PhilS

Yep - good ride, and bumping this up again....... Todd - I noticed you have 6800 posts. Yes - 6800 posts! OMG! Do you live on this forum or something? See ya on the 25th..........

I think I can see the future here........... The Bandit stays and my wallet opens up for an additional bike after some other "fatherly financial responsibilities" are met. I hear a lot of the same thing regarding longer riders and comfort with the Bandit or similar and how a sportbike is a great "second" bike. Besides, I really dont want to take a huge bath on my Bandit seeing as how it's in such nice shape but probably wont bring much more money for that aspect. Oh well, waiting for the money and cleaning a spot for #2! Maybe John's Ape will still be available in Spring?!?!?!

Well then...........talk to me over the winter and I just might be ready to sell then. I just sold the entire luggage set up so now it's down to the bike and all the performance mods. I am looking at a Triple myself......just in the Daytona form

I'll be developing more faith on the 18th in class then executing that newly found faith on our fide on the 25th..............all going well of course!

Real honest answer is I'd love that! I think I need to spend some time in the saddle of a few of these different bikes before I decide. I was looking at John's Ape and it's very nice, but I don't want to own two bikes at the same time.........thus, if I do this sometime soon, the Bandit is gone. Funny, when John rode my bike, I saw him for about 7 or 8 seconds then he was gone. What a good rider!!!

Yep - Coshocton is a great place to ride. In the end, I may just buy a sportbike and keep the Bandit depending on how bad the bleeding will be on the sale. I also know that 90% of my issue with keeping up with the "sportbikes" is my riding abilities - which are in process of curing. I figure this when I see a Gold Wing kicking most of our butts on the roads...................nuff said.

All very good points - thanks. BTW - Stage 2 1250 Bandit now at 122HP and 92 Ft Lbs all between 6K and 9K. It's a great street engine.

(This will dual post on TWT/Max Suz as well) Hi Guys/Girls: I've decided to sell the Bandit and buy a Sportbike. I need some advice on pricing and where to list if you have some thoughts. Here is a list of the modifications and it's current condition: 2007 Suzuki Bandit GSF1250S Candy Sonoma Red Near Perfect condition 14500 miles as of September 2010, but still riding occasionally Givi E360 Side Cases Givi D262 Taller Tinted Windshield Sargent Seat Ferodo Front Brakes (installed at 12000 miles, December 2009) Galfer Front Stainless Steel Brake Lines Holeshot Front Fork Brace Racetech Gold Valves/Springs installed by Cogent Holeshot/Cogent Rear Shock Suzuki Full Lower Body Fairing Holeshot Stage 2 Tuning (Dobeck TFI box, K&N Air Filter) Holeshot Polished Black Slip-On Exhaust with Holeshot Touring Mid-Pipe 17 tooth Front Sprocket Michelin Pilot Road Two Tires F/R (installed at 12500 miles, March 2010) Carbon Fiber Rear Tank Protector Bike Master Daytona Bars Superbike ProGrip Gel Grips Heatech SpeedoHealer Holeshot Mirror Extenders Proton Flush Mount LED Turn Signals Front/Short Stalk in rear Cox Racing Radiator Guard Oil changed with Shell Synthetic/K&N Filters every 3500 miles since new All maintenance done according to factory schedule And finally, single Powerlet Outlet mounted by rear passenger peg Thanks for your thoughts here. I love this bike, but, I really wanted a sportbike and am now going in that direction. I will most likely list this on Craig's list first as that is local and easy, but still need advice on pricing and where to list this for best exposure. Thanks everyone! Phil

These are outstanding roads. And at 350+ miles and 7 to 9 hours in the saddle, a good comfortable seat will be well appreciated! Like my Sargent . At my age, I'm not as tough as some of y'all!

I was there on the B1250 with my wife for the first 20 miles........ I am hoping the Sept ride gets moved off the 18th as previously suggested so I can join ya in a ride through Hocking to the river.

Im in as well.

Actually, I'd love to! I will not be at the next ride on Sept 18 as I am taking the MSF Advanced Rider Course in Troy Ohio. This is is the re-named Military Sportbike Course. I hope it will be much better than the ERC - which was not very good overall for what I was needing. But, never hurts to have more training, eh? And, it's only $25 for the whole day! I'll catch up to y'all on the October ride if not earlier.

Well short ride for me (and my wife), but it was by design. Great to hear y'all made it through and back ok. And, Shawn, I hear ya on how you feel. I love the group dynamics, the rides, and the outstanding organization. As well, I imagine guys have wanted to run me over, but we all stick together - very well done and much appreciated. Also, I really like the 650 you have - very cool bike......... Phil

It's too bad that I sold off my wife's 250 Rebel this year............it would have been fun to see if that bike actually registered "at all" on the dyno. HA!

Thank you Patrick.........see ya then.

Yes - there is no doubt the CBR will blow away the Bandit........ What time does all this get going on Saturday night?

This sound fun. I'll bring the Bandit to "just see" what it really looks like on the dyno.........

I know that Hocking Hills and Coshocton do not live west of Columbus so my expectations are as such. That said, I know there are scenic sweepers over there (parts of 56 and 38 for example) and I gotta believe a few county roads which I don't know of yet could have some quick twists to them - but nothing like a good well paved state route. This part of Ohio is still glacier cut (so I'm told) thus the good stuff doesn't really happen until the spot where the glacier started to pull back...... This is the age old search for decent central Ohio roads without driving an hour or more to start riding...........that's all.

Hi all. Post up your favorite roads, if any, west of Columbus and west of Delaware. I'm looking to link together 100 miles good roads in this area knowing full well there are not many twistie but there may be some scenic sweepers. Any thoughts appreciated. Phil

A couple more Beallesville Diner shots.......

Hi guys: 392 miles clocked home to home. It was great riding with you all once again and meeting some new people (Todd, George come to mind). And we picked up someone in Malta and dropped him off near Cambridge - go figure. It was inspiring watching you guys gracefully hit those turns. See y'all in September.........

With these 70 to 90 mile apart gas stops, you could almost bring your Sportster...... Come gassed up - we meet at 8AM and leave at 8:30AM. Lunch at Bealesville should hit around 11:30. Bring Cash!!!

Wow - that's harsh! But, the Honda part of that statement is fully capable. It's the......

When loading the file into the Zumo, it said 315 miles and 5 hours 49 minutes which is averaging 55 mph for the trip. So, an 8 hour day of riding, gassing, waiting, and eating sounds very much in order. leave 8:30 back by 4:30 (ish) See y'all then.