meowmix
3rd January 2016, 14:05
Suzuki Katana 550 1981 (tel:550 1981)
Poor old thing. Due to the live plate it might be ideal for someone who already has one or two of these in the paddock already. Move your running lump (and other bits, see below) in to this frame and be legal beagle.
The good:
Has a plate
Front wheel bearings replaced about 1,000 kms ago
Brakes were stripped and rebuilt around the same time, but due to sitting for a couple of years might need another go
Replaced clutch springs
Centre stand and side stand
Full engine seal set included, but head gasket has been used
Can also throw in a copper head gasket - if you can anneal it properly it might work great
Gearbox was always solid, never popped out
Brand new Motobatt battery, which I'd like to recoup the cost of if nothing else, $85 or so
Sat for 14 years in a shed before I got my mitts on it
The middle:
Has generic aftermarket mufflers which work well, nice and quiet with that cool reverse taper tip, but the thin chrome has been attacked by moisture. Paint them?
The bad:
Speedo needle snapped so there's a replacement on it reading 0 kms. Matched the spec so should work properly on the road
Tank paint was stripped off and had some clear, which obviously didn't work out too well
Tank has a dent about the size of a plum
Seat has some wear, but pretty good for age. Mainly the edges of the steel base giving out
Rear shocks are glorified springs now and occasionally seize in a semi compressed state. I could park up and hear it pop back to normal half an hour later
The bad: Engine subsection
Cyl 4 oils so bad it fouls the plug within a couple of minutes.
I suspect it might be a broken ring and excessive blow-by, and have a cyl and Pistons from an 82 spare. These have been lightly honed and should be ready for transplant. Also might be the valve stem seals, which I have in the engine seal set.
This developed over a couple of months, but before that it ran really nicely. Could pass my mates M900 (before he fixed the carbs).
Speaking of carbs they are mostly disassembled and will need a thorough clean due to sitting for some time.
Theres probably more. I have a couple of pictures, mind the mess, it's in the corner of the shed.
Any offer considered, pickup in Whangarei. Rolls well and front lever will stop it.
Poor old thing. Due to the live plate it might be ideal for someone who already has one or two of these in the paddock already. Move your running lump (and other bits, see below) in to this frame and be legal beagle.
The good:
Has a plate
Front wheel bearings replaced about 1,000 kms ago
Brakes were stripped and rebuilt around the same time, but due to sitting for a couple of years might need another go
Replaced clutch springs
Centre stand and side stand
Full engine seal set included, but head gasket has been used
Can also throw in a copper head gasket - if you can anneal it properly it might work great
Gearbox was always solid, never popped out
Brand new Motobatt battery, which I'd like to recoup the cost of if nothing else, $85 or so
Sat for 14 years in a shed before I got my mitts on it
The middle:
Has generic aftermarket mufflers which work well, nice and quiet with that cool reverse taper tip, but the thin chrome has been attacked by moisture. Paint them?
The bad:
Speedo needle snapped so there's a replacement on it reading 0 kms. Matched the spec so should work properly on the road
Tank paint was stripped off and had some clear, which obviously didn't work out too well
Tank has a dent about the size of a plum
Seat has some wear, but pretty good for age. Mainly the edges of the steel base giving out
Rear shocks are glorified springs now and occasionally seize in a semi compressed state. I could park up and hear it pop back to normal half an hour later
The bad: Engine subsection
Cyl 4 oils so bad it fouls the plug within a couple of minutes.
I suspect it might be a broken ring and excessive blow-by, and have a cyl and Pistons from an 82 spare. These have been lightly honed and should be ready for transplant. Also might be the valve stem seals, which I have in the engine seal set.
This developed over a couple of months, but before that it ran really nicely. Could pass my mates M900 (before he fixed the carbs).
Speaking of carbs they are mostly disassembled and will need a thorough clean due to sitting for some time.
Theres probably more. I have a couple of pictures, mind the mess, it's in the corner of the shed.
Any offer considered, pickup in Whangarei. Rolls well and front lever will stop it.