Are you proficient with anti-matter?
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1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project
- Thread starter Shin-Ken 1074
- Start date
Are you proficient with anti-matter?
:biggrin-new::biggrin-new::biggrin-new:
Yep, Anti-Matter and Dark Matter. Very difficult to find a supplier post COVID, Anti-Matter tube to make a frame would be top of the list.
Yep, Anti-Matter and Dark Matter. Very difficult to find a supplier post COVID, Anti-Matter tube to make a frame would be top of the list.
Maybe the Kat could sign up as a "Weight Watchers" success story?
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Always a good day when parts arrive.
Throttle Cable a by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Throttle Cable b by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Throttle Cable a by Max Mutarn, on FlickrThrottle Cable b by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
With the new throttle cables and a GSX-R1100 switchblock to match the twin cable throttle tube 2/3 of the job is done. The remaining 1/3 of the work is adapting the GSX-R 1100 switchblock wiring and harness connector as the harness connector blocks are different between the GSX-R and the stock SZ Kat. After swapping to a stock SZ Kat harness connector block and sorting out the wiring it should be good to go. That is a job for my mate the Electric Wizard.
GSX-R 1100 switchblock.
GSX-R 1100 block 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
GSX-R 1100 harness.
GSX-R 1100 connector by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
GSX-R 1100 harness connector.
GSX-R 1100 connector 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
GSX-R vs SZ wiring.
GSX-R vs SZ 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
GSX-R 1100 vs SZ harness connector.
GSX-R vs SZ 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
GSX-R 1100 switchblock.
GSX-R 1100 block 1 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrGSX-R 1100 harness.
GSX-R 1100 connector by Max Mutarn, on FlickrGSX-R 1100 harness connector.
GSX-R 1100 connector 1 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrGSX-R vs SZ wiring.
GSX-R vs SZ 2 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrGSX-R 1100 vs SZ harness connector.
GSX-R vs SZ 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
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I second that emotion.
No problem, all the details have been listed here. Just follow the bouncing ball through the posts and you will be able to compile a list of parts and weights in your preferred order.
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New seals and pistons today.
Cleaned the pistons with acetone to remove any contamination from the manufacturing and packaging process before installing the pistons.
Caliper 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Wipe pistons dry and then let them sit for awhile to ensure all the acetone has evaporated before installing.
Installing new seals.
Caliper 3 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
All four new seals installed.
Caliper 4 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Cleaned the pistons with acetone to remove any contamination from the manufacturing and packaging process before installing the pistons.
Caliper 1 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 2 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrWipe pistons dry and then let them sit for awhile to ensure all the acetone has evaporated before installing.
Installing new seals.
Caliper 3 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrAll four new seals installed.
Caliper 4 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
A very light film of brake fluid on the seals and pistons help the new pistons glide past the new seals with finger pressure.
Caliper 5 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 6 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 7 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 8 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 9 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 10 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 5 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 6 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 7 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 8 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 9 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 10 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
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Used Red Rubber Grease for the slide pins and boots.
Caliper 11 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 13 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Used a pine rod to install the captive slide pin boot, makes it easy to install.
Caliper 14 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 15 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Slide pins ready to be installed.
Caliper 16a by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 16b by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
One caliper done, rinse and repeat.
Caliper 16c by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 17 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Caliper 11 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 13 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrUsed a pine rod to install the captive slide pin boot, makes it easy to install.
Caliper 14 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 15 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrSlide pins ready to be installed.
Caliper 16a by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 16b by Max Mutarn, on FlickrOne caliper done, rinse and repeat.
Caliper 16c by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCaliper 17 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Rijko
Forum Sage
second that, i am in awe of the weight loss achieved (and the detailed documentation), and think anyone trying to achieve similar would be very happy to read through this thread. Added to my favorites early on.
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Hi Rijko, glad to hear you think it has been a worthwhile project, thank you for your support.
Cheers.
Wanted to install the carbs and new cables today however, today was just too hot and humid to do anything. 40 Celsius and 95 % humidity is not my idea of fun these days so the carbs will have to wait. Aircon and cold beers were a much better option today.
Carbs A1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Carbs A1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Pewpew82
Forum Apprentice
Wanted to install the carbs and new cables today however, today was just too hot and humid to do anything. 40 Celsius and 95 % humidity is not my idea of fun these days so the carbs will have to wait. Aircon and cold beers were a much better option today.
I could go for 40F right about now. We had a couple days in the negatives last week here in Ohio
Installed the new twin throttle cables and fitted the carbs today. Red rubber grease is your best friend when installing carbs with new boots, so much easier, just push straight on with no effort!
Carb 21 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Carb 22 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Carb 23 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Carb 24 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Carb 21 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCarb 22 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrCarb 23 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Carb 24 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
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Update for the tally, the new cables are 5 grams heavier than the old cables so running tally is now:
184,451 grams.
184,451 grams.
Due to the holidays and such I had not visited the thread in several weeks, but I'm glad to see you came so close to your desired weight reduction. Maybe lay off the beers a bit and the total weight of bike+rider could still hit "minus 50kg" hahaha.
It's crazy when you think about it; this big bike now weighs less than my Honda CB-1! :biggrin-new:
It's crazy when you think about it; this big bike now weighs less than my Honda CB-1! :biggrin-new:
Lay off the beer, oh no please no! After a hot day slaving away that first cold beer is a joy that is hard to beat!
