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    Might as well take the time to say hi, so hi!
    I'm fairly new to the world of riding, bought my first bike last June which is a 1995 Katana 600.
    So far she has treated me well. Put on maybe about 3000 miles last year (I work 3rd shift so mainly ride on weekends and afternoons) The bike has 37k miles on her, just wondering if there is anything I should be worried about with the amount of miles and about the bike itself. Also wondering what kind of upgrades I can do to get more out of her. As far as I know everything is stock, except the new chain and sprockets that I just put on on Friday. I went from I believe the stock gearing (14 front 45 rear) to 13 front 47 rear.

  • #2
    Welcome aboard
    FYI, running a smaller than stock front gear is going to prematurely kill your chain. The smaller radius of the smaller gear puts more strain on the chain.
    Upgrades: factory pro jet kit, holeshot 5* advancer, SS brake lines, proper springs for your weight, and Racetech emulators, rebuilt shock that's valved and sprung for your weight
    Maintenance: valve adjustment, carb sync, brake bleed, grease bearings in wheels, steering stem, swingarm, lube cables, change spark plugs and air filter.
    1998 Katana 750
    1992 Katana 1100
    2006 Ninja 250

    2006 Katana 600 RIP - 130k miles

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    • #3
      Originally posted by shpielers View Post
      Welcome aboard
      FYI, running a smaller than stock front gear is going to prematurely kill your chain. The smaller radius of the smaller gear puts more strain on the chain.
      Upgrades: factory pro jet kit, holeshot 5* advancer, SS brake lines, proper springs for your weight, and Racetech emulators, rebuilt shock that's valved and sprung for your weight
      Maintenance: valve adjustment, carb sync, brake bleed, grease bearings in wheels, steering stem, swingarm, lube cables, change spark plugs and OEM TYPE air filter.
      +1
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      • #4
        Welcome to KR

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        • #5
          thanks for the welcomes, and shpieler thanks for the advice and info!

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          • #6
            Welcome to KR!
            2002 750 Kat
            2013 Polaris 850 XP LE(wrecked)
            2002 Ski-Doo MXZ 800
            2002 Ski-Doo MXZ 800 X-package
            1999 Ski-Doo MXZ 670 H.O.
            2009 Kawasaki KX250F(SOLD)

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