Author Topic: My Streetfighter (Read 10721 times)

billybandit · « **Reply #15 on:** August 09, 2005, 01:53:41 PM »

That is one of the best streetfighters I've seen in ages, can't believe how well that R1 tail unit looks, that's erotic. Was it a lot of work getting it to fit?

apw100 · « **Reply #16 on:** August 09, 2005, 04:39:59 PM »

Yeah, getting the tail on there is the hardest part of the project. You have to make sure everything fits properly, the angles are right and(most importantly) that everything is secure! Stressful, but worth it. Now for some cosmetics and engine upgrades

tdaughg · « **Reply #17 on:** August 12, 2005, 05:26:45 AM »

WOW! thats amazing looking! very nice work. just wondering if the subframe was bolted in place or did you just weld it on and is there actualy enough room there for a normal battery box?

apw100 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 12, 2005, 02:26:41 PM »

Since the R1 subframe is aluminum, and the Bandit frame is steel, there was no way to weld it on. I had to fabricate tabs, weld them to the frame, and bolt the subframe on. This was by far the hardest part of the project.
The battery wasnt much of a problem. Since I used the entire R1 tail(including the battery box), I just decided it would make sense to use an R1 battery as well.

smooth operator · « **Reply #19 on:** August 14, 2005, 07:39:46 AM »

Looks great! How did you weld the aluminum subframe to the steel frame? Did you have to weld on inserts?

smooth operator · « **Reply #20 on:** August 14, 2005, 07:46:47 AM »

I posted befor reading the 2nd page. I had thought about trying to do something simular after someone totaled my Bandit a few yrs ago. The subframe was bent over. But after a closer look I found where other welds were cracked. So I just ditched the whole frame picked up a 2000 frame on ebay and started over.

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #21 on:** August 14, 2005, 01:22:41 PM »

Looks sweet m8 , i always try to stay with suzuki parts but to each his own! Verey nice job! Look for my Bandit 400 gsxr600 motored (srad) street fighter at the bandit rally next year! again

job well done!

smooth operator · « **Reply #22 on:** August 14, 2005, 07:09:19 PM »

I was wondering how long it would take you to put the 600 motor in. Sounds like a legal lt. weight @ fasttray..aye. If its legal for one it should be good for you too.

gsxr400 racer · « **Reply #23 on:** August 14, 2005, 10:36:50 PM »

NAH this is my street bike im doing it to not my gsxr 400! I wont cut the frame on the gixxer to do it!

theroamr · « **Reply #24 on:** August 24, 2005, 12:58:49 AM »

Is that the blitz headlight you put on ? If so how much , Im thinking that might be an idea for me . Did you get the white one and just spray it flat black ?

ribbitism · « **Reply #25 on:** September 01, 2005, 09:38:22 AM »

Good lord! That's one very nice looking bike apart from the reflectors on the forks

(not a UK standard parts, heh <3).
You missed your 2 week deadline though!

Just out of curiosity, have you thought about an extended swingarm? Looking at your pics I'm not sure if it'd suit better or not, might be cool though.. As for fork conversion, I'd do it!! Older GSXR USD forks (not sure which year - but a well documented bandit mod on the net as you probably already know) would give you a much better look & ride, etc.

got any updated pics?

Soro · « **Reply #26 on:** September 01, 2005, 07:17:49 PM »

Quote from: "theroamr"

Is that the blitz headlight you put on ? If so how much , Im thinking that might be an idea for me . Did you get the white one and just spray it flat black ?

I bought an Acerbis Blitz headlight fairing off of eBay for cheap. The guy has a bunch of them in silver only.
eBay
The only downside is that the fairing doesn't come with the mounting straps (which you can buy from an on-line dealer for about $ 6.00 or fab your own).
It's pretty easy to spray the plastic a different color if needed (sand, mask if needed, spray with plastic specific paint, enjoy.)