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Offline mr200t

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bandit newb in dire need of direction
« on: January 10, 2009, 09:43:17 AM »
i recently purchased a 92 b4 off of friend. i heart the bike but it needs something. im looking into the 442cc kit(need website) also the gixxer750 front end work(i think thats tight)...but where should i go to get the stock headlamp and such because this bike has a god-aweful "streetfighter front". other things i want for the bike include bellypan(will the 600 fit?), and solo seat cowl(again will a 600 fit?) last thing is what is the biggest tire i can fit back there without modding?

apologies for all the newb questions,
mike

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2009, 11:29:17 AM »
 :congrats:  and   :welcome:

No clue on the 422 kit.  I don't think gsxr400racer is selling them here anymore.

You can get a chrome ringed bucket headlight lots of places.  Lots of bikes used them (other naked bandits, sv's, hornets...).  The trick will be finding brackets to go around the USD forks.  I think Holeshot has them.

Belly pan and the solo cowl will be tough.  I don't know that anyone makes them anymore.  I'm not sure where you are but your best bet may be finding them in Europe where there are more B4s on the road.  Wild Hair Accessories here in the US used to carry the cowl but I doubt they do anymore and it was pretty spendy.

You can fit a 160 rear but most recommend against it because it will negatively impact handling.  Search around there are LOTS of posts here about that....

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2009, 02:45:52 PM »
lol well i was just pointing the boy in the direction of something for thought.

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2009, 04:35:17 PM »
great gsxr well pm me a quote please. now after doing some research can i use the gs 500 items on my bike? or the bandit 600 items as well?

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2009, 06:04:44 PM »
$1100.00 shipped anywhere
4 pistons 3 mm larger
4 pins
8 clips
4 rings
1 head gasket
1 base gasket
1 clutch cover gasket
1 starter gear gasket
1 billet cam chain tensioner
1 tensioner gasket.
63Hp with out doing any other mods but a jet kit. Raise the compression and get more HP :stickpoke:
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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2009, 06:09:44 PM »
Ouch the exchange rate would hit me hard if i was to buy one of your kits jay.

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2009, 06:47:04 PM »
sorry till i get a better supplier im stuck as well
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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2009, 07:21:16 PM »
Nah it's cool jay i know you try your hardest for us.

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2009, 04:03:46 AM »
 :welcome:  You've definately found the right place for all your B4 needs.  There's a wealth of information on this board, and everyone here is super helpful.   :beers:
Hey Bandit.. whaddya say we bury the hatchet....... in your Tank!!!!!!!!!!!

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2009, 08:51:16 AM »
1100 for all that sounds good to me...just gotta save some more money....all i need is 1100 more...lol is it possible b5/6 stuff will work on my b4?

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2009, 12:24:52 PM »
Hi Mike,
Dont think you can get the seat cowl any more think they were made by gimble?
You can get a B4 bellypan in the UK its made by Powerbronze, you can get one from
www.demon-tweeks.co.uk cheaper than direct and they sell in £,$ or euros they ars £69 or $101 but then there is postage to add.

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2009, 02:07:29 PM »
Seat cowls and belly pans are still available from Gimbel, a German manufacturer. Prices on eBay are 100 euros for the seat cowl, sprayed and 20 euros for the belly pan, unsprayed. I have both for sale since I'm selling all my spare Bandit parts.

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Re: bandit newb in dire need of direction
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2009, 02:29:23 PM »
Seat cowls and belly pans are still available from Gimbel, a German manufacturer. Prices on eBay are 100 euros for the seat cowl, sprayed and 20 euros for the belly pan, unsprayed. I have both for sale since I'm selling all my spare Bandit parts.
you liken the big bike better
1988 gsxr 400 sp (sprint bike)
*  SELLER OF THE 442CC BIG BORE PISTON KIT FOR THE BANDIT 400,GSXR400, GK73 and 76.* And carb kits(orings)too. Email me from here.
has been a wera expert #610 lol