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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: mtbcrazy on April 24, 2005, 11:00:13 PM

Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: mtbcrazy on April 24, 2005, 11:00:13 PM: Hey Rob,

Paul said you might know what other models/years engine cases would fit on a 400. NRC and Woodcraft don't make them for the 400 anymore :sad: , and mine are a little beat up.

Do you have a clue? Or know any company that still makes them for the 400?

Thanks,

Ron
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: interfuse on April 24, 2005, 11:05:31 PM: How beat up are your cases? You might be able to polish out the scrapes if they aren't too bad. I just got a set off of ebay that I'm in the process of polishing up. They had a bit of rash, but they've smoothed out nicely.

If you want to spend the $$$ you can probably still get a set from suzuki.
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: PitterB4 on April 24, 2005, 11:24:31 PM: Unfortunately, I don't. I actually think Paul said Jay might. Hopefully, he'll chime in.

A couple other thoughts....

I have the same problem. My right side is gouged. I've thought of filling the gouges with JB weld and sanding it smooth and then paiting them black.

Also, in the last week or so, I posted a link to some CF case protectors from Wild Hair Accessories. I don't have time to find the link right now but if you go to www.whaccessories.com, you can find them.
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: interfuse on April 25, 2005, 12:09:05 AM: Quote from: "PitterB4"
I have the same problem. My right side is gouged. I've thought of filling the gouges with JB weld and sanding it smooth and then paiting them black.

If I had a nickle for everytime you mentioned JB weld. I think that GS site is rubbing off on you! :lol:
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: TheKillerB on April 25, 2005, 01:00:36 AM: Quote from: "PitterB4"
Unfortunately, I don't. I actually think Paul said Jay might. Hopefully, he'll chime in.

...I've thought of filling the gouges with JB weld and sanding it smooth and then paiting them black.

I filled my gouges with JB weld a long time ago planning to sand down and paint but didn't get around to it. Now that I've found a set of perfect covers off eBay that are waiting for paint or powdercoat I won't sand and paint after all.
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: PitterB4 on April 25, 2005, 09:33:29 AM: Quote from: "interfuse"
Quote from: "PitterB4"
I have the same problem. My right side is gouged. I've thought of filling the gouges with JB weld and sanding it smooth and then paiting them black.

If I had a nickle for everytime you mentioned JB weld. I think that GS site is rubbing off on you! :lol:

Ha, ha... you funny!

John, you have polished cases, right? How does the JB Weld look when you polish it - can you tell it's there???
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: interfuse on April 25, 2005, 10:28:08 AM: I'm not sure how bad your rash is, but I was able to sand this out. I'll post another pic when I'm done.

Anybody know the trick to getting the plug out? I don't want to wreck it.

(http://66.155.114.22/banditalley/interfuse/75_1_b.jpg)
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: gsxr400 racer on April 25, 2005, 11:38:00 PM: Quote from: "PitterB4"
Unfortunately, I don't. I actually think Paul said Jay might. Hopefully, he'll chime in.

.

Sorry Jay dont either i have good old suzuki ones with a aluminum puck welded on for crash protectors on the track. I own 3 pair of side covers
gsf 400,gsxr 400-gk73a will fit
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: mtbcrazy on April 25, 2005, 11:44:08 PM: Thanks guys, appreciate the info. I might have to get new suzuki ones ($$$!!) Those NRC covers look awesome (and sound pretty tough).

My guess is that new GSXR 400 case covers aren't being made, either.

What was the last year of production for the Bandit 400 (globally) and the GSXR400? Anybody know?

Thanks again!

Ron
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: gsxr400 racer on April 26, 2005, 12:29:14 AM: read somewhere 1999 for the gsxr but it seems more to me like 95 was the last year mines and 88
http://www.suzukicycles.org/GSX-R-series/GSX-R400.shtml
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: Red01 on April 26, 2005, 12:39:19 AM: Same source says 1997 for the B4.

http://www.suzukicycles.org/Bandit-series/GSF400-Bandit.shtml
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: mtbcrazy on April 26, 2005, 08:26:07 AM: What did you guys do??? That web site (suzukicycles.com) says it has reached it's bandwidth limit!

I guess I'll have to wait a day to check out those pages.
:boohoo:
Ron
Title: Engine Cases for a 400???
Post by: millsi1 on April 26, 2005, 07:44:08 PM: i really really need a lh engine case! if anyone can sell me one damaged or not as long as it doesnt leak oil i would be very happy.