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Razorback
07-02-2006, 10:04 AM
http://ftp.users.bigpond.net.au/suzuki-katana/images/mags/1981_KatProt_CWJuly-a_800.jpg

I can remeber like it was yesterday, the first time a mate pulled up on his 83/1100, I took it for a spin on the freeway in Perth and shat my pants LOL ;)

Id still rate it as the bike I most want to own but never have.

Good Kat info here
http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/fischermk/links.htm

http://www.members.optusnet.com.au/fischermk/suzuki%20katana.gif
fimpBIKES
07-02-2006, 11:57 AM
mmm, one day...
Razorback
07-02-2006, 12:38 PM
Yeah Im definately gonna own one. I have promised myself it will be one of the next bikes I buy. I still have my heart set on a K1 or K2 gixxer 1000 fighter and that gets priority. But I see the Kat as a side project. Id like to get a 83-85 model and just bring it back to showroom except with as much done to the motor as possible without doing a kit. So porting, jetting, exhaust etc, but leave the body as close to stock looking as I can. *dream dream dream*
Razorback
07-02-2006, 12:38 PM
Yeah Im definately gonna own one. I have promised myself it will be one of the next bikes I buy. I still have my heart set on a K1 or K2 gixxer 1000 fighter and that gets priority. But I see the Kat as a side project. Id like to get a 83-85 model and just bring it back to showroom except with as much done to the motor as possible without doing a kit. So porting, jetting, exhaust etc, but leave the body as close to stock looking as I can. *dream dream dream*
Iceman
07-02-2006, 12:59 PM
I've always ways been quite fond of the 84 750 kat, I think it's because of the single shock rear and the pop up light. I rode one a couple of years ago and was abit dissapointed as it was no quicker than my GS500. I'll probably still get one, one day and I'll squeeze an 1100 into it.

I always keep an eye out for a cheap one to play with, but I have to get rid of one of my bikes before I start a new one. So I guess I'll have to wait.
Tony Nitrous
07-02-2006, 01:14 PM
Had mine for 12 years.
longest i have ever owned any bike ( out of 30+ bikes )
If I had known more about bikes/fighters/etc in OZ I
would have bought it with me. Just thought at the time
with new Country / Job / House etc life would be easyier
without the hassle. Mistake :(

If I found a Mint '83 SD model i think it
would be hard to pass it by.

Tony.J.
Razorback
07-02-2006, 01:18 PM
Close inspection of that picture... it looks like the carbs are not the Mikuni's fitted on actual release... gotta stop staring at it lol...
03gixxerpilot
07-02-2006, 01:18 PM
Don't think i would own one (got to many other toys to play with ) but definatly a nice looking classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe one day, and i wouldn't say no if one just turned up in my driveway.
03gixxerpilot
07-02-2006, 01:18 PM
Don't think i would own one (got to many other toys to play with ) but definatly a nice looking classic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Maybe one day, and i wouldn't say no if one just turned up in my driveway.
ozR1127
07-02-2006, 01:37 PM
:Di just got one "11 of 84" 750 katana with pop u head light bit ratty but all org ,needed timin chain an tyres ,no rego $600;), an was lookin at "gsx1100gs "84"katana this morning for only $3500 , an it s a mint example with only "23,000" kms [:p]
ozR1127
07-02-2006, 01:37 PM
:Di just got one "11 of 84" 750 katana with pop u head light bit ratty but all org ,needed timin chain an tyres ,no rego $600;), an was lookin at "gsx1100gs "84"katana this morning for only $3500 , an it s a mint example with only "23,000" kms [:p]
Razorback
07-02-2006, 01:50 PM
the 84 750 sounds like a bargain. Just imagine it with a Bandit motor Muwhahahaha!
Tony Nitrous
07-02-2006, 02:09 PM
Spondon frame,
Busa engine,
"Ghetto" turbo,
JMC arm,
Katana bodywork,

Dream-Dream-Dream. :D:D:D

Bit like this Turbo/NOS/1460cc/Spondon but with a shorter arm.
http://fapomatic.com/06/woodygsxr.jpg
http://images.picpile.com/uploads/916168974.jpg
Razorback
07-02-2006, 03:49 PM
O MAN thats horn!!
Gix11
07-02-2006, 03:51 PM
Now thaaaaaat's a Kat.
Large
07-02-2006, 04:43 PM
Bike porn
ozR1127
07-02-2006, 04:44 PM
[:p]true porn ,sweet kat. i was thinkin of slappin a supercharger on an 1100 boltin it in , strechin the swinger , but there is no drag strip here in s.a at the moment as there is a dispute between bob jane an adelaide international raceway bout the condition of the track [:0]god i hope they work it out ,otherwise it will be a streety [:p]
Tony Nitrous
07-02-2006, 04:57 PM
http://fapomatic.com/06/purplekat.jpg
http://fapomatic.com/06/bigzzkat2.jpg
http://fapomatic.com/06/bigcc3.jpg
Tony Nitrous
07-02-2006, 05:13 PM
http://fapomatic.com/06/kat4_1.jpg
http://fapomatic.com/06/kat5_1.jpg
http://fapomatic.com/06/kat6_1.jpg
Tony Nitrous
07-02-2006, 05:13 PM
http://fapomatic.com/06/kat4_1.jpg
http://fapomatic.com/06/kat5_1.jpg
http://fapomatic.com/06/kat6_1.jpg
fimpBIKES
07-02-2006, 05:27 PM
mmm, kat!!!

anyone got pics of one without the stock headlight?
cant saw i have ever seen one like that

would love to do one up with a single shock custom swinger and the big motor
DROOL!!!!
fimpBIKES
07-02-2006, 05:47 PM
*gulp*
http://bikepoint.ninemsn.com.au/DesktopDefault.aspx?UsedBikeID=1413544&TabID=3424&Alias=bikepointau
TurboKat
07-02-2006, 06:27 PM
Pop ups aren't real Katanas. [V]
Tony Nitrous
07-02-2006, 06:31 PM
quote:Originally posted by turbokat

Pop ups aren't real Katanas. [V]


Well I wasn't going to be the one to say it :D
Katana 1000's, Katana 1100's, THE REAL DEAL ;)
Then whats a 750 with an 1100 motor ?
A 750 Kat,
400 Kat,
250 Kat ?
Real or Fake Kat ?
Whats a STREETFIGHTER ?
Ooh-F*ck.... Dont start this again :D:D:D

Tony.J.
07-02-2006, 08:02 PM
Yeah, I'm afraid that I agree with turbokat.

Kat11 is 'the real one'
ozkat
07-02-2006, 08:19 PM
1100 Kat, The worlds sexiest motorcycle.
Iceman
07-02-2006, 11:30 PM
I had my eye on the 750 Fimp posted from bikepoint. It's cheap enough to be a good project starter.
cjburns esq
08-02-2006, 10:07 AM
I've still got mine wired wheeled job, bought it late 84 and I even threw my leg over last night when I moved stuff. Hasn't been started in a few years but looking at fixing it up very shortly.
Apparently new body work is still available.
I just need to find the original crankcases to start and a donor motor. I put another engine in it when I was drag racing so I didn't trash the cases. "Sir, you have an electrical problem, a conrod through the starter motor" said the mechanic.
Your right, the carbies are smooth bores in the pic and Mikuni CV's came on the original.
As for the article, "The bike reacts instantly to the slightest pressure on the clip ons", my memory seems to be, wrestle it into the corner and wait for the frame to flex 1/3 in and then power on..................