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Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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Plan A was to use OEM front calipers however, that has changed and now later model Suzi twin-pot calipers that offer better performance are lighter than OEM and all the parts are available so these can be maintained for many years to come.
Plan B is to use 2004 GSX 750 front calipers, some fine tuning is needed to get the calipers lining up true with the rotors and mounting brackets will need to be made because the 2004 caliper mounts are a different pitch to OEM SZ calipers.
The rightside outer wheel spacer needed a bit of a trim, file and wet sanding has it to the correct size now. Not a big problem considering the calipers are now being changed from the original plan and the Slabbie front wheel was turned down on a manual lathe to fit the Kat forks. It is a miracle the front spacers were only out by 1.75 mm after the change in plan.
2004 caliper, twin piston, larger pads and lighter than OEM.
2004 GSX 750 caliper by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
spacer 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Spacer 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Spacer 3 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Spacer 5 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Spacer 6 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrLast edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 11-09-2023, 07:55 AM.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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New carb boots have arrived so carbs on today as well as a few other parts.
Carb boots by Max Mutarn, on FlickrBadgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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As a percentage of weight saved replacing the OEM auto cam chain tension unit with a manual unit is a winner.
OEM cam chain tensioner by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
DW cam chain tension manual by Max Mutarn, on FlickrBadgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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Cam chain with manual tension unit fitted, before setting chain tension.
Cam Chain 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Tension set with manual cam chain unit.
Cam chain 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Cam chain run-out checked, all good.
Cam chain 3 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Manual cam tension unit installed.
Cam chain 4 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Running tally = 153,275 grams.
Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 11-09-2023, 10:03 PM.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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Aluminium battery cradle and Ti bolts ready to go.
Ally cradle 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Ally cradle 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Running tally = 153,534 grams.
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Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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OEM oil pressure sensor and Ti bolts.
Oil press sensor 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Oil press sensor 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Running tally = 153,649 grams.
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Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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Before installing the carbs they need a manual choke to be fitted. There is some damage to the carb fittings so I will have to work with what I have. Found an old manual door lock knob off a vehicle from who knows what in the box of things you never throw away. I think I can get this to work.
door lock by Max Mutarn, on FlickrBadgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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First thing is to file away some material to allow the lock rod to fit the carb mount, the one that isn't broken.
choke 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
choke 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
choke 3 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
The choke rod fits, now to work out how to secure it to the choke bar where the original choke cable would have been attached.
choke 4 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrBadgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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Shaped the end of the rod into an eye and then filed it flat to fit inside the original choke cable holder. M4 bolt and locknut to secure the rod in the cable holder. New choke works smoothly with full range of movement for the choke rail. I installed the manual choke on the left side of the carbs so the choke can be used with the left hand while the starter button and throttle are operated as usual.
Choke 6 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Choke 7 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Choke 8 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Choke 9 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
That is all for today, its cold beer time now.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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That’s some slick fabricobbling, Max.Rich
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Thanks Rich, fabricobbling is an art worth having.
Cheers.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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Carbs installed today.
Carbs 2 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Carbs 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Running tally = 156,909 gramsBadgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
Shin-Ken 1074
1982 GSX1100SXZ Wire Wheel Katana - BOM Nov 2011
1981 GSX1135 Katana Build completed Mar 2024, Curb Weight, all fluids and 21 lt fuel = 206 kg.
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Originally posted by Shin-Ken 1074 View PostThat is all for today, its cold beer time now.
1982 GS1100E V&H "SS" exhaust, APE pods, 1150 oil cooler, 140 speedo, 99.3 rear wheel HP, black engine, '83 red
2016 XL883L sigpic Two-tone blue and white. Almost 42 hp! Status: destroyed, now owned by the insurance company. The hole in my memory starts an hour before the accident and ends 24 hours after.
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