2nd bike, 1st Kat - in Raleigh, NC

[EisBlade]

My first bike was an 1100 V-Star. Nice bike, gorgeous, but even with pushed out controls a bit too short for my long legs. Sold it. Fast-forward to a month ago....purchased a 93 Katana 600 off Craigslist. I've had more carb issues than I care to think about, resulting in little ride time and a lot of shop time, much to the demise of my wallet. Having the carbs rebuilt by someone knowledgeable-finally-and am hoping to land a 750 motor in the meantime.

For me it's not so much what I ride, but where it can take me, and will ride with anyone enjoying life on two wheels. I'm looking forward to tossing on a backpack and tent, and taking the bike on some camping trips.

[leolair]

Sorry to hear about the carb issues, I have had carb issues on other bikes and it stinks! Welcome to KR and Ride Safe.

[ZukiFred]

Welcome to KatRiders EisBlade.

[Nero]

Welcome to the forum!

[idphillips]

WELCOME to KR

[Sasquatch]

Welcome to KR!

There are actually quite a few NC Kat Riders

[hellcamp]

Hey Eis. Welcome to KR. I'm in Durham and always ready to ride. BTW, look for the thread about the NC BBQ meet on June 8 in Greensboro. There's gonna be a bunch of us there.

[KatanaSoldier]

Welcome!

[katanapr3]

welcome!

[WindycityKAT]

Good luck with the new bike and welcome to KR.

[EisBlade]

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I've enjoyed this forum so far and, I must say, this has got to be_the_best_site out there for we Katana riders, by far.

Update: SpecialK rebuilt my carbs and I've received those, have installed a post-98 600 motor, and finished up with all other touch-ups/fixes/etc to be done on the bike. All that's left is to do a light cleaning on the tank, fill'er up with oil, tighten and align the rear wheel, and get a new manifold bolt. I'll probably run it naked for a few days til I'm sure all has been ironed out. I'm curious to see how it runs as-is or if a synch is needed.

hellcamp - nice to meet you. I look forward to shaking hands someday. I'm not too far from where Hwy 98 and Hwy 1 meet.


Eis!

[hellcamp]

hellcamp - nice to meet you. I look forward to shaking hands someday. I'm not too far from where Hwy 98 and Hwy 1 meet.
Eis!

Likewise, bro. Hope that bike gets put together soon.
I'm at the intersection of 15-501 and I-85, close to Duke. We will get together for a ride someday.

[pharris_71]

Welcome

[knight_rider]

Welcome to KatRiders!!!!!!!! Ride safe........

[Dennis]

Welcome to KatRiders.