Bandit Alley
MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: solman on October 15, 2007, 12:44:56 AM
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Has anyone tried using a haybusa swingarm? If so, how hard was it and what did you do to make it work?
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I have one I was considering trying. The busa arm is wider at the front and has so far set me on a stool thinking and not cutting. I would be interested in anyones stories on this topic as well.
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Being wider at the front is an easy fix. Bearings and shock mount is a different story. Considering that Busa uses a compatible shock, it shouldn't be too much of a problem.
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By wider at the front I mean like 2 inches wider at the pivot point. Possible solutions are to cut the cast front section and reweld to the new dimension or spread the frame. I have not come up with an easier solution yet and welding to the cast aluminum is a little risky. I am heading towards just adding bracing to my stock unit. Need a Hayabusa swingarm cheap?
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I have used a GSXR 1100 swing arm on my bandit, It is about 3/8 inch wider at the front, I was able to cut an equal amount from each side and used the bandit bearings and spacer. If you can find a gsxr 750 swingarm that is braced, it may work. I have the 89 GSXR 1100 and a 89 gsxr 750
swingarms, but neither are braced.
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Don't forget, it isn't just about the swingarm. You have to worry about the shock mount as well.
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I Just bought a 02 gsxr6 and a 07gsxr750 swing arm ill let ya know how close those are to fitting and if there posibble choice
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This might help looks like you'll have to earn it!!
http://koti.phnet.fi/joukyl/bandit0607.html
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that guy is an amazing welder!
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well its not much of a pic but cuz my old lady took my camera outa town but Swing arm powder coated and busa shock intstalled. Took it for a bitchin ride last night in the rain and what an improvement.
(http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh77/connollysworld/bandit.jpg)