Author Topic: Converting a Faired 600 Bandit to unfared (Read 7073 times)

AndyK · « **on:** March 07, 2005, 08:20:07 AM »

Can anyone help me with a bit of info?

I am on the lookout for a 600 Bandit and I like the unfared versions, but there don't seem to be many of them around. I of buying a fared version and then converting it over with the twin headlight kit from Banditmania. They supply the indicators, brackets, headlights and wiring loom. Is there anything else I would need to add/modify?

Red01 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 07, 2005, 09:04:01 AM »

The 1G (first body style) 600 (1999-back) will be much easier to convert since the clocks on those are mounted to the upper triple and the mirrors already mount on the bars - compared to the newer ones that have their clocks mounted in the fairing and the mirrors are mounted on it, too. You can convert a 2G bike, but you'll need to overcome those issues.

ZX10RFreak · « **Reply #2 on:** March 13, 2005, 06:15:16 PM »

If you end up getting a faired Bandit and want to convert it over let me know, I have an '03 1200 non-faired Bandit and I would love to swap someone for the fairing. Don't worry we can get it to work, I do a lot of custom work with cars and have just gotten into the bike scene recently, so modifications would just make the project more interesting.
- Brad

PitterB4 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 13, 2005, 07:46:13 PM »

Wasn't there someone on the old board that bought his wife a B6 and did a bunch of cool mods to it including going naked. I think he ended up listing it for sale on the new board, before the crash. I was just looking around over on ezboard and couldn't find the thread, though.

B6Matt · « **Reply #4 on:** March 17, 2005, 12:34:43 PM »

You boys could even swap the clocks, but the mileage on the odometer might be an issue for one of you if there's a big difference. I suppose the Brit bike would be in Km/hr anyway.

I thought very seriously about swapping with a Nekkid owner, but I'd miss the fairing.

FWIW, Andy, there's a 1G B6N here in Knoxville for sale at a local H-D dealership. It's red. Shipping it there will kill you, however.

Brad, where are you located, in case I change my mind (B6 fairing will work on a B12).

ZX10RFreak · « **Reply #5 on:** March 17, 2005, 01:11:48 PM »

I'm in Kings Bay, GA. About 45 min North of Jacksonville, FL. Let me know.

Red01 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 17, 2005, 02:33:58 PM »

Quote from: "B6Matt"

I suppose the Brit bike would be in Km/hr anyway.

I don't think so... pretty sure they're still holding out with the USA & miles instead of kilometers.

Ampster · « **Reply #7 on:** March 21, 2005, 05:15:24 PM »

See if you can find one of our members, "Bobcat." We've ridden with him a couple of times. The first time we rode together on the "Acme, WA" run, he rode a naked streetfighter-ized 600, bug eyes and all.

Red01 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 21, 2005, 08:52:38 PM »

Bobcat's old B6 (he's on a B12 now) was a 1G. His bugeyes were Buell parts.