I'm new to this board and just purchased a 93 Katana for $600.
My dad taught me to ride when I was a kid and this is the first bike I've ever purchased myself. It needs a lot of work and I am not sure of the best place to begin.
Basically, I am equipped with the Clymer guide, the will, and the workspace. Oh and very little money, so I'm all set.
I've tried to narrow down what I THINK are the bike's top priorities
- synch the carbs
- new exhaust (the D&D currently on the bike is SHOT at the connection from the headers to mid-pipe; can I replace all but the can???)
- valve job
- chain & sprocket replacement
- and an absolutely ridiculous amount of aesthetic problems . . . which will ultimately relegate me to purchasing all new farings as I am not great with epoxies, etc.
SO if anyone out there has the time, answers to the following would be really appreciated:
Of the tasks listed above, which do you recommend trying on my own vs. taking it to the shop. If the shop is needed, can you try to approximate the cost for me?
Where is the best place to find stock Katana parts?
Is there a u-pull-it yard for motorcycles? Does such a thing exist?
And finally, given that I must do EVERYTHING on the cheap, do you know of anyone parting out a 93 600. I can provide a comprehensive list of needed parts, if anyone is parting out.
Please spare me the jokes about my lack of knowledge and bike vernacular. And the jokes about me being a woman. And the jokes about my sorry bike. BELIEVE ME, your brothers in North Carolina are workin overtime for you.
Thanks for all the help yall, Heather
My dad taught me to ride when I was a kid and this is the first bike I've ever purchased myself. It needs a lot of work and I am not sure of the best place to begin.
Basically, I am equipped with the Clymer guide, the will, and the workspace. Oh and very little money, so I'm all set.
I've tried to narrow down what I THINK are the bike's top priorities
- synch the carbs
- new exhaust (the D&D currently on the bike is SHOT at the connection from the headers to mid-pipe; can I replace all but the can???)
- valve job
- chain & sprocket replacement
- and an absolutely ridiculous amount of aesthetic problems . . . which will ultimately relegate me to purchasing all new farings as I am not great with epoxies, etc.
SO if anyone out there has the time, answers to the following would be really appreciated:
Of the tasks listed above, which do you recommend trying on my own vs. taking it to the shop. If the shop is needed, can you try to approximate the cost for me?
Where is the best place to find stock Katana parts?
Is there a u-pull-it yard for motorcycles? Does such a thing exist?
And finally, given that I must do EVERYTHING on the cheap, do you know of anyone parting out a 93 600. I can provide a comprehensive list of needed parts, if anyone is parting out.
Please spare me the jokes about my lack of knowledge and bike vernacular. And the jokes about me being a woman. And the jokes about my sorry bike. BELIEVE ME, your brothers in North Carolina are workin overtime for you.
Thanks for all the help yall, Heather
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