My Streetfighter

[apw100]

I just purchased a '98 Bandit 1200s to use as the base for my streetfighter project.  I am working overtime on it and it should be "done" in about 2 weeks.  Here are some initial specs...

-Holeshot Stage2 jet kit
-Remus headers w/ baffled 70mm link pipe(no muffler)
-FZ6(naked version) headlight. (Ordered from New Zealand since it isnt
                                               sold in the US)                          
-VEYPOR motorcycle data system(Speedo, odometer, dynometer, shift
                                                  light, etc. Will replace stock guages)
-'05 Yamaha R1 subframe and tail(minus the undertail exhaust)
-Holeshot rearsets
-TES Performance windowed clutch/ignition covers
-Race Tech fork spring kit
-braided steel brake lines
-Accel "Super Coil" ignition kit
-K+N dual airfilters
-Renthal streetfighter handlebars

This is just "stage one".  Soon, I will bore the engine and possibly do a fork conversion.  Let me know if you guys have any suggestions!

[Bob Holland]

Take pictures as you go to record your progress.  

[apw100]

I am.  :)

[wrecker]

Sounds like a great start for "Stage One".  That's the great thing about these bikes, the possiblities are endless for being unique.  Anybody can put a fancy paint job and "Yosh" exhaust on a crotch rocket and call it a custom.  You're building your dream,have fun.  I did, er do.  

Do the little wheels this ever stop spinning?
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a28/rbberry/suzukibandit.jpg

[apw100]

Well, I made alot of progress this weekend. I removed all the bodywork(fairings, lights, undertail, gauges), chopped off the tail portion of the frame, installed a new exhaust system(Remus custom) and the Veypor electronics.
This week I will fabricate some tabs, weld them onto the steel frame and bolt the aluminum R1 subframe to the body.  I should also be recieving the FZ6 headlight on Wednesday, so hopefully I will be able to install that with minimal complications. Wish me luck!

[apw100]

Here is a terrible camera-phone pic... I'll try to get better ones soon. A week ago this was a Bandit 1200s.  I stripped the body work, gauges and headlight, and cut off the subframe.  Next step is to weld on mounting brackets for the R1 subframe.
As you can see, I have installed the Remus custom exhaust. It is mounted a little off since I need to remove the centerstand to get it situated properly.

[apw100]

Here is an updated picture of my bike. I finally got the '05 R1 tail put on. Next step- strip down the bike and have the frame powder coated and the tail, tank and fender painted.  

[solman]

That looks like it is going to be pretty sweet looking when you get done.  BTW, what kind of exhaust is that?  I don't recall ever seeing anything like that.

[12sdrag]

EXCELLENT!!!!!! I give it two thumbs up

[apw100]

It is a system by Remus.  It is just the headers with a baffled mid pipe. No can. It really sounds good!

[Batdad]

So is there a website for the exhaust? looks damn sweet. I have chopped over 12inches off sub-section of my 01 B6. Did you have to make new tabs to attach that sub frame?

[NCBANDIT]

Must have r1 tail, that looks awesome, looks like your making good progress

Btw, how much did the subframe and tailsection cost?

[apw100]

Well, Remus doesnt have a US motorcycle exhaust website, and even their Austrian website doesnt show this system. I purchased mine through Streetfighters-USA(http://www.streetfighters-usa.com). If you call them, talk to James, he can help you out. The full system, headers and baffled mid-pipe, was $435.
And yes, that is an '05 Yamaha R1 tail and subframe.  You can find the subframe on ebay for around $175, the tail piece for $130, the undertail for $50, and the seat for $20.  I bought the seat cowling for around $175.
By far the biggest obsticle I have faced was welding and positioning the tabs onto the frame. The slightest change in tab placement can dramatically alter the position of the seat unit. And since the R1 subframe and Bandit frame are not exactly complementary, precision and lots of planning is needed.

[apw100]

This is a better quality photo of my streetfighter in its current state. As you can see, its not exactly cosmetically pleasing yet.  I just rejetted the carbs and am still in the process of tweaking them.

[apw100]

Here are a couple of updated photos.  I put an Acerbis headlight on and did a cheap spray job of the tail. Nothing major. Real paint and powder coating this week...