newer model instrument panel on older model bike?

[mikesaa309]

I have the Bandit 600 1997 model however prefer the instrument panel of the newer 2000 upwards model. Is it possible to change them? I do believe the newer Bandits have an electronic instrument panel but not sure whether the 1997 model will have the required connections for it to work?

Not really a massive issue and probably won't change it just yet, but just out of curiosity, if in the future I decide to change them, is it do able?

[Kickstart]

Hi

Probably not likely that they are plug compatible. Is the later Bandits speedo driven from a pickup on the front sprocket cover?

One issue is that if you swap the clocks then any future buyer will suspect the bike has had a hefty crash, and at min will not trust the mileage at all.

All the best

Keith
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[Pete.]

They are not compatible and the speedo won't work. Mk1 is mechanical Mk2 electronic.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good

[sabian92]

You can likely put on an aftermarket generic one but you'll need sensors and all sorts of other pains in the arse to do it.

Source: I started a thread on it and was told it was a pain in the arse