new to the life of KATS

[ocedazanx]

hello all. I'm new to the site and new to the katana. I was recently given a gift from my future father in law, a 1991 1100 Katana. this bike is awesome!!! I have so much fun riding even just going 2 miles to my work and home again. it was custom painted silver and red, has a 4 into 1 yoshi pipe, with a stage 1 kit, 37,000 miles on it. anyone have any advice as to tuning and upkeep on this 17 year old beauty? i will post pics on my profile soon.

[JBLUE]

welcome congrats on the new bike what a father in law good luck with the bike

[BIGKAT1100]

Just common sense stuff :

1. oil change every 3000-5000 mile (I run conventional motorcycle oil in my '88, some say synthetic is better, just as long as it gets changed using motorcycle oil)

2. Regular tune-ups (valve adj, plugs, etc)

3. monitor condition of fluids (hydraulic clutch, brakes, etc)

Just the regular things you would look after for any motorized item. Congrats on the bike.

[Paolo]

another gate rider...
nice to meet you!

[suzy1052]

Does your future wife have any sisters?

[VifferJim]

IMO - If the trip to work is low speed, low sustained RPM, suggest that you find a longer way home (at least). Continuous, short, low speed rides = fouled plugs.

[ocedazanx]

thank you for the advice. I actually do take the long way to and from work. I've noticed a difference in how it rides.