Old Kat New Tricks

[bpharaoh]

Hello, I was happy to find that there is a forum for these, less popular, machines. I am on my 2nd '88 GSX bought with very low miles! The first was fantastic, not a single mechanical issue (other that those that arose from me laying it down, and most of that was cosmetic), the 2nd looked better than I was! The first problem was that the steering had a wicked shimmy when you let go of the handle bars, there wasn't a problem while holding the bars. Then one day it stopped running, short story long, I rebuilt the carbs but never got the bike back together, so it's been sitting for six years and I now want to put it back on the road. I am looking for any and all suggestions about what I need to make I road worthy after all this time!

[shpielers]

Manual is available for download in the wiki. It will have maintenance schedules and how to's. Probably needs forks rebuild, brakes flushed, all bearings greased, carbs rebuilt ( and/or swapped for '89-'97 carbs) , oil change, and valve adjustment.

[KatanaGSX92]

Welcome to KR!

[Taybiker]

Hi, welcome to the forum

[maniac1886]

Welcome!!

[Slammer46]

Welcome to kr

[92xjunker]

Welcome, I'm building an 88' from the frame up-minus the 88' oddities, more modern wiring and ignition (97), 97 carbs and airbox, may be the front forks to a 90-97. I am keeping the wheels, so the 88' brakes will stay, 96 swing arm.

[maniac1886]

hows that comin by the way junker? You seemed to be knocking it out pretty quick. Dont you have a thread for it? Any updated pics? the only one i remember seeing was the poor neglected frame in the back of a truck.

[92xjunker]

This one http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=134329 it is now off the lift, sitting all pretty....lol

[Blackbird]

Welcome aboard!

[Racer87]

Welcome to KR and good luck with your Bike!