The dealer finally released my 1999 Black Katana 600 to me. They worked long and hard getting carbs right. (1999 with 2000 miles on it) I had them install a jet kit while it was apart.
Man o man I love this thing. Love to hear the inline 4 sing so first thing i put a Delkevic stubby 14" slip on exhaust on. First newb mistake, skipped putting the strap on so I could hear it on an around the block trip - it does not sound good dragging on the ground. Second newb mistake- don't check oil on sidestand. I put two quarts in and the window was forever drowned out. Tried to ease the oil out which created a nice little oil lake on my driveway. Third newb mistake - the dang thing just won't go into neutral no matter what I do with my right foot.
It's a 99 bike with original tires, had rear tire changed waiting for front one.
My total riding experience on motor cycles includes sneaking my brothers bike out a couple of times 30 plus years ago ( dropped it and broke headlight) riding a college (ex-buddy) bike a couple of times - hit a curb and messed it up, and mopeds long ago.
This bike, though heavy is a blast to ride. At 5000 rpm's i'm pretty much watering the seat. (kidding) I cruise around town under 50 mph which is very comfortable. Every so often I have to pretend i'm rocket man and see how many gears I can miss while listening to stubby sing. Still looking for 7th gear. Have not yet installed T-Rex sliders, or dropped it. Glad I got the Katana 600 and not a 250 or 500. It works for me.
Man o man I love this thing. Love to hear the inline 4 sing so first thing i put a Delkevic stubby 14" slip on exhaust on. First newb mistake, skipped putting the strap on so I could hear it on an around the block trip - it does not sound good dragging on the ground. Second newb mistake- don't check oil on sidestand. I put two quarts in and the window was forever drowned out. Tried to ease the oil out which created a nice little oil lake on my driveway. Third newb mistake - the dang thing just won't go into neutral no matter what I do with my right foot.
It's a 99 bike with original tires, had rear tire changed waiting for front one.
My total riding experience on motor cycles includes sneaking my brothers bike out a couple of times 30 plus years ago ( dropped it and broke headlight) riding a college (ex-buddy) bike a couple of times - hit a curb and messed it up, and mopeds long ago.
This bike, though heavy is a blast to ride. At 5000 rpm's i'm pretty much watering the seat. (kidding) I cruise around town under 50 mph which is very comfortable. Every so often I have to pretend i'm rocket man and see how many gears I can miss while listening to stubby sing. Still looking for 7th gear. Have not yet installed T-Rex sliders, or dropped it. Glad I got the Katana 600 and not a 250 or 500. It works for me.
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