K11 Owners Group

mnb · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 12:49 pm Post subject:

$1000 for a tranny? That's it? Jeez, I dropped nearly twice that on a clutch replacement at 38k and I didn't up and sell the bike.

Maintaining ANY bike costs you money. It does sound like you tend to be abusive to your ride. That's going to cost you no matter what you ride, but less so with something solid and reliable.
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2011 Husqvarna TE310
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Off the grid · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 2:00 pm Post subject:

CheapJapCopy · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject:

Glad I logged in and saw this..

Look, if you do have to get another (More reliable, possibly less interesting) bike, for God's sake stick around - you've kept my morale up through the hassles I've had with my old 11, Whether it's been directly or indirectly.

Don't forget these bikes are getting old - real old. I think there's a period of time where we accept all the crap we get from running these beasts, but after a while it gets to the point where we might want to cut loose, so I respect your decision. But I also respect your honesty whenever someone has come along with a problem, for you not being like: "Well mine is fine" etc.

Anyway, good luck with whatever you decide to ride Smile

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BlackHoof · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 4:53 pm Post subject:

Dave,

Maybe you're ready for the "Real Darkside", have you considered
a Suzuki Burgman, or other brand Maxi-scooter?? Less hp to get
you in trouble, plus they are real chick magnets...

Hope this idea helps...
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'93 K1100LT- Blurple Colored
Lucky # 887
'27 Bugatti Replica/Kit Car-Dark Purple
'05 Suzuki Brugman/Russell Seat...

Stoked Steve · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:15 pm Post subject:

Scooter, that's a good one, I can see OTG wringing that thing out and it being left in a smoldering heap by the end of the first ride! LOL Laughing

(no offense to the scooterists among us)
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12 Suzuki DL650A VStrom

Off the grid · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:06 pm Post subject:

jpberens1994K1100RS · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 10:17 am Post subject: Bandit

Had a look at the Suzi web site, that bike is HOT!

Looks good with the lower fairing & bags too!
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Saltcreek · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: Bandit

rydor · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:00 pm Post subject:

Fairing lowers
http://www.suzukicycles.com/Accessories/detail.aspx?modelId=5b3e2131-e55f-4b66-a293-61b1e882b97d&accessoryCategoryId=&accessoryId=a9597b70-84da-4afb-8aea-97be955dbe2c

jpberens1994K1100RS · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject: Bandit acc

Try this..

" http://www.suzukicycles.com/Accessories/list.aspx?modelId=f7335ae7-62c8-4684-8f0a-04beadb77745 "

Lower fairing, they have a chin spolier too, but I like this better.

I'm actually excited for OTG!!!!

But then, new bikes, even new to me or a forum member get me wound up. Cabin fever is escalating this time of year so I'm sure that's nothelping either.
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2014 Moto Guzzi Norge

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject: Re: Bandit

gary1fr · Joined: 21 Mar 2008 Posts: 7 Location: Southwest France

Roger to that SugarHillCTD
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Off the grid · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 6:09 pm Post subject:

Already have it planned with the fairing lowers. Cool

Thanks for the help guys...but it's not close to a done deal.

Motobricks still in the shop for another 2 weeks, minimum then have to see about procuring a Bandit.

Really going to miss that stereo/Sirius/Ipod on the Motobrick though. Crying or Very sad

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2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 8:52 pm Post subject:

Mystic Red · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:25 pm Post subject:

Off the grid · Posted: Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:32 pm Post subject:

I hear ya guys, but we're only on the spinning orb for a certain time. I have to do whats best for me.

Also a west coast trip for me is pretty much out of the question till after summer 2010 when my school ends.
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2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

drmalacarne · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:04 am Post subject:

Off the grid · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 6:33 am Post subject:

What's funny Gui is that I stopped at a dealer on the way home from a patient and that bike jumped out at me.

Stunning, and fit me well but out of my price range.
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2007 Triumph Tiger ABS. "Sabertooth"
2009 Husqvarna TE610. "The dirty Italian mistress"

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 7:10 am Post subject:

Saltcreek · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 10:16 am Post subject:

Used dealer in Concord NH has a 07 Bandit 1250 with under 500 miles:
http://www.nationalpowersports.net/itemDetail.aspx?itemID=3119&pid=1&sTxt=suzuki&sType=5&st=Description
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

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