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  1. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    A mate has been helping me (he knows what to do and I get to swing the spanners) sort out the carbs using his 02 kit, very helpful! After working our way through a few main jet sizes and needle clip positions we are very close to dialing in the carbs. 02 readings for idle 1/8, 1/4, 1/2, and 3/4...
  2. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    After the fail with the first cooler it's oil cooler MK II time. Decided to not use the MK I cooler lower bracket, too heavy. The MK II lower brackets are individual brackets and much lighter as the scale shows when compared to the MK I bracket, 58 grams vs 18 grams = 69% weight reduction for...
  3. Shin-Ken 1074

    Hi Nic, I am very interested in some of your 1150 EF parts if there are still available. Would...

    Hi Nic, I am very interested in some of your 1150 EF parts if there are still available. Would you be open to posting small parts to Australia using USPS? The 1150 EF parts I am keen on are : igniter box electronic timing unit stator and stator wiring Thanks in advance. Cheers, Glen.
  4. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Waiting a few days for the new paint on the cooler to cure. Oil cooler 25 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
  5. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Hi Rob, Wow, your Kat looks the goods! Wheels, EFFY head - great mod, front and rear end, is that an RF 900 swingarm? Fantastic work on the Kat and thanks for the pics, you can post them anytime when you have Kat-porn like that. Cheers.
  6. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Hi Rob, thanks for your tip on the TRUB7B cooler, a tidy looking unit that fits the Kat well and looks good with those USD forks! On any other build I would chase up the TRUB cooler however, this build is focused on weight reduction so light parts are the name of the game this time. I have...
  7. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    My rule is whenever working with coolant or oil always do the first test at low speed and around the block a few times to check everything. If there is a problem and it can't be ridden, pushing the bike back home is no drama compared to what may happen if you just get out there and fang it from...
  8. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Cooler and hardware have been removed, pipes and block have been cleaned and non-cooler hardware installed. So it's Plan B and another cooler, the bad news is the next cooler will be heavier than the first cooler. The good news is the DW is 864 grams lighter without the cooler right now...
  9. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    You are correct about the weight Diirk, bit of a downer. The cooler bracket looks O.K. just a pity the cooler itself is not as good looking right now. Just went for a test ride to the end of the street and number 1 header looked like there was a BBQ going on down there, a nice smoked brisket...
  10. Shin-Ken 1074

    1982 GS750T - Front Sprocket Cover

    The foam was used to deaden the sound of the front sprocket but it does a better job of soaking up chain lube and looking like crap! It isn't really needed and it just adds weight as the foam collects all that chain lube. The sprocket case is easier to keep clean without the foam and you will...
  11. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Thanks Lorenzo, yeah, it turned out pretty good.
  12. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Installed the cooler today, adding weight is not my idea of a good thing but for testing it has to be done. The total weight of cooler and hardware came in at 864 grams so the running tally needs an adjustment. I will off-set the weight of any additional parts that are bolted on by reducing the...
  13. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Yep, it did. In the test riding phase I wanted to monitor engine oil temps without the oil cooler fitted to check the temp range so a stock GSX non cooler type oil filter cover was installed during the current test riding. Ditching the oil cooler saves weight and that is the goal of the project...
  14. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    I'm sure I wouldn't be so confused if you weren't living in that 'other' hemisphere. Is it true your toilets flush backwards? Yeah, nar, ours flush the correct way, it's the shonky Northern systems that are suss.
  15. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    The build has the 1135 EF engine installed. I removed the oil cooler to record engine oil temps while test riding and although the oil temps without the cooler are below the range Suzuki state for operation of an air-cooled GS I am fitting a cooler to check the temp difference.
  16. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    The plan is later today to drop the engine oil and install the hardware for the oil cooler including the all important EF oil filter cover used when running an oil cooler. Haven't weighed the cooler parts yet, adding weight is no fun! Oil cooler 14 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Oil cooler 15 by...
  17. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    The cooler needed some work with a flaring tool to sort out the hardlines, good to go now. Cooler position doesn't foul on brake lines, speedo cable or steering lock to lock. So far so good. Oil cooler 8 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Oil cooler 11 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr I wanted a decent...
  18. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Drilling and filing, filing, and more filing...................... Oil cooler 5 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Oil cooler 7 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Oil cooler 9 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Oil cooler 10 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
  19. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Time to choose an oil cooler from the spares pile. Oil cooler 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr The lightest cooler from the pile is a transmission oil cooler so that will be the 1st cab off the rank. Temp gauge will show how effective it is. Oil cooler 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Making the...
  20. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Yeah, the factory stated weights can seem a bit rubbery at times.
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