Ragerover Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Built quite a few bikes over the years from Z1R 1440 with twin webbers Kats through Gsxr 1100 turbo to big note turbo and supercharged Busa’s been toying with a Gia/ Spondon KAT for a while called down 6 weeks ago and they were closed……. We all know why now so I bought a Kat frame and bodywork 3 weeks ago got it home and prepared for the build. The idea being to build a restomod with a turbo Gsxr motor. all was going to plan then i heard of a brand new Martek frame kit for sale .F@k it change of plan againCollected during the week need a new bike bench due to other unfinished projects here it is 12 Quote
Captain Chaos Posted February 4 Posted February 4 13 hours ago, Ragerover said: I bought a Kat frame and bodywork not selling now? Quote
Ragerover Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 10 hours ago, Captain Chaos said: not selling now? Let me think for a couple of days Quote
Kamikaze Posted February 6 Posted February 6 On 2/3/2024 at 9:04 PM, Ragerover said: Built quite a few bikes over the years from Z1R 1440 with twin webbers Kats through Gsxr 1100 turbo to big note turbo and supercharged Busa’s been toying with a Gia/ Spondon KAT for a while called down 6 weeks ago and they were closed……. We all know why now so I bought a Kat frame and bodywork 3 weeks ago got it home and prepared for the build. The idea being to build a restomod with a turbo Gsxr motor. all was going to plan then i heard of a brand new Martek frame kit for sale .F@k it change of plan againCollected during the week need a new bike bench due to other unfinished projects here it is Dam thats a sexy frame thou., luv the brushed look. I think polished frames have had their day. Quote
BasilBrush Posted February 6 Posted February 6 The Martek frame and swinger look the dogs nadgers. looking forward to seeing this build. Quote
baldrick Posted February 6 Posted February 6 id be interested in the kat frame, price and condition dependant. free up more cash for the lovely martek eh? Quote
Ragerover Posted February 6 Author Posted February 6 (edited) I’ve had a few interested in the Kat bits See main advert Edited February 17 by Ragerover Typo 1 Quote
TonyGee Posted February 6 Posted February 6 would of been interested if i didn't have my GS project but i think baldrick might !!!!! Quote
Ragerover Posted February 7 Author Posted February 7 16 hours ago, TonyGee said: would of been interested if i didn't have my GS project but i think baldrick might !!!!! Does he have a cunning plan ? 1 Quote
TonyGee Posted February 7 Posted February 7 32 minutes ago, Ragerover said: Does he have a cunning plan ? probably Quote
busa ash Posted February 17 Posted February 17 Lovley martek frame kit . Looking like a good starting point . Look forward to your build Quote
Ragerover Posted February 17 Author Posted February 17 (edited) Engine coming together 1260 high comp flowed head wossiner rods kent cams HD studs and nuts ive got a lock up clutch in stock but it’s for a spring clutch. So need one for a diaphragm Edited February 17 by Ragerover 2 Quote
Grove Posted February 21 Posted February 21 Hi mate. just seen your frame very nice I’ve got a Martek pikes peak that I’m building, my first build. Hopefully picking the engine and a few other parts from mark on Saturday. might need to pick your brains and ask for help at some point if you don’t mind. cheers paul Quote
Ragerover Posted February 21 Author Posted February 21 No problems biggest advice I can give is dry build 1st before you paint or polish oh old adage measure twice cut once oh and f you dream of a toilet… don’t use it 1 Quote
clivegto Posted February 22 Posted February 22 21 hours ago, Ragerover said: No problems biggest advice I can give is dry build 1st before you paint or polish oh old adage measure twice cut once oh and f you dream of a toilet… don’t use it Very good advice indeed Quote
GsxrDan Posted February 22 Posted February 22 That frame is gorgeous. Looking forward to follow the progress Quote
Ragerover Posted February 24 Author Posted February 24 Bit more done this morning finished the motor took starter to bits cleaned inside and out starter had done 3000 miles but the lad I got it off had decided to paint the alloy bracket so in our Vapor blaster it went before and after photos Quote
Ragerover Posted February 24 Author Posted February 24 Alternator stripped and cleaned and fitted clutch in ignition pick ups fitted and covers on 1 Quote
Ragerover Posted February 24 Author Posted February 24 Carbs sorted and belmouths fitted tge 2 centre belmouths fouled each other so needed a minor trim 5 Quote
Ragerover Posted February 24 Author Posted February 24 (edited) New carb rubbers and carbs fitted need to start on chassis next going to strip forks and shock watch this space Edited February 24 by Captain Chaos 2 Quote
bunk Posted February 24 Posted February 24 Am i the only one whose eyes get big at the first picture as a result of the clownshoe? Proper color too. Quote
Captain Chaos Posted February 24 Posted February 24 31 minutes ago, bunk said: Am i the only one whose eyes get big at the first picture as a result of the clownshoe? Proper color too. No. But we don't discuss cars on OSS. 2 Quote
bunk Posted February 24 Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Captain Chaos said: No. But we don't discuss cars on OSS. My bad. Im new Quote
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