The 1250 "Bandit" no longer being made? Any other suggestions?

[limeex2]

If on the cheap I like Bandits, FZ-1, and 900 carbureted Triumph, most are under $3000 and plenty of nice ones. Lots of fuel injected Triumphs of all types for under $5000 Once most bikes get up there in miles, valve adjustments are far and few in between. Once you drive a properly set up Triumph, they get under your skin.

 

[GS1150Pilot]

Mmmmmm, Triumph triples are special. I often look at the 885 and 955 Tigers and still have a fondness for the Thunderbirds.

 

[Guest]

Definitely like the look of the Triumph Thunderbird. Probably would have bought one but they discontinued them before I bought a FI Bonneville.


My next modern bike will have ABS, FI & cast wheels. Boxers & Moto Guzzis are good candidates but there aren?t any nearby Guzzi dealerships. Those new Tigers look like an interesting choice too.

 

[earlfor]

I think this must depend on the rider. Earl isn't a big guy, and older than dirt (though not as old as Don, who was fine on a GK or 1100E up until a couple years ago), but he doesn't seem to have any trouble with his B12. If your health starts failing so you can't balance a bike, you'll have to make some life changes anyway. Ride what your want while you can.

I have no problem with riding the B12. It's grabbing it and holding it over my head that I can't do anymore. LOL These days, I can't standing press more than 400 lbs, so the bike needs to be less than that. heh

 

[salty_monk]

I've done some shim under bucket valve stuff - KLR & V-Strom. It's not that hard in my opinion. Takes a bit more time than a GS but you're retired... what else you got to do?

 

[earlfor]

I've done some shim under bucket valve stuff - KLR & V-Strom. It's not that hard in my opinion. Takes a bit more time than a GS but you're retired... what else you got to do?

Retired, yes, and I wasn't planning on a 40 hour a week valve adjustment career. LOL