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i'm looking to maybe purchase a third bike within the next year or so, and im leaning towards an older sportbike like the 81-85 kats.
anyone own any cool looking ones? any thoughts?
anyone own any cool looking ones? any thoughts?
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More importantly, where do you find an old kat? I've wanted to ride one just to see how it was. I never could find anyone near me who had one. Only seen pictures of the fabled beautyI have embarked on the road of modding. Even if you BOLT ON new parts to a bike, there will be someone somewhere that has the same combination. With the Kat, you have a unique platform. Sure, some parts might be from other bikes, but no one will have the same combination. It will be truly yours and unique.
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yea i imagine they are quite the rarity no days... but man, wouldnt be neat? pop-up headlight and everything
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2000 Suzuki 600 Kat - Blue Fury V1.0
2006 Kawasaki 636 - Blue Fury V2.0
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I would love to have a Wes Cooley GS1000, and maybe a replica of Hailwood's Honda 500.Any and all statements by Loudnlow7484 are merely his own opinions, and not necessarily the opinion of Katriders.com. Anything suggested by him is to be followed at your own risk, and may result in serious injury or death. Responses from this member have previously been attributed to all of the following: depression, insomnia, nausea, suicidal tendencies, and panic. Please consult a mental health professional before reading any post by Loudnlow7484.
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like these ones yea?Originally posted by loudnlow7484 View Post
(Wes Cooley)
(Hailwood Honda)
i wish i could find an 81 GSX1100... like this one;
and this lucky guy... what a nice bike
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Uhhhh... yeah.... I'll be buying a real Cooley race bike right around the time Queen Dick is crowned.Originally posted by jippah View Postlike these ones yea?
(Wes Cooley)
I just meant the plain old Wes Cooley edition that Suzuki sold to the masses. Not nearly as rare or as fast, but I'd like to have one anyway.
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I have been wanting to find a crummy old 83 gs 1100 an rebuild it with ohlins rear shocks and gsxr front end.Please, Just go home, relax, and have a think or two... hell... have as many as you can handle! It'll do all of us some good.
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well i transfer in December to Texas for a few months, then i'll be going to Maryland (DC Area) and i'll definitely keep my eyes out for a classic bike!sigpic
2000 Suzuki 600 Kat - Blue Fury V1.0
2006 Kawasaki 636 - Blue Fury V2.0
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Originally posted by jippah View Postlike these ones yea?
i wish i could find an 81 GSX1100... like this one;
I really want one of these as well.. I haven't even seen a single one for sale near me
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Heres some old Kats for ya....
and a GS
http://www.7thgeardesigns.com
http://www.lunchtimecigar.com
'90 Suzuki 750 Kat
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I'd sideline the idea of looking for an 80's Kat. Too hard to find. Try looking for a 83-87 VF750F or VFR750 Interceptor. Lots easier to find (OK, not easy but not as difficult) and they're a blast to ride.
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i've alsways loved the look of the old FJ1100's.. i was actually caught between buying one and an 89 Kat 750. in hind sight i probably should have got the FJ cus i LOVE the look but the Kat is awesome just the same lol... that and an 1100 as a first bike would have killed meComment
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funny you mention that. One of these just popped up for $1000 about an hour from me. Might have to go take a look...Originally posted by Wild-Bill View PostI'd sideline the idea of looking for an 80's Kat. Too hard to find. Try looking for a 83-87 VF750F or VFR750 Interceptor. Lots easier to find (OK, not easy but not as difficult) and they're a blast to ride.
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Most definately a cool bike!Originally posted by Wild-Bill View PostI'd sideline the idea of looking for an 80's Kat. Too hard to find. Try looking for a 83-87 VF750F or VFR750 Interceptor. Lots easier to find (OK, not easy but not as difficult) and they're a blast to ride.
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