Thanks Rich, fabricobbling is an art worth having.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project
- Thread starter Shin-Ken 1074
- Start date
Carbs installed today.
Carbs 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Carbs 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Running tally = 156,909 grams
Carbs 2 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCarbs 1 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrRunning tally = 156,909 grams
That is all for today, its cold beer time now.
Can we assume that'll be a light beer? :smiley_simmons:
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Not in Australia mate, you'd lose your citizenship.
Yeah, only 5% in these 500 ml cans. Is it going to far when the beer I like has the same silver / black colour scheme on their can as the Kat? :-k
A sunny Saturday afternoon here right now and having a few beers and some beef jerky waiting for the start of the MotoGP Sprint Race.
Beer 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Beer 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Time for the shocks to have a go. For twin shock rear suspension to operate at their best they should travel through the same vertical plane as the swing-arm and wheel. Given the wheel is 90 degrees when in the swing-arm that is two of three accounted for so the wheel is a good reference to use to install the shocks so they operate through 90 degrees and not at an off-set angle to vertical. These vintage pre-robot assembly line Kat frames were built by people and there can be slight variations and shock top mounts in some cases may need spacers to ensure exact shock alignment for both shocks. The third pic shows what size spacer will need to made for the left shock to be positioned in line with the wheel.
Shock 4 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Shock 5 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Shock 6 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Shock 7 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Shock 4 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrShock 5 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrShock 6 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrShock 7 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
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Left shock spacers made today. Cut them from ally round tube, inner spacer and outer spacer are different I.D. and made from different O.D. tube to suit the shock top mount bolt.
Shock spacer 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Shock spacer 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Shock spacer 3 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
L shock top spacers by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
L shock total by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Shock spacer 1 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrShock spacer 2 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrShock spacer 3 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrL shock top spacers by Max Mutarn, on FlickrL shock total by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Left shock done, now for the right shock.
L shock top by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
L shock by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
L shock top by Max Mutarn, on FlickrL shock by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Interesting thread. Love what you've done so far! Looking forward to the finished bike.
Any idea how much has been reduced from your wallet on this build? Some of those parts look expensive!
Any idea how much has been reduced from your wallet on this build? Some of those parts look expensive!
Yes, at times the wallet has been a bit light on. The shocks were pricey but they are one part I never skimp on, riding is so much better with decent shocks. Nealy all the other parts are used and been found on auction sites or swap meets or from my pile of Suzi parts I have collected over the last few years when they were selling for very little money, unlike now.
Which parts look expensive?
Hoping to have the DW running in Dec. I'll be getting help from a mate to sort out the electrics and get her fired up, the dark art of elec-trickery is not my thing.
Cheers.
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4V GS1100 carbs=7.7 lbs, GSXR flat slides=4.5 lbs. -3.2 lbs + H.P. gains.
Is 4.5 lbs the total weight of the flatslides including the twin cables and twin cable throttle assembly? Twin cables and throttle can weigh between 370 - 490 grams depending on if they are OEM or aftermarket.
Why aluminium is your friend when your bike goes on a diet.
OEM peg, bracket and bolts.
OEM peg 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
DW ally peg, plate and Ti bolts.
DW 180 peg1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
OEM peg, bracket and bolts.
OEM peg 1 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrDW ally peg, plate and Ti bolts.
DW 180 peg1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
DW ally pegs fitted.
DW peg 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
DW peg 3 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Running tally = 160,073 grams.
DW peg 2 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrDW peg 3 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrRunning tally = 160,073 grams.
Lithium vs Lead acid. Lithium batteries may not be as bulletproof as lead acid however, weight is the name of the game for this project and when a lithium battery is 3,529 grams lighter than lead, then lithium is the go.
YB14LA2 battery by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Lithium battery by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
YB14LA2 battery by Max Mutarn, on FlickrLithium battery by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
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OEM coils, tough, reliable and last for years. No aftermarket coils need apply here.
OEM coils by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
OEM coils by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
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Relay/fuse panel has been installed after trimming the backing plate and swapping the screws and bolts.
OEM panel by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
DW panel by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
DW panel installed by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Running tally = 160,800 grams.
OEM panel by Max Mutarn, on FlickrDW panel by Max Mutarn, on FlickrDW panel installed by Max Mutarn, on FlickrRunning tally = 160,800 grams.
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The SZ OEM wiring harness has been NLA for awhile however, Unicorn in Japan make a replacement harness for the SZ 1100 Katana. Happy Days!
Harness 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Harness 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Harness 3 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Harness 1 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrHarness 2 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrHarness 3 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
