Ragerover Posted February 3 Share 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 11 Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 13 hours ago, Ragerover said: I bought a Kat frame and bodywork not selling now? Quote Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 10 hours ago, Captain Chaos said: not selling now? Let me think for a couple of days Quote Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted February 4 Share Posted February 4 Actually only interested in the bodywork. Quote Link to comment
Kamikaze Posted February 6 Share 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 Link to comment
BasilBrush Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 The Martek frame and swinger look the dogs nadgers. looking forward to seeing this build. Quote Link to comment
baldrick Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 id be interested in the kat frame, price and condition dependant. free up more cash for the lovely martek eh? Quote Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 6 Author Share 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 Link to comment
TonyGee Posted February 6 Share Posted February 6 would of been interested if i didn't have my GS project but i think baldrick might !!!!! Quote Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 7 Author Share 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 Link to comment
TonyGee Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 32 minutes ago, Ragerover said: Does he have a cunning plan ? probably Quote Link to comment
busa ash Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 Lovley martek frame kit . Looking like a good starting point . Look forward to your build Quote Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 17 Author Share 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 Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 17 Author Share Posted February 17 Other bits I’ve hoarded and bought 6 Quote Link to comment
Grove Posted February 21 Share 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 Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 21 Author Share 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 Link to comment
clivegto Posted February 22 Share 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 Link to comment
GsxrDan Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 That frame is gorgeous. Looking forward to follow the progress Quote Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 24 Author Share 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 Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Alternator stripped and cleaned and fitted clutch in ignition pick ups fitted and covers on 1 Quote Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 24 Author Share Posted February 24 Carbs sorted and belmouths fitted tge 2 centre belmouths fouled each other so needed a minor trim 5 Quote Link to comment
Ragerover Posted February 24 Author Share 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 Link to comment
bunk Posted February 24 Share 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 Link to comment
Captain Chaos Posted February 24 Share 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 Link to comment
bunk Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 1 hour ago, Captain Chaos said: No. But we don't discuss cars on OSS. My bad. Im new Quote Link to comment
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