MSerfozo Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Hi. My name's Mark from Columbus. I ride what was once a brand new, unmolested '01 Bandit 1200. Until day 2 of ownership - then the modifications began. Every time I think I need a new bike, I just mod something to make the old Bandit a bit different. In the 16 years and 50k miles I've had it (it's an "it", not a "her"), nobody has put a wrench to it except me. I really don't enjoy touring and avoid the superslabs at all costs. I have a trip planned to the NC, TN, GA, SC mountains in Sept for the 4th year in a row. Yes, I trailer down & back but ride all day when I'm down there. Last year we rode over 1000 mi of twistys in 3 days - 425 mi on one day almost never in top gear. I found you guys from a link at the Mid-Ohio trackday page and I've been thinking of doing a trackday but not sure I want to invest in the required gear. Modding the bike, I have no problems with! I've ben a member on a couple of Bandit forums (fora?) for years and photos are "strongly encouraged" there so here's one from the parking lot at work last week. Seems like a good bunch of folks here and I look forward to hanging out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinNck1 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
what Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Welcome, if only @CrazySkullCrusher 's bandit looked like this. Also, investing in more gear is always a good idea! Looks like you rail on that thing decently enough, get the right gear and join us at the track! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 I also do not enjoy super slabs but I do enjoy touring very much. There are a few of us to go down to the mountains you speak of two or three times a year. And sometimes we'll go down and back and never hit the freeway. Anyway welcome to the shitshow hope to see you out and about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 welcome. Unsure about those fork slider guards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSerfozo Posted February 28, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Just now, motocat12 said: Unsure about those fork slider guards After the USD fork swap I wanted something to protect the sliders from road debris. The forks are from a 1st gen Hayabusa and I couldn't imagine THAT FENDER on my Bandit. I researched and taught myself how to bend and form acrylic sheet one cold winter weekend and that's the result. I haven't given up on the idea of a front fender but it hasn't yet floated to the top of the mod list. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whaler Posted February 28, 2017 Report Share Posted February 28, 2017 Welcome! You have come to the right place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfman1 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Welcome to the OR community! Check out the Epic Ride thread, we are getting together this spring to hang out and ride. It's a great way to meet some of the OR crew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocat12 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 I did a custom sv650 lexan led plate frame tail that took entirely too long but with other mods wanted bright low profile illumination for less police attraction before i blacked out the sides I put a 2005 r6 fender on 02 axial brake gsxr750 forks that hugged a lot closer than the std and was a fairly easy mount aside from needing the speedo sensor integrated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine3313 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Welcome. I'm new on here too. I live in the west Columbus / Hilliard area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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