katana11 Posted December 14, 2016 Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) well folks she is going together so far so good Edited January 16, 2017 by katana11 progress 12 Quote
Swiss Toni Posted December 14, 2016 Posted December 14, 2016 Always nice to see a pile of bits coming together! Keep the 'photos coming! Quote
Jonboy Posted December 15, 2016 Posted December 15, 2016 This looks like a restoration project? Are there any period extras planned? Quote
no class Posted December 19, 2016 Posted December 19, 2016 Like this alot..... good to see not all of em get chopped. Quote
katana11 Posted January 5, 2017 Author Posted January 5, 2017 On 12/15/2016 at 8:19 AM, Jonboy said: This looks like a restoration project? Are there any period extras planned? no real mods mate, just set of ohlins,progressive springs,fork brace, Quote
katana11 Posted January 9, 2017 Author Posted January 9, 2017 On 12/14/2016 at 3:16 PM, katana11 said: well folks she is going together so far so good Another bit done folks, hope to have all brakes and some wiring done this week, has anyone got any handlebar switches for 82 model 83 model are different 2 Quote
katana11 Posted January 12, 2017 Author Posted January 12, 2017 On 14/12/2016 at 3:16 PM, katana11 said: well folks she is going together so far so good happy so far apart from the switches folks really could do with a clean set Quote
homer Posted January 15, 2017 Posted January 15, 2017 Instant boner. Very well done, just perfect 1 Quote
Solcambs Posted January 16, 2017 Posted January 16, 2017 That is without doubt the best start to an original resto that I have seen. damned great start. I pity your bank balance :o) 1 Quote
katana11 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Posted January 17, 2017 16 hours ago, Solcambs said: That is without doubt the best start to an original resto that I have seen. damned great start. I pity your bank balance :o) thanks mate, it will cost the bones of 4k euro,the big hit was the ohlins and the vance and hines,should be complete in next 2 to 3 weeks well happy so far Quote
katana11 Posted January 17, 2017 Author Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) update folks, clock refurbished battery and regulator plate fitted nose cone fully restored all calipers restored with new pistons ,seals and paint BF Goodridge hosing front and back German fork brace vapour blasted and powdered coated satin black new tail light and new indicators fitted clip ons polished headlight frame galvanised and fitted all new rubber mounts fitted new set 3ohms Dynacoils Edited January 17, 2017 by katana11 Quote
Sheep Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 I'm normally one for modifying any bike I have,to some extent or another,but seeing this is strangely refreshing....I actually quite like it lol... 3 Quote
Solcambs Posted January 17, 2017 Posted January 17, 2017 14 minutes ago, Sheep said: I'm normally one for modifying any bike I have,to some extent or another,but seeing this is strangely refreshing....I actually quite like it lol... It is modded of course with the Ohlins :o) 2 Quote
katana11 Posted January 31, 2017 Author Posted January 31, 2017 nearly over the finishing line folks 2 Quote
Dezza Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Bloody great big old air cooled Suzuki Katanas - cool 1 Quote
Maggo Posted January 31, 2017 Posted January 31, 2017 Really a nice rebuild - like the details! 1 Quote
katana11 Posted February 1, 2017 Author Posted February 1, 2017 another bit closer to the holy grail folks 1 Quote
katana11 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Posted February 9, 2017 made a cool exhaust bracket and painted it factory colour happy out 1 Quote
Swiss Toni Posted February 9, 2017 Posted February 9, 2017 Looks great! Any photo's of the complete bike yet? Quote
katana11 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Posted February 9, 2017 31 minutes ago, Swiss Toni said: Looks great! Any photo's of the complete bike yet? i will have them over the weekend Toni,have to tidy up the wiring still was afraid to tuck it all away and find a problem,the tank,fairings should be on tonight,i have to wait until monday or tuesday next week for the maiden voyage as waiting on a front master cylinder rebuild kit, but she should be all together this weekend and i will take loads of pics ,thanks again for ur help 2 Quote
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