Gsers,

I did it... I ordered the Bandit GSF1250 yesterday.  2011 grey, naked non abs.  Going from 34.3kw @ 9200rpm & 40nm @ 7400rpm (GS500F) to 72kw @ ........... & 108nm @ 3750rpm (Bandit).  The torque runs over a wider range from very low revs.  This should be good if I need to get out of the way in a hurry (without changing down - in traffic) The GS500F is good - with a change down in gears though.
I plan to ready my GS500F to sell privately. Roadworthy cert, transfer papers etc over the next couple of weeks.
Here's some insight....
6/11 plated, purchased 24.12.11, grey colour, 4181kms (today), 6mths reg. (3.86l/100kms  ). 'As new' condition.

It certainly served me as a learn to ride again after my accident.  Ideal as a conventional daily commute & cheap to own.

Kind Rgds
Dave

*I* found, the seat on the S made me slide forward. Will say this, though, the 1250 bandit makes your gear changes lazy as you can be a couple gears too high and the torque still pulls the bike around the corner.

Good one, Dave. 

Michael

Quote from: mister on May 17, 2012, 03:43:25 AM
*I* found, the seat on the S made me slide forward.

Read the same thing in a review. Reviewer also said a quick fix for that was to set the rider seat on high, and have the pillion seat on the low setting. Gave a much more flat seating position up front. Not sure which year of 1250 that review was on so don't know if it's still applicable.

Spotted! About 7pm Tuesday night at QUT Gardens Point! Three faired models in the bike parking spot under the highway

I thought it was pretty cool...considering there was total of maybe a dozen bikes there at that point...

Look for the did I see you thread and post this there. Good spotting

Oh woops, that's where i meant to post this...fail :|

Gsers,

I wanted to 'put it out there' as there may be a Gser in the market for a near new GStwin.

I've booked in my GS500F for roadworthy cert Thu this week as I plan to sell.
It's a 2011 GS500F in Grey/Black.  4288km on the odometer.

Good luck with that

Also try the For Sale section. Be prepared for comments about how High Priced it is - even after telling them this is an Australian price.

Good luck with the sale.

Michael

Ventura rack & L brackets for sale - Bris Nth.  Please PM.

PM'd, trip01

Sooooooo.....what's happened to all the rides? I haven't done a decent ride in months due to work, moving house, life in general.

Wondered where you got to?
Been having rides without you, Glad youre back

Not cool enough for the Gold Coast crew? 

excuses excuses

Big news twisted

You moved? Where to?

Slips, has it arrived yet?

Michael

Not yet but soon

Quote from: mister on July 03, 2012, 07:10:11 PM
You moved? Where to?

Slips, has it arrived yet?

Michael

From West Ippy to Raceview. Not far but now I have a lock up garage for my babies. Actually it is just up the road from where you used to live on Robertson Road.

Quote from: slipperymongoose on July 03, 2012, 04:09:11 AM
Big news twisted

You getting a bike? What you finally go for?

slippy bought a beema