New axle arrived, props to Jim Matherly...

[Kreylyn]

Just got my new axle I ordered from Jim Matherly of Radical Engineering in Summerfield NC.

It's a 350mm long, 17mm diam, with 26mm of theads at 5/8 - 18 on each end. This will be the axle for the swingarm modification to fit a GSXR 750 and 180-190 tire on the back of a 93 750 Kat using the stock swingarm as the starting point.



I can't say enough about how quick and easy Mr. Matherly made getting this. Very helpful in offering advice and quick turn around. Great comunication and quick responses. Arrived less than 5 days after ordering it. Cost me $42 shipped to my door. Arrived very well packaged with bubble wrap and a nice note to add cotter pins or use loctite to be safe.

Just thought I would share my experiance, and say I highly recomend him if your needing any machined parts. I'll be using his services in the future for sure.

BTW, found him on Ebay and he does accept paypal.

Krey

[squiggy]

Take lots 'o pics of your mod so we can see.

[Kreylyn]

I have 1 spacer to cut down and then I should be getting the swingarm modified this coming Tuesday. That at least is the current time line scheduled with the welder.

Once I have that, I'll be getting 2 new spacers made with the correct inner diam. to fit the 17mm axle, and then all I'll need is to order the new sprockets and chain. Pretty sure I'll need an offset front sprocket but we'll see once the swingarm is done.

And I'll definately be taking lots of pics...

Krey

[squiggy]

Pretty sure I'll need an offset front sprocket but we'll see once the swingarm is done.

Will that require the sprocket cover to be modded as well? In the sense of spacing it outwards more to clear the extra spaced front sprocket?

[Kreylyn]

That will depend on how much I have to space it out. Right now it's looking to be only 1-3 mm out of line. Until I get the swingarm adjusted, and mounted I won't know for sure though.

Krey

[squiggy]

If the Katana and the new Bandit 1250 were compatible you could get a belt drive conversion for your Kat.

[Kreylyn]

Gah... you had to show me that didn't you...

arrrgggg....

chain.. belt.. chain.. belt..

gah!

You do know, everything is compatible... with enough work.

Krey

[squiggy]

Gah... you had to show me that didn't you...

arrrgggg....

You do know, everything is compatible... with enough work.

And enough money. That thing is expensive...1100 euros = $1500.

[scottynoface]

Why would you want a belt drive on a sporty bike? I mean they work great on cruisers and golf carts...

[squiggy]

Less weight, no maintenence, no need for adjustments, depending on what lube is used, no lube fling off, ie cleaner wheel, being different...