'82 1100 Kat Resto mod

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    '82 1100 Kat Resto mod

    Hi Guys and Gals

    I am new here and don't get on very often but I have a '82 1100 Kat that i will be putting together. I got the bike in the fall and it is completely apart. I also got a whole bunch of GS 1100 parts which I will likely be selling because I have no use for them. The bike came with a 'Busa Swingarm with extensions which I have pulled off and have for sale locally. It also had a compete GS 500 front which I have also pulled off and will be selling.

    What I have done so far is not much but to gather some parts. I have a '93 GSXR 1100 Front end going on and just purchased a compete 2003 1200 Bandit rear. From what I have read and chatted it a few guys is the Gixxer front end is a pretty much a drop in and go with maybe a different triple clamp. The bandit rear will have the dual shock mounts installed because I dont want a Mono Shock set up.

    Anyway, if anyone has already done this and has some tips or things I need to look out for, please drop me a line. I am n the Toronto area. My email address is Dcreswicke@gmail.com

    Here is my starting point...Drew
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    • steve murdoch
      Forum Guru
      Past Site Supporter
      • May 2004
      • 8511
      • St. Catharines, On.
      #2
      Welcome to the site, Drew.
      What has been done to the engine?
      With a swinger like that i would expect the p.o. was heading to the strip?
      2@ \'78 GS1000

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        • Guest
          #3
          The engine is supposed to be stock. The bike was actually raced at Shannonville circuit for a number of years but then he decided to try and build a Drag bike but then gave up.

          Drew

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            • dorkburger
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              Past Site Supporter
              • Jan 2013
              • 10783
              • Stupid Freehold Boro NJ
              #4
              Welcome, and good luck with the project. Glad you're losing that silly swingarm.
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                • Fjbj40
                  Forum Sage
                  • Oct 2012
                  • 1221
                  • Dartmouth Nova Scotia
                  #5
                  Katman in BC can help.
                  1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                  1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                  I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                    • Guest
                      #6
                      Ooooh a Kat thread, I'm in!!

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                        • Guest
                          #7
                          Thanks Guys

                          I have to dig through the extra parts stuff and try and figure out what I have and what its worth. Mostly small stuff but I did find a nice '81 Cluster, Front cowl and a side panel. I also have a decent looking crank and an extra set of carbs but don't know what size they are..

                          Is Katman in BC Rob Wilton?

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                            • jwhelan65
                              #8
                              Thought the 82s were 1000's?

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                                • ptegsotic
                                  Forum Mentor
                                  • Jan 2016
                                  • 357
                                  • Nthn California
                                  #9
                                  Originally posted by jwhelan65
                                  Thought the 82s were 1000's?
                                  In the US, yes.

                                  an '82 1100 ...

                                  januarybrown006.jpg
                                  Last edited by ptegsotic; 02-03-2016, 10:09 PM.
                                  1100 Katana / 1100 ES

                                  pragmatic not dogmatic

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                                    • harley10
                                      #10
                                      Drew , yes it is Rob Wilton , helped me many times with parts , where are you located exactly, Brian

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                                        • Guest
                                          #11
                                          Originally posted by harley10
                                          Drew , yes it is Rob Wilton , helped me many times with parts , where are you located exactly, Brian

                                          I am in Tottenham, just south of Barrie- I updated my profile
                                          Last edited by Guest; 02-04-2016, 09:00 AM.

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                                            • Fjbj40
                                              Forum Sage
                                              • Oct 2012
                                              • 1221
                                              • Dartmouth Nova Scotia
                                              #12
                                              Is there not another member here in Tottenham?
                                              1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                                              1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                                              I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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                                                • Guest
                                                  #13
                                                  Yes, Steve Rideout. He used to have the Turbo Kat. He will be helping me with my build because I have never done this before and I am in uncharted territory lol.

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                                                    • steve murdoch
                                                      Forum Guru
                                                      Past Site Supporter
                                                      • May 2004
                                                      • 8511
                                                      • St. Catharines, On.
                                                      #14
                                                      Having seen the beauties that came out of his garage, you are in good hands.
                                                      2@ \'78 GS1000

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                                                        • Fjbj40
                                                          Forum Sage
                                                          • Oct 2012
                                                          • 1221
                                                          • Dartmouth Nova Scotia
                                                          #15
                                                          I thought there was, I remember buying a train light from him, pretty good dude.
                                                          1978 Gs1085 compliments of Popy Yosh, Bandit 1200 wheels and front end, VM33 Smoothbores, Yosh exhaust, braced frame, ported polished head :cool:
                                                          1983 Gs1100ESD, rebuild finished! Body paintwork happening winter 2017:D

                                                          I would rather trust my bike to a technician that reads the service manual than some backyardigan that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix things.

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