'82 1100 Kat Resto mod

[rureddy]

Hi Guys and Gals

I am new here and don't get on very often but I have a '82 1100 Kat that i will be putting together. I got the bike in the fall and it is completely apart. I also got a whole bunch of GS 1100 parts which I will likely be selling because I have no use for them. The bike came with a 'Busa Swingarm with extensions which I have pulled off and have for sale locally. It also had a compete GS 500 front which I have also pulled off and will be selling.

What I have done so far is not much but to gather some parts. I have a '93 GSXR 1100 Front end going on and just purchased a compete 2003 1200 Bandit rear. From what I have read and chatted it a few guys is the Gixxer front end is a pretty much a drop in and go with maybe a different triple clamp. The bandit rear will have the dual shock mounts installed because I dont want a Mono Shock set up.

Anyway, if anyone has already done this and has some tips or things I need to look out for, please drop me a line. I am n the Toronto area. My email address is Dcreswicke@gmail.com

Here is my starting point...Drew

[steve murdoch]

Welcome to the site, Drew.
What has been done to the engine?
With a swinger like that i would expect the p.o. was heading to the strip?

[rureddy]

The engine is supposed to be stock. The bike was actually raced at Shannonville circuit for a number of years but then he decided to try and build a Drag bike but then gave up.

Drew

[dorkburger]

Welcome, and good luck with the project. Glad you're losing that silly swingarm.

[Fjbj40]

Katman in BC can help.

[pete]

Ooooh a Kat thread, I'm in!!

[rureddy]

Thanks Guys

I have to dig through the extra parts stuff and try and figure out what I have and what its worth. Mostly small stuff but I did find a nice '81 Cluster, Front cowl and a side panel. I also have a decent looking crank and an extra set of carbs but don't know what size they are..

Is Katman in BC Rob Wilton?

[jwhelan65]

Thought the 82s were 1000's?

[ptegsotic]

Thought the 82s were 1000's?

In the US, yes.

an '82 1100 ...

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[harley10]

Drew , yes it is Rob Wilton , helped me many times with parts , where are you located exactly, Brian

[rureddy]

Drew , yes it is Rob Wilton , helped me many times with parts , where are you located exactly, Brian

I am in Tottenham, just south of Barrie- I updated my profile

[Fjbj40]

Is there not another member here in Tottenham?

[rureddy]

Yes, Steve Rideout. He used to have the Turbo Kat. He will be helping me with my build because I have never done this before and I am in uncharted territory lol.

[steve murdoch]

Having seen the beauties that came out of his garage, you are in good hands.

[Fjbj40]

I thought there was, I remember buying a train light from him, pretty good dude.