Where can i get Bandit 400 spares?

KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

got my bandit 400 all is well although i've got a whirring, semi-grindy noise and i'm 90% sure it's the clutch, maybe a release bearing? (i have no idea how these clutches work) but that's my guess..

It's definitely not a wheel bearing and seems to change note when changing revs (whilst going at the same speed) it stops its noise for a second when i'm changing gear.. up in the higher gears at high revs i think i noticed it slip a bit, could that just be the bearing? or probably a plate?

Any mail order websites for bandit 400 parts appreciated.

Kev.

(other than that it's a fantastic little bike, no other problems and goes like stink! Twisted Evil

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Chr!S · Nitrous Nuisance Joined: 17 May 2005 Karma :

batmotorcycles should be able to get you bits.

epz · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

my mate is having his bandit400vv written off cause the frame got scraped, he may buy it back and part it out if you want me to say about any bits you need, fyi if you dont have a vv i dont think its that hard to swap the heads over

KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

i think i'll leave the bike as it is basically, except a different exhaust coz the one that's one it is disgusting.

I don't need anything other than whatever is wrong with the clutch, it has a clutch basket i presume? is there a chance this could be buggered?.. in fact noone happens to have a service manual for this bike do they? i've searched online but all the links are dead.

epz · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Apr 2005 Karma :

fair enough, my mate does have the actual factory manual and the vv have a stainless steel exhaust, my mate and i are both glasgow based which your profile looks to be the same so dropping parts off etc shouldnt be to hard.

hes still waithing to hear from the insurance co about when the write off the bike (should be within 3 days) but i know he has the manual now, its actualy my old bike and i bought it new for £35 with a 6 week delay getting it shipped from japan. call it a tenner and i would guess he could either drop it off or meet somewhere, hes always up for a rideout somewhere anyway.

KevTM · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Apr 2004 Karma :

yip, £10 sounds fair mate, i'll get in contact with you soon to arrange a meet or something Thumbs Up

I would be interested in his exhaust if he gets the bike back!

thanks.