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Originally posted by Shin-Ken 1074 View Post1979 gs1000e (everyday) 1977 gs750 for sale
1983 yam xj550 maxim streetbob sold
1995 gsx750F everyday fighterjet 1990 gsx1100F for sale
2000kaw zx600
2003 BMW K1200GT sport tour
2000Buel Cyclone M2 motorwork
1984 Yam venture xvz1200 -long ride/cold ride ride gf ride..
1978 Honda cb750F3 supersport top end (still)
1976 Harley FL 3/8" S&S stroker - motor out way too long
1980 Harley fxs80 - wacked good on this one
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What's the current weight and running status? I must admit, at first I thought this was a pipe dream, but you seem to know what you are doing. However...
If it turns out that you personally weigh 400 lbs, a lot of us are going to be disappointed!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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Been following along quietly with interest. Not sure if you have the wheels in hand yet, but mid 90s Triumph Trident wheels look suspiciously similar to later model GS wheels, but in modern sizes and likely lighter. There'd probably be some modifications involved with the brakes though. It's something I'd like to try someday.sigpic
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Originally posted by Rob S. View PostWhat's the current weight and running status? I must admit, at first I thought this was a pipe dream, but you seem to know what you are doing. However...
If it turns out that you personally weigh 400 lbs, a lot of us are going to be disappointed!
Hi Rob, sorry for the delayed reply, a very close friend passed away last week and have been involved with other matters, so the Kat project and logging on the Forum has taken a back seat for the last week or so.
Buddy if I weighted 400lbs I would be very disappointed as well, I do carry a few kg more than I should be for someone over 60, but only a few kgs.
Will post an update tonight my time. Dropped off the aluminium axle spacers today to be anodised and should have them back in 10 days.
Cheers,
Glen.Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 09-25-2023, 04:32 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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Originally posted by dorkburger View PostBeen following along quietly with interest. Not sure if you have the wheels in hand yet, but mid 90s Triumph Trident wheels look suspiciously similar to later model GS wheels, but in modern sizes and likely lighter. There'd probably be some modifications involved with the brakes though. It's something I'd like to try someday.
For brakes up front going to try and adapt 2004 GSX750F calipers (lighter than OEM Kat) and for rear brake a 2005 GSXR1000 K5 underslung caliper. The rear brake is almost done and should be a winner.
Will post updates tonight.
Cheers,
Glen.Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 09-25-2023, 03:54 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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Originally posted by garyS-NJ View Post
The mudguard inside brace is actually a fork brace and so you might want something up there.
Cheers,
Glen.Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 09-25-2023, 02:15 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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Hi Folks, the last week has been quite busy for me and resulted in almost no time spent working on the DW Project and no time at all on GSR. Some minor progress to report, the front and rear aluminium axle spacers and rear caliper torque brace are now away to be anodised, 10 days until they are back.
I did manage to sort out the rear brake components and although not fitted with a line and fluid it has had a dry fit. Rear brake system compared to OEM:
1982 SZ OEM steel rear brake pedal and bolt = 271 g.
1982 SZ OEM steel rear brake torque brace & bolts = 438 g.
1982 SZ OEM rear caliper, bracket and bolts = 1583 g.
1982 SZ OEM rear master cyl and res, no fluid = 433 g.
1982 SZ OEM rear brake rotor no bolts/lock tabs =2,170 g.
4,895 g.
DW 180 modified ally rear brake pedal and Ti bolt = 120 g.
Aluminium torque brace made in the shed = 59 g.
Modified 2005 GSXR1000 rear caliper and bracket = 1197 g.
Modified 2005 GSXR1000 rear master cyl & res = 218 g.
Aftermarket super light weight rear rotor no bolts = 550 g.
= 2,144 g.
DW 180 rear brake system comes in at 2,751 grams lighter than 1982 OEM Kat rear brake system, close to 57% lighter. That percentage will improve when the rotor bolts are weighed as the 5 DW180 rotor bolts are titanium compared to the 6 OEM steel bolts. When the axle spacers are back from being anodised and the rear end can be installed I'll give an accurate weight update. I don't want to make a mistake with the figures while there are parts being installed and removed to get them right so the tally will only be added to when parts are installed as a finished item.
Cheers.Last edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 09-25-2023, 04:52 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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DW 180 rear master cylinder mount bracket after removing 180 grams.
DW bare frame 3 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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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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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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Frame taken straight from being garnite blasted and primer applied 30 minutes later. This pic is after hanging the frame before the primer was applied. Used 16 mm round bar so the frame could be pivoted to allow better access for painting.
DW frame primed 1 by Max Mutarn, on FlickrLast edited by Shin-Ken 1074; 09-27-2023, 12:11 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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Frame pivot position, still bare metal, primer hasn't been applied yet.
DW frame primed 2 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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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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Rear master mount bracket minus the rust and chipped looks much better.
DW frame painted 2 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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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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