The Samurai...(Bandit bodywork pics - 56k warning)

DucatiEVO · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Karma :

Looking to get some feedback on a bodykit we're currently working on for the Bandit, tis prototype at the mo so still undergoing changes for the MkII. The kit also requires a subframe conversion which would be supplied. Everything is sculpted with an edge, hence the name (i.e. you can see the raised edge on tank etc).

Obviously, the bike is missing parts which isn't helping the look, and the light was crap so pics bit dark (had to boost em up in Paintshop). (tis a bit dusty too)

Indicators still need to be fitted into the nose and the tail (they fit flush into the moulded recess's). The headlamp is an 'Angel Eye' design like BMW, it's not turned on in the pics, but the flash from the camera makes it look like it is! Laughing

Is this something that you would buy for your Bandit; I will update the pics once the bike is built and I'll take them in daylight? Wink

McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

That is the sex Shocked

Cant really say any thing else Laughing

Just looks so nice Shocked

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

greenmeanie · Trackday Trickster Joined: 29 Dec 2004 Karma :

looks pretty sweet that mate. i especially like the back end. what sort of price will you be looking at for the lot or is it just a one off? have you made the hugger/chain gaurd aswell? will it also fit a 600 im guessing thats a 12? make sure to show us the completed bike!! good work bud, you have a potential customer here. is there a bcf discount? Wink

edit: twin underseat cans would look sweet.
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McGee · O RLY? Joined: 24 Jun 2005 Karma :

I would even consider buying a bandit just for that kit Mr. Green

would like to see it with a carbon can Thumbs Up

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Its pronounced Jixxer!

Bendy · Mrs Sensible Joined: 10 Jun 2002 Karma :

The bellypan seems to unbalance it a bit, looks too heavy at the front with the sparse tail end. Is there something usually under the seat / behind the engine? Looks awfully empty around there.

Headlight's well bling though. Thumbs Up

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

I know it sounds weird, but it might look better with brake discs fitted...

I don't like the tail, but the rest could look acceptable on a finished bike. Smile

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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Don't like the belly pan.

Doesn't the bandit have a welded subframe as standard?

NC30UK · Scooby Slapper Joined: 30 Nov 2005 Karma :

Seat unit reminds me of an MV.

Belly pan reminds me of a basking shark Laughing

Clean the top of that engine!

stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

Kawasaki already made a bike called the 'Samurai". KH250A1.

https://www.motosclassicas70.com.br/kawa_350_avenger.jpg

edited: first piccy was a zed Doh!

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Valentino Mossy · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Jul 2003 Karma :

Belly pan needs a grill to close it up a bit or just make it higher up.
But very nice though ! Thumbs Up

like the arse end ! Very Happy

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DucatiEVO · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Karma :

palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

I dont like it.

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palmer · Fiddled Kiddy Joined: 21 Jul 2004 Karma :

Not sure

Maybe a mini belly pan?

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Oh and I hope you're not going to call it a 'street fighter' Smile

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Irezumi aka Reuben · Carrot Top Joined: 28 Sep 2004 Karma :

As mentioned fit the discs back on the front, even loosely. For a streetfighter you want lot's of weight over the front so it looks aggressive.

What's the tail off/copied from? An F4 or a K5 gixxer? Either way it's too long, you need it shorter in length and to change the line's so it appears thinner. Seem's too long and bulky at the moment, and as though it got chucked on from what you found lying about, not good for a kit imho.

Can draw up some sketches if necessary, just ask. Thumbs Up

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Rookie · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Feb 2005 Karma :

Very nice indeed, though I agree that the rear could do with a bit of trimming (it looks fairly wide to me) and the bellypan needs a bit of work, it's just a bit big!

Excellent project though, nicely done. If I had a Bandit I'd be proud to have it wearing something like that.

Klause · World Chat Champion Joined: 25 Apr 2004 Karma :

Mixed feelings about it. I really like the tail section, not sure about the front though. You will have to post the end product for my final thoughts.

I know what it is... Everything is sorta custom, has an edge. But that belly pan is just a belly pan to me, needs more edge, something different.
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numark1 · Scared of girls Joined: 10 May 2004 Karma :

I really like it apart from the big hole in the middle by the engine.

Good work dude. Thumbs Up

spakmitten · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 04 Sep 2005 Karma :

add this and i'll take it

red wheels
red bars (ooooo you have)
red brake calipers(maybe the inside bit of the discs too)
red samurai logo

leave frame and everthing else black

p.s front wheel looks mighty strange and big with no discs on it

DucatiEVO · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Karma :

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BFG · Brolly Dolly Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Karma :

Very, very nice. Quality work too. Thumbs Up

I'm amazed at the restraint shown in correcting the peeps re "the hole in the bellypan" Laughing

Guys - That's where the exhaust downpipes go.

What's the material? And the obvious question, can you do carbon fibre? Only downside could be that it looks like it would cost more than you can buy a bandit for.

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Think bendy was actually thinking about the airbox - got a feeling normally a bandit has some kind of cover there.

DucatiEVO · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 02 Sep 2005 Karma :