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  1. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Yes, as soon as I bolted it on I knew it had to be swapped for a 5mm.
  2. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    I wasn't happy with the 6mm allen bolt holding the new front brake res, it just didn't look right, and if it doesn't look right it isn't right. Swapped it for a 5mm allen bolt, much better and as a bonus it is almost half the weight of the 6mm. Front res M6 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Front res...
  3. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    The res swap is done and dusted. The Brembo res including the DIY bracket, hose, clips, bolts, washers and brake fluid came in at 77% lighter than the Nissin res assembly, 152 g is a pretty good weight saving for a small part like the front res. The Nissin res = 198 g. Brembo res = 46 g...
  4. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    One of the jobs I'd like to start this weekend is swapping the OEM Nissin front brake res for a lighter Brembo res. The Brembo res is not supplied with a bracket but that isn't an issue as it allows me to make a bracket and I have a cunning plan for the bracket. Nissin Res by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
  5. Shin-Ken 1074

    what did you wrench on today??

    Hi Darryl, "special sauce" is Inox MX 3. This is similar to other products in this category however, what makes it so good for cables is it cleans and lubes the cable and does not go tacky or leave any varnish/residue to gum up cables. Yes, it looks to have the same properties as that other very...
  6. Shin-Ken 1074

    Headlight Protector

    I have recently installed a new glass headlight and would like to keep it in one piece however, some of the backroads around here have plenty of loose gravel and stones that do a good job of turning glass into crystals. Fitted a headlight protector today before heading out on a ride tomorrow...
  7. Shin-Ken 1074

    what did you wrench on today??

    To help keep the clutch cable silky smooth and reduce wear to the cable it gets a dose of cable lube 3 times per year. The needle fits straight into the OEM clutch cable, squeeze in the lube until it runs out of the cable at the lower cable adjuster and reinstall the cable to the lever. Same...
  8. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Since fitting the GSX 1135 EF OEM oil cooler I have been monitoring the oil temp using a digital gauge and so far so good. The 1135 EF OEM front guard has a deflector fitted as stock however, the 1981 SZ Katana 1100 front guard does not have a deflector so I have been curious to know about the...
  9. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Yeah nar, Australia went with the F18 instead of the F15.
  10. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Yep, except for the Streak Eagle, all variants of the F15 have a tail hook for land based cable recovery when needed or in training.
  11. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Yeah, the Streak Eagle was a Hot Rod! It was stripped down to the basics with a lot of systems removed to get the weight down: no gun pack no radar no tail hook some actuators were removed some electronics were removed some hydraulic systems were removed minimum fuel load and of course no...
  12. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Bummer, the bad weather has rolled in today, rain and wind so no test ride. :(
  13. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    The modified oil cooler is now in place and waiting for it's test ride tomorrow to check what the temp gauge has to show with the two deflectors fitted. Oil cooler 76 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
  14. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Cooler and brackets are finished and tomorrow they will be installed and a test ride Tuesday with some mates. It will be interesting to see if the lower deflector helps to reduce oil temp, being the first design it can be changed or modified as needed. If this design works and there is no need...
  15. Shin-Ken 1074

    1986 GS450L New Battery - No Power

    Hi there and welcome to the forum. Those wires are for the front indicators and not being connected will not be the reason for no power to the system. I don't have an answer for you about what the problem could be however, I am sure there will be someone here who has some advise regarding...
  16. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    To shave some weight off the oil cooler I am going to delete the lower cooler mounting brackets and make the upper brackets from flat aluminium shaped to make them as light as possible. The cooler is held in place with the upper brackets and the hoses with their metal manifolds are stiff enough...
  17. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    The deflector for the lower edge of the cooler is a prototype to test if it helps reduce the oil temp once there is some airflow. To future proof the deflector it needs to be installed in a way that allows it to be removed and or replaced if needed. Have attached an aluminium strip tapped for...
  18. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Oh no, say it isn't so, lightness must rule! ;) If the cooler mods work to manage the oil temp then it will have been worth the effort however, Summer time in five months will be the real world test. I have some larger oil coolers to use as Plan D if this one is a no go.
  19. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    In Summer where I am the temps get up to 40 C and above with humidity in the high 90's so air cooled engines need all the help they can get. Although an oil cooler has now been installed on the DW and that will help the oil, I think a little mod to the oil cooler can help a bit more on those hot...
  20. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Yes, the heavy OEM steel brace under the front guard has been removed and replaced with a much lighter aluminium fork brace that you can see installed above the guard. The OEM plastic front guard has also been replaced with a lighter carbon guard (with Titanium bolts) and painted to look like an...
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