so i got a 1993 gsx-f.!!! what should i do to it!!! (plz Help)

[katanalaboricua]

i just bought it and only drove it like 15 miles, I am a new kat owner so ill drive her next year.. in the mean time i want to do some small upgrades, or mods.

i have never owned a bike and i have never worked on one either..i want to obviously re paint original blk.. maybe glossy. and give it some chrome parts. looked around but cant find much..

plz if u can give me links 2 pics and websites..ill b posting pics of the complete bike tomorrow ...

[Wild-Bill]

For now, since you've pretty much parked it for the winter, concentrate on cleaning everything and getting to know where everything is. Read through the threads on winterizing your bike. It'll save you a lot of grief next spring.

[Unholy_m]

This will help you out also.

[Danskat]

Some handy mods are the coil relay mod, and lights most are easy to do and help you learn a bit more about the bikes workings. Check/replace the plugs and check the compression while your at it. Look at doing a complete tear down of your carbs. You know they will be 100% and you will also know they are good to go in the spring. Check and replace tires and brakes if needed.
Finally, a debatable upgrade is coating your tank if it needs it. Some like the electolisis method, others use coatings, while others still say your SOL. read up and look around. There are some sharp rides on here and awesome ideas for paint schemes!
A note on painting. Surface prep is 90% of your success in a paint job! Don't rush it!

Best of luck!!

[92GSX750]

I have to agree with what's been posted. Do all the maintenance to ensure that come spring you can ride. Anytime I get a new ride I assume the PO hasn't done any maintenance and check everything.

At a minimum I would:
Clean the carbs
Clean the tank
Change plugs
Adjust valves
Change the oil

[KatanaGSX92]

Also, check ebay. You'll be surprised what you can find for your bike and may give you some additonal mod ideas.

[Javy23]

Also, check ebay. You'll be surprised what you can find for your bike and may give you some additonal mod ideas.

+1 ebay, good luck!!

[Redsled]

Look around here. Probably the biggest resource on the web for Katana info. But I agree with wild bill!! Clean, learn and look at every option before you buy something. I can't tell you how many times I purchased things only to replace it shortly after because I saw something better

[scottynoface]

What should you do with it? Not waste your money on crappy bolt ons and swap in a better engine and completely upgrade the suspension and brakes.

[arsenic]

#1) Buy a good textile jacket.
#2) Lose the wife beater.
I've seen guys ride in wife beaters before, don't be THAT guy. I'm no where near one of the many gear Nazi's on this forum, but a wife beater? Seriously?

[STULER]

#1) Buy a good textile jacket.
#2) Lose the wife beater.
I've seen guys ride in wife beaters before, don't be THAT guy. I'm no where near one of the many gear Nazi's on this forum, but a wife beater? Seriously?

Look closely, its a muscle shirt, not a wife beater. lol hahah... like others have said, just get to know your bike first before you start modding the hell out of it. because maybe next year, you ride it for a month and decide its not your "cup of tea", then you lose all the money you just invested.

[katanalaboricua]

thanx.. u guys are awesome.. as far as the shirt goes.. i would never drive with just a t shirt!!! lol hell no
im getting a jacket gloves and a helmet during the winter!!!.. i already cleaned out the tank, and my father in law worked on the carbs., they were disgusting!.. and im not looking to make it a flashy bike!! well maybe a bit, but i am mostly concerned with brakes, suspension tires. Major parts! engines sounds a bit troubled.. dont know how to explain it but it sounds bumpy rather than smooth (if that makes any sense)

How do i check my suspension brakes and tires?? recommended spark plugs?

the bike's suspension seems fine to me. But i was told that its 2 bouncy,,, tires look good, and as far as brakes i think i should just upgrade i dont want to risk anything..

any ideas on brakes lines,suspension etc?

[Wild-Bill]

As for brake lines, go with G&J Aircraft brake lines. Do a quick search and you'll find the thread on here.

Take a look at the manufacture date on your tires. They do dry out just from sitting. If there's any cracks in the sidewall or the tire's more than 5 years old (do another search for tire date codes) then they need to go.

To check the forks, stand over the bike, hold the front brake and shove forward/down on the bars. Then look at the fork tubes. If they're wet then you've got blown seals. If the forks want to bounce a bit like a pogo stick then they're dry and need fluid. Since fluid isn't really an expendable item (it gets dirty, you don't use it up) if you need fluid then you probably need new seals because that's where the fork oil came out. Rebuilding forks is really easy if you've got access to an impact driver. If not then step one is to find an impact driver.

[katanalaboricua]

ok seems like the tires are good and so is the suspension... brakes look and stop fine but i think im gonna go ahead and replace regardless... better safe than sorry!!!

[arsenic]

Is it fine? I'm sure it is. Could it be better, oh hell yes. SS brake lines are like night and day, trust me.