Interchangeable parts/years

[eldoradoman]

I have an 83 gs650 M katana and was wondering which models I could get a gas tank, front master cylinder, and rear shocks from asbi'm having a hard time finding any of these. What about aftermarket shocks, so I need certain ones for a shaft drive?

Thanks!

[Steve]

There are rumors of '81 650 Katanas, but I have only heard of '82 and up. Your gas tank is rather unique, but I think that any 650 Kat will fit.

Master cylinder and shocks can be from any 650. In fact, they are probably similar enough that you can use about anything that fits from 550 to 850, maybe even the 1000.

Nothing special about "shocks for a shaft drive", just need to make sure they have eyes on both ends, not eye/clevis.

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[eldoradoman]

Cool thanks! There are a number if different ones I found but insure of how many useable parts I would get. Any recommendation on an aftermarket rear shock? Mine seem worn out and squish way down. Could I just replace the shock part and reuse the spring or is it a pain?

[cowboyup3371]

Many of us like the Hagon shock found at www.davequinnmotorcycles.com

[eldoradoman]

How about the Front brake master cylinder? My piston in there is rust welded in and will not come out at all (even tried a torch) so I think I need to find another master cylinder. Is there an aftermarket one I could use that still works the brake switch?

Would this work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Front-Hy...90926707832%26

[cowboyup3371]

I don't see why not but I'm no expert either. I put a newer Kawasaki one on mine since I'm also using Kawasaki twinpot calipers; they are working out pretty well so far.