How strong are bandit 600 frames?

Robby · Dirty Old Man Joined: 16 May 2002 Karma :

I'm thinking of buying a bandit 6 on ebay - its cheap and local.

However, because it is cheap and local it has of course been down the road recently. The tank has a dent, rear plastic has some scratches, and the plastic surround on the clocks is broken.

It has also been "streetfightered", in the same individual manner as every single bandit 600 in existence. This included replacing the bar, but then they could have been badly mangled when it down the road.

So, is a minor to medium spill - his excuse is losing it on ice - likely to cause frame damage?

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Yo Robby,

Check the pillion pegs, They are welded to the subframe which is welded to the frame. If the peg hangers are bent, then the frame is a write off.

But if you are never gonna take a pillion then its a bargaining point! Smile

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Villers · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Karma :

PLus the rear frame tends to rust on ALL the welds!

goony · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 15 Aug 2004 Karma :

inside the clock`s could also be damaged and i know it`s about £150 for the speedo alone , depend`s also if they land heavily on engine case`s this can also cause the frame to twist

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

Well known frame weaknmess on that bike, they are known to bend the frame just falling off the sidestand...

Scotsman37 · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Karma :