'82 Katana project complete

[katanarama]

The standard running gear of the Kat may be well outdated, but the styling is as fresh as anything today. Take a look at how nicely the clocks sit next to the gixxer top clamp.

[Hoomgar]

Very nice man. Keep at it.

[GS500xxx]

looking good bro

what will you do for the engine?

[katanarama]

A wider rear rim (17" 4.5") and tyre (160) means an offset sprocket so the chain will clear the rubber. Take a look at the quality of the welding.

[hp1000s]

Dang, man...I was really excited about replacing the steel OEM swingarm on my '79, with the later 1100 aluminum arm till I saw your photos! Oh well, maybe next project! : )

[outofcontrol]

Pretty sweet.
-Kevin

[katanarama]

While all this has been going on, the motor was away being attended to. The donor bike had no engine, so an 1100e lump was found and called into action. Work includes a crank overhaul and a Wiseco 1166 Kit. You will notice the nice blue manual cam chain tensioner below the carbs.

[katanarama]

speaking of carbs, a nice set of 33mm smoothbores replaces the stock 34mm CVs.

[AOD]

I could get you some nice TSCC emblems to replace the scratched ones.

Looks great thought!

[katanarama]

Thanks for the offer AOD, but I picked some up from a local dealer a little while back.

I could get you some nice TSCC emblems to replace the scratched ones.

Looks great thought!

[katanarama]

With the motor ready, next job is to tape up the frame to protect all that nice new powder coating.

[katanarama]

and keep on taping...

[Ghostgs1]

Beautiful work, keep it up. Ray

[brenno]

Well done mate.Enjoying the pics.Keep them coming.

[katanarama]

Getting the motor in the frame was not as hard as I had thought.
A trolley jack & two sets of hands was all that was needed. But only as one set of hands belonged to Katman :-P