my blandit build

[yankeedoodle]

just thought id share my recent pics with you guys.

Im building this bike from the frame up. its a mk1 bandit 600 frame with gsxr srad 750 front end, early r6 subframe and tail and bandit 1200 swingarm and wheel.

still obviously needs painting, but not sure what im doing yet.
still need to top brace the swingarm and get that powdercoated black along with the frame.

https://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll267/yankee_doodle_01/Project%20Streetfighter/P1040021.jpg

https://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll267/yankee_doodle_01/Project%20Streetfighter/P1040024.jpg

i'll keep updates posted if I get any interest

Matt
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Bandit 600

[Groove]

I like the look of that i do!

Somthing i would like to do, street fighter from the frame up!

What engine will you be using?

*watches with interest*
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[Gazdaman]

Good work I like that!

Bandit 1200 swingarms fit straight in I believe, and they're already nicely braced up.

Then an 1100 gixxer engine and Robert's your Father's Brother.

Sweet project.

Gaz

[yankeedoodle]

groove, im gonna be using a bandit 600 engine for now.if i keep the bike long enough ill stick a 750 or a 1200 engine in at some point

[OssY]

Oh yes, something worthy of following with stalker like fashion..
Keep us updated..

[Gazdaman]

I coulda sworn the 1200 swingarms were braced on the top. Never mind.

Definitely worth chucking an 1100 motor in there! Bandit 600 motors are what, 80bhp at best?

A hooligan bike needs a hooligan engine!

Gaz

[yankeedoodle]

[michaelnabbi]

looks the biz am nearing the end of a bandit project myself will post some pictures soon mine is a k1 but wish i had done an earlier model. will be watching with interest

[Scouse]

That's looking like it's going to be one nice bike.

*notices the word 'streetfighter' and awaits Marjay's 'opinion' on the word to re-appear*

[Gazdaman]

Nah, even though this is a Bandit, I reckon this is a proper streetfighter. Even more so when it gets an 1100 and clear covers.

Gaz

[yankeedoodle]

haha, in some ways im reluctant to call it a streetfighter

and I often avoid the word full stop. it doesnt matter what its called, its my bike and ive changed it to something I like more

also, because you see so many bandits that are "streetfigters" because they have renthal bars and dominator headlights, another reason i avoid the word

hopefully though, with some snazzy paintwork and all the parts in, i will gain some peoples approval
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Bandit 600

[yankeedoodle]

oooh forgot to mention. swapping the current front wheel (bandit 6) for a hayabusa one.main reason is that the busa one fits straight in to the forks.

if i used the bandit wheel, i would need to have spacers made up.

also got a busa shock on the way. its taller than the bandit shock, so i may have to take my jackup kit out, we'll see how high the tail is first though eh

should prove for a better feel to the bike anyway
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Bandit 600

[chris-red]

[ben350]

...at least its got some home done engineering and not just a case of putting those gash twin lights in and telling everyone 'its a streetfighter!'
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[yankeedoodle]

[JsyBoy]

you going to do some more work on the bike and post pictures or what?!!!

[Charlie]

Why has the thread got a red karma blob? there isn't any bad karma here!

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[Kickstart]

Hi

Couple of spam posts that I have removed and which the karma bot is being too dozy to notice are no longer here.

All the best

Keith
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[yankeedoodle]

sorry guys, been busy with work so not had much time for the bike!

although Im feeling rather gutted seeing every1 out on bikes enjoying the sun while mine is in pieces!

well anyhow, about the only progression ive made is fitting a busa shock. no modifications needed, just needed shoehorning in a bit!

going to be speaking to the local powdercoater in the next few days, and I'll get my frame in for "blackin"

wrestled with my new head bearings the other day, and managed to break the bottom one when I tried fitting it on to the steering stem. what a tight fit! going to reorder the bearing and get that fitted asap.

also got a busa front wheel, so that just needs discs and then thats another job done


once thats done, just need to cut off the old steering stops on the bottom yoke, and make new ones.then engine out, the old frame and into the new. and bodywork for painting. then im done

also need a speedo of some sort, but I'll get round to that when I can
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Bandit 600

[CHR15]

did you ever finish this?
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[yankeedoodle]

im still doing it lol

its undergone a few changes since, but will be done in the next few months
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Bandit 600

[CHR15]

you got some more pictures?
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Turbocharged drag thing / project death weapon / GK73A
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