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I installed the fuel tank yesterday and it was leaking fuel past the tap flange and through the tap bolts. After removing the tank and inspecting the tank flange plate I noticed the extruded aluminium flange plate had some score marks running along the length of the flange and the tap bolt threads in the flange are not very tight. I have sanded the flange with 800 grit and then polished the plate to remove the score marks and then cleaned the plate with acetone. Have installed the new tap and used a fuel rated thread paste on the bolts. After the thread paste has cured I'll add some fuel to the tank and sit it on the bench for 24 hours and check for leaks. For now the first test ride and 02 sensor readings has been delayed for a few days.Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 03-06-2024, 05:56 PM.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
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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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A day later and so far no leak. If its not leaking after another few hours and weather permitting I hope to have a short test ride later today.
Tap test by Max Mutarn, on FlickrBadgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
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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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Of course, there's a positive side to leaks. With every drip, your bike is losing weight.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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Originally posted by Rob S. View PostOf course, there's a positive side to leaks. With every drip, your bike is losing weight.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
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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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The tap flange leak has stopped, yay! Time for the first test ride, a slow one to check everything is working as advertised and nothing falls off, that includes me.
First impression riding around town is very positive! Crisp and smooth gear changes, power rolls on without bogging down or hesitation. On corners it turns in very well and is so light on the bars compared to a stock Kat! Have made some minor adjustments to clutch cable and tyre pressure. Rear shocks and front end are doing well at low speed so no adjustment today. Highway speed and some rough roads will test the front and rear suspension so will see what adjustments are needed then. Brakes are amazing, good feel and not harsh on the front or rear with very predictable stopping. Did a few emergency stops, stays straight and pulls up very quick!
Acceleration from a standing start or rolling it on is so good I can't stop smiling. It is performing really well and looks like those Yoshi camshafts are doing their job even before the carbs are tuned. If the performance improves on top of what is there now this machine is going to be a weapons grade ride! Bring it on.Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 03-09-2024, 11:15 PM.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
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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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The build at this stage, running but certainly not the finish of the build, yet. Carbs need to be tuned and valve clearances done and record engine oil operating temperature to see if an oil cooler is needed, hope not, extra weight! There are still some things to be changed like swapping some titanium bolts for aluminium bolts to reduce weight.
Build 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
Build 2 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrLast edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 03-10-2024, 04:35 AM.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
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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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Fitted an engine oil temp unit today, it is not staying on the bike - too heavy! I just want to check engine oil temps with city and open road riding to see if I can get away with not fitting an oil cooler. If the temps get high enough to warrant a cooler I have one that should do the job.
The temp displayed is the engine temp with the Kat sitting in the driveway before starting it. I expect to see numbers above 110C soon enough.
oil temp 1 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
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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 Post..... I can't stop smiling..Rijk
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Originally posted by Shin-Ken 1074 View PostTime for the first test ride... If the performance improves on top of what is there now this machine is going to be a weapons grade ride!Scott
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Didn't the Kat come with an oil temp gauge when it was new?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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Originally posted by Rijko View Post
Congrats, great feeling after all that work, isn't itBadgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
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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 gs scott View Post
Glen, CONGRATULATIONS on DW180!!! I may have to fly down and take her for a ride myself!
Cheers mate.Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 03-11-2024, 05:52 PM.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
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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 Rob S. View PostDidn't the Kat come with an oil temp gauge when it was new?Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 03-11-2024, 05:50 PM.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
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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 Post
Not an oil temp gauge, a low oil pressure light.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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The Katana clocks are a tidy unit and perhaps the design team wanted to keep the clocks focused on the two needles so there are no extras like oil temp, fuel gauge, amp meter or side stand down warning light.
As you know, some other Suzuki clocks were fitted with all the bells and whistles but not the Kat.Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 03-11-2024, 06:04 PM.Badgezz, we don need noh stinkin' badgezz!
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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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