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Yesterday shimmed the kickstand, fixed a fault with the highbeams (ground was burned out, likely due to a previous bit of tinkering, shouldn't be an issue anymore) and rebuilt rear caliper, replaced pads, and bled. Today: front break systems.
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today I fitted the front post wheel on my 88 pre... was rubbing... still in progress.
My girlfriend came with me... so... I HAVE PICS!
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Last edited by rarva; 07-15-2016, 06:07 PM.GSX 600f '88
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Today I started the bike, and took for a ride after 6 months working on the babie.
changed so many things... too tired to list them... but just happy to ride her again!!!
A couple of pics (not dressed yet).
Last edited by rarva; 07-21-2016, 08:47 PM.GSX 600f '88
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Custom "Ricardo Amado" OEM Style Led Gauges | Gear Display OEM Style Mod | GSX400f Gas/Oil Temp OEM Style Mod | '94 BST33ST Carbs | '96 GSX750f Swingarm Mod | '01 GSX600f Wheels Swap Mod | R6 Competition Rear Suspension Mod | 15/49 Sprockets 525 Chain Conversion | Dyna Beads | '89 GSXR750 CamsComment
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Rode it! (instead of working on it for once)1993 Suzuki 750 Katana
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I adjusted my chain and turned up the preload so I could take my wife out for the first time in 10 years. Even 2up the Katana still pulls very well, I was surprised. Took a bit of getting used to round abouts and the extra weight on braking but it soon came back to me.Comment
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Tore down the top end on the 88 GSX600FJ
The rest of the bike is ready to go once I finish the rebuild on the engine.
-JLComment
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looking good!
looking good!Originally posted by jonnylit View PostThe rest of the bike is ready to go once I finish the rebuild on the engine.
-JLGSX 600f '88
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Custom "Ricardo Amado" OEM Style Led Gauges | Gear Display OEM Style Mod | GSX400f Gas/Oil Temp OEM Style Mod | '94 BST33ST Carbs | '96 GSX750f Swingarm Mod | '01 GSX600f Wheels Swap Mod | R6 Competition Rear Suspension Mod | 15/49 Sprockets 525 Chain Conversion | Dyna Beads | '89 GSXR750 CamsComment
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Today I abandoned mine at the end of the driveway after an aborted attempt to ride to work. Sigh.
It was warming up and I was getting my gear on to leave home when I noticed the idle started dropping. I then found that the choke lever no longer had any impact on RPMs. Responded to throttle normally. After that I then heard what sounded like a waterfall and noticed the gas pouring down the engine and pooling under the bike. Hit the cutoff and waited while smoke came rolling out the right exhaust pipe for a couple minutes. After a bit I was pretty sure it wasn't going to catch on fire (pool evaporated, engine cooling off, no more dripping, and no more smoke), so left for work in a car instead (although, I did push the bike down the driveway so it wouldn't be near the house, JUST in case). Oddly, the whole time the engine sounded just fine, smooth as always, no missing. I guess I have a new repair project!
As a side note, I think I need to lube my kickstand. I found that it operated MUCH smoother when soaked in all the gas that was running down that way...Comment
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Back home after work and the Kat did not burn up while I was gone, nor did anyone steal it.
Only appears to gush gas when running. When it's off, it stays dry, so it's safe to put back in storage vs. having to leave it outside.
On a side note: just from pushing it around there's oil leaking from the forks still. The Seal Mate tool pulled a lot of dirt out of my seals (surprising since they have maybe 400 miles on them and were replaced just last year). Did not appear to solve the cause of the leak in my case though. I'll be keeping it in my toolkit however as the first thing to try before spending the time and money on full overhauls. This case though, well, I'll be overhauling them again this Winter I guess.
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I remembered it and smiled large.
"A knight proves his worthiness by his deeds."
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finally washed mine today and waxed it, after a few years ive finally posted on here again lolsigpic
-Cory-
1997 Katana 600
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3d printed new rear turn signals. evil lookin multicolored muhfuggas.charlie was a chemist, but charlie is no more. what charlie thought was h2o was h2so4Comment
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I uncovered it n worked on it,covered it back up n went inside and ordered sum new parts 4 it..!Comment
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sounds familiar ^^Steve
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