in this episode see James from @duomediauk177 doing the full review of the @SUZUKIWayofLife bandit 1200 and he hits the tarmac for the first time ever and what do you know.....we caught it all on camera just for you enjoy and see you on episode 12 00:00 Introduction 01:30 Bandit 1200 review 02:32 On the road 03:51 The Crash 04:53 The Savior 07:20 Blanchland 08:01 The Luggage 09:47 Rider Gear 13:00 The Verdict
I had my first 1200 bandit for a few days, wasn't used to the size and weight, stalled it and it took me down faster than a 14 stone boxer. Broke my collar bone. But went on to pass my advanced rider training on it. 17 years later, I just bought another one. Wiser and smarter.
I've been riding since 1980 when I passed my test on a Honda CB250N Superdream. I have carried on riding since then. I'm also a former MDP police bike cop (18 years riding in the MDP SEG). We have ALL had silly things like this happen so don't beat yourself up. How about dropping a fully liveried police Honda ST1300 at the side of the road whilst trying to tear off your Goldtop boot with a wasp stinging multiple times inside ! 😉..... I kept it a secret and lied about the minor damage. Even Class 1 pursuit police riders occasionally make mistakes don't believe anyone that says otherwise. What lovely guy that was who helped you. Outstanding. Subscribed.
love my Bandit Bought it new in 2003 still a great bike and haven't found a better bike to replace it with touring in the summer around Germany for the second big euro tour....
Sorry you dropped the bike! What a nice older gentleman for stopping to assist you! There are still some nice people out there in the world! Thank you for taking your time to video the review!
The classic drop while the handlebar is in full lock. Happened to me too. Wanted to turn right, handlebar full lock and I stalled the bike because I forgot to shift down... haha
I dropped my bandit while in a parking space. I hadn’t realised the kickstand was up. I went down with it and head butted my neighbours BMW on the way.
Just after a month of buying, dropped my k4 while duck walking in my driveway with engine off. Side stand had moved back and when I put it sideways it just pushed my leg went further down. Since there was wall on left the handlebar hit and slowed the fall. However after getting to the floor clutch lever end broke like your brake lever. Yeah the weight is a concerning part when its stationary.
The downside of panniers/top box stuffed full of accessories etc etc is they make the bike top heavy… I’ve always stuck with if it won’t fit in a reasonable sized rucksack then it doesn’t belong on a bike…
Don't worry every biker has done this at some point if they say they haven't... they are lying! Currently own a ZZR1200 but bandit 12 will be my next bike I miss ZRX1200 too much want similar style again
Not to be rude, if you can't lift the bike you need to get a smaller lighter bike or learn the proper technique to lift it. It is not hard when you learn.
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in this episode see James from @duomediauk177 doing the full review of the @SUZUKIWayofLife bandit 1200 and he hits the tarmac for the first time ever and what do you know.....we caught it all on camera just for you
enjoy and see you on episode 12
00:00 Introduction
01:30 Bandit 1200 review
02:32 On the road
03:51 The Crash
04:53 The Savior
07:20 Blanchland
08:01 The Luggage
09:47 Rider Gear
13:00 The Verdict
I had my first 1200 bandit for a few days, wasn't used to the size and weight, stalled it and it took me down faster than a 14 stone boxer. Broke my collar bone. But went on to pass my advanced rider training on it. 17 years later, I just bought another one. Wiser and smarter.
I've been riding since 1980 when I passed my test on a Honda CB250N Superdream. I have carried on riding since then. I'm also a former MDP police bike cop (18 years riding in the MDP SEG). We have ALL had silly things like this happen so don't beat yourself up. How about dropping a fully liveried police Honda ST1300 at the side of the road whilst trying to tear off your Goldtop boot with a wasp stinging multiple times inside ! 😉..... I kept it a secret and lied about the minor damage. Even Class 1 pursuit police riders occasionally make mistakes don't believe anyone that says otherwise.
What lovely guy that was who helped you. Outstanding.
Subscribed.
love my Bandit Bought it new in 2003 still a great bike and haven't found a better bike to replace it with touring in the summer around Germany for the second big euro tour....
its one of the best bikes ever ! just does allot of things very well
I like that old man. I wish we had more people like that here
Sorry you dropped the bike! What a nice older gentleman for stopping to assist you! There are still some nice people out there in the world! Thank you for taking your time to video the review!
Thanks 👍
The classic drop while the handlebar is in full lock. Happened to me too. Wanted to turn right, handlebar full lock and I stalled the bike because I forgot to shift down... haha
So true and so easy to do!
Those one liners in the review at the end 😂😂😂 hope there isn’t too much damage to the bike. Keep up the good work
Only slight damage to the brake lever fortunately and Im pleased you enjoyed the one liners!
I dropped my bandit while in a parking space. I hadn’t realised the kickstand was up. I went down with it and head butted my neighbours BMW on the way.
Poor bandit and Poor BMW ! hope you are ok
We all do it once mate 👍🏼
hope it was just the once haha
Just after a month of buying, dropped my k4 while duck walking in my driveway with engine off. Side stand had moved back and when I put it sideways it just pushed my leg went further down. Since there was wall on left the handlebar hit and slowed the fall. However after getting to the floor clutch lever end broke like your brake lever. Yeah the weight is a concerning part when its stationary.
What a lovely gentleman
Yo tengo una igual, pero de 600 del año 2002 con 130.000 km. También compré el soporte para las tres maletas para poder viajar
The downside of panniers/top box stuffed full of accessories etc etc is they make the bike top heavy…
I’ve always stuck with if it won’t fit in a reasonable sized rucksack then it doesn’t belong on a bike…
Nice of that Gent not to tell anyone. Could have been embarrassing otherwise ;-)
Absolutely he was amazing
So easy to do. Anyone who hasn't, will at some point. Trick is not to make a habit of it. ;-)
👏👏🤘🤘
it looks goodit dose the job
Thanks, fortunately only the end of front brake lever has damage, the rest of the bike is ok!
I have a 2009 Naked 1250
Don't worry every biker has done this at some point if they say they haven't... they are lying! Currently own a ZZR1200 but bandit 12 will be my next bike I miss ZRX1200 too much want similar style again
I love the ZZR what a wonderful bike! Thanks for your comments I appreciate it.
Not to be rude, if you can't lift the bike you need to get a smaller lighter bike or learn the proper technique to lift it. It is not hard when you learn.