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The 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S -The Mega Thread

I had bought one of the NC shields when they first came out. Too much buffeting for me. Sold it. Done tried about 5 different shields on my Bandit. Love the combo I've been running with for the past two years , but, it could be a touch higher. I could raise the Laminar lip up some more by making some new hinges but I hate to drill any more holes in it. Course, there aint' nuttin' purtty about it any more no how. ;-)
 
I have had a Givi screen for quite some time now, and even though it helped reducing the wind-blast to the bottom of my helmet, I found I was still quite exposed at the shoulders (especially noticeable on cold/rainy days).
This year I added a Laminar lip to the givi screen and it seems to be quite an improvement, both in width and height.

The laminar lip is for the stock screen, so I had to modify it a bit to go on the Givi - also I have handguards and the extra width of the screen was a bit of problem so I had to do some cutting and re-shaping with a heat gun.
 

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Here is my 07 with the fender eliminator. getting ready to order some springs and valves to tune up the front suspension.
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Best setup for the screen I've tried is the MadStad with and adjustable wing on the top. It is an amazing still air pocket and not forward pushing toward the screen at high speeds. Much better than on a BMW K1600GT I recently rode.
 
I just got in from a little quick ride in the mountains - only 350 miles.

My impressions on the tall National Cycle Windshield for 5'-11" W/ 31" INSEAM.
1- Helmet position is important. If the bottom of the helmet is perpendicular to the ground I got buffeting.
2-When my helmet was slightly angled forward (as it should be) - down at the front- I did not have buffeting.
3-The helmet makes a world of difference. My HJC felt the best but I mainly rode with a flip Bilt, also tried the Scorpion, Shoei, and Arai.
4-The wind protection is amazing. I had to peel layers off I got so hot.
5-The shield is physically thicker than stock so I would recommend new rubbers when mounting if yours is worn out like mine were.

Conclusion: It should be a great winter windshield or long distance (it caught a lot of bugs) but come summer time I'll probably put either my stock or Givi shield back on.
 
I just got in from a little quick ride in the mountains - only 350 miles.

My impressions on the tall National Cycle Windshield for 5'-11" W/ 31" INSEAM.
1- Helmet position is important. If the bottom of the helmet is perpendicular to the ground I got buffeting.
2-When my helmet was slightly angled forward (as it should be) - down at the front- I did not have buffeting.
3-The helmet makes a world of difference. My HJC felt the best but I mainly rode with a flip Bilt, also tried the Scorpion, Shoei, and Arai.
4-The wind protection is amazing. I had to peel layers off I got so hot.
5-The shield is physically thicker than stock so I would recommend new rubbers when mounting if yours is worn out like mine were.

Conclusion: It should be a great winter windshield or long distance (it caught a lot of bugs) but come summer time I'll probably put either my stock or Givi shield back on.

The #2 on your list suggests that adding a 'laminar lip' (the adjustable top
part thingie) on the windscreen might be all you need to have it absolutely
perfect.

#3 Helmets. You like'em quiet? You're missing one, probably the best brand
when it comes down to comfort and quiet.. Schuberth!

..says a C2 owner (who swore never to buy a faired bike again because of
wind noise issues of turbulent air).

:trust:
 
Conclusion: It should be a great winter windshield or long distance (it caught a lot of bugs) but come summer time I'll probably put either my stock or Givi shield back on.

Glad it worked for you. I didn't like it and sold it. I probably have about 15,000 miles on my present combo in all kinds of weather and temperatures. If I would change anything at all it would be a hinged attachment between the Laminar Lip and the Zero Gravity Touring to get the lip about an inch higher. But I have enuff holes drilled already in my set up. So, probably leave everything as is for a few more miles. :lol2:
 
I have a cut ZG screen. Its kind of between a stock one and how it was originally. Sure you get some more wind, less buffering BUT in the summer your cooler. Another reason I was afraid of the tall NS screen as I'll boil in the summer especially when I ride down south in June! I figure if I just got a lip I'd be fine in the fall and some winter but this is year 2 of no winter riding and mods/maintenance, etc. soooo thats my excuse! :D
 
Some of us don't read the funny page here on TWT so....

TOOLS EXPLAINED

DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for s uddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it.

WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprints and hard-earned calluses from fingers in about the time it takes you to say, 'Oh **shucks**'

SKIL SAW: A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short.

PLIERS: Used to round off bolt heads. Sometimes used in the creation of blood-blisters.

BELT SANDER:
An electric sanding tool commonly used to convert minor touch-up jobs into major refinishing jobs.

HACKSAW: One of a family of cutting tools built on the Ouija board principle... It transforms human energy into a crooked, unpredictable motion, and the more you attempt to influence its course, the more dismal your future becomes.

VISE-GRIPS: Generally used after pliers to completely round off bolt heads. If nothing else is available, they can also be used to transfer intense welding heat to the palm of your hand.

OXYACETYLENE TORCH: Used almost entirely for lighting various flammable objects in your shop on fire. Also handy for igniting the grease inside the wheel hub out of which you want to remove a bearing race..

TABLE SAW: A large stationary power tool commonly used to launch wood projectiles for testing wall integrity.

HYDRAULIC FLOOR JACK: Used for lowering an automobile to the ground after you have installed your new brake shoes, trapping the jack handle firmly under the bumper.

BAND SAW: A large stationary power saw primarily used by most shops to cut good aluminum sheet into smaller pieces that more easily fit into the trash can after you cut on the inside of the line instead of the outside edge.

TWO-TON ENGINE HOIST: A tool for testing the maximum tensile strength of everything you forgot to disconnect.

PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER: Normally used to stab the vacuum seals under lids or for opening old-style paper-and-tin oil cans and splashing oil on your shirt; but can also be used, as the name implies, to strip out Phillips screw heads.

STRAIGHT SCREWDRIVER: A tool for opening paint cans. Sometimes used to convert common slotted screws into non-removable screws and butchering your palms.

PRY BAR: A tool used to crumple the metal surrounding that clip or bracket you needed to remove in order to replace a 50 cent part.

HOSE CUTTER: A tool used to make hoses too short.

HAMMER: Originally employed as a weapon of war, the hammer nowadays is used as a kind of divining rod to locate the most expensive parts adjacent the object we are trying to hit.

UTILITY KNIFE: Used to open and slice through the contents of cardboard cartons delivered to your front door; works particularly well on contents such as seats, vinyl records, liquids in plastic bottles, collector magazines, refund checks, and rubber or plastic parts. Especially useful for slicing work clothes, but only while in use.

South Of Boarder TOOL: Any handy tool that you grab and throw across the garage while yelling South Of Boarder' at the top of your lungs. It is also, most often, the next tool that you will need.
 
Thanks for the first morning smiles and giggles ;-)
NOW, I'm afraid to go into my shop this morning. LOL

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Happy Holidays to all you people. Bad weather this morning and this afternoon but, it's pushed though and getting a beautiful sunset. Now waiting for that Cold stuff to sift down. YUK, The riding had been so great the last few days.
 
I hope everyone had a great Christmas, I didn't get anything new for the Bandit, however, it has been a good day with the family.
 
Went for the first ride of 2013 today. Only rode about 40 some miles but it was a little cool outside 50F. After a getting back I thought I'd be nice to here and change the oil and filter and clean and lube the chain. This was my first time cleaning the chain. It wasn't as bad as I thought but it was kinda messy. Now it's nice and shiny again. The oil change is a different story. Oil is drained. Just could not get the filter to break loose by hand. Went and bought 2 different types of filter wrenches. The first was too big, more of an automotive type model. I also got the smaller type and it was just a tad too large. Made another trip out to parts store and picked up a wrench made for smaller filters. The band strap was too wide and couldn't get it around the filter. I'm thinking I'm going to have to skewer the filter with a screwdriver to get it to break loose. What a pain. Anyway it got down to low 30's F so I had to call it quits for the night. Better luck tomorrow I hope.
 
On the oil change, My buddy totaled the Gsx last summer but I do
remember what a pain the oil filter was to get too. Not enough
room between the exhaust header and the oil filter to grab hold of
it. Screwdriver is risky as filter is not long and the shaft you screw
the filter on is inside the filter and the screw driver could damage it.
My advise is to buy the filter and the wrench from a suzuki dealer.
 
Well, turned out the best tool for the job ended up being a pair of channel-lock pliers. Was only able to turn it about 1/4" at a time until it got loose but it's done and don't have to worry about it til next time. Also got in another 30 minute short ride afterward!
 
Okay, I have to do some maintenance on the bike.

1- forks : does anyone know the height for the oil? Spring options? etc....
 
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