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bbutler455
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Here it is. Every nut and bolt has been replaced or restored on a 8900 mile bike. I need to synch the carbs and test the electrics. Aint she a beauty?
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Why the question mark ? Obvious that thing is MINT ! You've out done yourself. Is that new paint ?
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jwhelan65
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Awesome job man! :clap:
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Are you goin to ride it? 
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El Giablo
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Looks great. I like the Yosh pipe. G.
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Colin Green
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Maaann! that is beautiful. You have done a great job.
A beauty indeed.
Nice work, bbutler.
Nice work, bbutler.
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Can_O_Tuna
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Time machine quality.......nice job
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bbutler455
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This has all original body and paint. No repaint. There a few very small touch-up spots on the side cases and front fender.
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bbutler455
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Are you goin to ride it?
Abso-damn-lutely! All vehicles should be ridden or they stop being want they were built to be. As Jay Leno says "Restore... drive and enjoy... restore again."
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bbutler455
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I wrestled with whether to replace the pipes. I believe the Yoshi pipes make the bike MORE original. NOBODY kept the factory pipes. And it looks so much better with these pipes. Notice how Yoshimira matched the lines of the frame?
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russr33
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If you'd be willing to say I'd love to know what a full resto like that set you back. Phenomenal job.
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NoH2Oh
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Was never a fan when these came out, but man have they grown on me. Nice ride.
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1100E
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Absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, great job!! That's a definite BOM
Please create a picture album, I'd sure like to see more...
Please create a picture album, I'd sure like to see more...
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russr33
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Absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, great job!! That's a definite BOM
Please create a picture album, I'd sure like to see more...
You should know :clap:. I agree. Between this one and Smokin's resto the Kat's should dominate BOM in the near future!
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bbutler455
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I tend to over do it so I definately over-spent. I bought the bike for $6k and probably dropped $3k and who knows how many hours making everything perfect. I am a sick puppy. I polish and clear coat every nut and bolt. I replace and rebuild everything that has rubber. Painted parts are all professionally powder-coated. This is therapy for me.
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bbutler455
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Absolutely drop-dead gorgeous, great job!! That's a definite BOM
Please create a picture album, I'd sure like to see more...
Here is the photobucket link.
http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd216/bbutler455/82%20Suzuki%20Katana/
What is a BOM?
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1100E
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BOM = Bike of the month, your Kat is cover photo material all day long :clap:
Also, thanks for posting the pics - what an amazing machine!!
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Maddog209
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Beautiful work!! One question..... I was looking through your photos and noticed a great close-up of the engine. Looks as though you replaced all of the rubber spacers in the fins of the head, is this correct? Do I dare ask what purpose they serve? And, are they still available? I guess that was 3 questions...sorry.
Again, beautiful bike!
Again, beautiful bike!
