750 Katana Resurrection

[GS1150Pilot]

This thread is inspirational. I really need to get back to restoring my '82 CB900f.

[KiwiAlfa156]

I think I know how this Kat got bent....



I'm sure the POs brakes didn't squeal, but his butt certainly would have when he grabbed a handful of drip lubricated brakes and bugger all happened.

And yes the brake pins had been tightened to about 500 ft-lb requiring a piece of pipe on a breaker bar to loosen. How the anti-squeal shim got stuck in the top of the caliper is anyone's guess.



On the bright side the pistons and seals are in excellent condition. The fork oil had rotted the sliding pin dust boots, but the piston dust boots were intact.

[psyguy]

Great work, mate, keep it up!

[KiwiAlfa156]

Great work, mate, keep it up!

Thanks! Look out for it on the streets when she's finished

[Kiwi Canuck]

Thanks for posting on GSR, brings back some memories for me, several of the bikes I've restored have had similar issues, many broken and stripped bolts/screws, bent rear sub frame, all the usual fun stuff.

Even though it's frustrating at the time, it brings so much enjoyment when you are able to fix all the issues and get the bike back to how it should be.

Carry on, looking forward to your next installment.

David.

[KiwiAlfa156]

Thanks Fellas.

Doing bits and bobs

[salty_monk]

Looking good! Probably straighter now than when it left the factory...

[psyguy]

Thanks! Look out for it on the streets when she's finished

What region are you in?
I'm chasing some electrical gremlins atm but hope to be on the road soon

[KiwiAlfa156]

West Auckland, my friend. What are your gremlins doing?

[psyguy]

West Auckland, my friend.

I'm out west, too

What are your gremlins doing?

Two cylinders not firing.

https://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?262189-No-signal-from-(new)-Dyna-S-Is-my-ignitor-box-dead

But I think I got that sorted, fired it up just this morning and seems ok now. But the headlight no longer works

[KiwiAlfa156]

More bent bits to straighten



One of the headlight ring mounting tabs was missing so cut one out of panel steel and sweat soldered it in.



Rear caliper pistons are pitted, so will have to be replaced

[salty_monk]

There's a good crowd in the UK that do Stainless replacement pistons...

[KiwiAlfa156]

There's a good crowd in the UK that do Stainless replacement pistons...

Thanks Salty, I've ordered a seal and piston set from Webike in Japan.


DIY spring compressor


Straightened and painted


The headlight is pretty bad so a replacement is on the way

[psyguy]

DIY spring compressor

Hopefully, the zip ties are from a reputable manufacturer!

[KiwiAlfa156]

Hopefully, the zip ties are from a reputable manufacturer!

Haven't smacked myself in the face yet. But there is still time. LOL