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Hi Guys,
As I've mentioned earlier on this forum, I'm restoring a 650 Katana from a large pile of spares. (Or junk as my wife fondly refers to it). Now it turns out that of the 2 sets of shocks I have, one is 37mm (presumably from the 650) and the other 35mm (presumably from a 550 katana?). Naturally, one of the "correct" shocks is bent. The question is, would there be any problem with using the 35mm shocks instead?
My other, related question is as follows. When I fixed up the lower steering head, one was in much better condition than the other, particularly in regard to the fine thread at the top of the steering stem. So I cleaned that one up nicely, installed the new bearing... and of course this turned out to be the one for the bent 37mm shocks. I'm tempted to have a 35 x 37 mm bush turned up for me at work, with a lip at the top to prevent slipping (at least downwards), and install between the shock and the lower steering head clamps. Are there any problems I haven't foreseen with this solution? Or should I try to fix up the 35mm lower steering head instead. Or even try to get the 37 mm shocks straightened?
The benefit of anyone's experience and knowledge would be much appreciated!
Ian
As I've mentioned earlier on this forum, I'm restoring a 650 Katana from a large pile of spares. (Or junk as my wife fondly refers to it). Now it turns out that of the 2 sets of shocks I have, one is 37mm (presumably from the 650) and the other 35mm (presumably from a 550 katana?). Naturally, one of the "correct" shocks is bent. The question is, would there be any problem with using the 35mm shocks instead?
My other, related question is as follows. When I fixed up the lower steering head, one was in much better condition than the other, particularly in regard to the fine thread at the top of the steering stem. So I cleaned that one up nicely, installed the new bearing... and of course this turned out to be the one for the bent 37mm shocks. I'm tempted to have a 35 x 37 mm bush turned up for me at work, with a lip at the top to prevent slipping (at least downwards), and install between the shock and the lower steering head clamps. Are there any problems I haven't foreseen with this solution? Or should I try to fix up the 35mm lower steering head instead. Or even try to get the 37 mm shocks straightened?
The benefit of anyone's experience and knowledge would be much appreciated!
Ian
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