The Evil Bandit
1999 Suzuki Bandit 1200S (GSF1200S) |
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Located in Reserve, LA |
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22,000 miles |
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Color: Metallic Forest Green |
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Minor scratches and digs, and one zero-speed drop on right side |
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KBB (does not include upgrades and accessories): |
$2,290 - $3,365 |
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NADA (does not include upgrades and accessories): |
$2,340 - $3,075 |
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Asking price: SOLD |
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Summary
This is a first generation Bandit, so it does not burn oil and the headlight is useful. It has been set up for “sport touring.” The performance has been increased with a jet kit, new muffler and new rear shock. Comfort and convenience have been increased with heated grips, knuckle/wind-guards, highway pegs, and a GIVI luggage rack and hard luggage.
If you want to sport-tour without spending a fortune on an ST1300 or FJR1300, this is the bike for you!
Upgrades, Accessories and Farkles
Vance&Hines SS2R bolt-on muffler (stock muffler available)
Ivan's Performance jet kit (dyno'd at 110 peak horsepower)
Eastern Beaver H4 headlight relay
- Hella 80/100 watt head-light bulb
Hyper-Lites LED auxiliary brake-light
GIVI hard luggage: 2 E21 side cases and 1 E360 top case (Yes, the cases are included!)
Works Performance DuraSport rear shock (original shock available)
Blue Sea Systems (P/N:5025) marine-grade auxiliary fuse block (under right fairing)
Kimpex heated grip liners, with three-way switch (high-off-low)
- Paddle Grips
- Custom-made aluminum extra-long rear-view mirror stalks
- Triumph bolt-on fork protectors
- Suzuki case guards
- Highway pegs
- DID 530 ZVM “X-ring” chain (installed 5,000 miles ago)
- OEM Suzuki shop manual included
Known issues
- Tires aren't new, but they still have life in them
- Mounting point for right-most, front pan-head bolt on valve cover is broken—bolt is held in place with a washer and nut (does NOT leak oil)
- Trip odometer will not go past 99.9 miles
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Why "Evil"?
"Absolute power," they say, "Corrupts absolutely."
The Bandit 1200 is such a capable motorcycle, it handles speed with such ease, that it can be easy to find yourself going much faster than you had originally planned on going. Once you get used to the bike, it's easy to manage, to pick the speed you want to go, and go that speed. But after my first few rides--before I had learned restraint--I started calling this motorcycle Evil, for tempting me so, to go faster and farther, and farther and faster.
And the bike forever retains that feeling to it. Something a little raw, like it's tugging at the reigns. Just a hint of brimstone in the air. The lingering wisps of Evil.