
Re: wet weather bike suggestions - by midden - 07-09-14, 07:15 PM

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