new kat owner/first time rider

[ssbikes]

hey everyone. i'm a first time rider and i recently bought an 88 katana. got a real good deal on it but it def. needs some work to it. the tach doesnt work but the speedometer does, at about what speed is everyone shifting around roughly? the exhaust is fairly loud so i'm having trouble distinguishing the engine from that. also, if anyone knows anything about wiring, the turn signals dont work it does have a good number of miles on it...27k but it runs strong. whats the general life of these bikes? oh btw it's a 600. sorry for all the questions but like i said, first time rider. any tips would be good too. thanks everyone.

[Nero]

Congrats on your purchase and welcome!

[Kreylyn]

Welcome to KR.

I would break down the issues at hand, and post them in the appropriate forums (like electrical) for a better response. I don't ussualy revist intro threads after the first time I post a welcome. Alot of members don't visit at all, but will respond in other forums.

Krey

[ssbikes]

thanks

[CenCalKat]

Welcome! Not a bad looking bike for being 20+ years old.

[jedney]

Hello and Welcome to KR!

[JIB]

Welcome to KR

[Dfurgi]

Welcome to KR, good luck with the repairs

[ran_lan]

welcome to KR nice looking bike

[Jon2288]

Welcome!! You will find a lot of info on this website about your bike, and a lot of good advice!

The forums are broken down into a good structure to find what you are looking for, a little browsing will get you in the right place for every problem, question or comment.

[jstanforth]

welcome to kr! the bike looks good for its year.

[2000gtallout]

Welcome to KR

[JaxKat]

Welcome ssbikes to KatRiders.
Nice old Kat.

[KooKoo]

Welcome to KR n grats on ur first bike

[elc487]

welcome