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pav69
11-12-2011, 02:05 PM
ok guys i have an option to buy an 82 kat 650 which i didnt know exsisted 650 that is .my question is does 750 or 1100 bodywork fit as it doesnt have a tank or side panels are the 650,s worth anything any advice will be a bonus cheers steve.
Tony Nitrous
11-12-2011, 02:52 PM
My 10c ?

Its a crappy unfaired GS650 4v shaft that tried to get some
credability by wearing a Kat badge it REALLY didnt deserve.
Wouldnt touch one as a freebie.

Its a Kung Fu Panda to the real Katana's Bruce Lee.

Me no like.
TurboKat
11-12-2011, 03:28 PM
Tony's spot on.
650 Kats are a heap of steaming shit & not worthy of the Katana name, it's a commuter/tourer that should have only been available in beige.
None of the stuff off the proper 750/1100s will fit it.
pav69
11-12-2011, 05:48 PM
was thinking to clean and part it out can get it real cheap good to know some facts about them wasnt intent on keeping it ,im keen on looking for an early z1 or z9 for myself
RevHead
11-12-2011, 06:24 PM
i had one when new ,,gs 650 in kat clothes Tonys on the money
fimpBIKES
11-12-2011, 11:46 PM
i read the original post and thought about the 650 "katana"
you know that deep deep ache you get in your balls just before you shit yourself... yep
pav69
12-12-2011, 06:40 PM
is the frame the same as 750 or is it stand alone 650
Tony Nitrous
12-12-2011, 07:09 PM
650 was a shaft drive.

750 was chain.

650 was an old GS 8 valve lump.

750 was a 16 valve GSX lump.

I wouldnt think the frames would have much in common.
pav69
12-12-2011, 07:26 PM
knowledge is good im a bit of an old bastard myself love kats just never looked into them much
Tony Nitrous
12-12-2011, 08:09 PM
I always thought the GSX1100ESD was the closest of the non-Kats
to being a Kat (if that makes sense?) Motor, wheels, antidive front end etc.

If I ever wanted to build a Katalike that'd be my choice.

Not cheap as they have the better late model "Black" motor
with the extra clutch plate etc etc.
pav69
16-12-2011, 01:16 PM
will have the bike in the morning should be gutted very soon after flog parts off and hopefully look for a project bike to stay busy
fimpBIKES
16-12-2011, 04:37 PM
this is one small capacity kat i'd ride!
http://www.thumperclub.com/smf/index.php?PHPSESSID=df0c505d442150710fac66aaa04ba7 15&topic=4943.0
80s freak
25-12-2011, 09:10 AM
That's very cool Fimp.