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Got a super clean 1999 Katana 600 with just over 14k miles. The previous owner said this bike was transported from out of state (Rhode Island) so I doubt it's a California model. This bike was stored for a long time, probably 2+ years, so the carburetors are in poor shape and need to be rebuilt (all rubber parts/gaskets replaced, maybe jets too?) and cleaned out. They leak gas from around the float bowl gaskets. When I put some gas in the tank, the fuel valve leaks as well....not sure if I should order a whole new petcock from Suzuki, or if I can just get a "rebuild kit" /replace the gasket(s)?
I saw lots of different carb rebuild kits for this bike on Ebay/Amazon, but not sure if I want to go the cheap "Chinese part" route here. Am I better off getting a quality rebuild kit from a known brand, such as the "All Balls Racing" kit?
I was able to get the bike running pretty easily with starter spray, and some gas in the tank. It was able to idle on its own for 2-3 minutes, and will rev some times but then dies.
The front brake was nearly locked up when I picked up the bike, it sat for that long. I'm assuming it needs new caliper piston seals, the calipers cleaned out, and new brake lines.... What's the cheapest route for the brake lines - OEM Suzuki or aftermarket (steel braided)?
I have never owned or worked on a Katana before, this is just another budget fixer-upper for me. So is there anything else I should check/replace/modify on this bike while I'm restoring it - any possible issues/bugs '99 Katana's are known to have?
I will replace spark plugs and probably tires. Here are a few things I found so far: Gas tank is perfect, no rust. Oil filter looks brand new, oil looks fresh in sight window. Lower front of motor/oil pan has oil residue, but its not dripping, looks more like sludge/road grime that's been there a while. Not sure if these bikes are known to have any oil leaks?
I saw lots of different carb rebuild kits for this bike on Ebay/Amazon, but not sure if I want to go the cheap "Chinese part" route here. Am I better off getting a quality rebuild kit from a known brand, such as the "All Balls Racing" kit?
I was able to get the bike running pretty easily with starter spray, and some gas in the tank. It was able to idle on its own for 2-3 minutes, and will rev some times but then dies.
The front brake was nearly locked up when I picked up the bike, it sat for that long. I'm assuming it needs new caliper piston seals, the calipers cleaned out, and new brake lines.... What's the cheapest route for the brake lines - OEM Suzuki or aftermarket (steel braided)?
I have never owned or worked on a Katana before, this is just another budget fixer-upper for me. So is there anything else I should check/replace/modify on this bike while I'm restoring it - any possible issues/bugs '99 Katana's are known to have?
I will replace spark plugs and probably tires. Here are a few things I found so far: Gas tank is perfect, no rust. Oil filter looks brand new, oil looks fresh in sight window. Lower front of motor/oil pan has oil residue, but its not dripping, looks more like sludge/road grime that's been there a while. Not sure if these bikes are known to have any oil leaks?
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