Rebuilding a Bandit 400

[Rob]

I've got a few B400s that I'd like to turn into one BAB400 (BadAssB400) for a good friend of mine.

I need work out a some details:

1) Where should I get the engine rebuilt?

2) I'm swapping suspension with a later model Gixxer and I can't tell what year the swinger came from. It's overall about 2" shorter than the stocker. Does anyone have experience with Raoring Toyz bolt on swing arm extensions?

 

[afm199]

I'd do some checking before getting a motor done. If the head needs work, you're going to spend $1200-$1500 just on that. Not sure if you're aware of how much engine builds cost today.

 

[auntiebling]

everyone says edco in petaluma is the shizzle.

ernie is probably right about the sticker shock you're in for.


it's a Japanese inline 4... run compression checks on the engines you have and use the best one?

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[Rob]

Cost isn't too prohibitive but I'm not (too) insane.

Not a lot has been done, and I'm still on the head scratching stage.

 

[DIY]

OMG!!! Why in God's name do you have so many 400 Bandits??? Yes, I have one too.

 

[calinative]

When you compression test, a leakdown would be a good idea too. A leakdown will show the condition of both the rings and VALVES. Worn valves can, and do, run for awhile before cashing in. I have seen NEW engines with more leakage than I would allow to begin with. OH, and no more than 10% difference between the holes.:afm199:ridearty