1984 Katana 7/11

[steve murdoch]

I've actually been surprised at just how much stuff is still available brand new for the Kat! The dealer most of us use here is somewhat of a Kat specialist (Mick Hone) and is owned by the man himself and he's an ex-racer.

The tanks are genuine ridgey didge Suzuki items and can be had either painted in the correct 13L with decals applied ready to go, or like I'll get which is painted in an incorrect silver colour for about 70% of the cost of the ready to go version.

An aluminium Yoshi tank... mmmm... that would be tasty indeed! They're about three times the price though...

Only 3 times as much?
At least they throw in the fuel line. haha.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/YOSHIMURA-Aluminum-Fuel-Tank-SUZUKI-GSX1100S-KATANA-GS1100S-/162751876338?_trksid=p2349526.m4383.l4275.c10

[pete]

Well, that's somewhat the plan with the blade putty and guide coat... I'll get some putty on and lightly sand back the lumpy bits, and that should have it all pretty much putty colour. Then I'll add a guide coat and sand it all back to aim for that all over smooth finish.

[Fjbj40]

Your at the point where I spray primer! I find it easier to see defects when it's all one color and for me the one color gives me initiative!

[pete]

Yep Steve, most definitely! Although I didn't wear one when wet sanding the filler. That's the one bonus I noticed with wet sanding is there's a lot less dust around, although I really should've worn one even with the filler sanding.

Good to know Larry and yep it will be great to get a single colour on it at last!

[nvr2old]

You can put "crisp" edges on with your filler, Pete, then soften them while block sanding the primer. Getting it all one color again is so rewarding.