Author Topic: 6 and 12 Frame  (Read 2614 times)

Offline bokonon

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6 and 12 Frame
« on: September 07, 2008, 08:40:39 PM »
Hello all, I am trying to find a frame for my 2001 Bandit 600.  I have received many different answers about what frames I can use.  I was told that I could use a frame from either a 600 or 1200 as long as it is 2001 through 2004 model.  Does anyone know this to be true of false or where I can find out for sure?
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Offline Red01

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Re: 6 and 12 Frame
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2008, 01:20:07 PM »
The frames carry different part numbers and have some minor differences, but the 600 motor will bolt into a 1200 frame.  If you have a 2G 600 and want to use 2G bodywork, then a 2G 1200 (2001-2005) frame will work for you.
Paul
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Offline pmackie

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Re: 6 and 12 Frame
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2008, 04:52:59 PM »
If you get the whole B12 frame c/w swingarm, you will have a nicer aluminium swinger and passenger peg brackets as well.

Then the only problem you will have is any real bandit rider will think you have a 1200, since the engines are hard to tell apart unless you look at carbs and number of fins...
Paul
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Re: 6 and 12 Frame
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2008, 10:18:56 PM »

Then the only problem you will have is any real bandit rider will think you have a 1200, since the engines are hard to tell apart unless you look at carbs and number of fins...

Isn't the 12 motor painted black and the 6 silver?
Rob
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Re: 6 and 12 Frame
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2008, 10:54:49 PM »
Well...um...you see...mumble, mumble... :duh:
Paul
2002-GSF600S, Progressive Fork Springs, B12 Shock,
SS Brake lines, EBC HH pads, Leo Vince Ex & Kappa bags.
Ex Bike Mechanic (late 70's), somewhat rusty
32 years in the Fuel/lubes industry(Retired)