82 Katana followed me home

[rodneya]

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.

[85RZwade]

Great find; you're going to have a bunch of fun with that

[Kawtriplefreak]

Nice score!!!

[quocle603]

one of the few four strokes I would own.

[irk_miller]

Probably not a chance in hell I find one here in Georgia.

[motodreams]

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.

[rodneya]

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.

[Hawaii-Mike]

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.

[Kawtriplefreak]

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

[rodneya]

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.

[85RZwade]

You work fast, bro! I'm envious of your garage time

[m in sc]

  LOOKING GOOD. those forks are tits.

[rodneya]

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.

[m in sc]

i dig it. fun stuff 

[Hawaii-Mike]

Very nice