Katana/GS750E Frame?

[smarzinski]

Anyone know if the Katana frame is the same as the 750E frame for 83's? Specifically the pivot point for the swingarm.

[still_bluenoser]

Do you mean the same as the 84-85 Katana 750?

If you mean the pre 84 than no.

[smarzinski]

Any of them. Just wondering if any of the Katanas shared a frame with the 83 gs750e, or if the swing arm pivot dimensions were the same. The main concern being the pivot.

[Smokinapankake]

Up to and including 83, the Katana frames are not the same. In 84, Suzuki built for their domestic market a Katana that was based on the 83 750 E platform. They ran this through 86, but never brought them to the States. The only difference I know of between the 84 - 86 Katana frame and 83 - 85 750/700 frames are the footpeg mounts; on the Kat they are welded in, square tubing, and on the 750/700 they are a bolt on alloy plate.

Pivot dimensions I have no idea, but check some parts fiches for matching part numbers. Are you looking for pivot bolt fitment?

The Katana parts fiche can be found here:

http://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gsx750-1984-se_model13720/partslist/

[smarzinski]

Wow thanks! I found a site that makes bushings for swapping a gsf1200 swinger in. Just thought it would be easier to get the parts rather then trying to get it all measured out myself. Lazy, I know. Thanks alot for your response though!