Front fairing picture needed for GS 1100 SD Kat

[John Kat]

I'm rebuilding a 2nd gen 1100 Katana and I need good pictures of the fairing so that I can position the decals correctly.

[gmansyz]

Hiya John
Would a U.S. version work? Or is the Euro one different?
Let em know and how to take them and what to show.
Laters
Greg

[John Kat]

Hi Greg,

I found what I needed by looking at the cover of the Cycle World magazine dated Feb 1983.
I'm sure that it's that article that kept ticking in my brain for nearly 30 years that pushed me to buy an 1100 Kat...
Interestingly enough, I believe I will enjoy riding it more today than in those days.
Strange isn't it?

[gmansyz]

Nice!

Hello John
Funny, I have that article along with several other Katana tests.
Now, I thought you were doing a full resto and I see you wedging an 18" GSXR wheel in the rear. Does that count? Or is it what we call here a resto-mod?
Laters
Sincerely

Greg

[John Kat]

Hi Greg,

Yes, I got you confused there
In fact I restored my first Kat ( the 82 model) as close to original as possible except that I got it with an 1150 engine.
Since then, I bought another KAT ( the 83 model) that's beeing restored back to OEM and this now "allows" me to resto-mod my 82 model.
It will have GSX-R 1st gen wheels, front fork and brakes.
It's the GSX-R rear wheel you saw beeing tested on my 83 model.
I hope you've followed?

[gmansyz]

Follow?

I think I am. I had done the 18" GSXR wheel mod years ago and I think I found the two fotos I have with it. I will email them or try to post them.
The Kats do work much better with the more modern suspension and rubber. Though 25 year old GSXR could still be considered modern?
Laters
Greg

[gmansyz]

The other before it was done but after the 4x18 was widened to 5.0"
G

[John Kat]

It seems that I'm following your example
I believe this must be the best and easiest upgrade for the Kat.
Thanks for posting!