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Well guys and gals, I'm no longer part of your club. I raise my glass to all of you. This site has all the camaraderie of my group of buddies here at home, and I've only ever met two members of BA.com, yet I feel that I know many of you personally. This site has helped me get through college (at 2 am when I needed a distraction), I shared the arrival of my son, and now my daughter in June. I've been the benefactor of lots of good advice, lots of good deals, and even some free stuff. I'll be posting some of my stuff that I kept when the Speedie went away. I'll try to remember what was gifted to me and return the favors. If you are curious, I ended up with a Bandit 1200. I got one with 8k on it for an even trade on the SM, plus the usual title fees and such. We both think we got a great deal. The bikes are worlds apart, and the B12 fits my needs. I put a couple hundred miles on it and no back pain- yea! Although the Zook, has a lot of things that I like (pipe, air box kit, timing advancer- sound familiar?) it will never have the history or the soul of the speedy. I did the right thing- I took the Speedy to her new home and said good bye. I'll miss that bike. I wish all of you the best. I'll pop in occasionally and say hello, offer some marginal advice, get a grin from the happenings in all ya'lls lives. Be safe and take care of one another. Bryan Jennings 
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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sorry to see you go, good luck with the new bike.(they say Uncle Bens doesn't stick  ) It's all about fun and if it's more comfy for you then good deal.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Nothin (not you, nathan, but happy birthday) sticks to something this fast... lol.
2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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Hey all the best Bryan, maybe in a few years you'll be back to say hello once again. Ride safe on your new wheels..
Ray(UK)
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Well guys and gals, I'm no longer part of your club.
Hey Bryan,
Glad to hear you found a more "suitable" ride. It's all about the ride  . Insights, suggestions & observations are always welcome here. If this motley "club" lets me hang around... 
or as our brother Newt would say, ENJOY!
jh
"It's not what I say that's important, it's what you hear" Red Auerbach
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Ride smart and ride safe...and drop in and visit once in a while.
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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Bryan,
Ride Safe and be sure to check in from "the outside" every now and again and let us know how things are! I feel your "pain" literally, I'm hoping this year will be different (first full season with the Corbin and a back rest!)
to quote an old Irish toast...
May you live in pleasure and die in debt!
keep the shiny side up!
THE VOICE OF REASON
per: Stewart
AF&AM/Shriner/Scoutmaster
130/45 TBS 2shim SS Uni 18/42
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Lots of luck with your new ride Bryan. Enjoy the ride 
Erwin
05 America
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Enjoy the new ride. Ultimately, it's not about brands, it's about bikes! Ride on!
Fidelis et Fortis
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Hate to hear you let the speedy go, but it sounds like you did the right thing for you. If I could have two bikes I'd certainly look hard at the Bandit. It's a great bike. Maybe we'll see you around sometime.
Learning from my mistakes... again and again.
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The bikes are worlds apart, and the B12 fits my needs.
Well, you're still part of the family. The most important part about getting a bike is getting one that fits you the best physically and fills all your needs. Congrats on finding that bike.
Soren
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Who's gonna tip cows now ? I'm calling PETA .
Here's a big GROUP HUG . ( )
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Okay folks. Here's my 5 bucks. I'll bet sometime in the future Bryan here is gonna buy a nice used Speedmaster that'll sit right next to that Suzuki in his garage.
(they never get over those feelings about these bikes, ya know)
Congrats on the Bandit acquisition there, Bryan. That Suzuki is maybe the best all around standard motorcycle on the market today. It does everything well. But as I mentioned, I'll bet you'll eventually miss the sound and feel of a twin somewhere down the road, dude.
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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Best of luck to you with the bike and thanks for all the help with the pipes and everything. Hope the new bike eases the back pain too man. Gotta choose what makes the most sense for you.
My '07 "For three days after death hair and fingernails continue to grow, but phone calls taper off." Johnny Carson
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To quote the late Roy Rogers, "Happy trails to you until we meet again" Good luck and God Bless! Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up!
Its more fun to be ridin'! I'm still ridin 
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