Bandit track bike project

The idea was to turn a 1200 Bandit into an XR69 race replica, however having bought a full body kit only the mudguards fitted.

So for now, it’s a project to turn it into a classic track bike. They came out in 1997.

I’ve sourced a Bandit race seat and started work.

First thing is the front brakes which have been taken off and checked all piston are moving freely. Mounting bolts were all different, so have been replaced with titanium Pro Bolts.

I’m sourcing some new pads, which will be a known brand from a proper supplier, having bought some at an auotjumble for my ZXR750 some years ago and subsequently couldn’t stop at a trackday at Donnington – at the end of the main straight.

I was off to the IOM the following week, so would otherwise had probably found out at the bottom of the Creg on Mad Sunday.