Bandit front end swap Feb 25, 2010 · any fork swap is going to require a stem swap though. Upgrade your motorcycle’s front end with Cognito Moto’s premium fork conversion parts. So I measured it unload 32 1/2" unloaded. the info you need can be found on the old site here > http With the bench currently empty, now is a great time to swap the front end out on the Suzuki Bandit 600 ASBO, starting with the yokes and forks. Look at our motorcycle triple clamps in our shop. I wanted an aluminum lower clamp, but that's not looking hopeful. 98 Bandit 600 front end swap 95 GSX1100F « on: April 29, 2014, 15:14:05 pm Aug 18, 2018 · My project bike is a 1983 GS1100E, and I want to up grade the front end, brakes, and wheels. p. Mostly because I'll be runnin I was under the impression that you cannot swap the whole front end like ekms377 stated because the Bandit steering stem and bearings are not the same as any other bike. I have not done a front end conversion before and was wondering if the 2004 gsxr front end would fit on my 2001 1200 bandit and how much trouble will it be . I have the front and back set-up with 30% sag which seems to feel pretty good. 8K views 6 replies 3 participants last post by MacBandit Jul 8, 2017 Aug 23, 2010 · Found on another great site, thought I'd share. Guest. ???Ways to help sup Billet Bike Bits makes billet motorcycle parts. the forks i bought seem to be from an 02 model 1200. Enjoy: (This covers most relevant bikes) Part numbers indicate fork size (mm) For example, CL0045 is a 45mm clip-on Aprilia RS250 CL0050 Mille CL0050 Mille R CL0051 BMW Strada CL0041 Buell M2 Cyclone Mar 5, 2025 · This is a very neat conversion for your old Kawasaki Z900 (these are for Z's with the 60mm offset, 30mm top and bottom stem bearings, and a stem top bolt, not a nut) to fit a modern Suzuki Mk1 Bandit 1200 front end. 5 and 6 rear,,, any info or help would We teamed up with Innovative Auto Creations onece again to bring you thier brand new Jeep Conversion kit. Am I right in saying the Busa front end will bolt straight onto my MK1 1200 by pressing the yoke spindles out of the 1200 and swapping with the Busa spindle? And will the Busa rear shock bolt straight on? Sorry if this has been covered before. The bearings match but the bandit stem is about 1" too long. Bandit front end into EFE. Now I have my homemade centrestand I can lift the front of the bike with a jack under the engine and drop the forks. Got 50k miles on my 01 B12 and the stock suspension is ready for retirement. Aug 11, 2014 · Place your GS performance, tuning or mods related questions in this forum. a little help please Feb 5, 2014 · The easiest choice is to buy the complete front end, gsxr L model onwards are popular, most only need a stem swap or one machining & the lockstops sorting out, if you cant afford a complete front end all in one go sticking with suzuki makes things more simple as brakes, discs, wheels etc can be swapped or mixed & matched easilly untill you get up to the stuff with the 25mm axle Aug 10, 2014 · Hey all. What I know: All balls has a bearing kit to swap in a 2002 zx9R front end for a bandit 1200. Hi guys, here is the first GS500 video where I´m starting to unbuild the stock forks and check how to fit the Bandit 1200 front end!MY CAMERA: http://amzn. Bytown Bandit Edited August 18, 2018 by BytownBandit. Right. This kit is for the Jeep Wrangler and Gladiator. I have not done anything with the rear end besides two clicks lighter to get the 30% sag. 5 , and both front and rear axle's are 20mm , and i think the 2007's axle's are 25mm , and i think they come in 3. I might end up pressing an xs650 stem into F4i triples. - New wheel and brakes up front. 4 piston nissin for the 97 and 6 piston tokico from an 02. This is why I asked about the 43mm conventional forkes from the ZRX as apposed to a full USD front end swap. I will be looking to change the front forks and swingarm too . The ones that are long enough are already sought after. zx9r forks are 770mm long (same as the bandit) front wheel w Apr 1, 2021 · The start of the front end swap on the Suzuki Bandit Cafe Racer project ASBO is ready to start and in this video I go through everything that's needed to fit the Triumph 955i Daytona Jun 24, 2009 · Also, with the busa swap, you can use the risers in either the front holes,(like mine), or you can use the rear holes, for a little shorter reach. Mar 11, 2011 · Looking to swap an early gsxr or r1 swingarm into my 97 bandit 1200. looks like the lock ring will barely catch a thread or two on the rf stem when in the gs frame. Seems to me most modern USD's you'd want to fit are too short. Fo Jun 17, 2002 · I have installed an aftermarket "Hagon" 1200cc bandit shock on my 600cc bandit with tremedous results It has Jacked up the back end a little bit and quickened the steering a bit as well Lots of adjustment that actually makes a difference :D It fitted staight in with no modifications at all. to May 22, 2007 · ****USD FORK SWAP**** With a set of '91 750 triples you can swap a '01-'03 750, or '01-'04 1k front end onto your slabbie. I was hoping to really go for a inverted front end, but I might stick with the bandit ideas as you guys suggested. As the 91-92 triples are approx 7mm wider than the 01-03 triples, so you will need to make wheel and caliper spacers at a minimum. The Katana has clip onish bars Find a complete front end so you have better forks, brakes and tire selection Sep 8, 2013 · I'm looking at a late model, bandit 1250 but I need info about fork swaps and rear suspension swaps. I'm putting it back to a 120/70R17 and had a new Dunlop Sportsmart waiting to go. Thanks guys Jan 23, 2023 · Additionally, the GSXR 750 steering stem may not be compatible with the Bandit 600 triple clamps. I started with the front end. Aug 20, 2009 · Try this for size: Fitting USD forks to a Bandit * This write up is aimed at sharing information regarding fitting USD forks to a Bandit. measuring the rf900 stem compared to stock GS it seems like like the rf is like 1/2” too short. -New headlight and/fairing -New instrument cluster-4 into 1 exhaust. Sep 28, 2020 · another front end swap question. Forgot your password? Sep 1, 2015 · 1200 Bandit front end into a EFE,stem swap needed or bearing swaps? What's needed?Cheers Paul. By Paulm September 1, 2015 in Air Cooled . Oct 13, 2018 · Im swapping the front end on my 1990 slingshot 750 to a mk1 bandit 1200 front end if got a complete front end minus brakes can some one shed any light on what I can and can't swap over from my 750 set up Aug 11, 2021 · just bought a 1978 gs 1000 and would like to fit a 1200 bandit lump . The bearings may not fit properly, and the stem may not be able to support the weight of the motorcycle. I currently have a 3 spoke rear and the old style 6 spoke front so Id like to change the front to 3 spoke anyway. If you can get the whole front end with wheel, axle, brakes, tripples, etc I bet that the worst case scenario would be that you may need to have a new steering stem bolt made up. Now The JK Gladiator Conversion from Chris Durham Motorsports creates a classic Jeep Gladiator look for the 2007 to 2018 Jeep Wrangler. The Suzuki Bandit forum > Technical > General Modifications and Maintenance > Topic: R1 frontend swap Sep 18, 2022 · If anyone has any ideas of where to take the front suspension, I'm all ears. May 8, 2021 · The front end on the Suzuki Bandit ASBO won't change itself, so I started servicing the forks only to discover I also have to repair them first Oh the joy Mar 7, 2013 · Hello the the questions in the title. What's the simplest front end swap? ('Busa??) And is there a straight fit rear shock upgrade? Any info or links are much appreciated!!! If that's too much effort ill just grab the b-king that's Jul 6, 2017 · Front end swap? Jump to Latest 4. I bought new suzuki pad springs, but 1000 miles in and the pads a rattling. 5" shorter than a stock 78 kz1000. Jan 1, 2014 · Topic: 98 Bandit 600 front end swap 95 GSX1100F (Read 1516 times) Norwaybiker. Sep 27, 2024 · you can do if you want, you will still have to sort out the chain run, I put a B12 swinger on my GSX1100 (same set up as a 750) you can use the sprocket carrier from the standard GSX wheel as they fit a 1200 bandit wheel, but will still need an offset front sprocket, but you'll find the chain is close to the tyre and the frame but it does just about clears. I am in the middlw of my bandit suspension swap. If you want to swap the front end from the GSXR 750 to your Bandit 600, you will need to use the GSXR 750 triple clamps and steering stem. swapping the forks from the 1000 doesn't seem feasible (or at least worth it). Picked up a used Hayabusa shock and lowering links on ebay to take care of the rear, but haven't made up my mind about what to do with the front: either GSXR front end swap or just race tech valves May 1, 2012 · The mid 90s Katana or Bandit front end will swap - the Bandit needs a shorter triple tree stem (like from a Katana) and has the advantage of having a regular handle bar mount on the top clamp. Nov 30, 2016 · I'd say do the 89 gsxr1100k swap and 18" gsxr front wheel from that era with gsxr or GS1150 3. Jun 26, 2015 · change out the front forks to a more modern set up with better brakes and handling. May 18, 2009 · I'm definitely watching this as well. Apr 11, 2018 · Hey guys thanks for welcoming to the forum. Problem I am having is rattling of the brake pads. Has anyone done this that could give me some info and any pictures if it’s been done . Also the 1200 arm will go in easily with a couple of spacers on the pivot and either monoshock the GS frame or buy/make and weld shock mounts for it. Did you have to make a adapter for the bandit top clamp to work the rf900 lower clamp and stem? I’m reading that people need to make some little piece for it to work. Feb 6, 2018 · Hey all, doing some research -- looking at a fork/front end swap option that might be more plentiful than the increasingly rare gsx1100 option. Jun 16, 2022 · The bandit bottom yoke stem is longer. Jan 23, 2012 · Remember me Not recommended on shared computers. Torn between buying replacement tubes for the 750 or looking into more modern swaps. I also took the opportunity to put a new front tyre on and change the wheel bearings. Of all the things I did I felt the biggest change with the fork brace. -upgraded carbs -either bandit carbs or aftermarket. We specialise in yokes / triple trees / triple clamps. Jan 1, 2014 · So I can get a complete 2004 Busa front end and rear shock. 5 front and both 5. For the most part, any front end that uses aluminum clamps and a 30mm ID lower bearing should work. Cost effective and this is literally my first build and hands o Mar 17, 2011 · Has anybody tried to fit a bandit front wheel (or other make/model) to any of the T3 models? The brake discs on the Bandit 12 are 310mm (handy) and will be a damn sight easier to get hold of than the Triumph fitment. 5" wide rear wheel (popular GS upgrade) & slightly taller rear shock upgrade ($300+ quality), or do the bandit 1200 with an adapted VMAX 1200 triple and whatever brake adaptation that it takes to run that width triple (mags may be fine running the band Dec 28, 2016 · I know this topic has been done to death and I have read through quite a bit of material. Has anyone done Apr 7, 2018 · -Front End Swap. They are billet. 5". Mar 12, 2016 · Pretty much all suzuki forks and front end set ups are interchangable for example I've got Gsxr110k forks and yokes with a Gsxr1100wp wheel and Gsxr750j brakes and mudguard in the front of my 1978 Gs1000e and all I've had to do is modify the lockstops , the rest all just bolts together. You will need an entire front end though. You can ever swap the stems or if you're looking at the MK1 front end, you can use the rf600 bottom yoke, I've got this set up on my gs1000, you will need to sort out the lock stops as well. Ways to help s Apr 10, 2016 · Hey all, I swapped my ed front end for a bandit 1200 with 4 pot nissin. Sign In. I am never going to put enough stress on these things to break them I do not think. Oct 26, 2021 · Front end, easyer to swap front ends but do you want USD forks or rwu forks? If you go for say rwu bandit forks, you will need to swap stems in the bottom yoke, as the bandit ones are longer than the GS/gsxr stems. Also, the busa wheel, is identical to the bandit wheel, so you don't need to make any extra spacers, to keep the same look. Looking into some 3" fork cap extensions to keep the Bandit 1250 front end height. i use DP pads with radial callipers and a bandit 1250 MC and it has loads of Feb 2, 2017 · looking for some info or someone who has done a wheel swap , my bike is a 1992 gsxr 1100 , and i want to put the 2007 straight spoke wheel both front and rear , here's the info i know my wheels are front 17 x 3. WHY does nothing EVER fit right. -poor thing has the spongiest suspension ever. Aug 10, 2019 · If you want to keep your gs front wheel your looking a gs750/850/1000 or gsx750/1100ET or Katana, you could go for gsx1100efe or gsx750es but they had a 16" front wheel not a 18" or gsxr slabside they had a 18" front wheel but you'd have to make up some plate for the calipers and on most play with the lock stops. s. I bought brakes for a 97 and an 02. This allows you to use a GSXR 1100 front wheel complete with it's disks and calipers. the wheel i got from a 97. 5 rear 17 x 5. The front end swap on the Suzuki Bandit Cafe Racer project bike ASBO is coming along nicely now that the Bandit 1200 swingarm is installed, it has new tyres Hey everyone I have recently come across a complete 2004 Gsxr front end (wheel, disc, calipers, brake lines, forks, and lower triple tree with streaming stem) for $200. can anyone help me with putting on a thicker fork on the front end of my gs750 (1977) its a build project and Im new to doing rebuilds and alterations so Im hoping to and trying to,find the most simple straight forward conversion people have done. Jul 3, 2019 · Calipers on 1200 are just much better, same as used on GSXRs,RF etc, front end will go in with either a stem swap or a spacer at the bottom of the bandit stem, the bandit stem is too long as standard. I have some busa forks lined up and I have a spare bandit swingarm laying around to put on it . Not to my h being as this is my first build and I am very new to all of this. Fork Conversion Parts – Triple Clamps, Stems & Bearings for Seamless Swaps. I have some extra 1200 bandit forks (43mm) but the stem needs to be machined and the local guy is backed up job wise. Front end. Nov 7, 2017 · I grabbed a bandit lower triple that is 6mm to wide at 156mm between forks, probably won't work but I'll confirm that later. The sag on both ends is about 1. You could probally press the GS on into the bandit one with some bushings of the right size though. Thanks in advance. Credit to Tommy Pantsdown over at CF. As far as I can tell, the r1 front end is a great choice, but it's 2"-2. Oct 13, 2017 · I have an Inazuma, 2001 model and are currently replacing the stock front end for a USD Suzuki K4 (2014) front end. This type of swap takes considerable mechanical knowledge to finish out all the little details. 06 Gsf 1200 bandit Mar 31, 2014 · Purchased a complete 2009 Hayabusa front end from ebay minus the top triple tree. Our collection is designed to make GSX-R, CBR, R6/R1, and Hayabusa fork swaps easier, ensuring proper fitment and performance. Time to get the bearings and brakes sorted out on the Suzuki Bandit Cafe Racer project bike. Whether a 400, 600 or 1200 each application may have problems specific to that model, the following information is a guide to give you an insight before you rush off out and buy the first set you see. Which is basicly any Suzuki from 91 to present along with most late model Jap sportbikes. 3 Quote; Re: GSXR front end finished Matt would have made you an OEM frankenyoke if you had asked, this lets you use the naked clocks bracket and is the same style as the OEM yoke (with the V cut out). It's 100% plug and play except that you will have to add new lock stops to the steering. I've seen the Bandit front-end swap done, but that's usually into a 1000 frame if I'm not mistaken. I have been looking about, but I don't see any Bandit specific posts about how to go about this using factory parts with out the purchase of high dollar triple trees. Are there any braced swingarms that swap in without having to shim? Or with very little Dec 23, 2012 · The absolute easiest conversion is to use GSXR 1100 K ( 1989) triple trees combined with Bandit Ph 1 stanchions. I can use a Hayabusa top clamp for the handle bar risers since there are already Dec 6, 2014 · Hey there, What steering stems will match up with the 78/79 frames? I would rather not have to go through the cutting and rewelding process. brake pads, DP pads are superb, nice initial bite but loads of feel. Please advise. Oct 15, 2012 · I really like the feel of the front end now. kind regands Willem. is that a very difficult conversion or am I absolutely barking up the wrong tree. The Bandit stem is longer then any of the GSXR models. If you like this video, s Posted by u/Call_me_John - 1 vote and 16 comments. So if I can keep my options open and buy most anything when I can find it what sort Strangely enough I need to swap out the swingarm for a Bandit 1200 one in order to complete the front end swap on my GSF600. bdpk byk uyymv ndl msp bdar cjlmnza mkccth oebtv rwb