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HI all,
i finally am taking the time to tell everybody how EASY it is to install a b12 engine into your kat! i was a little timid to do it myself as the lack of information on here about this swap. like what parts you can actually use from the katana to get this done.the swap was actually really easy to do.
my setup is:
kat 600 exhaust
kat 600 headers
kat 600 oil cooler
kat 600 cdi
bandit 1200 alternator
bandit 1200 starter
kat 600 coils
kat 600 pickup coil.
katana 600 crank case breather. (cover on top of engine) as it was not as tall
bandit 1200 carbs with pod filters and stage 3 jet kit
your oil cooler from the 600 will work but fine. your sprocket cover and shift lever and linkage will work to i just have to grind off the rear "leg" on the katana 600 sprocket cover as it was contacting my front sprocket. it was just about as close to a bolt in job as you can get. the only thing you need to do is grind the tank support bar that bolts onto the frame. ( i grinded the piece out to fit over crank case breather and had my buddy weld that same piece back in to give more support). and also the front support that is welded to the frame to fit the front of the crank case cover ( i tried to sand down the crank case cover enough for it to fit but there was not enough room so i cut the support instead) i already had pod air filters so i did not have to woory about fitting an airbox. engine fit perfectly and bolted in just fine. after the engine was installed i did also use my 600 carb on the b12 untill my b12 carbs arrived. with proper jetting you can probably use your 600 carbs also. ill post pic of the build and mods i had to do in a couple days when i have time.
i finally am taking the time to tell everybody how EASY it is to install a b12 engine into your kat! i was a little timid to do it myself as the lack of information on here about this swap. like what parts you can actually use from the katana to get this done.the swap was actually really easy to do.
my setup is:
kat 600 exhaust
kat 600 headers
kat 600 oil cooler
kat 600 cdi
bandit 1200 alternator
bandit 1200 starter
kat 600 coils
kat 600 pickup coil.
katana 600 crank case breather. (cover on top of engine) as it was not as tall
bandit 1200 carbs with pod filters and stage 3 jet kit
your oil cooler from the 600 will work but fine. your sprocket cover and shift lever and linkage will work to i just have to grind off the rear "leg" on the katana 600 sprocket cover as it was contacting my front sprocket. it was just about as close to a bolt in job as you can get. the only thing you need to do is grind the tank support bar that bolts onto the frame. ( i grinded the piece out to fit over crank case breather and had my buddy weld that same piece back in to give more support). and also the front support that is welded to the frame to fit the front of the crank case cover ( i tried to sand down the crank case cover enough for it to fit but there was not enough room so i cut the support instead) i already had pod air filters so i did not have to woory about fitting an airbox. engine fit perfectly and bolted in just fine. after the engine was installed i did also use my 600 carb on the b12 untill my b12 carbs arrived. with proper jetting you can probably use your 600 carbs also. ill post pic of the build and mods i had to do in a couple days when i have time.
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