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Do you guys change these based on mileage, or wait until you have an issue? With cars I usually wait for symptoms to appear, but a bike has much less to fall back on. I have about 28,000 miles on the Bandit. My sprocket carrier bearing is a bit dry, the wheels felt fine. Should I change all at...

I just threw on a set of Metzeler M3s the other day. I'm no stranger to high horsepower and low traction, I rode open class motocrossers for years. I pulled out of the driveway, gave the bike about 1/5th throttle, the rear tire lit up and damn near slid out from under me. I've never had such...

Hi guys, I have some back damage, compressed discs and one torn disc in the lower back. Driving most cars hurts my back, riding my Bandit 1200S actually seems to work for physical therapy and improve my issues. I'm 6'1" with short legs, a tall torso and monkey arms. Does riding make your back...

My 03 Bandit 1200 is almost due for a new chain and sprockets. Any affordable options that actually hold up or is it worth spending $150ish+ for a DID? I daily ride the bike. Its still far from destroyed, but by spring the rain combined with current wear will have this thing on its last leg...

Hi guys. My name is Daniel. I've been riding for about 15 years now, started on Small trail bikes with a 1974 Honda MR50, 1986 XR80, 2001 CR80E, 2001 CR125, 1999 WR400, 1997 CR500, a 1984 KDX200, then a 1987 CR500. I recently switched to street riding. I try to ride whenever it is reasonably...