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Title: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: rodneya on April 02, 2021, 09:38:29 PM
Picked up a new basket case today. 1982 GSX750s Katana with a 1100 motor.
Been sitting for years, but looks like its about 95% there.

Its been over 30 years since Ive had one of these.
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: 85RZwade on April 03, 2021, 09:41:06 AM
Great find; you're going to have a bunch of fun with that
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on April 03, 2021, 09:02:14 PM
Nice score!!!
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: quocle603 on August 07, 2021, 12:28:16 PM
one of the few four strokes I would own.
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: irk_miller on August 07, 2021, 02:14:33 PM
Probably not a chance in hell I find one here in Georgia.
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: motodreams on August 26, 2021, 01:11:53 PM
Fun in straight line for a mile otherwise no good bikes.  Hope you're not dissapointed.  We had one a few yrs back and couldn't wait to unload it.  I called it a freight train.  Goes straight fast for a vintage bike and well planted.  Not for corners.
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: rodneya on August 27, 2021, 12:01:42 AM
Not at all disappointed.
Ive owned a 750, 1000 and 1100 before. they may not handle like a new sports bike and they are heavy, but I never had any issues keeping up with other bikes through the twisties.
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: Hawaii-Mike on August 27, 2021, 04:10:27 PM
Yes I think I read back in the day that Katana's handled well.  I loved the look, kinda like Mad Max MFP police bikes.
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: Kawtriplefreak on August 27, 2021, 11:29:05 PM
I had an 80 Katana 750 when I was on Okinawa and the only new bike I ever had was an 80 GS1100ET  Both very good bikes
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: rodneya on October 05, 2021, 01:22:47 PM
making some progress. Frame finished and motor rebuilt and back in the frame.

This motor has a roller bearing crank, so getting the block down over 4 pistons was quite a job.
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: 85RZwade on October 05, 2021, 03:35:18 PM
You work fast, bro! I'm envious of your garage time
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: m in sc on October 05, 2021, 04:58:51 PM
 :olaf: LOOKING GOOD. those forks are tits.
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: rodneya on May 26, 2022, 01:13:35 AM
Finally back together. Still some work to be done but she is running.
Flat clear coat is a whole different animal to spray. That was quite the learning curve.
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: m in sc on May 26, 2022, 02:00:29 PM
i dig it. fun stuff  :clap:
Title: Re: 82 Katana followed me home
Post by: Hawaii-Mike on May 26, 2022, 03:43:18 PM
Very nice