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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: gsxr400 racer on May 03, 2007, 11:05:13 PM

Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gsxr400 racer on May 03, 2007, 11:05:13 PM
(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/9303/ducatimonstertailwy4.jpg)

Hate the tail on this one but look at the swinger , not my cup of tea i prefere all Suzuki parts ( anti mud blood lol )

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/1917/8d481uv9.jpg)
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5567/8e7e1kf7.jpg)
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/6751/8faf1df8.jpg)
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5745/87b61boa3.jpg)
So what do you think?
Be neat to have a section with none stock/modified bike pic so people can just look for modification ideas.
cheers
jay
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: CWO4GUNNER on May 03, 2007, 11:09:36 PM
Such a shame they stopped producing this bike, a small in-line four is so smooth, flickable, and fun to ride.
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: duane on May 03, 2007, 11:42:48 PM
Why orange?  Anyway...

I think that's a Ducati swingarm, but what fork is that?
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: 92mx83 on May 04, 2007, 12:16:17 AM
Actually, I think that's a Honda Pro-Arm (used to have a Hawk GT).  NC30 rear wheel, by the look of it.
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Bartjan on May 04, 2007, 06:04:02 AM
that one is of ebay.co.uk i saw it about one monthe ago...

its a rfv 400 (nc35) swingarm and wheel (ive got the same and it said so in the ad)
i havent found the time yet to make mine fit (with a ducati 996 wheel) though.
the usd is from an rgv 250

how about these, same ugly shortened tail though  :stickpoke:
(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/01/20/bikepics-276844-full.jpg)
(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/01/20/bikepics-276842-full.jpg)
(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/01/20/bikepics-276840-full.jpg)
(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/01/20/bikepics-276838-full.jpg)

pretty pink aint ugly  :lol:
(http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2006/12/30/bikepics-758746-full.jpg)
(http://w2.bikepics.com/pics/2006/12/30/bikepics-758662-full.jpg)

also i like it in white, but its not modified
(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2003/06/13/bikepics-50068-full.jpg)
(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2003/06/13/bikepics-50065-full.jpg)
(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2003/06/13/bikepics-50067-full.jpg)

im at work now, but at home i have some more pictures of nice modified B4's  :grin:
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gsxr400 racer on May 04, 2007, 07:00:01 AM
the pink one i started singing the fast and the furious Tokyo drift song
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: GooseMan on May 04, 2007, 10:09:47 AM
oooh...the white one's classy  :motorsmile:
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Bartjan on May 05, 2007, 07:13:11 AM
another white one
(http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/9416/1dd51uv9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

and yet another one with the cut down back and rgv bananaswing (i think)
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/926/400banditcutdownbackfg6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/9044/400banditcutdownsidezb9.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

another paint-job
(http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/5074/bikepics719192800do6.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

orange doesnt have to be ugly imo
(http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1415/bikepics767352fulliv3.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

weird color and short end-can
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/366/d1d51gu0.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

and one of my favorites, clean and simple
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4767/gsf4004cv7.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)

for your info, this is my rear wheel, just not on my B4 yet  :annoy:
(http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9452/duc11tvj8.jpg) (http://imageshack.us)
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: yoda on May 05, 2007, 05:43:27 PM
Has anybody personally tried that vfr400 single sided swinger swop? try saying that fast...

I've always fancied it for mine but last time I mentioned it the only replies I got said impossible. Hope its not a case of throwing loads of money at it.
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gilad on May 05, 2007, 07:07:25 PM
Quote from: "yoda"
Has anybody personally tried that vfr400 single sided swinger swop? try saying that fast...

I've always fancied it for mine but last time I mentioned it the only replies I got said impossible. Hope its not a case of throwing loads of money at it.


I know there is a problem with the rider left foot peg, you can see in the photo that its not in the original position.
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gilad on May 05, 2007, 07:10:01 PM
About this bike...
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5745/87b61boa3.jpg)

How can I make my wheels to look like this ?[/img]
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gilad on May 05, 2007, 07:14:57 PM
Quote from: "gilad"
About this bike...
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5745/87b61boa3.jpg)

How can I make my wheels look like this ?[/img]
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gilad on May 05, 2007, 07:19:00 PM
(http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/12794/2005564212521440716_th.jpg) (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005564212521440716)   (http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/14670/2005505971926768624_th.jpg) (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005505971926768624)   (http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/13183/2005570210552499518_th.jpg) (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005570210552499518)  (http://aycu29.webshots.com/image/14068/2005575469653151554_th.jpg) (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005575469653151554)  

....I think its a spaceship     :shock:

(http://aycu29.webshots.com/image/14068/2005580649138954558_rs.jpg)
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Herr Tod on May 05, 2007, 07:25:26 PM
Poser United :shock:

Lots of cool details though. I wonder what all that stuff is?
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Banditmax on May 05, 2007, 07:36:45 PM
You can still buy the faring and seat unit new from gimbel in germany.
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gsxr400 racer on May 05, 2007, 09:17:59 PM
A alarm a yosh multi meter voltage indiacator oil pressure gauge the little switch on the left handle bar is a cdi derestrictor i have one but have never used it well i have two one new and one used lol other looks like a radar detector and the rest id just be speaking out my ass!
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: interfuse on May 05, 2007, 10:07:08 PM
What's with the old dirty sock on the brake reservoir? It must add 10 hp or something, I see them all over at pose downs.
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Bartjan on May 06, 2007, 07:22:51 AM
Quote from: "yoda"
Has anybody personally tried that vfr400 single sided swinger swop? try saying that fast...

I've always fancied it for mine but last time I mentioned it the only replies I got said impossible. Hope its not a case of throwing loads of money at it.

Quote from: "Bartjan"
its a rfv 400 (nc35) swingarm and wheel (ive got the same and it said so in the ad)
i havent found the time yet to make mine fit (with a ducati 996 wheel) though.

Quote from: "Bartjan"
for your info, this is my rear wheel, just not on my B4 yet  
(http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9452/duc11tvj8.jpg)

will tell all about it when i have the time and some other parts to do it  :stickpoke:

Quote from: "gilad"
About this bike...
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5745/87b61boa3.jpg)

How can I make my wheels to look like this ?[/img]

paint the inside black and polish the outer sides.
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Red01 on May 07, 2007, 09:36:13 PM
Quote from: "Banditmax"
You can still buy the faring and seat unit new from gimbel in germany.


You sure about that? I couldn't find anything B4 related on their site, and I don't recall them carrying the B4 Limited's fairing. Wild Hair Accessories in the US imports the Gimbel pillion fairing/cover and it still shows on their site, so maybe it's just not shown on the Gimbel site? :shrug:

I do love the looks of the Limited, especially in the red & black w/gold pinstripes.  :drool2:

(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1991/1991_bandit_400_ltd_V_450.jpg)

 :bigok:
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Red01 on May 07, 2007, 09:46:51 PM
Quote from: "gilad"
About this bike...
(http://img76.imageshack.us/img76/5745/87b61boa3.jpg)

How can I make my wheels to look like this?


I'm gonna go out on a limb here and assume the B4 wheels are made like most of the rest of the Suzuki line, including the bigger Bandits. If that's the case, the center of the wheel is rough cast, including the center of the rim where the spokes attach, and the outer parts of the rim are smooth. If that's the case, all you have to do is apply paint stripper to the smooth parts to remove the paint and you'll end up with a fairly shiney surface. With some extra polishing work, you can make 'em shine almost like chrome.

This one (mine) has the edges just stripped and the natural finish left alone (because I'm too lazy to put in that much effort on the polishing for just a little bit more shine).

(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2002%5C08%5C06%5Cbikepics-33932-full.jpg)

This one was stripped completely and had the center powder coated to match the bike and the rim polished to a bright shine:

(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2003%5C08%5C15%5Cbikepics-60999-full.jpg)
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: magicGoose on May 08, 2007, 11:29:46 AM
Despite all the bling on this one, there's something about the rectangular headlight and the little flyscreen bit above it that I like. If it was on a more stock looking bike, with some small electronic gauges, it might be OK.
Anyone care to speculate what bike they were originally from?


(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2005/01/20/bikepics-276840-full.jpg)
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Banditmax on May 08, 2007, 12:42:57 PM
Quote from: "Red01"
Quote from: "Banditmax"
You can still buy the faring and seat unit new from gimbel in germany.


You sure about that? I couldn't find anything B4 related on their site, and I don't recall them carrying the B4 Limited's fairing. Wild Hair Accessories in the US imports the Gimbel pillion fairing/cover and it still shows on their site, so maybe it's just not shown on the Gimbel site? :shrug:

I do love the looks of the Limited, especially in the red & black w/gold pinstripes.  :drool2:

(http://www.suzukicycles.org/photos/suzuki-history/1991/1991_bandit_400_ltd_V_450.jpg)

 :bigok:

         Yeah i have a full price list of their B4 products here but buts in german. They sell the fairing still for €549
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gilad on May 08, 2007, 03:07:45 PM
Quote from: "Red01"

This one (mine) has the edges just stripped and the natural finish left alone (because I'm too lazy to put in that much effort on the polishing for just a little bit more shine).

(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2002%5C08%5C06%5Cbikepics-33932-full.jpg)

This one was stripped completely and had the center powder coated to match the bike and the rim polished to a bright shine:

(http://w1.bikepics.com/pics/2003%5C08%5C15%5Cbikepics-60999-full.jpg)
Your rims looks very good .
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Red01 on May 08, 2007, 03:36:36 PM
:thanks:
The only downside to polishing them up, is they now show every bit of dirt, so I'm constantly cleaning chain lube and road dirt from them if I want them to look good... when I'm lazy, they show everything!
Sometimes I wish I would have just left them black.
And I'm sure glad they're not white!  :bandit:
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Red01 on May 08, 2007, 03:40:29 PM
Quote from: "Banditmax"
Yeah i have a full price list of their B4 products here but buts in german. They sell the fairing still for €549


€549? OUCH! That's almost $750!
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: interfuse on May 08, 2007, 05:05:43 PM
Quote from: "magicGoose"

Anyone care to speculate what bike they were originally from?


It's a C90 headlight with the back cutout to fit a halogen bulb. PM me an email address and I can send you a PDF about that bike.
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: turbofb on May 09, 2007, 01:20:44 AM
Quote from: gilad
(http://aycu35.webshots.com/image/12794/2005564212521440716_th.jpg) (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005564212521440716)   (http://aycu31.webshots.com/image/14670/2005505971926768624_th.jpg) (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005505971926768624)   (http://aycu24.webshots.com/image/13183/2005570210552499518_th.jpg) (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005570210552499518)  (http://aycu29.webshots.com/image/14068/2005575469653151554_th.jpg) (http://allyoucanupload.webshots.com/v/2005575469653151554)  

....I think its a spaceship     :shock:

Something is up with this bike.....anyone else notice the carbs?....them aint stock!
Neither are the 6 piston brakes.
Ive no idea what the canister is on the right side,looks like an oil catch can or an accumulator.Its fair to say this bike is either heavily built,or the owner is deeply commited to gadgetizing.
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Post by: Banditmax on May 09, 2007, 12:47:43 PM
Those are keihin fcr faltslides
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gsxr400 racer on May 09, 2007, 02:05:42 PM
like i have except he painted the tops red to look like tmr yosh flat slides Just for a note xjr 400 Yamaha fcr 33mm flat slides go on the b4 that's what I'm running was a $400 gamble but they fit when they got here. :clap:

the can on the right is a catch can from yosh see them on the net all the time the can on the left is the shock resivoir
six pots fit if you have the dual disc model obviously
cheers
jay
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Herr Tod on May 09, 2007, 02:08:02 PM
Quote from: "turbofb"
Its fair to say this bike is either heavily built,or the owner is deeply commited to gadgetizing.


He's a gadget freak, since he's still running the original fork and swinger. Just look at the tires.
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Post by: turbofb on May 10, 2007, 12:31:12 AM
Do the dual disc,non US models come stock with clip-ons and adjustable front forks?
Makes sense that they would upgrade the factory suspension along with the brakes.....
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: gsxr400 racer on May 10, 2007, 12:36:31 AM
I;ll go out on a limb here and say that they should be like the gsxr 400 and have rebound and spring preload.
Title: Just thought i'd post these pics of different looks of b4's
Post by: Herr Tod on May 10, 2007, 12:54:30 PM
No, not even spring preload. They usually come stock with a handlebar.
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Post by: Banditmax on May 10, 2007, 01:31:08 PM
Twin discs come with clip ons but forks which are the same as the ordinary bandit.