[Alternative Bandit 600 sprocket carrier]

I had tophats machined to make the swing arm work.

in the end , due to the way the gs750 clutch pushrod housing is located, i couldnt get the chain alignment . If i found a sprocket carrier that  helped , it then meant i had issues with tyre width and the chain.

the useful info on here is mainly about gs1000 conversions. In the end i reverted to standard gs750 swing arm and forks and will use the bandits bits on a gs1000 i have ..it appears all the offset sprockets seem to work with gs1000 geometry

[Alternative Bandit 600 sprocket carrier]

Ok ! Mine is a 77 gs750 engine in a standard frame..

the issue i had overlooked was the clutch push rod arrangement on the early 750’s. With a bandit 1200 swing arm I dont think its possible to get the sprocket alignment..

i may well revert to the standard wheels and swing arm and use the bandit wheels , swing arm and forks  on a gs1000 I have .. 

[Alternative Bandit 600 sprocket carrier]

What swing arm were you using Tony and was it on a gs750? 

[Alternative Bandit 600 sprocket carrier]

Thanks Tony.. i guess there is a limit to how much you can reduce it by before the chain starts to hit the tyre ..

 

[Alternative Bandit 600 sprocket carrier]

Can any advise which model sprocket carrier will fit a Bandit 600 rear wheel? Looking for something that will give me front and rear sprocket alignment on my GS750 build. Appreciate the spacers will need altering but thats not a problem.. the issue is getting sprocket alignment.. ( Am using a Bandit 1200 swing arm) any advice please? Thanks 

[Bandit 1200 rear wheel sprocket carrier]

Thanks Mark… 

[Bandit 1200 rear wheel sprocket carrier]

Yes will be using an offset front sprocket.. am struggling as its an early GS750 and am very limited by the clutch push rod housing on the left engine case..

was thinking of getting longer clutch push rod and gear  selector  shaft fabricated and use spacers on the plate fixing points if I cant get the clearance with sprocket carriers etc 

[Bandit 1200 rear wheel sprocket carrier]

Hi Wraith

sorry should have made it clearer , I meant a 1200 bandit rear wheel in a GS frame with a bandit 1200 swing arm 

[Bandit 1200 rear wheel sprocket carrier]

Can anyone advise if they have found a rear wheel sprocket carrier that fits a standard 1200 bandit wheel and brings the width down to help sprocket alignment? 

thanks

[Crank seal question]

Was very lucky ! Was the last one left… cost a lot as well.

so pissed off with this seal leaking.. Some have suggested tapping in a replacement… not a fan of that  … i think the seal has a lip on it , so that approach would never work ? 

[Crank seal question]

Nope .. its brand new 

[Crank seal question]

OEM… i never use after market 

[Crank seal question]

I think its leaking from the shaft… 

[Crank seal question]

Yes . Was very careful to make sure the dimpled side faced inwards as highlighted in the manual ..

The seals can be reset without splitting the cases again? Is that a common thing people have done ?? 

[Crank seal question]

Just fired up my fully rebuilt GS750 and oil is leaking from the right side crank seal.

Brand new seals used throughout.: correctly torqued crankbolts… 

wasnt leaking before stripdown and new rebuilt crank installed..

Damn damn annoying !!!!

I never put yamabond around a seal… but my rebuild  experience is all 2 stroke… nothing different with these engines is there ?? 

[Chain and sprocket question]

2 questions!!!! Trying to buy correct sizes first time !!!

Can anyone advise what minimum chain length I will need for my Gs conversion. It has a bandit 1200 swing arm , running a 48 rear sprocket. Would 118 be long enough ? ( easier to remove links!!!) 

regarding the front sprocket , what offset size will I need with the bandit swing arm on the gs 750 frame.?

thanks in advance 

 

[What size sprockets]

Ok and thats with the standard rf or bandit 180 rear wheel and sprocket carrier?

[What size sprockets]

Tony , will it be best to use a 520 chain as well?  

[Headstock bearings]

Ok does anyone know who in the UK can supply the all balls bearings listed on their USA based website?

they seem to have their own product numbers 

[Headstock bearings]

Quick question chaps!

if I am using a Rf600 headstock in a GS750 frame what head race  bearing kit do I buy ? Will the standard GS750 headstock bearings fit RF? 

[What size sprockets]

Thanks

was thinking of standard size on a Bandit.( which is what?? )

then as you say compensate for the original 18” wheel 

[What size sprockets]

I have put a B12 swing arm and B6 front forks on my GS750 to run 120 and 180 profile tyres on Standard Bandit wheels

my question is , what size front and rear sprockets  do I need for this set up?

[Gs750 cam timing]

I am refitting the cams on my 1977 GS750… got the timing marks all lined up as per the manual. But after putting on the middle tensioner at the top, the  # 1 timing mark on the exhaust side is out… is that correct there is a slight difference after fitting the top tensioner? Thanks all

[Gear selector rods]

Thanks Tony neutral is when the dimple on the selector drum locates on the plunger rod yes? 

[Gear selector rods]

Thanks thats  a pic of before I took them out . Will replace in same position