99' Suzuki Katana 750

[clifford7889]

Hi all,

I am new to the forum and had a couple of questions regarding this bike. I am looking at getting a 99' Katana 750 with around 10,800 miles on it. My question that I have is whether or not it is possible to put a GSXR tail on it. I am not a fan of the stock one and am wondering if there are any aftermarket parts I could buy for it, or if there are GSXR ones that will fit it. I appreciate any help y'all could give.

Here is a look at the bike as well

http://www.bloomingtonpowersports.com/new_vehicle_detail.asp?sid=04485742X1K18K2010J4I04I03JPMQ2313R0&veh=9&pov=1487135

Thanks,

C.J.

[bobthebiker]

well, you CAN put a GSXR tail on the katana, but it involves modification to your subframe, and adding rearset mounts for your pegs to fully fix it.

[clifford7889]

Do you know of any aftermarket parts that I could buy without doing any modifications?

[loudnlow7484]

It's a lot of work to put a GSXR tail on (not like bolting on stuff work, more like cutting and welding work). You can, however, put on a later model Katana tail, which is better looking IMO. I think it was 2003 and up that had the different tail, but I'm not positive.

[clifford7889]

Can you put a 2003 model on a 1999 without and real modification? I am not skilled enough to try and do the cutting and welding that would be involved with that sort of project..

Are there any decent websites out there that I can look for aftermarket parts for the Katana....ones that you all would recommend.

Thanks

C.J.

[loudnlow7484]

If you search around on here, you should be able to find someone that has done the tail swap. I don't remember the specifics, but I don't believe there is much beyond the fairings, the tail light, and maybe some bracketry.

[jdm5770]

I'm just sayin, but that thing is WAY overpriced.

[Kreylyn]

I don't think it's "way overpriced"... it definately is not what I would call a great deal though.

For 3k, why not just buy something with the tail you prefer....

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/1557443546.html

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/1556882158.html

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/bar/1556190554.html

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/mcy/1553555954.html

Krey

[clifford7889]

I appreciate the searching Kreylyn, but I have had my eye on the Katana for a while. I wanted to go into the dealership with the intention of spending around 3k altogether. Around 2500 for the bike and then close to 3k with a helmet, jacket, and plates. That and this is going to be my first bike and I guess i just feel like it would be a great bike to start on...

[Kreylyn]

I appreciate the searching Kreylyn, but I have had my eye on the Katana for a while. I wanted to go into the dealership with the intention of spending around 3k altogether. Around 2500 for the bike and then close to 3k with a helmet, jacket, and plates. That and this is going to be my first bike and I guess i just feel like it would be a great bike to start on...

That's cool man. I like my Kat alot as well, with just a couple of things that I always wanted to change.

Sounds like more research on a tail mod...

Krey

[H-2 CHARLIE]

With low miles it could be a great bike ....if its mint as it looks it very well may be . my 02 kat -600 with a carbon slip-on /15,000 miles sold fast for $2200

[clifford7889]

Are there any websites that anyone knows of that would have good aftermarket accessories?

[bobthebiker]

there arent nearly as many aftermarket accessories for bikes as there are for cars. theres stuff like GSXR cams I think, bigger motors, sprocket kits to change gearing, little stuff, not like cars wehre EVERYTHING can be altered.

[KAT TOY]

welcome to KR. i love my 98 750 Kat.

["K"]

Forget the tail mod, just buy it and ride it... $3000 for a 99 Kat 750 w/10k mi. is a fair deal.