Major 1100 Kat rebuild...last post.

[RacingJake]

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I have the same carbs as in this picture. Are the float bowls supose to be level cause mine are mounted the same way. If you drop the bowls the main jet is angle too, just opposite of the angle of the bowl. ?????

Jake

P.S. Hey Katman if you can hear that engine run I would buy it.

 

[Guest]

Carbs don't come with it...I will be using RS FLATSLIDES 34 or 36mm

 

[RacingJake]

So does this mean that engine is off the market, cause big tire bikes need big engines.

 

[Guest]

I had my crank checked today.......gues what?????

Yep..it's not straight. Can be fixed though for 100.00. Center is out 10 thou out.

took it to the place it was suposed to have been done was it wan't done there.

That makes it complete. the WHOLE motor is a write off.

But the rest of her sure looks great. I will post a pic later.

keep your eyes and ears open for for me.

a 24 bolt cam cover 4 valve head
82 katana crankshaft


I would like to find a complete 83 katana motor......that would be nice.

Cheers boys and girls, thanks for all the input and support and see you around the threads.

We will continue this when I find some peddles for my bike.

the katman

 

[Hoomgar]

Best to you Katman. I hope you find a good ready to go motor for it.

 

[Anonymous]

Katman,

I am just curious, but are you sure the engine you got back from the drag racer/mechanic was your engine. You think he might have swithed your rebuildable engine with an engine he had ruined on the track?

Like I said I am just curious. I am glad you have made a decision you can live with, without stressing yourself out.

Good luck,
Billy Miles

 

[Guest]

As it turns out this guy hasn't raced for a while...and .... he only races street bikes not full bore.

I don't think it is my engine. After I complainded about the condition of the engine he gave me another set of jugs... I think they are mine.

crank was not mine, my clutch that he said was like new was replaced with one with his name on it. My cases were like new and the ones I got back had stripped threads, busted oil pump mount hole and a hole in it.
I was talking with another guy who knows and worked with him years ago and I had the engine with me. He told me he had cases with the exact damage and this other guy could of taken them years ago......I wonder??

So to answer your question... I was totally riped off.

I'm not even sure if the head I got back was mine.....

And that is why I am searching for another 82 kat engine. The only thing that isn't totally unusable are the jugs and pistons.

He told me he was puting in new seals and gaskets complete adn I found a gasket made of the cardboard backing from the big bore kit.. Can you believe that.

Anyway I am done with him and that situation and looking forward to finding the next motor so I can get started again. The bike is looking great, I am quite happy with the project results

cheers, katman

 

[Hoomgar]

I am looking forward to seeing what you come out with when the bike is done. I am sure it is going to be nice

 

[GER144]

Hey Katman, if you're sure that the engine you got back is not yours, couldn't you verify that by checking the engine serial numbers? Do you know what the engine serial number was on the engine you took to this guy? If you don't know, I am pretty sure Suzuki Canada could tell you this if you provided them with your frame number. I could probably check it out for you if you want, I know a guy at Suzuki Canada that should be able to get this info. Let me know, I'd be glad to help out!

 

[Guest]

Hey Ger,

I would bet the motor is not mine.

Motor # GS110X 150499

I had tried at one time years ago to track a motor but couldn't find anyone who could or would find out. If you could that would be great.

I would be very intersted to find out. If you could I would also like to find out what year the 12xxxx and 13 xxxx engines were made.

Thanks. and I am still looking for a crank and head.............

 

[GER144]

Katman, I think I would need to start with the frame number from your Kat. I think I can find out the original motor number from there. The motor number you posted, is that from the junk motor you got back, or? I can see if that number will get me anything. I'll check into the year ID for the numbers too (12xxxx, etc.)

 

[Guest]

since I have some time on my hands, I have been doing a littile work on my 711.

a buddy may buy it for 1,550.00 usd. He hasn't decided yet. A little under priced maybe? It needs some cosmetic work and paint. Motor is good, so is the rubber and a new header. It also has a chrome valve cover.

Needs some TLC. I looked so long for my first one I hate to sell it. Keeps my mind off my other bike.

 

[Guest]

Thanks Ger,

It is an 82 and the motor I had coated black. The guy who had it before me bought new cosmetics of the 83 flavour. I like the color better than the plain grey. It is tooooo much grey. I changed the front pegs to 83 too. Not to cheat but for looks.....I am looking for an 83 frame in the mean time to build.

On the other hand if you get enough black on the bike like on by 711 above the grey looks nice. It has a red stripe but would look nice plain grey I think.

 

[Guest]

well...sold my 7/11.......now what am I going to do??

I smell a motor around the corner and I think it is attached to an '82 1100E.

could be a motor for the kat and a project with my other older E motor????

it's warming (45-50) and sunny here in Vancouver so I am getting ansi.........

 

[Guest]

Well here is the end result of the original bike....it is together running but is stock.

I am selling it and starting over with the 83 frame.... offers are welcome. I am selling it with a 92 750 inverted front end and wheels...not installed.

so this ends this thread...see you on the next one starting soon.