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  • #46
    I recognise you from the CB1100F list. I like your work. Being a new Katana owner, and new to this list, I think you should do it how you want to do it. Dunno about you, but I don`t think I`d ride it much if it were stock, not really the best it can be...and I think I`d just sell it if I restored it, where`s the fun in that?
    1986 VF1000R
    1986 VF1000R
    1984 VF1000F
    1983 CB1100F
    1983 GS1100S Katana

    "Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs, even
    though checkered by failure, than to take rank with those poor spirits who
    neither enjoy much nor suffer much, because they live in the gray twilight
    that knows not victory nor defeat."

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    • #47
      Restify it and ride it til the wheels fall off....then do it again.
      Chris

      Originally posted by jetmerritt
      Save up for great gear and dress for the fall before you ride. If you can't afford good quality gear, don't ride. It's like saying you can't afford seat belts for your car. There are just no laws to make gear mandatory.

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      • #48
        Originally posted by Trackerrrr View Post
        Restify it and ride it til the wheels fall off....then do it again.

        The people who think they know everything always mess it up for those of us who do .....



        BIGKAT1100

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        • #49
          I don't like you guy's with the old Kats. I want one.

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          • #50
            Quick update for anyone that's following along;

            Frame back from the powder coaters;

            Front suspension on;

            1981 CB900F (silver)
            1982 CB900F (blue)
            1982 GS1000SZ Katana (silver)
            1983 CB1100F (red)

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            • #51
              resto-mod. keep original looks and update where it fits. THEN ride the hell out of it!!
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              Pepe Bouchard

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              • #52
                Makes me want to PC my 1981 GS1100 frame now, thanx bro!
                TDA Racing/Motorsports
                1982 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, 1978 Suzuki GS750 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane; 1978 Suzuki GS1100E; 1982 Honda CB750F supersport, 1993 Suzuki Katana GSX750FP. 1981 Suzuki GS1100E (heavily Modified) http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94258
                Who knows what is next?
                Builder of the KOTM Mreedohio september winning chrome project. I consider this one to be one of my bikes also!
                Please look at this build! http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=91192

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                • #53
                  More (slow) progress;


                  1981 CB900F (silver)
                  1982 CB900F (blue)
                  1982 GS1000SZ Katana (silver)
                  1983 CB1100F (red)

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                  • #54
                    Lookin' good!

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                    • #55
                      It's a roller



                      Went with BT45V's in 100/90/19 front and 130/90/17 rear. Gotta admit that the wheels and tires look pretty skinny compared to what I'm used to but I'll stay the course (for now). I should have the remaining parts back from the powder coaters tomorrow - my plan is to completely finish the frame/chassis before I start work on painting the engine.
                      1981 CB900F (silver)
                      1982 CB900F (blue)
                      1982 GS1000SZ Katana (silver)
                      1983 CB1100F (red)

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                      • #56
                        Engine's all cleaned up and ready to be installed;

                        1981 CB900F (silver)
                        1982 CB900F (blue)
                        1982 GS1000SZ Katana (silver)
                        1983 CB1100F (red)

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                        • #57
                          Out friggin standing so far!!!!!!! I hope you get it done this season, so Free Coffee and I can hook up with ya, to see it in person! He's in Altoona, and I'm in Johnstown.
                          ハイどーぞバカ外人!


                          03 Suzuki Intruder Volusia, 95 Kat 750, 06 Kat 750, 01 Yamaha R6, 96 Suzuki Bandit 750 (Jspec), 04 GSXR 1000, 06 Honda CBR1000RR

                          メイクショップ 神谷 (2013)
                          チームのパドック松田 (2014)





                          US Marine veteran
                          Semper Fi

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                          • #58
                            Originally posted by Scout View Post
                            Out friggin standing so far!!!!!!! I hope you get it done this season, so Free Coffee and I can hook up with ya, to see it in person! He's in Altoona, and I'm in Johnstown.
                            Stop in anytime. It should be done this season OK. Got the engine back in the frame today;

                            1981 CB900F (silver)
                            1982 CB900F (blue)
                            1982 GS1000SZ Katana (silver)
                            1983 CB1100F (red)

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                            • #59
                              Now I am really jellous, and want to see some pix of the car in the background!
                              Looking real good!
                              TDA Racing/Motorsports
                              1982 Honda CB750 Nighthawk, 1978 Suzuki GS750 1986 Honda CBR600 Hurricane; 1978 Suzuki GS1100E; 1982 Honda CB750F supersport, 1993 Suzuki Katana GSX750FP. 1981 Suzuki GS1100E (heavily Modified) http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=94258
                              Who knows what is next?
                              Builder of the KOTM Mreedohio september winning chrome project. I consider this one to be one of my bikes also!
                              Please look at this build! http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=91192

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                              • #60
                                Originally posted by ThAzKat View Post
                                ....and want to see some pix of the car in the background!
                                1981 CB900F (silver)
                                1982 CB900F (blue)
                                1982 GS1000SZ Katana (silver)
                                1983 CB1100F (red)

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