Two-up on the cheap Kan-o-tuna

[85RZwade]

Got a text from a wheeler-dealer friend who's had this Kat in another friend's shop since '23, looking to sell. I'd seen the bike a few times before, and thought it might be a better two-up mount than the RZ. For $700 with a clear title DELIVERED, I couldn't say no, and it was in the garage a few hours later. The usual: tires, battery, brake fluid and almost certainly a fuel system cleaning, then hopefully some summer rides with my lady. This little garage keeps getting smaller...

[m in sc]

yeah, cant go wrong for 700 bucks. nice score

[busa1300]

Love Suzuki
Great bike for the price

[rodneya]

Thats a good deal.Just dont call that a Katana on any European forums

[2T5]

Thats a good deal.Just dont call that a Katana on any European forums

Nor in Australia. :-)

[85RZwade]

First test ride tonight is a mixed bag: idle is OK, but I'm not 100% happy with my synch job. Top end is ferocious, but the transition onto the needles is fluffy. I think the fuel screws will take care of it.
Pretty comfortable and the ride is nice, but that Yosh is 'kin LOUD. I might be too old to make this much noise...and I usually ride an RZ w/Toomeys!
Anyway, I will leave the bodywork off for now, as the carbs may be coming out again. They're a lot easier to take out than my old CB750F!

[RustyRD]

Wade thats a nice score, you do the paint work?

[85RZwade]

No, it came this way. It's a bit much for my mature taste, but I also can't see much paint when I'm riding it.

[m in sc]

at least it isn't furred out. looks like fun..  and my kz is louder than my rd, so I get it.  even w the dB killer in. but it does sound healthy 

[dgorms]

Sweet dude!