... the result of which was immediately pulling it back off the road so I can deal with the weeping fork leg, badly pulsing front brakes and a couple of electrical issues. Oh well, I'm not due back at work for a few more weeks so now I have something to keep me busy! Glass half-full, etc...
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I finally got the Katana out for a proper ride this morning...
... the result of which was immediately pulling it back off the road so I can deal with the weeping fork leg, badly pulsing front brakes and a couple of electrical issues. Oh well, I'm not due back at work for a few more weeks so now I have something to keep me busy! Glass half-full, etc...2005 Suzuki Hayabusa
2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA
2015 BMW RnineT
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Bugger! At least now you know what to do so next time you can just riiiiiide... that is such a sweet Kat! There can never be too many Kat pic's...1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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that thing is SICK. very nice.
Originally posted by Hayabuser View PostI finally got the Katana out for a proper ride this morning...
... the result of which was immediately pulling it back off the road so I can deal with the weeping fork leg, badly pulsing front brakes and a couple of electrical issues. Oh well, I'm not due back at work for a few more weeks so now I have something to keep me busy! Glass half-full, etc...1983 GS 1100 ESD :D
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Thanks guys! I'm not surprised that it needs some more love since it had been sitting for two years before I bought it. Hadn't gotten to ride it before now since Rob had torn it all apart, so a few issues during the first go is to be expected.
Besides, I bought my old B-King back today so at least I still have something to ride!2005 Suzuki Hayabusa
2010 Suzuki GSX1250FA
2015 BMW RnineT
Dave
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This is why we all need two bikes minimum, one to ride while wrenching on the other right?
I must get this Kat done...1982 GS450E - The Wee Beastie
1984 GSX750S Katana 7/11 - Kit Kat - BOTM May 2020
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450 Refresh thread: https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...-GS450-Refresh
Katana 7/11 thread: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...84-Katana-7-11
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Didn't take too many pics but I did ride. One of the most challenging rides for I was going into extreme cold and extreme warm moist air and the condensation soaked me... First ride of the 2018 season!
Nice loop for the day.
Now it's 9' and blustery... no riding today but ran the Honda for an hour+. Love that little snowblower!
Here's to hoping for that 40' weather for next Weekend. Plan to rack some miles as long as it stays above freezing!Jedz Moto
1988 Honda GL1500-6
2002 Honda Reflex 250
2018 Triumph Bonneville T120
2023 Triumph Scrambler 1200XE
Cages: '18 Subaru OB wagon 3.6R and '16 Mazda 3
Originally posted by Hayabuser
Cool is defined differently by different people... I'm sure the new rider down the block thinks his Ninja 250 is cool and why shouldn't he? Bikes are just cool.
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Brrrrr!!!
I remember riding in 32F weather so I can't imagine 9F.
Thanks for keeping us updated on your rides!
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Originally posted by Jedz123 View Post... First ride of the 2018 season!
Am looking for a mid-upper 20s day with clear roads myself.
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Had 850G for 14 years. Now have GK since 2005.
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A record setting day in the PNW, sunny and 57. Took the Connie out for the first time after getting the ECU flashed. Huge improvement in smoothness, the snatchy throttle is gone. Can't comment on power improvements yet, I need to remember how to ride first Lots more under 5 k though. Tomorrow is supposed to be nice as well.sigpic
09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
1983 GS1100e
82\83 1100e Frankenbike
1980 GS1260
Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G
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Charmayne and I are both wishing winter would end now - the high was 14 degrees and we still had a bunch of snow and slush on the roads after last night's storm. I swear I shoveled 4 inches from the driveway this morningCowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"
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I was actually entertaining the thought of going for a ride in last night wet / salty roads and all. It was in the 50s. We're back to cold weather today.sigpic
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Originally posted by cowboyup3371 View PostCharmayne and I are both wishing winter would end now - the high was 14 degrees and we still had a bunch of snow and slush on the roads after last night's storm. I swear I shoveled 4 inches from the driveway this morning
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I got a short loop on the ES, first ride of 2018, felt good and first ride since mid November.
First sun in a while as well, near 50 degrees.
Enough to rap it out to near redline several times in 3rd gear on a loop that Steve Baker apparently practiced on back in the day.
Whenever I ride this section I think of him.GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ES
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Originally posted by Carter Turk View PostI got a short loop on the ES, first ride of 2018, felt good and first ride since mid November.
First sun in a while as well, near 50 degrees.
Enough to rap it out to near redline several times in 3rd gear on a loop that Steve Baker apparently practiced on back in the day.
Whenever I ride this section I think of him.sigpic
09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
1983 GS1100e
82\83 1100e Frankenbike
1980 GS1260
Previous 65 Suzuki 80 Scrambler, 76 KZ900, 02 GSF1200S, 81 GS1100e, 80 GS850G
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