How to go bout swap the tail end of my bandit

How do I go bout swap the tail end of my bandit for somethin bit more sporty??

I like the look of the R6 tails and having owned one previously i know there comfy

Would the standard sub frame need to be cut off or just modded??

 

subframe is connected to the actual frame. It will most probably need cutting off and a new one welded or bolted on.

Its a big job if you've not done something similar before.

 

not attempted anythin like this before, but luckily my step dad chopped a gs550 frame for me bout 3 years ago... but we fell out so it was sold :cry:

sort of lookin at how big the job is and how much its gonna cost... for when the payout from the other bandit comes... if ever.

 

its a cut and weld job. i think the r6 rear frame is bolted on so you'd only have to weld the lugs on.
pretty sure some (duc 916) fit on the original rear frame but you have to cut a few feet off the back....not sure... definately a fabrication job anyway...

 

Other things to consider are how the new panels will mount against the tank and also your lights, battery tray etc.
Easiest way is to cut the Blandit frame and make new mounts so that it is a bolt on job, much easier than welding and it can be modded in future if required.

 

as said cut and weld job

take it to a good welder wont cost that much

you will probs have to move somethings ie

wireing
if you have an alarm may not fit were you had it before(many have them under rear seat)
battery may need to move
even reg/rec

its a big job if you havent done it before

if your into this why not sign up to streetfighter forum,them lads knows bloody loads give me loads of help

worth it in end does look sexy with different back end on

hope this helps :thumbsup:

 

Cheers mate, gonna have a look on the unamed auction site for the sub frame and seat unit and possilby the wiring loom too.

Will strip the back end of it after the weekend as I work weekends and use the bike for transport.

 

here's an r1 type rear for bandit
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Suzuki-1200-B...hash=item110271146811&_trksid=p3286.m14.l1318318

 

bugger, missed the link, gonna have a look around see what i can find

 

hows it comeing along?

have you found a place that welds if so you got a quote?

im toying with the same idea but a rg rear end on :thumbsup:

but dunno how much they charge or how long they take

 

nothin as yet, need to get hold of an R6 subframe first, but bit skint atm... hopefully wont be too long tho

 

cut and weld here is my first one