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Title: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 17, 2007, 11:10:23 AM
I just want to no , theres on one ebay , and i want to know if its worth bidding on , Thanks ,

Jay
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: sledge on June 17, 2007, 12:03:33 PM
Jay.
I doubt it will bolt straight on, but in saying that nothing is impossible. I am sure if someone was keen enough and had the fabrication skills they could make some modifications that would enable it to fit. Or if their pockets were deep enough they could find someone capable of doing the work and pay them to do it. In addition to the problem of making it fit to the pivot and the suspension linkage there will be other issues to consider such as chain alignment and the mounting of the brake caliper.
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 17, 2007, 12:24:28 PM
Hmm , didnt think of that , ill just do a 4.5 inch wheel swop
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: hmmmnz on June 17, 2007, 01:52:09 PM
the swing arm off a ... wtf is it a gsxr 600 is a swat swap....          jim kopf where are you??
he's done it
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 17, 2007, 02:10:52 PM
Mr Jim , does no he stuff , i was gonna get A Bandit wheel , and follow your walkthough  :thumb:
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: average on June 17, 2007, 04:49:47 PM
Just put the kat wheel on  :laugh: You dont need the swingarm. Put the gs cush drive in and sprocket....bend the brake arm to clear the tire...thats it. Ken,sri, wanna back me up on this?
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 17, 2007, 04:59:22 PM
the kat wheel off a pre 98 is a 3.5 inch , i double checked the one in my garage , so i bought a Complete Bandit 600 wheel , with disc, tire everything , for 25 pounds off ebay , im gonna keep the Tire *140 in mint condition , cush drive , and bearings off the Kat wheel . , and use the 4.5 with a 160 ;)  :thumb:


i want the meanest Gs ever , * apart from Jims*
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: werase643 on June 17, 2007, 08:36:43 PM
Jay,
you live in the land of friggin kewl parts
get a RG-V 250 AL braced or banana arm....heck the whole swingarm assy with rim/brake /shock/ linkage ..everything


Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: ben2go on June 17, 2007, 08:41:59 PM
Jay we discussed this wit Jim in another post.You can use the B6 rear wheel,with GS bearings.To get full brake pad contact you have to use B6 bracket and caliper.OR,you can find a B12 swing arm,with brakes,5.5 wheel,axle,and adjusters.Jim can supply you with the need parts to complete the install.I am doing the 88 GSXR 750 S/A with the B6 wheel.Trying to finger out the brakes still.Also,dgyver and I have thought about modifying a frame to accept the newer GSXR750 S/A and 5.5 wheel.I'll be glad when he gets a chance to take some measurements.Here's the links.
B6 wheel install.Matches the GS front wheel.  :thumb:
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=27757.0
Here is the link where Jim clarifies some on S/A's.Read this whole thing,very informative.
http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=34776.0

Gooder luck.
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 18, 2007, 06:25:07 AM
Yea i no bout the wiki post , its very well done , and ill be following that to the button , i relised , that , even tho im 90% sure that the bandit shock will work on a gs , i have a very top spec rear shock , and i dont wanna not use it , i just want the 4.5 inch wheel , which ill be doing off ebay when it comes, i got one with out buying a whole bike this time ,

Thanks tho ben ,  :thumb: top man
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 18, 2007, 06:27:16 AM
You will probs call me mad, but i dont like banana swingarms  , ill end up getting a bandit one probs , i like the gs swingarm , i just hated the crappy wheel lol
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: ben2go on June 18, 2007, 09:13:18 AM
Quote from: Jay_wolf on June 18, 2007, 06:25:07 AM
Yea i no bout the wiki post , its very well done , and ill be following that to the button , i relised , that , even tho im 90% sure that the bandit shock will work on a gs , i have a very top spec rear shock , and i dont wanna not use it , i just want the 4.5 inch wheel , which ill be doing off ebay when it comes, i got one with out buying a whole bike this time ,

Thanks tho ben ,  :thumb: top man

The bandit shock will work.Some of the bandit shocks will lower the bike a little,and be soft for a heavy rider like me.Can't remember if it was wiki or pablo's site that tells about this.
Title: Re: Can A 98 Bandit 600 SA fit a Gs?
Post by: Jay_wolf on June 18, 2007, 10:15:32 AM
Hmm , well i have a Hagon Gs shock , anda i dont no if it will fit a bandit swingarm, but really , there isnt a point , if im running a 4.5 inch rim anyways