Steering

[eksessiv]

My buddy rode my bike the other day and he has a 2005 gsxr 600 and said that my steering is way F'ed up. he said he is to loose. How do you fix this problem.

[arsenic]

Yeah, a Katana compared to a 2005 GSXR would feel that way. Chances are there isn't anything wrong.

[05RedKat600]

My buddy rode my bike the other day and he has a 2005 gsxr 600 and said that my steering is way F'ed up. he said he is to loose. How do you fix this problem.

Yeah, a Katana compared to a 2005 GSXR would feel that way. Chances are there isn't anything wrong.

What Arsenic said. That's like comparing a Pinto against a Ferrari. You can't.

[eksessiv]

ok. so there probably isnt anything wrong at all and hes just used to his. thanks, i appreciate it.

[ygolohcysp]

I agree with the previous answers, but I feel compelled to suggest you ask what he meant. It's possible that there is a problem. At least check things like the stem bearings for play, put the bike on the center stand and check the rear suspension/swingarm. They were right that the two bikes don't compare, but it's also possible that there is a problem, and being on two wheels, it's worth doing a little checking.

[eksessiv]

ok. that is true. never want that possible iffy on there

[GSXFJim]

'05 Gsxr's have steering dampeners, Katana's don't.. that might be the 'loose' feeling he was referring to when he rode your bike, he's used to his with the dampener.

[arsenic]

And a front suspension that 25 years newer and 50 years better.

[loudnlow7484]

Check the normal culprits (steering and rear suspension bearings). The Katana is going to feel very different at the bars compared to something with very different chassis geometry and a steering damper, though, so if everything checks out then I wouldn't worry about it much.