New Kat owner from MN

[Ronmold]

Hi! Just bought an '06 600 w/8500 tics on the clock for $2k. Think I got a great deal! It needs very little cleanup & a bit of bodywork and some carb needle cleaning as it leaks gas in the "PRIME" setting, it was sitting for 3 months. I plan to get a short ride in before hibernation. Looking forward to lots of good info on this site, I do all my own wrenching.

[JIB]

Welcome to KR

[H-2 CHARLIE]

Welcome to the site /// my 2002 600cc never gave me one problem .

[DaneG320U545]

very good price! Welcome to KR!

[dano68]

Welcome to KR!

[KatanaGSX92]

Welcome!

[GytRDunKat]

Welcome, fellow Minnesotan! Usually in the spring a bunch of us get together to fix bikes and tell lies. Keep an eye out for a thread, probably in the spring.

[cintidude04]

Welcome to KR.

[Ronmold]

Tore into the Katana to fix the gas leak. PO had some "mechanic" attempt to make it run better, it had been sitting awhile. I believe the gas was leaking from the re-used bowl gaskets which get a little flat after 5 yrs. All 4 of the bowls had the drain screws facing the wrong way so I know they were taken apart. New gaskets are on order. Also one of the intake clamps was wrongly rotated to where it would only let you get half-throttle, DOH!
I was really surprised after pulling the carbs to see a real alternator! I thought all bikes had a hard to service stator. In fact this whole bike seems easy to work on once you get all the cowling off.
I thank you in advance for all the help I will undoubtedly get here to maintain & enjoy this new feline beast!

P.S. I've not encountered a forum with such "post-whoriness" as I've seen here, you guys/gals must love your Katanas!

[MinnKat600]

Hello from another Minnesotan. "Andover" In spring keep me in mind for the fix bikes and lies session. I am in the same class just picked up a 2000 Kat 750 with 8100 miles for $1950. This is my second go around with owning a KAT. Winter's here; time to start switching from riding mode to reading and preventive maintenance.

[ratgti]

sounds like you got a good deal even though she may need a little love

[ne-oublie]

Welcome, fellow Minnesotan! Usually in the spring a bunch of us get together to fix bikes and tell lies. Keep an eye out for a thread, probably in the spring.

Sure, what happened this year Darin?

[GytRDunKat]

Sure, what happened this year Darin?

That's fair. I kept saying "Next week"