Katana Stator cover

[Mercaholic]

My recent project bike is an '83 Kat 1100 that has a different style of stator cover compared to my same year GS1100's. Seems more protruding.

I though the motors in both models were essentially the same but can anyone clarify?.

[rapidray]

We need a PICTURE!!! Ray.

[Mercaholic]

We need a PICTURE!!! Ray.

Here's a pic:

[Joe Nardy]

I'm not positive about this but I believe the Katanas had a smaller diameter rotor than the other engines. BikeBandit shows different part numbers for both the rotors and covers.

Thanks,
Joe

[rapidray]

That is an 1150 cover! They work just fine. Same internally, gasket, function, just a different look outside. If you want an 1100 cover, I will trade you if there is no damage to yours. Ray.

[ronin1166]

Ray nailed it.

GS1150 cover.

Additionally, the Katana had a slightly smaller-diameter alternator rotor than the earlier GS1100's. Thus, a smaller stator as well, with a different diameter stator-mounting boss in the cover.

If you decide to switch to the 'GS1100-syle' cover, be sure get a cover that matches your stator. They look identical on the outside (well, not counting the cover color, black vs. brushed aluminum).

I learned about this the hard way. Hope it helps.

.

[rapidray]

If he has an 1150 cover the 1100 cover will work with the stator he has. Ray.