I'm shopping for my first bike, and have found a few pre Kats for less than 2k. They look to be in good shape, but im a little paranoid about buying a bike that is 15 years old. This will be my first bike, and I dont want spend to much on it, but I want somthing that will be reliable at the same time....
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Originally posted by The_Incredible_Hulk View PostI'm shopping for my first bike, and have found a few pre Kats for less than 2k. They look to be in good shape, but im a little paranoid about buying a bike that is 15 years old. This will be my first bike, and I dont want spend to much on it, but I want somthing that will be reliable at the same time....
If you give it a good once through, you can make it pretty reliable.
Krey93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
"I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"
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If it's not been taken care of real well, do the following...
clean and apply dialectric grease to all connections.
Pull the wheels and swingarm off to inspect and clean then repack the grease in the bearings.
Replace the brake lines (as they are probably the originals) unless braided steel lines are on there.
Check the fork seals, replace if nessasary. Replace the fork oil and make sure it's filled correctly
Check the chain and sprockets for wear. Replace as nessasary.
Check valve clearances, clean and sync carbs.
Once that is done, your golden for a good while with basic care after that.
Krey93 750 Kat
Modified Swingarm, 5.5 GSXR Rear with 180/55 and 520 Chain, 750 to 600 Tail conversion, more to come. Long Term Project build thread http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=96736
"I've done this a thousand times before. What could possibly go wron.... Ooops!"
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Originally posted by Kreylyn View PostIf it's not been taken care of real well, do the following...
clean and apply dialectric grease to all connections.
Pull the wheels and swingarm off to inspect and clean then repack the grease in the bearings.
Replace the brake lines (as they are probably the originals) unless braided steel lines are on there.
Check the fork seals, replace if nessasary. Replace the fork oil and make sure it's filled correctly
Check the chain and sprockets for wear. Replace as nessasary.
Check valve clearances, clean and sync carbs.
Once that is done, your golden for a good while with basic care after that.
Krey
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No such thing as a bike thats too old, they just have more charatcer! If it works for you do it. Im working on my fathers 150 dream, its 40 yrs old I love it!
If a bike does it for you no matter what the age, take the time and invest in it. Older bikes are easy to work on.
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Dont be a pansy. Just cause it's old doesnt mean it cant turn the heads and kick some ***. I have 5 vehicles, and the newest one is an 88 (which happens to be my kat 1100).
They all work, they all rock, and combined they cost me less than if i went out and bought the cheapest new vehicle out there.charlie was a chemist, but charlie is no more. what charlie thought was h2o was h2so4
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Originally posted by Kreylyn View PostIf it's not been taken care of real well, do the following...
clean and apply dialectric grease to all connections.
Pull the wheels and swingarm off to inspect and clean then repack the grease in the bearings.
Replace the brake lines (as they are probably the originals) unless braided steel lines are on there.
Check the fork seals, replace if nessasary. Replace the fork oil and make sure it's filled correctly
Check the chain and sprockets for wear. Replace as nessasary.
Check valve clearances, clean and sync carbs.
Once that is done, your golden for a good while with basic care after that.
Krey
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