Wheel Swaps
*Originally posted in the Wiki by Katriders.com user Wild-Bill. Edits for viewability or broken links with source change have been made*
1100 Wheel Swap
I upgraded from a ’95 750 to a ’92 1100 Kat last fall. The bike came with a number of extra goodies including a 17x5.5” rear wheel from a ‘91 GSXR-750. Having read a lot about the stability benefits as well as the better availability of 17” tires versus 16” I decided to use...
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Petcock
Petcock
Definition
Petcock (Noun). Device to limit or stop the flow of fuel. It is named a Fuel Cock in the Suzuki parts inventory system and most service manuals.
Also known as a Fuelcock, Fuel-cock, or Fuel stop in common parlance.
Positions
Also note that on some later models, if your petcock knob's arrow won't point down, but up- then all the settings are backwards. Arrow pointing... -
Hose Connections
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Hose Connections
Hose Connections
Pre98 600 & 750
Fuel line hose connections and diagrams.
1 = B 2 = A 3 = D, A vacuum line from carbs to petcock. 4 = California Model Emissions Vent/Drain (note many of the CA models were sold in other states.) 5 = E, Filler Neck Over Flow 6 = Vent/Drain Hose for fuel sender unit.
4, 5, 6 all run to the bottom of the bike and are uncapped drain lines.
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Carbs 101
Carbs 101
Carburetor Reference Guide for pre98 bikes.
RULE # 1 is DON'T mess with things that you don't know anything about! (Take them to a pro & pay them to fix it)
RULE # 2 is that if you ARE going to mess with things, get a reference or some education on what you are about to mess with! (Buy the book, read it and look at the pictures!)
Steps
Failing all the above, at least try a logical approach to things:
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Carbs 102
Carbs 102
Carbs 102 PDF - for Post-98 Katanas. NOTE: USE 2 1/2 TURNS OUT, NOT 1.75! See Also- Carburetor
- Carbs 101 - For Pre-98 Katanas
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Carb Parts
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Carb Parts
Carburetor Parts
General
You may need to take the four carbs apart from each other. Some reasons to do this are:
1. You need to replace one of the carb bodies.
2. You need to replace broken or mangled linkage.
3. You need to replace a leaking fuel T
4. You need to dip the bodies to clean the small passages out.
5. You need to remove the choke plungers.
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Carb Settings and Specifications
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Carb Settings and Specifications
Carburetor Settings and Specifications
Specifications and stock settings for the Mikuni Carburetors found on the Suzuki Katana Motorcycle.
Note: When tuning the fuel screws start at the stock setting, or a known good position. Make changes in increments of quarter or half turns on the screws.
1988-1989
600cc- Type BST31SS
- Main jets 1 and 4 137.5
- Main jets 2 and 3 135
- Main air jet 1.0 mm
- Jet needle (-clip position)
- California
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