Well, if he has $0 Dollars in it, then it may make for a good project. If the frame is good, then hell yeah. If you are going to replace the front forks, go with gixxer forks, makes for a meaner machine from what I have heard. Farings, go some used ones off ebay, and repaint them, along with the headlight assembly and everything. I bet he could get it back together in pretty good shape for about $1500 bucks, depending on how much of the work he can do himself.
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I think everyone is guiding you in the right direction. I would completely tear down the meft over parts and have the frame inspected by a shop, umm, I think the word is magnaflow the frame. Shoot for a free bike, the least he could do is part it out and have enough money to put a down payment on a good bike.TDA Racing/Motorsports
1982 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, 1978 Suzuki GS750 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane; 1978 Suzuki GS1100E; 1982 Honda CB750F supersport, 1993 Suzuki Katana GSX750FP. 1981 Suzuki GS1100E (heavily Modified) http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94258
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Originally posted by THAZKATthe least he could do is part it out and have enough money to put a down payment on a good bike.Kan-O-Gixxer!
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Originally posted by SweetLouWell, if he has $0 Dollars in it, then it may make for a good project. If the frame is good, then hell yeah. If you are going to replace the front forks, go with gixxer forks, makes for a meaner machine from what I have heard. Farings, go some used ones off ebay, and repaint them, along with the headlight assembly and everything. I bet he could get it back together in pretty good shape for about $1500 bucks, depending on how much of the work he can do himself.
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Originally posted by RangeYeah...and I am first in line for Special K's forks!TDA Racing/Motorsports
1982 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, 1978 Suzuki GS750 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane; 1978 Suzuki GS1100E; 1982 Honda CB750F supersport, 1993 Suzuki Katana GSX750FP. 1981 Suzuki GS1100E (heavily Modified) http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94258
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If nothing's been put into it and he got it for free, I'd definately take it in as a project bike... a long project bike to work on overtime. But that's just me, I've always been interested in picking up a cheap project bike to fix up. In the mean time I'd get a second inexpensive bike to fufill my riding needs.
BTW, beautiful Tillis!
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Originally posted by THAZKAT...have the frame inspected by a shop, umm, I think the word is magnaflow the frame.
On a different note, Suzuki made a GSX750 in some markets (not a GSX750F nor GSX750R, just GSX750 with no following letter) that is basically a naked version of the Kat. You might want to investigate that if you want something unique (at least unique in the USA) and don't want to buy full fairings and do a complete rebuild. Renntec makes engine protection bars for that (unfaired) bike. Here's a picture of the 1998 model:
Cheers
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I was close and it is still the same process. LOLTDA Racing/Motorsports
1982 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, 1978 Suzuki GS750 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane; 1978 Suzuki GS1100E; 1982 Honda CB750F supersport, 1993 Suzuki Katana GSX750FP. 1981 Suzuki GS1100E (heavily Modified) http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94258
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patracy:
I think the engein case looks busted by the timing cover (Front RIGHT). If that's the case, she's shot unless you know someone that is a true ARTIST with a mini-heliarc gun!
I have spare engines though for that bike, and they are pretty reasonable.
I don't have forks, actually looking for a couple of sets for me and Range......
I probably have all the rest or at leat 90% of what he'll need..........I can make up a list for him but it would be best to have him contact me......
I'll make him a package deal.
Where's he located?I've owned over 70 Katanas - you think I know anything about them?
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Originally posted by Court93KatBTW... did anyone else notice the front fender is mounted backwards? Just something that caught my eye.
It's NOT..........that's the way they are on the 98+ Kats.........the narrow part goes in the back, like in the first pic.I've owned over 70 Katanas - you think I know anything about them?
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Tough to tell from the pics,but I'd guess the frame is fine. I'd inspect the welds around the front yoke to see if you can spot cracks in the paint......a telltale sign of stressed welds on these bikes, which woudl indicate bent main stem, or trashed frame!
I'd strip it down to the bare frame and engine, and redo everything. That's what I do! Takes about 2-4 hours to remove everything, and about 10-20 to put it all back on including cleaning time and such. Helps to have all the parts there when you start, and of course to know where everything goes
My best time to date: 2 hours to strip, 8 to totally rebuild, includign body. Only took 2 weeks off & pn to plan and layout 8)
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If he's got a title, sell it to me & I'll sell him a completed one!I've owned over 70 Katanas - you think I know anything about them?
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