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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 250 & 400 => Topic started by: BanditGirl33 on August 24, 2005, 04:37:45 PM

Title: Parts Interchange
Post by: BanditGirl33 on August 24, 2005, 04:37:45 PM

Because bandit 400 parts are so hard to find, does anyone know any interchangeable parts between a 400 and 600, or any other bike for that matter??

Title: Parts Interchange
Post by: Maniac on August 24, 2005, 04:48:34 PM

What kind of parts are you looking for?

Title: Parts Interchange
Post by: BanditGirl33 on August 24, 2005, 04:58:37 PM

mostly body parts, front fairing, rear hugger, and aftermarket accessories to make it a little different

Title: Parts Interchange
Post by: Maniac on August 24, 2005, 05:25:46 PM

Hmm, not sure on the plastics.

I'm pretty sure any aftermarket front fairing or windscreen with a 6.5" opening for the headlight will fit. Buell Blast screens bolt right on, I've heard.

If you find a -real- Bandit 400 front fairing, grab it up quick. They are uber-rare. I've heard of some people grafting Ninja 500 bodywork on, but then, I'm sure you can fit just about anything to it if you know how to work fiberglass.

There isn't a huge aftermarket for the Bandit 400 anymore, not sure if there ever was. Occasionally you can find bits on Ebay, though.

You might try checking out Wild Hair Accessories. I don't have their link handy at work, but they used to have some fairings and rearsets that'd fit.

Title: Parts Interchange
Post by: gsxr400 racer on August 24, 2005, 11:00:52 PM

ebay right now plastic for sale

Title: Parts Interchange
Post by: PitterB4 on August 25, 2005, 06:17:30 AM

On the fairing...

First Todd, I think it's a 7" headlight.  There are a bunch of fly screen options.  The cheapest is to get one from Buell - either a blast ot Lightning.  Holeshot (http://www.holeshot.com) makes one just like the Lightening, too.  That's what I have.  Wild Hair (http://www.whaccessories.com), Streetfighters USA (http://www.streetfighters-usa.com), Streetfighters By Design (http://www.streetfightersbydesign.com) and a bunch of other places have cool (and weird) streetfighter fairings.  Search ebay for Streetfighter Fairing or Cafe Racer and you'll find some interesting stuff usually.  Do a global search of this enire board (not just the 400) for "Streetfighter" and I think you'll see some varying options, too.

Have fun!

Title: Parts Interchange
Post by: Vidrazor on August 25, 2005, 04:08:35 PM

A bit pricey, but good-looking aftermarket fairing for the '400:

http://www.rifle.com/Motorcycle/Suzuki/srchbike.cfm?&DID=9&BikeNo=1091&Motorcycle=1993_Suzuki_GSF400_(Bandit)

I almost bought one of these, but opted instead for a larger National Cycle F-15. The F-15 isn't really meant for the '400, but it fits "right" with a steep rake, or "wrong" with a useful one (as I did). I had to create a "blind" to keep the headlight that was being reflected back to me from blinding me at night.

Transform the handling, tho. I used to get my ass kicked at 60mph or higher by wind buffeting, but now I slice right through.

National Cycle also makes the smaller F-16 SPORT SHIELD that is more in line with sportbike fairings.

http://www.nationalcycle.com/catalogue/FramesetSportShields.html

Title: rotors?
Post by: suparobb on September 04, 2005, 10:10:50 AM

are there any other interchangable parts for the front brake rotor?

i know you can switch the rear brake rotor with a bit older gsx katana and gs500.

thanks!

Title: Parts Interchange
Post by: wyntrblue on September 04, 2005, 10:30:16 AM

this thread gives me an idea, as parts are so hard to locate for our 400's and we know that some parts are a direct swap for other bikes, i think it would be worth compiling a list what parts can be swapped for what, if you get my meaning..... what do you guys think?

Title: Re: rotors?
Post by: b4cruz on September 04, 2005, 04:55:59 PM

Quote from: "suparobb"

are there any other interchangable parts for the front brake rotor?

i know you can switch the rear brake rotor with a bit older gsx katana and gs500.

thanks!

http://forums.banditalley.net/viewtopic.php?t=1805&highlight=rear+brake