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George (Sydney Aust)

Hi Dale,

Just a quick email to let you know how the stage 2 mods went on the B1250. The bike kicks butt. The torque off the bottom is strong and she'll now power wheelie 1st and 2nd with a little prodding. The motor surges from about 5500-6000 with a strong kick. I've managed to bury GSXR1000s and R1s off the line with no problem; by the time they overtake me, I'm going too fast and have already backed off.

The fork brace works beautifully. I think a lot of guys who spend big money on their front end to get the bike to behave on the change of direction would be quite surprised to find that this simple mod may have done the trick instead. As yet I haven't changed to the iridium plugs and have yet to block off the PAIR system. Thanks again for the TFI settings. The bike uses less fuel on the highway and the twisties now, since I can use less throttle, and it only uses a little more fuel in traffic.

Cheers mate!

Carey (New Zealand)

Hi Dale

A couple of years back I fitted your Stage 1 kit (now Stage 2) to my 1250 and it has been brilliant for everyday use. My friends liked it that much I have since fitted another 3 of your kits – 2 1250s and one V Strom. On the last bandit, I fitted the TFI and your headers and we got 130.8 hp out of it. You are developing a quiet following here on the other side of the world in New Zealand.

Regards

Stan (New Zealand)

Hello Dale & Liza,

Hello again from New Zealand.

We installed the new stainless headers and the TFI with all the Stage 2 modifications and she goes brilliantly. An awesome difference in performance, can't wait to head out for a decent trip to enjoy the new unbridled power. The pipes looked fantastic, then of course, I put the fairings back on... No fitting problems, they go well together with no modifications required at all. A great way to make a "new" bike from the existing, without spending an arm and a leg.
Next on the list will be your Holeshot/Corbin seat to add a bit of long distance comfort, something seriously missing from the stock Bandit seat.

Thanks again to you both for your excellent service and support and I will be in touch again soon.

Regards
Stan.

Stan Pope (New Zealand)

Hello Dale & Liza,

Happy New Year from New Zealand. Hope you had a great holiday.

Following all your mods on my Bandit 1250, full header system and stage 2 tune up I finally got around this week to getting the bike on the dyno (copy attached). Very pleased with the improvements.

Dyno environment info:

Room Temp     26 degrees celsius
Humidity          31%
Pressure         1029.00 mbar
Inlet Temp       25.4 degrees celsius
Elevation         25 feet above sea level Regards

John R (Western Australia)

Hi Dale

Just thought I'd drop you a line to say how much better my bike performs after having added a few of your bolt on parts. At first I just went for TFi stage 1 mods & found it to be a great transformation. Some months later I finally went to the stage 2 spec's and what a difference, the engine came alive. It now spins up so smoothly all the way past 8000rpm.

With the extra hp I decided I'd better do something to the handling. After fitting your suspension upgrades front & rear, along with the fork brace, the bike now has no more nasty wallowing and actually wants to turn. Oh & the ride, I didn't realise how bad the standard suspension was until it was changed out.

With your advice & modifications my Bandit has now been transformed into the bike it should have been in the first instance.

Regards

Marc Dohrendorf (Canada)

Hi Dale

Just saying thanks for an awesome product and the best service. My 2008 Bandit 1250 already had a Yosh slip-on so I didn't have huge performance expectations for the stage one kit butafter I followed the easy instructions and installed the kit, I quickly noticed what a difference it made. With each ride, it got better and better. The torque was stronger, the acceleration was smoother, horsepower increased and best of all - vibrations disappeared. To sum it up, this is how the bike should have come from the factory. No bandit 1250 should be ridden without the holeshot stage one or two tune up.

Cheers and thanks for the excellent service as well. It made all the difference.

Carey (New Zealand)

Hi Dale

A year ago I fitted your TFI to my Bandit 1250 K8, and it has performed flawlessly. My bike is Stage II tuned and my friends liked the setup that much that two of them have purchased the TFI setup as well. This weekend I did the stage II mods on a friend's Bandit, plus installed your headers for him. I have it down to a fine art now after my third modified Bandit.

I just wanted to say that the headers are a beautiful piece of kit, installed easily and doing the mods is an absolute pleasure. Just a shame that in new Zealand we are so far away!

Regards
Carey

Shaun in Australia

Hi Dale
Just a quick note to let you know got the gold valves, springs & fork brace fitted to my Bandit 1250 The bike rides great lots of feedback & feels very forgiving when pushed hard. Great stuff. Love Your Work.

Thanks Again
P.S I will be after the TFI kit very soon.

Steve Timms wrote:

Hi Dale,
I just want to let you know that I'm over the moon with the Holeshot seat on my GSX 650 F Bandit, it is so comfortable & it's completely improved the entire experience of riding my bike. I will recommend your products to all my friends & family.

Jerry Sokolik (Norwalk Calif.)

Hi Dale,
Just a note to tell you how impressed I am by the Holeshot/ Corbin Bandit 1250 seat. The stock seat is one of the most uncomfortable seats I have ever ridden on and I have owned many motorcycles over the years. Your Holeshot/ Corbin seat is a welcome fix for this problem. The contour of your seat fits my body perfectly and adds support where needed. (no hot spots) I`m not a little guy either, 6ft, 280lbs and 75 years old.

Phillip Jones wrote:

Hi Dale
I rode my Bandit 1250 to NC and back--540 miles one way testing your Holeshot / Corbin seat. It fit me like a glove. My old 1200 corbin was a '2 position' seat meaning I could sit a tad too far forward or a tad too far back. But this seat sits me in a pocket just right. Not issues with knees, seating position, hot spots or hard spots. Money well spent! Thanks for an excellent product and service!!!!

Jeff Smith (Florida):

Hi Dale,

I am very pleased with the quality of the Holehsot / Corbin seat i purchased for my GSX-650 F. It has a very solid base, wonderfully detailed upholstery, and matches the lines of the bike beautifully. Initially, there were some difficulties with the shape of the factory Corbin seats, but I am very impressed with the work Dale has done to contour this seat to meet his expectations. I have been on a number of long rides with it and have not had any discomfort. The support behind the drivers seat facilitates maintaining an upright posture. My girlfriend says it is also very comfortable in the pillion position and she really loves the backrest. I have had alot of very positive comments from other riders who have seen the bike at Biketoberfest, various group rides, and at bike nights. I am very pleased with this seat, but then again, I would expect nothing less from a "Holeshot" product.

David (South Australia):

Hi Dale,

I've now had my Holeshot Corbin Seat for about a month.

I don't regret the purchase at all and sincerely thank Dale for the extra effort he went to to be able to send it down to Australia. Shoe horning it into the box to get it under the maximum size allowed by UPS must have been fun.

I have now done about 1600km or 1000 miles on it including a long weekend away with over 1000km done on the one trip, and I am as pleased as ever. Though I still get sore hips and knees and for that I have to blame my arthritis and not the seat, the general comfort is great, so much better than the stock brick that Suzuki put on the bike. It has been excellently made and the fine tuning of the Corbin seat by Dale suits me perfectly.It is just a bit lower than the stock seat and I can almost flat foot when stopped. Coupled with some handlebar risers, the riding position is about as perfect as it can be and i can now ride for much longer without a break than i could before.

Here's the Holeshot Corbin enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Flinders Ranges in South Australia.

Thanks David from down under

Mark Shackelford ( Sparkman, Ar):

Hey Dale, I wanted to say thanks for a great seat!!! I finally got to take it for a ride a few days ago and the bike is so much more comfortable now. The seat looks really good on the bike too. My wife told me how she had to sweet talk you into ordering it for her before Christamas. You are the man!! Thanks so much.

Brett:

WOW! What more can I say. I just installed Dale's seat, sport rack and nerf bars. First, I'd like to comment on how quickly the parts were shipped (thanks Dale).

Second, the seat is absolutely fantastic. I now sit "in" the bike rather than "on" it. Just got back from a 100 mile ride, and it sooo much better than the stocker. If any of you are considering an aftermarket seat, I highly recommend Dale's. As a side note, I am 6'4" and weigh 210, 36 inch inseam. I will give another impression of the seat after I put some more miles on it. Did I mention how good the seat looks? Dale, you and the Corbin guys do excellent work! Great design and flawless execution.

The nerf bars are high quality, beautifully finished and a breeze to install. Very clear and detailed instuctions were included. I anticipated that the long bolt passing through the front of the engine would be difficult to pass through, but it went in like butter. Extremely happy with the results. These little gems look great.

Finally, the Sport Rack really sets off the tail section. What a nice piece. Same high quality as evident on the nerf bars. Again, installation was a snap, and all hardware is top quality stainless (same for the hardware supplied with the nerf bars).

Dale, I'm looking forward to a few more parts to install. Will definitely order the exhaust system when available. Thanks for all your hard work in keeping our bandits looking good and running fast.

Michael S (Washington):

I have ridden on many different custom seats in the coarse of 45 years or riding and this has included several custom made Corbins. But the seat that Dale Walker and the Corbin people have put togather far excedes anything that I have sat on before. Perfect fit for my height at about 5'6" and a 29 inch inseam, comfortable from the first ride and Corbins generally take some break in, but not with this seat.

I have run a continous 120 mile run with the seat and no discomfort at all. I have had my very picky wife on the back with the back rest option and her comments were, "this is very comfortable and one of the best seats you have had".

In addition to my comments, my 3 riding companions, 22, 23 and 25 year olds that think only sport bikes are the way to ride have ridden on this bike with and without this saddle, first comments, " this seat is great" didn't say anything about my poor 1250, just the seat.

A job well done Dale and I would highly recommend this seat to anyone.

Stuart wrote:

Hey Dale,

Just wanted to say what a difference the stage 2 kit has made to my bike, it is now a completely different animal.I cannot believe how so little work can make so much improvement (obviously your settings saved ages in trial and error). A must for any Bandit 1250 rider. Your customer service is also second to none.

Cheers

Carey (New Zealand)

Hi Dale, some time ago I bought the TFI from you to Stage 1 my GSF1250K8. I finally got around to pulling the secondaries and setting it up to your Stage II specs. My only regret is not doing it sooner. A huge transformation that the dyno charts don't do justice to. Not only is it faster with more torque, it's even smoother with none of the low speed snatchiness it once had.

I thought I'd give you this latest feedback, as your help has really made this the best outcome for me. Riding a friend's stocker today showed how damn good this setup is.

Kind regards

Bob Meyer

Hi Dale

My 1250 came to me with the secondary butterflies already removed, and concerns that it might be running too lean prompted me to do the rest of the Stage II kit. In all honesty, I can't say the extra performance is all that important to me, as even a stock Bandit has enough power for this old man. :) But I can say that the Stage II setup transforms the bike in other ways: There's no surging, no hesitation, no rideability issues at all. Just smooth, easy power at any speed, rpm and throttle opening. The bike is simply a joy to ride. And with Dale's step by step instructions, everything is relatively easy to do.

My most recent install was Dale's touring slip-on and the center stand stop kit. The can is beautifully made, with small, even welds the Chinese made pipes just can't offer. Everything fits perfectly and installs easily. The difference in weight between the stock bazooka and the Holeshot slip-on is simply astounding, and getting rid of the water heater sized OEM muffler greatly improves the looks, too. The sound? It's marvelous. A confession: I like quiet motorcycles. Adding the DB Killer makes the system perfect for me. The bike has a deep, throaty sound, but at a volume level that won't make anyone look twice. No longer does my Bandit sound like a sewing machine! Without the DB killer, it gives the bike it has that deep, throaty note to an even greater degree. It's louder but, as long as you're judicious with the throttle, not so loud you'll piss off your neighbors.

Next step: suspension. Based on my experience with Holeshot so far, I'll most likely choose the Holeshot / Cogent bits from Dale, too.

Thank you

Tristan Duff, ( Biloxi, Mississippi)

Hi Dale,

I just wanted to send a quick thank you for all of the hard work you have put into the research and design of your products. The instructions for your Stage 2 package were flawless, and install of the TFI box and exhaust were a breeze. I also can't thank you enough for taking the time to get your TFI settings to me after your normal hours; genuine customer service such as that is hard to find these days, and appreciated more than words can say.

After putting everything together and getting my Bandit 1250 on the road, all I can say is WOW. I had read the owner testimonials and was excited to see just how much of a difference everything would make, and I was not disappointed. Idle and low-end were smooth as glass, the sound coming from the exhaust was beautiful, and the weight difference from losing the stock exhaust was noticeable. And when I finally took the Bandit onto the interstate, it was clear just how much power I was working with. It was as if I was riding a whole new motorcycle altogether.

Thank you for everything. Purchasing from you was a genuine pleasure, one that I will be enjoying again in the future.

Dan Dilworth, Overland Park, KS :

Dale, just wanted to show you all your stuff on my Bandit: Seat, handlebar-risers, double-bubble wind screen, cats-eye front turn signals, and rear-view mirror risers. It was fun putting in all together and funner riding it. The combo of the seat and handle-bar risers have made the bike more comfortable. The back rest lets my riders feel the power of the bike comfortably. The mirror risers let me see whats behind me. Its all real good. I actually like the water-heater for a muffler--maybe after a while I may get around to tweaking performance, but for now this bike is great and your stuff is part of that.

Stuart Ray from the UK

Hi Dale

On your advice I decided to go straight to stage your 2 on my Bandit 1250, and it was with some doubts that I started to take out the flies. The info about heat was good about a minute per screw with micro butane torch and the screws came out easily, the worst part of the job was done.
The whole thing took about three hours on Saturday morning. I have been for a test ride but it has done nothing but rain here since Saturday so I have not really pushed it. However the bike feels much smoother and pulls stronger, and no decel popping.

What an improvement Dale you are a Legend.

Thanks so much for setting me up with your dyno proven and well tested TFI settings.

Kind regards

Fred Frederiksen (North Gower, ON)

Hi -- just wanted to let you know I've installed the Zero Gravity windshield, bar riser kit and mirror extensions on my Bandit 1250, and it all works beautifully. Now I just need some decent riding weather. Thanks!

John Spinella:

Hi Team Holeshot

Ok Dale, let me give you an update on my 1250 TFI tuning box . I took the connections apart and applied dielectric grease to all of the contacts as you suggested. The FI light still came on, so I contacted Matt at Dobeck as you suggested,and he said to send it in and he'll run a diagnostic on it. After he got it, I gave him a call, and he told me that two of the pots were not making a complete connection with the module. He told me that some of the older connections were not great, and because he did not know where the line was disconnected he would just replace the unit under the two year warrantee. I just got it today and hooked it up tonight. Everything is working great now and the shakedown ride didn't reveal any problems. Thanks for your input, and I truly appreciate that you do business with such quality companies and your commitment to providing quality products. I'm sure it must be tough to get dealers who share your sense of responsibility to your customers to provide a quality product that is backed by you both. I appreciate the time and effort you put in to accomplishing this task.

Carey (New Zealand ):

Hi Dale. Thanks. I have TFI tuning box installed on my Bandit 1250 now. Took about an hour, and most of that time was spent cable tying various leads and making sure connectors were tight and greased. Started instantly and ran OK with what sounded like a slight misfire when slowly opening the throttle to about 3,000 rpm but it was still warming up. I thought I’d try it under load so took it out for a spin.

Two words – Holy Sh*t.

What a difference. The acceleration is fierce, the running smooth and low throttle work is very smooth. I do an early morning commute and it used to surge and jerk the chain. Low speed is no really good.

Thanks for the help and the personal replies. I will be endorsing this to my friends and I’ll be back to buy some more gear off you.

Kind regards

Stacey Robinson, New Zealand :

Hi dale managed to get the headers the night before the track day, they are a work of art Im impressed the bike went very well speedo dosent seem to go past 259km bike keeps pulling. have got all your stuff on the bike now plus a gsxr rear shock(resprung) braded hoses and upgraded pads has got the weight down to just over 200kg am going to go back to using metzla race techs have been using M3s but the bike slides in 1st and 2nd so cant get on the gas as early as i want swaped bikes with a mate and rode his new gsxr 1000 wot a machine way to easy to ride can ride it much fast than the bandit but its no where near a much fun
Thanks for your effort in developing the bandit if you have any other ideas to get more out of it please let me know thanks again

Thanks again

David (Woodul, Dallas TX):

Dale and Liza,
Received my 1250 fork brace Friday just as you promised and have successfully installed. Also received your Corbin seat Thursday and I snapped right on – looks great and seems very comfortable. Thanks very much for your assistance and help. I'll make sure to mention your great service on my Bandit forums. With your luggage rack and bar extension I'm ready for some serious touring.

Thanks again,

Doug P (Australia) :

Hi Dale,
Just letting you know that your stage #1 upgrade is working perfectly on my Bandit 1250 My riding territory varies from beachfront esplanades to mountain ranges and your TFI tuning settings have proven to be spot-on from one extreme to the other with all the ups, downs, twists and turns in between.

Many thanks,

John Loepold wrote :

Hi Dale
I dropped that water-heater-sized OEM exhaust off my Bandit 1250 and installed on your Perf 2 touring slip-on and Stage 1 Tuning. It's like Clark Kent threw away the eyeglasses and business suit - it's All Superman, All the Time. You also received a sterling review from the professional aviation mechanic and muscle car enthusiast who helped me with the installation. He was impressed with the quality of your product, the simplicity of the upgrade and, of course, with the resultant performance. Thanks for setting my Bandit free and for the excellent customer support along the way.

Cheers

Glenn Maks in Florida :

Dale - I wanted to let you know just how please I am with the way my 2007 Bandit is running after I installed your TFI tuning kit. I have to tell you Dale, on first gear accelerations the front end of the bike gets real light, real quick, in fact, if you over accelerate too quickly the front end will come up real fast, this has caught me a few times, I just roll off the throttle and ease back into it. Wish I knew how to ride on one wheel like some of your videos i looked at on your web site. I wanted to let you know how happy I am with the results of your efforts in developing such a fine product. I love the bike more now than I did when I first got it. It is a pleasure to ride, tons of torque, smooth torque, all the way through the power band in every gear, no more herky jerky at lower speeds when coming back into the throttle at low RPMS. In short, a rocket ship on 2 wheels. Thank you again. When I scrape up some dollars I would like to replace my stock headers with your headers. Keep you posted on that.
Ride safe Dale and talk with you soon.

Willie Cooper:

I took the Bandit out today to the back roads for a through flogging. It was the first time I really stretched the bike with the full Holeshot header, slip-on and stage 2 tune. The performance of the bike is stunning. The engine is willing right up to the kind of velocities that warp your vision and the wind tries to rip you off the bike. What's even more amazing than the all out howl of the new engine is that the polished, friendly Bandit character is still there for most of the rpm range. There�s still plenty of torque to the power curve and the engine pulls from the second you let the clutch out right past redline.

I am constantly asked why I spend so much time and money on the Bandit, �why not just get a sport bike if you need more horse power? Days on the bike like today give me the answer: I'm 47 now and I live a responsible life filled with adult responsibilities and adult commitments. But I'm just not ready to join the Goldwing touring crowd. Most days I ride like a safety course instructor. But some days I ride like a hooligan - popping wheelies and smoking the rear tire. Then sometimes I look down and there is 154 indicated on the speedometer and I feel that wolf howling inside my head.

There are many bikes that can do some of these things well but not many that do them all this well. Bottom line is that with the Holeshot modifications, I can't think of another bike that fits my personalities quite like the Bandit.

Thanks again for all your efforts,

Oscar Groomes (Charlotte NC)

Hi Dale,

I purchased the TFI / K&N filter / O2 bypass , and 17" slip-on. The results are absolutely fabulous. Thanks for giving me your tuning settings for the TFI. Your parts look good, are easy to install and above all meet / exceed our expectations.

The growl of the exhaust is fierce and deep yet not overbearing on a long ride. The extra oomph across the entire range is appreciated.

Here is a photo of my custom painted Bandit 1250 with your nice satin black slip-on installed

Mark Miller (Pueblo West CO)

Hi Dale,

I am very impressed with you specialized parts for the Bandit 1250. I have enjoyed the upgrades you offer and your settings are truly dialed in. I have purchased you SkidMarx Double Bubble Wind Screen; Dobeck TFI & K&N (with air box mod) and O2 bypass with PAIR Plug (all Decel popping gone), Holeshot fork brace and now eagerly await your 4-1 exhaust. I am now looking at your Ferodo ST brake pads and steel braided hoses. I was suspect about buying/trying the TFI, but to my delight it brought my stock geared Bandit 1250 front tire up in first and second with little effort. Moreover, your ladies on the phone are very helpful and always a delight to speak with. You have now gained a loyal customer who will spread the news about your quality products available at very reasonable prices.

Thank you Dale for looking after the Standard Bikes.

Stephen Andre

Hi Dale

The nerf bars for bandit worked out good, "tested them when i was vaction in july when I forgot to put my kickstand down. luckily the left nerf bar and my side case took the hit. no damage to the bike except scrapping paint off the nerf bar and some scrathes on the side case. I have a picture attached of the damaged nerf bar. Thought you would like to know how good it did.

Chris K (Chantilly, VA):
:

Hi Dale
Just wanted to say, I absolutely LOVE your Comp 2 on my Bandit 1250!! I can't believe how much I love my bike now! I listened to many samples of aftermarket cans on Bandits and this is by far the best sound! It's very throaty without being overly loud or raspy. It now sounds like the liter bike that it is instead of a chainsaw. Also I dropped 10lbs over the huge stock exhaust. All this with personal service that was astounding (I've never been convinced OUT of a product I didn't need) and all for the same price as those mass produced aftermarket units that are a dime a dozen. Expect a lot more word-of-mouth business soon!

Marc Luquet in France :

Hi Dale

I purchased your Bandit 1250 TFI tuning box along with your stage one tune up parts. I already had a UK legal slip-on installed.

After 400 km, I confirm my first impressions: injection is very much smoother and it is easier and more pleasant to ride the bike. The gain of power is here too and the consumption is reduced. So, what else can I ask for!!! Be sure will recommend your products!!!

Thanks again.

Matt Jeffries (Wood River Junction, RI):

Dale,

I just wanted to give you some feed back and review after installing the 17" Comp 2 slip-on and the Stage 1 tuning package on my Bandit 1250 .

The service i received on the phone was excellent. She made sure everything I wanted was in stock and double-checked the order and part numbers before we finished. Easy to do business with.

Installation: I didn't realized until after I snapped the pilot bit off in the hole why I was supposed to off-set the hole to the left of center for the center stand bumper. But after working that out, the slip on install was a breeze. I was a little nervous about doing the TFI tuning box, but it turned out to be pretty easy. Seating the OEM injector plugs into the new harness plugs was a tricky because of the tight fit with the O-ring seal. Made sure that the catch/latch caught.

O2 Bypass and air filter mode was very easy. Your on-line installation guide is excellent. It was nice talking to you on the phone (I felt honored and humbled after reading so much about you) when I called for the set-up #'s for the TFI box.

OK, time for start-up and test ride. After firing up the first time, I'm mildly impressed with the new tone. After revving it a few times, I'm even more impressed. My kids are highly impressed with the way the excess RTV silicone shoots out of the pipe ("Dad's bike is pooping!) I have a 1/4 mile stretch of unpaved road after I leave my driveway, and I immediately notice the typical bucking/surging I had a low rpm in 1 and 2nd gear is GONE. Nice! Out on the main road, I start laying into it bit by bit, and I'm totally impressed. I felt smoother and more powerful acceleration immediately. It's there from low to mid rpm. I love the way the Comp 2 makes the Bandit sing now. It has a soft'ish but burlier sound at low speed, but when I roll on the throttle, it just sounds so righteous. Nothing obnoxious, but just like I think it should.

I got a chance to take it out for a nice joy ride yesterday, and I can honestly say that it feels like a new machine. Not that there was anything really wrong with the Bandit being stock, but your slip-on and tuning package unleashed a huge amount of potential and gave it new life. I'm super impressed and would highly recommend this to anyone who asked.

Dan Creighton wrote :

Hi Dale,

I now have 5,000 miles on my Bandit 1250 running your Stage 1 tuning with the Touring muffler. The bike runs strong across all R.P.M.'s and gears, yet remains smooth and tractable at low speed around town. The torque is unbelievable, any gear, any speed, the bike jumps out hard with a roll-on of the throttle. Fuel mileage averages 42 mpg and startup, cold idle and hot idle are smoother than stock.As you mentioned previously, the bike runs cooler than before the Stage 1 install. With our 95 to 100 degree days that has to help extend the life of the engine. The stage 1 package is all you said and a phenomenal value. I really like the gear position indicator as well . I took your suggestion and waited for the Corbin Gunfighter seat and it was well worth it. The seat lowers the rider about one inch and gives a noticeable improvement in handling when pushing hard in corners. I'll be calling shortly for the next items on my list.

Herb Teeuwe wrote:

Hi Dale,
I received the Skid Marx Double bubble screen today and installed it on my Bandit 1250. It looks great and the flow of air is much better than the original with very smooth, clean air and no buffeting. Thanks once again for a great product.

Bill in OZ:

Hi Dale.

The installation of the Bandit 1250 bits went pretty smoothly. I set the TFI tuning box pots as per your specs, and its an absolute ball tearer of a thing to ride. Its as smooth as can be right through to about 8500 (that's as far as I rev it, as there doesn't seem any gain in going past that) and equally happy to just cruise along at a light throttle opening. No pops or bangs on overrun either. In fact its just like a factory tune, only better, and with a noticeable improvement in grunt. Definitely money well spent!

Goodonya Dale!

Craig Stuart (O'Fallon, Missouri)

Dale,

I spoke to you a couple weeks ago about my Bandit 1250. I have all of the parts installed and the bike is running great. I can see a new back tire will be in my near future. The Stainless Brake Lines, TFI box, shift indicator,O2 bypass, air box mod, and Comp 2 slip on all work great together. Everything went in just as the instructions on your web page and as we talked over the phone.
The bike idles smooth and pulls like a freight train.

Thanks again.

Eric Lovern:

Dale,
Just wanted to share with you how happy I am with the mods to my 1250 Bandit. The TFI certainly smooths the idle and throttle response is very good. The bike runs like a striped ass ape!!!
Thanks again...

David M (Morehead City)

Dale,

I was thrilled to have found your web site, especially when I realized you had developed specialized parts for your own Bandit 1250 (same model as mine) and offered them to the public at reasonable prices. It has been a gold mine for "goodies." Your attention to detail on practical, safety and performance products to enhance the riding experience is greatly appreciated. Being a former NHRA racer and general motorhead, I now know that at DW's I can find researched and tested products which go far to bring out the best in these bikes. Even your installation photos are first-rate and a blessing to us who don't always have the time to work out simple setups. Both riders and the local cycle dealership folks are always asking about the various things I've done to the bike, noting the obvious quality. Since I recently picked up a new SV650, it too will get the Holeshot "treatment" with your excellent products.

David Draper (Bakersfield, CA):

Wow... I mean WOW! Thanks, Dale for a fantastic mod! I know I only bought the TFi and filter, (for now...) but I can't even BEGIN to believe the difference just those parts made! Gone is the surging, gone is the rough idle. Suddenly present is a fantastic mid-range that I thought was good enough on the stock Bandit 1250. Thanks for talking me through the options, and I'll be calling back soon for that slip on!

Thanks again for your help

Wayne Godwin(Beresfield N.S.W, Australia):

Hi Dale,

Just to let you know I received the mirror extenders for my Bandit 1250 yesterday 31/03/08. Parts were very well rapped and secure on arrival. All fitted perfectly, road tested today and I can now see what is behind me.

Thanks again for your help

Hein Greyling:

Good Morning Dale

The parts arrived in South Africa in good order. Bandit 1250 fork brace, front fender extender and bar snake. They were delivered to me yesterday and I have fitted them already!!

Thank you for supplying these excellent quality products. Not only did they fit perfectly, they look fantastic!!

Thanks

Andreas:

Dale
I received all the Bandit 1250 parts and started to install the kit. Installation was easy thanks to your detailed instructions, the bike fired up right away, I just had the chanche for a little spin, but I can tell a difference in how the bike accellerates. Your pot settings are right on.
Your excellent products and customer care makes the hole stage one kit an outstanding upgrade for my bike. It was a pleasure talking to you on the phone it is hard to find a person who stands behind the product and is knowlegible at the same time...
Please hurry up fabricating the header for the 1250 bandit

Thanks again

Jim:

Hello Dale, this is Jim Lee in Grenville, SC. Have installed the 17\" comp 2, K&N filter, TFI, etc. Coutdn\'t ask for a better ride. The bottom end is awsome...its like a DC motor. We ride mostly in the mountains and torque is a must. Wind screen is next. Thanks

Bob Wampler (Portland, OR):

Having been a previous customer with Dale (purchasing a HoleShot muffler for my '04 DL650) I know he makes great products that do just what they say, no hype. I found myself looking for a sport-touring, standard type of bike and I knew I wanted Dale's stuff on my next bike. I picked his brain for a choice, which he was more than happy to help out, and found myself with the new '07 Suzuki Bandit 1250. It did everything Dale said it would (like his products) so it was a no-brainer to use his stuff to make it better. Being such a new bike I had to wait until his mods were ready, and ended up purchasing a new HoleShot muffler, TFI tuning box, O2 bypass, K & N filter, and fork brace when they came available. In spite of this bike being incredibly smooth bike with great torque everywhere, I had experienced a lean spot from 2000-4000 RPMS, and wished the bike had better top gear roll-on for passing without downshifting. I also hated the looks and weight of the stock muffler, knowing Dale could do much better. To say the least I was not disappointed. The flat spot is gone, and I notice power increase everywhere, especially on the top gear roll on. And the sound!! Much better without making enemies of my neighbors. Not to mention that it looks 100x better. Even the fork brace made a big difference in front end tracking.

Like I said, he makes great products that do just what they say, no hype.

Thanks Dale, for all your hard work. Next stop is the gear indicator with adjustable TRE

Brian Powell (B'ham, AL):

I really like the look of the new slip on installed, really cleaned up the look of the bike. The gear indicator comes in very handy on twisty roads and in town really helps out knowing what gear your in at all times. The TFI box seems to smooth out the ride especially at the 2800-3600 rpm range and gives a nice boost of power all the way to red line. The fuel economy didnt seem to change at all, and if it did it is almost unoticable. Total time to install TFI box, O2 sensor, slip on, gear indicator and air box mod with K&N filter was about two hours but keep in mind I have never installed a gear indicator or TFI box before, all was very easy. I had to check the website for instructions only one time to see what hose to plug. Dale was happy to assist me with the setting on the TFI box and all settings are working flawlessly. Thank you for the products they will be enjoyed.

Thanks,

STEVEN HUBMER wrote:

Was surprised by the low, sonorous tones. Makes a big 1250 engine sound like one. Thanks, Dale .

Curt Krouze (Rhinelander, WI):

Well, if you have ridden one, you already know what a great bike the Bandit 1250 is. I want to thank Dale Walker and Holeshot Performance for producing and selling products that can take this stock platform and turn it into something really special. I purchased Dale’s complete Stage One Setup and all I can say is WOW!! Stage One includes a beautifully made slip-on muffler, easy to use fuel injection tuning module, high flow air filter, and oxygen sensor and pair valve bypass system. I also added the 17-tooth sprocket and speedometer healer (adds even more excitement). With the kit and Dale’s tuning tips 1250 now runs much stronger and smoother over the entire powerband. Gone is the mild surging at lower rpm’s. The midrange is now even stronger with far more pull all the way to the redline. The best part of all though, is beautiful exhaust note. It is very subtle at light throttle loads, but is very musical at full song. All in all, the Stage One Setup is a great kit at an excellent price. Anyone can sell you product. What makes Dale and Holeshot different is they put in the research and development time to provide products that really work the moment you install them. No hype…just a flawless running motor.

Mike Pailliotet:

Dale's new mods for the B1250 are simply fantastic. Noticeable increase in power, much smoother and great looks. What more could you ask for? And to top it off Dale was a pleasure to work with. Keep em coming Mr Bandito!