Suzuki GSF400 Bandit

The "MANTIS" getting closer to finishing up the Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit

A bunch of parts came in, she's been sitting for the last two weeks. But I am almost there. The filters have been installed, check out the staggered look on them. The gold chain installed, front H.I.D headlight and L.E.D. signals installed, you can bareley notice them on the bike.

The exhaust is back together and wrapped up. New brake pads front and back.most of the electric has been cleaned up. Have to mount all the rear lights on the custom rear tail piece, go over the bike again, some small touches throughout the bike, get some new fluids in her and should be ready for some test riding!

ostrich covered seat

Suzuki GSF 400 Bandit update.

The seats were sent out to be recovered, in black Ostrich. Carbs are back on and all the electrical mounting brackets have been installed. Paint is almost done on the rear fairing and tank. The exhaust is being cleaned up and ready to get the black header wrap installed. Almost put back together, still need filter pods and to figure out the lighting on it. And the electric has to be rerouted to hide as much as possible. Let's see where it will be at by next week!



Cleaning up the exhaust, Have to get the rust off and paint prior to wrapping it in black header wrap. The exhaust pipe was cut in half and needs to be redrilled and rivited back together. Still need to re-polish the pipe.

Tank hanging around

97 cent walmart paint

20 dollars for paint ain't bad. including the clear laquer that will be laid on top of the black as the finishing touch, A lot of prep work and wet sanding.

suzuki gsf bandit 400

A stock 1991 GSF.

Going to start assembling this modern day cafe bike. She's been stripped of all the b.s. side covers, the big air filter, and anything else not needed.

Hope this one gets as much attention as the '76 XS!

1991 bandit 400

When I got the bike this is how she looked. Basically breaking it down, removing everything not needed, cleaning the frame up, custom rear fairing, and a bunch of lil touches. Looking for a modern day cafe!

Stock setup for the rear. It didn't come with the plastic covers.

Exhaust to be cut down.

Exhaust cut down. Rear fairing fabricated.

Custom rear fairing on. This is what it will basically look like when assembled. Have to send out for powder coating.

Back from the powder coaters. I was originally going with a Kawasaki green but went with a lollypop candy green, the closest thing to the new Camaro green. That's what changed the color scheme when I first saw one on the road. Everything else will be black satin. The seat I am looking to re-cover in black Ostrich. She should have an exotic look!