Smokin's 82 Kat Restorification project

[Redneck]

Not a real big sport bike fan but damn that thing looks good.... it could make me a convert.

Paul

[Smokinapankake]

Thanks Paul,

It's been quite the learning experience for me.....

I've always thought the early Katana's were the coolest of all bikes, with a special nod going to the 84-86 pop up headlight version.

I'm very lucky to have one of each and a very patient wife. Not necessarily understanding, but patient nonetheless...

[Bad Kaw]

...I've always thought the early Katana's were the coolest of all bikes, with a special nod going to the 84-86 pop up headlight version...

Yep, Kats have a very unique ability to grab the eye and keep it. We didn't get the 'pop-up' version in the states.

Any up-dates on this one???

[Shin-Ken 1074]

Hi Smokin' great work as always and thanks for the plug pic. Just remember someone is always watching, cheers.

[Smokinapankake]

Thanks for the encouragement folks,

Getting cold around here so I haven't been riding too much lately. My cut off is about 40 deg F so when the mornings are mid 30's it may be time to put em away for the winter.

No updates on the 84 Pop up. I'm debating on whether to take it under the blade this year like I did the 82, but not sure yet. I won't be able to replace the wiring harness, and I still have bodywork on the 82 to do so I may not get to it for a while.....
He11, I may even sell it to raise funds for something a little more amenable to Mrs. Smokins' tush
Thinking along the lines of an 83 1100E or newer - a GSX1100g or (Gasp!!) an ST1100....

[salty_monk]

Looks great. If it were mine I'd put some contrast on the wheels or paint them black & also paint the springs on those rear shockers black too

Must be good to get it back on the road.

[Smokinapankake]

Aye, mate. Been a long time coming.
Glad to have it (mostly) done. Thinking I'll do bodywork and seat this winter, then it'll really be done.

[Bad Kaw]

Thanks for the encouragement folks,

Getting cold around here so I haven't been riding too much lately. My cut off is about 40 deg F so when the mornings are mid 30's it may be time to put em away for the winter.

No updates on the 84 Pop up. I'm debating on whether to take it under the blade this year like I did the 82, but not sure yet. I won't be able to replace the wiring harness, and I still have bodywork on the 82 to do so I may not get to it for a while.....
He11, I may even sell it to raise funds for something a little more amenable to Mrs. Smokins' tush
Thinking along the lines of an 83 1100E or newer - a GSX1100g or (Gasp!!) an ST1100....

Yeah, I was with ya riiiiiiiiiiiight up until that 'ST1100' part...then I puked.
Just kiddin'...mostly.

[Woodsy]

Great looking Kat! I'm in the middle of getting an 82 1100 Katana back on the road after 15 years sitting in a garage collecting dust. They are a labour of Love and hopefully one day the 1100 will be mine

[Smokinapankake]

Lets see some pics!