So I dropped my 2001 Bandit 600 off at the shop today for some needed maintenance. When I pick her up next week I will be purchasing some stronger headlight bulbs as the low beam on the stock bulbs is not much better than candles! I am also having some buffeting and wind noise issues. North of 100km/h the noise and buffeting become very annoying and tiring. The first thing I'm going to try is to remove my bar risers and see if this helps the problem. If that doesn't work I will be ordering a Givi universal windshield deflector https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/givi-universal-windshield-deflector
As I was doing all this to get ready for the season (which has only had a couple of descent days here) and my first SS1000 attempt, it got me wondering. How many IBA members have done/are doing IBA certified rides on bikes 800cc and under? I'd love to get an FJR, but right now money is tight and a new bike just isn't in the cards. It's looking like 2-3 years before I will be able to buy a new or nearly new bike. I'm plenty happy with the comfort and convenience of my Bandit and once I get this noise and buffeting issue sorted I'll be very happy!
As I was doing all this to get ready for the season (which has only had a couple of descent days here) and my first SS1000 attempt, it got me wondering. How many IBA members have done/are doing IBA certified rides on bikes 800cc and under? I'd love to get an FJR, but right now money is tight and a new bike just isn't in the cards. It's looking like 2-3 years before I will be able to buy a new or nearly new bike. I'm plenty happy with the comfort and convenience of my Bandit and once I get this noise and buffeting issue sorted I'll be very happy!