'82 1100 Kat Resto mod

[Guest]

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

 

[steve murdoch]

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?

 

[Guest]

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

 

[dorkburger]

Welcome, and good luck with the project. Glad you're losing that silly swingarm.

 

[Fjbj40]

Katman in BC can help.

 

[Guest]

Ooooh a Kat thread, I'm in!!

 

[Guest]

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?

 

[jwhelan65]

Thought the 82s were 1000's?

 

[ptegsotic]

Thought the 82s were 1000's?

In the US, yes.

an '82 1100 ...

 

[harley10]

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

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Fjbj40]

Is there not another member here in Tottenham?

 

[Guest]

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.

 

[steve murdoch]

Having seen the beauties that came out of his garage, you are in good hands.

 

[Fjbj40]

I thought there was, I remember buying a train light from him, pretty good dude.

 

[Guest]

Drew, happy to help as well anyway I can. My mom lived in Barrie for years before she passed.

 

[Guest]

How about a Busa engine?
G

 

[Guest]

Well it's been a while since I have posted but i thought I would provide an update for those interested.

I have been fortunate to sell a lot of the extra stuff that came with the bike and my starting investment so far now is $400 for the Kat. I still have a bunch of stuff to go through and sell so I think i am doing really well. I have flip flopped many times on what the colour of the bike will be but I have decided the stock colour it will be. I will be painting the frame Kubota Orange because it think that really suits the bike. Here's is what I have so far purchased in CDN funds so -30% and you will see the US cost

1993 GSXR 1100 Front End- $690
2003 Bandit 1200 Rear end- $350
Offset 17T front Sprocket - $99 from Katman


New parts I have bought right from Mother Suzuki, I was shocked to be able to get these!

Left handle bar controls- $128
Right handle bar control- $99
Right throttle grip- $33
Left Grip- $13
Stop lamp switch and spring- $20
Choke Cable $20
Pivot bolt :$45
Right side Faring piece:$42
Mag and Points cover emblems: $28

So about 2K and lots of new parts. Once I have the swing arm modded for the dual shock set up, i will send it out for paint and then start to put everything together. the only thing I am really missing is the exhaust but i think that will be easy to find.

Drew

 

[Carter Turk]

Well it's been a while since I have posted but i thought I would provide an update for those interested.

I have been fortunate to sell a lot of the extra stuff that came with the bike and my starting investment so far now is $400 for the Kat.Drew

That's what I payed for my 83 Kat in 1993. Crank was bent on both sides from PO crash and was unaware of the value on the con rods. This was early internet days, didn't have a clue. Bike has about 120K on it now, american.

 

[Guest]

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