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  1. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Hhhhmmmm, those mirrors need to be re-visited, they are a bit chunky so I have ordered a new set and although the supplier couldn't provide the weight to me, the new mirrors look to be a lighter construction. Will know for sure in about two weeks. Mirror mount c by Max Mutarn, on Flickr...
  2. Shin-Ken 1074

    Rear rotor for '79 GS850G

    Be careful, an under spec disc wont go well with insurance if brakes are a contributing factor in an accident.
  3. Shin-Ken 1074

    Speedometer Calibration?

    Hi alke46, The speedo unit is a Cycplus G1 rechargeable, one button to turn it on and auto shut down if the unit does not move for 10 minutes. It is not supplied with a bracket only the base plate and rubber o-rings. I made a bracket from aluminium tube and bolted it to the mirror mount. The...
  4. Shin-Ken 1074

    1980 1100L 530 conversion

    The critical point when choosing the front sprocket is to ensure the chain clearance over the swing-arm pivot, use a small diameter sprocket and the chain will eat the swing-arm.
  5. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Installed the new light weight Ti/carbon muffler today. Fits the existing collector perfectly and looks very tidy. Sound is pretty good too, at idle anyway! Tomorrow is test ride day for the new starter clutch and muffler. Curb Weight Running Tally: 197.475 kg Ti carbon can 1 by Max Mutarn...
  6. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Thanks Pete, if the weather permits, Tuesday is test ride day.
  7. Shin-Ken 1074

    what did you wrench on today??

    Many before me have come up with that one, and made it with a lot more skill than I have.
  8. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Installed the modified starter clutch today. Tomorrow new engine oil and filter and install the exhaust system. Hope to have it all together for a ride on Tuesday. Starter clutch 39 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Starter clutch 40 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
  9. Shin-Ken 1074

    what did you wrench on today??

    Installed the modified starter clutch today, 160Nm torque on the rotor nut made easy with the lock-up tool. Starter clutch 38 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Starter clutch 39 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Starter clutch 40 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr Starter clutch 41 by Max Mutarn, on Flickr
  10. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    While the Kat has been waiting for the refurbished starter clutch I went shopping and found a short length titanium and carbon muffler for the project. The muffler arrived today and was very pleased to see it weigh 290 grams less than the carbon muffler in current use. Curb Weight Running...
  11. Shin-Ken 1074

    DIY Damping Rod Tool for my 79 GS850G

    My 1980's GSX 1100 all use a 19mm damper rod recess. Made a stainless steel T handle and tapped it for a 19mm hexhead bolt. That way if I ever need to change the bolt size just cut the wire, remove the pin, and replace the bolt with the new size. Damper rod holder a by Max Mutarn, on Flickr...
  12. Shin-Ken 1074

    Speedometer Calibration?

    Yes, most of the older speedos can be re-calibrated, can be an expensive fix, well it is here in OZ. An instrument repair business or advise from the members here I am sure will be helpful. I have a speedo that is out by 15% however, knowing the cost here to repair I took the easy and cheap...
  13. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Thanks Pete, yeah looking forward to getting the Kat up and running, two months watching her catch dust has not been fun! Planning on being over your way for the August Jabba. Cheers mate.
  14. Shin-Ken 1074

    GS1150 Starter Clutch Advice

    The refurbished starter clutch has arrived back from the U.K. - happy times! Hoping to install it this weekend. Cheers.
  15. Shin-Ken 1074

    what did you wrench on today??

    Planning to install a new starter clutch in the GSX1100 on the weekend and to make the job a bit easier with the 160 -170 Nm torque setting I made a flywheel lock-up tool today. I posted it in my on going project thread however, wrenching is perhaps a better place for it? Starter clutch 32 by...
  16. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    Cut the heads off two 10mm bolts to make the pins to fit the factory locking holes in the rotor. Then cut and welded the steel for the yoke, drilled the holes for the pins in the yoke, welded the captive nuts for the adjustable pins and welded an 800 mm handle to the yoke, should do the job...
  17. Shin-Ken 1074

    1981 GSX1100 Katana Based Project

    The refurbished starter clutch arrived today - bit of a drama but it got here in the end. The first job is to make a lock-up tool for the rotor to make it easy to torque the 160 - 170 Nm required for the rotor nut. Had some steel and bolts gathering dust that will do nicely. Finished the lock-up...
  18. Shin-Ken 1074

    Keyhole cover not closing - heavy rain problem

    What kind of "short" was it? Most older ignition key seals have cracks/splits or have rotted away and wet weather doesn't seem to be a problem on start up. Starting the next day would seem to rule out a dud battery, although after three years most lead acid batteries are on borrowed time...
  19. Shin-Ken 1074

    GS1150 Starter Clutch Advice

    Hi Roy, No drama mate, and please don't feel sorry, without your help I wouldn't have a solution to the starter clutch problem so I appreciate your advice about Brian and his conversion work, all good. I have built the Kat with a plan to ride it for 20 years so to fix the problem it works out...
  20. Shin-Ken 1074

    GS1150 Starter Clutch Advice

    The starter clutch was shipped International Express and arrived in the UK in three days so it seemed all was going well. After the starter clutch sitting for a week in Customs, I was notified VAT, Duty Tax and a handling fee had to be paid before Customs would release the parts so sending it...
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