New (to me) Katana

[rodneya]

New member here from Canada.

Ive just about finished modifying my 1973 RD350, so I found a new project. I had a Katana 750, 1100 and 1000 stryker with spoked wheels back in the late 80's, early 90's, so when I saw one for sale locally I decided to really impress my wife and add another bike to the garage.

Its a 82 750 with an 1100 motor. been standing for 10 years. Im currently pulling it apart to see what is missing, broken or beat to death.

Looking online in North America, the only parts fisch I can find is a GS1000s.

Can anybody recommend a good online place to buy parts, specifically for the motor..

[Hanma-shin]

Welcome rodneya-san.... please take 5 to RTFR 

...mmmm katana#1

[Dezza]

Great 1st post. It definitely IS a Katana. Welcome . A good place to buy and sell parts is here but you need 50 meaningful posts first (see TFR).

[slayer61]

Greetings rodney. 1st. RTFR and then look into Ron Ayers

[Joseph]

28 minutes ago, rodneya said:

So when I saw one for sale locally I decided to really impress my wife and add another bike to the garage.

Classic !

Microfiche you can find here if you're looking for part numbers www.cmsnl.com

They sell everything but it might get pricey for you overseas. Maybe Partzilla can help ? It's on your continent

Good luck with the rebuild

[Swiss Toni]

Hi Rod. Welcome! Try Alpha Sports. 

[no class]

welcome ....your options are limited due to the shit cdn dollar.......I have had good results through Partzilla.ca 

[no class]

...correction....Partzilla.com

[Fazz711]

Hi bud. 

Welcome to OSS. 

Nice project 

[rodneya]

6 minutes ago, no class said:

...correction....Partzilla.com

Yup, partzilla is pretty good. Ive got stuff there before, but always shipped to a box in the USA. That way shipping is way faster and there are no extra charges added on for customs. maybe the border will open before I get this thing finished.

Orient Express seems to have some good stuff as well.

[rodneya]

Started tearing into this. Gotta love the previous owner. Robertson screws (well rusted), garbage bag twist ties  and household wiring for the indicators.

 

 

[rodneya]

Just received a box of stuff from Partzilla. Everything just dumped in a box with zero packaging so that it can all bash together and get destroyed. Customer service reply. I should pay for return shipping and please make sure that the parts are securely packaged.

I certainly wont be shopping there again.

[TonyGee]

piss poor service. 

[slayer61]

I've had similar experiences from Partzilla. I have started sending my money to Ron Ayers Motorsports for OEM parts

[vizman]

Fill it with expanding foam and send it back

 

[krazy kat]

Partszilla has not been doing its customers right for a  while now.

Cheapcycleparts or Parts fish  have been good for OEM stuff here in Florida.

[no class]

...... every fukn place will have the shop idiot ..... looks like you met him .

[rodneya]

2 hours ago, vizman said:

Fill it with expanding foam and send it back

 

It would be well packaged then I suppose. Pickup cover is no longer available. basically it will cost me money to send it back to not have a part I need.

[no class]

so other than the box not being packed properly..... are any of your parts damaged ?

[vizman]

5 minutes ago, no class said:

so other than the box not being packed properly..... are any of your parts damaged ?

Yeah because if they’re not damaged what’s the problem?

 

[eddiegsx]

24 minutes ago, vizman said:

Yeah because if they’re not damaged what’s the problem?

 

They weren't damaged but following you're sage advice they're currently swimming in expanding foam.

[rodneya]

1 hour ago, no class said:

so other than the box not being packed properly..... are any of your parts damaged ?

Yup, the starter solenoid left big gouges in the pickup cover. The cover now shows an unavailable on their website.

The stator side emblem also has a nice bend in it. Some of the other bags were ripped by the screws on the solenoid, but they just contained  rubber grommets so no damage there.

[rodneya]

Just over a year and she is finally back together. Still a few things to do though.. Really happy with the way it turned out.

Spraying mat clear coat is a whole different animal.

[Muddy]

That is very nice!  Great job.

[Blubber]

Cool bike, mister