[shpielers]

Correct. And nope, didn't really notice a difference. I generally don't flog it though, so that might explain it. I think it dropped me ~6 or 700 rpm at highway speeds, so not a huge difference.

For what you're doing, ride around in 5th in the freeway instead of 6th, probably a pretty close approximation as to what it'll be like there.

[92xjunker]

Fuck the K&N filter, stick with the OEM type filter.

I have been in contact with GSFX Jim and getting ready to order the 15-50 steel sprockets....He will also install them wgen ready so that will be fun saying hi to a fellow forum member.

What can I expect as far as the conversion as it relates to gas mileage, top speed RPM/Speed etc....

Anyone have any hard numbers?

97 600 Katana.

I do a quite a bit of freeway riding, up to 50 miles daily. I would hate for it to be screaming at 8000 RPM's doing 70

Cool give me a heads up I'll shoot down. Need to pick up parts anyway.

[SwedeinLA]

Fuck the K&N filter, stick with the OEM type filter.


Cool give me a heads up I'll shoot down. Need to pick up parts anyway.

I'll let you know for sure

Correct. And nope, didn't really notice a difference. I generally don't flog it though, so that might explain it. I think it dropped me ~6 or 700 rpm at highway speeds, so not a huge difference.

For what you're doing, ride around in 5th in the freeway instead of 6th, probably a pretty close approximation as to what it'll be like there.

Thanks

[cintidude04]

Take it from someone who has spent a lot of time and money on Kats. The only basic mods you will really feel is suspension upgrade (Tmod will hook you up racetech style), a jet kit (engine smoothness), sprockets (for 600 I prefer 15/50), or upgrade the displacement.

[mammut89]

Take it from someone who has spent a lot of time and money on Kats. The only basic mods you will really feel is suspension upgrade (Tmod will hook you up racetech style), a jet kit (engine smoothness), sprockets (for 600 I prefer 15/50), or upgrade the displacement.

agreed but with the addition of braided brake lines , a full overhaul of the calipers and carbone lorraine brake pads.

[SwedeinLA]

Thanks Cinti and Mammut....Doing the sprockets soon.

[Luck]

Dumb question but....

What does the suspension mods benifit? Cornering, ride quality...? My kats basically stock although im not even sure of this... im a more pleasure rider than anything but would enjoy a easier to handle bike more than anything.

[shpielers]

Cornering: HELL yes
Ride quality: definitely
Ease of handling/confidence in the bike: big yes
More plush ride: yes if you get gold valve emulators and tune them properly to your liking.

It'll be more responsive, handle better, dive less when braking/accelerating, be more composed going through corners (ie when you hit a bump), and basically kick ass. Even if you can't afford emulators, just a rebuild and springs appropriate for your weight will make some very nice changes.