Well, that's one way to install the front forks

[Craig380]

[Suzsmokeyallan]

That poor Mk1 Bandit didn't know what hit it.

[Alan H]

Bet that handles like a turd.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

The stock Bandit has a slightly heavy front end, with a somewhat steep headtube angle and short wheelbase the weight bias is more towards the front. Even with a steering damper and revised suspension it can get twitchy as triple digits are reached, especially when on a lot of twisty roads where high cornering speeds and rider weight transitions are common.
Making the front even heavier by cutting off more rear frame /bodywork components and sitting on a low seat with that style of handlebar is begging for trouble. Oh you could ride it no doubt, I just don't know how you would keep control of it when the bends start coming in quick succession.
With the triple tree at a 90 degree angle to the frame when going straight ahead, how much left steering angle does it actually have, as I cant see any in the photo thats useful.
Maybe turning around is now only possible steering to the right.

[oldjapanesebikes]

It is interesting though eh ? I wouldn't mind seeing a few more photos.

[tz375]

It's on ebay UK

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Utterly-uniqu ... 43bcc6e783" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Thanks for the link Richard, I can see the engineering and thought put into the alterations which is very good work. BUT its more of a design/styling exercise and not so much a realistic proposition for a daily rider. I mean really, just one look at the back of the bike shows you the kind of bath you will get off the rear tyre once it rains.

[oldjapanesebikes]

It's on ebay UK

Thanks ! Interesting bit of engineering with the front forks .

[pearljam724]

I think it's kind of artistic in an unexplainable way. But, I'm not one to comment on custom builds. A lot of people won't like what I have to say.

[Flywheel]

The front forks kinda remind me of Cannondale's "Lefty" that they use on their mountain bikes. Definately unique.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

I was wondering if someone would remember those very first 'Lefty' Cannondale forks from the older days of mountain biking. They came out right after their first edition of Delta V full suspension mountain bikes.
I also remember the problems the original Lefty setup gave too and the plethora of fixes that were aimed to correct its shortcomings.

[Flywheel]

I was wondering if someone would remember those very first 'Lefty' Cannondale forks from the older days of mountain biking. They came out right after their first edition of Delta V full suspension mountain bikes.
I also remember the problems the original Lefty setup gave too and the plethora of fixes that were aimed to correct its shortcomings.

I owned a couple of Cannondales neither with the Lefty, I do however remember some of the complaints about the first leftys though.