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!
