do bandit 600cc forks fit an SV? - SV650.org

10-03-05, 01:22 PM

I've managed to source some bandit forks 2003 model which do have the 41mm stanchions, but would like some advice as to whether they're a direct replacement or i would need anything else, Any one help??????

johnnyrod · 10-03-05, 02:21 PM

I thought the Bandit forks were the same cheapass damper rod type as the SV, in which case it doesn't matter if they're any beefier, they no better. Anyone know more than me?

10-03-05, 02:35 PM

cheers johnnyrod, I'm not after an upgrade I was rudely knocked off while enjoying my first out this year and snapped both forks in multiple places so very keen to get my ride back to full health asap! thanks again!!

northwind · 10-03-05, 03:42 PM

If they're the same fork diameter, then all you need to worry about is the wheel, width, mudguard and speedo drive situations.

Width first- if the forks are spaced differently far apart than on the bandit, then a bandit axle and spacers won't fit. Also, might mean the mudguard won't fit, and the calipers won't line up.

I don't think Bandit and SV wheels or axles are interchangable... This makes it a lot harder.

And I don;t think the newer bandits have a front wheel speedo drive, so unless you're very lucky you'd need to work something else out for the speedo.

Sounds like potentially an awful lot of hassle to me. Could easily end up costing more than you'll save.

10-03-05, 06:45 PM

Bandit wheels are the same as the SV wheels if that helps

northwind · 10-03-05, 08:07 PM

Are they? Didn't know that

Makes it a lot easier then. Do Bandits have a front whele speedo doobrie too? Also, is that how you spell doobrie?

10-03-05, 08:09 PM

The old shape bandits take the drive from the front wheel, the newer ones take the drive from the front sprocket.

10-03-05, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by northwind

Also, is that how you spell doobrie?

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northwind · 10-03-05, 08:28 PM

Nah, that's never right... Doobry?

10-03-05, 09:53 PM

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10-03-05, 01:22 PM	#1
atko Guest Posts: n/a	do bandit 600cc forks fit an SV? I've managed to source some bandit forks 2003 model which do have the 41mm stanchions, but would like some advice as to whether they're a direct replacement or i would need anything else, Any one help??????

10-03-05, 03:42 PM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	If they're the same fork diameter, then all you need to worry about is the wheel, width, mudguard and speedo drive situations. Width first- if the forks are spaced differently far apart than on the bandit, then a bandit axle and spacers won't fit. Also, might mean the mudguard won't fit, and the calipers won't line up. I don't think Bandit and SV wheels or axles are interchangable... This makes it a lot harder. And I don;t think the newer bandits have a front wheel speedo drive, so unless you're very lucky you'd need to work something else out for the speedo. Sounds like potentially an awful lot of hassle to me. Could easily end up costing more than you'll save. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

10-03-05, 08:07 PM	#6
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Are they? Didn't know that Makes it a lot easier then. Do Bandits have a front whele speedo doobrie too? Also, is that how you spell doobrie? __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

10-03-05, 08:28 PM	#9
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Nah, that's never right... Doobry? __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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10-03-05, 02:21 PM	#2
johnnyrod Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Doncaster, oop norf Posts: 2,128	I thought the Bandit forks were the same cheapass damper rod type as the SV, in which case it doesn't matter if they're any beefier, they no better. Anyone know more than me?

10-03-05, 02:35 PM	#3
atko Guest Posts: n/a	cheers johnnyrod, I'm not after an upgrade I was rudely knocked off while enjoying my first out this year and snapped both forks in multiple places so very keen to get my ride back to full health asap! thanks again!!

10-03-05, 06:45 PM	#5
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	Bandit wheels are the same as the SV wheels if that helps

10-03-05, 08:09 PM	#7
Stig Guest Posts: n/a	The old shape bandits take the drive from the front wheel, the newer ones take the drive from the front sprocket.

10-03-05, 09:53 PM	#10
OF.uk Guest Posts: n/a	Is it not an abreviation for ................................