Bandit Alley
MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: Mentalino on September 02, 2005, 09:05:23 AM
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Hey Guys and Gals......I have a 02 Bandit 12.....i was wondering if anyone has found and/or fabricated a single seater seat out of the stock seat on the B12....If anyone has any ideas or knows of somewhere to get 1 please let me know......Example:Similar to the Hyabusa rear seat cap, but integrated into the bandit12 stock seat :shock: :thanks:
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I don't have time to look right now but I'm pretty sure any or all of the below have seat cowls for 2G Bandits. Not sure where you are but those are all US-based outfits. All the Bandit cowls I've seen are all flatter, lower-profile than the ones on a Busa or the old SRAD GSXRs and TLRs. I do like that taller look, though. Pete has a cool alternative to a cowl. He had his seat reworked by Seargant to mimic that look but it's all upholstered. It looks great.
www.whaccessories.com
www.streefightersbydesign.com
www.streetfighters-usa.com
Pete's bike:
(http://banditmotorcycles.com/v-web/gallery/albums/b12/bike.sized.jpg)
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Thanx Rob...I think im going to go with the Bike side model...after some serious thought i really dont want to bother fabricating my own...ty that helped tons :beers:(http://mysite.verizon.net/madmental/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/img_0639.jpg.w300h225.jpg)Does'nt it look like something is missing???? :duh: :boohoo: :crybaby: http://mysite.verizon.net/madmental/
P.S.The Upholstered look is nice too...hmmmm
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The "bike side model" looks pretty cool! Send pics when you get it :bigok:
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mentalino, you should check out the corbon smuggler I have one on 02 1200s. It`s a bit pricy but worth the money it gave me a good after market seat and a trunk space where the pass. would sit. Sorry not at my computer so I cant post a pic. There should be a pic in G/m thread titled test pic.
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The Corbin Smuggler:
(http://www.corbin.com/suzuki/banditsmug01.gif)
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Thanx for all the suggestions.....btw...you all made the decision much more dificult than i imagined <------this is a good thing. Variety is the spice of life :beers:
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Hey Guys and Gals......I have a 02 Bandit 12.....i was wondering if anyone has found and/or fabricated a single seater seat out of the stock seat on the B12....If anyone has any ideas or knows of somewhere to get 1 please let me know......Example:Similar to the Hyabusa rear seat cap, but integrated into the bandit12 stock seat :shock: :thanks:
I made one up for my '97 1200 from a spare seat, it clips on exactly the same as the two-up version, but it has a nice "bob-tail" look. Plus I re-covered the foam with a better vinyl that more easily allows shifting weight for cornering. I will send you a picture if you want. There is not much available. People have said this one is cool. Tom
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I made one up for my '97 1200 from a spare seat, it clips on exactly the same as the two-up version, but it has a nice "bob-tail" look. Plus I re-covered the foam with a better vinyl that more easily allows shifting weight for cornering. I will send you a picture if you want. There is not much available. People have said this one is cool. Tom
Post'er on up there! I'd like to see it too... :thanks:
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(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/6245/img099012ja.th.jpg)
Click here for larger version (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img099012ja.jpg)
(edited to fix link - Pitter)
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(http://img377.imageshack.us/img377/6245/img099012ja.th.jpg)
Click here for larger version (http://img377.imageshack.us/my.php?image=img099012ja.jpg)
(edited to fix link - Pitter)
Mentalino, this was a simple molded fibeglass shell attached to the seat pan, foam cut to single size and re-covered. Let me know if you want more detail or methods, etc.. tom
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Nice piece of work! Is that simply a cowl that can fit over the stock saddle?
Billster :motorsmile:
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Nice piece of work! Is that simply a cowl that can fit over the stock saddle?
Billster :motorsmile:
That would be an easier idea. This one is fastened directly to the PE seat pan with the foam removed. If the piece would just curl under the pan, and be high enough to clear the seat cover, it could be just taken off if needed. With the existing one, you have to switch the seats. I'll work on it. T.
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Wild Hair Accessories (http://www.whaccessories.com/Suzuki%20Bandit.htm) has seat cowls for the 1G & 2G B6/12 stock seat (and the 1G B4, too).
The 1G seat cowl made by Metisse:
(http://www.whaccessories.com/METSeatCowlBandit95-.jpg)
The 2G seat cowl made by Bike Side:
(http://www.whaccessories.com/BSBanditSeatCowl00-.jpg)
There's also a full solo seat by Bike Side that looks similar to the stock seat with their cowl, but has a lower than stock seating position.
(http://www.whaccessories.com/BSBanditSoloSeat.jpg)
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Nice piece of work! Is that simply a cowl that can fit over the stock saddle?
Billster :motorsmile:
That would be an easier idea. This one is fastened directly to the PE seat pan with the foam removed. If the piece would just curl under the pan, and be high enough to clear the seat cover, it could be just taken off if needed. With the existing one, you have to switch the seats. I'll work on it. T.
Tom, is this red Bandit yours? I know this is off topic a bit, but do you have an pictures of the front fairing? It looks like an older GSX-R upper fairing.?.? Very sweet looking bike.
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Nice piece of work! Is that simply a cowl that can fit over the stock saddle?
Billster :motorsmile:
That would be an easier idea. This one is fastened directly to the PE seat pan with the foam removed. If the piece would just curl under the pan, and be high enough to clear the seat cover, it could be just taken off if needed. With the existing one, you have to switch the seats. I'll work on it. T.
Tom, is this red Bandit yours? I know this is off topic a bit, but do you have an pictures of the front fairing? It looks like an older GSX-R upper fairing.?.? Very sweet looking bike.
It is actually an old '93 ZX-7 race nose(groan.. sorry!) with GSX-R headlights. A headlight hole was cut, and the old gixxer light frame modified to find all the existing hard points. It is very rigid and quiet, and gives a lot of protection without sticking up like a billboard. With clip-ons it is still comfy for a 350 mile day. I got the bike as "damaged" and it has evolved to this point. Thanks, Tom
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I've seen this bike in person. It's cool looking!
This pic kinda sucks but you get the idea...
(http://banditmotorcycles.com/v-web/gallery/albums/album24/b12sgarage.sized.jpg)
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Nice piece of work! Is that simply a cowl that can fit over the stock saddle?
Billster :motorsmile:
That would be an easier idea. This one is fastened directly to the PE seat pan with the foam removed. If the piece would just curl under the pan, and be high enough to clear the seat cover, it could be just taken off if needed. With the existing one, you have to switch the seats. I'll work on it. T.
Tom, is this red Bandit yours? I know this is off topic a bit, but do you have an pictures of the front fairing? It looks like an older GSX-R upper fairing.?.? Very sweet looking bike.
(I tried to send this yesterday, but it didn't take) It is an old racebike fairing from a '93 ZX-7, mounted on a '89 gixxer light frame and lights (with a little mods to make it fit the Bandit hard-points). It works out great. With little steel plate extensions, the frame fits the head-tube easily. With clip-ons, it is still a great position for many 350 mile days with bags. I will send another pic if I can figure out how! Any easy suggestions? Thanks, Tom
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I've seen this bike in person. It's cool looking!
This pic kinda sucks but you get the idea...
(http://banditmotorcycles.com/v-web/gallery/albums/album24/b12sgarage.sized.jpg)
Hahaha... Hey Pitter, couldn't you have taken that shot so I looked thin AND young, instead of old and fat? What a blast of a day! Thanks, Tom
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I will send another pic if I can figure out how! Any easy suggestions? Thanks, Tom
Tom - read this (http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=520) thread from the board FAQ about posting pics. Basically, they have to be hosted elsewhere and hotlinked here.
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Sorry guys....been busy as all heck ....Anyways....i still havent decided on what i am going to go with as far as the seat....i really like that homemade mod you did with the stock seat Tom. I think i may spend some time and come up with a similar idea....mostly because it makes the bike totally unique in that area...Allthough....im curious to see how the lower seating position feels with the corbin or bike side replacement seats.On another note...i have replaced my stock bars as planned and i truely love the feel of the bike now....definatly more connected with it and no issues with clearance and headshake :beers: Take a look!
http://mysite.verizon.net/madmental/
(http://mysite.verizon.net/madmental/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/img_0686.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
(http://mysite.verizon.net/madmental/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/img_0704.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
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Sorry guys....been busy as all heck ....Anyways....i still havent decided on what i am going to go with as far as the seat....i really like that homemade mod you did with the stock seat Tom. I think i may spend some time and come up with a similar idea....mostly because it makes the bike totally unique in that area...Allthough....im curious to see how the lower seating position feels with the corbin or bike side replacement seats.On another note...i have replaced my stock bars as planned and i truely love the feel of the bike now....definatly more connected with it and no issues with clearance and headshake :beers: Take a look!
http://mysite.verizon.net/madmental/
(http://mysite.verizon.net/madmental/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/img_0686.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
(http://mysite.verizon.net/madmental/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/img_0704.jpg.w300h225.jpg)
Yeah...I have clip-ons on my bike, also. It puts me forward and lower in the front, is is a much more natural feel for me. It is still really great for a full day on the bike. Ps. You paint job looks great! Tom
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Hey I fabbed this out of an SV650 tail. Its no solo seat but I think it's plenty cool and I could always use a tail cowl for the SV instead of the pillion seat. Of course something like this gets a gel seat and an "Iron Butt".
(http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2345/small259wq.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)