Latest build Katana 1230

[Arronduke]

I will see if I can post a picture before I go to far in to this bike...
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what happened to big pictures

[AllanB]

I like big pictures I can not lie

[Crasherfromwayback]

I will see if I can post a picture before I go to far in to this bike...
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what happened to big pictures

Nice one. Plenty of power to be had from the EFE engine. I hope to start my Kat build next year, be keen to watch you build.

[Arronduke]

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testing.... Ok large picture.
Latest build nearly finished.. and this is a 1230 EFE.

Got some cool stuff on it like oil temp / volt meter.
Heated grips.. but were are the controls for it, always hated that big control box.
Brakes that work.
and grunt.. like the power it makes.

[Arronduke]

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another view. also latest voltage regulator and electronic fuse box with new loom

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This is the reason not huge amounts have been done on the RG... but there has been progress.
Was trying to get this going for the Cold Kiwi.. but a coil failed and it took a little longer to sort.

But I have large pictures... so much effort, time for a beer!

[Arronduke]

Had a 7/11 just not what I wanted. Priced up the work to build a 1230 engine add the fruit to what I already had and the bill was $$$ so I purchased the race bike off TM (very nice guy I might add, I am sure there was a tear in his eye or it was the wind.....as he left) and combined the two to get what i wanted. Had to sell my GSX1100E to fund this but end result is something close to my perfect kat.

Wife said... and who listens to their bitch, NO MORE MONEY... WTF. Not something I am used to..really. You got a hair cut 3 months ago, and I'm bold. Lets make sacrifices for the good of my shed. Selfish cow.

My old Kat had the 17rear / 18front wire rims for road clearance, better brakes and the exhaust... which by the way fitted perfectly, sort of. I prayed it would fit and it did, sort of, OK a little grinding was needed on the swing arm rear stand mounts. Add a new wiring loom, electronic fuse box, latest R&R, new stator, bandit controls, Brembo stuff and volatility stacks with foam filters which removed a flat spot. It was good to go... but not. Picture still has the K&N filters. Which by the way look cooler.

Previous owner had done a great job on the engine, starts with a tough of the button, wants to lift the front and idles like no bike I have tuned. A credit to this man. I pulled the clutch cover to polish.. lucky I did and the clutch hub was stuffed and the steel insert in the clutch hub was rooted. Loose as a goose, warn out. From racing..New clutch hub and where good to go for a while. Next up will be a fancy seat, not that the wife will ever sit on it! , oil cooler where it should go.. earls and upgraded clutch. (told kids education comes first, maybe next year) that does not work for me... Cams..might need to look for women who likes bikes, beer cuzzling men and bold heads. Should not be to hard to find. Do love a 1230 EFE. Dream come true, torque by the fist full. Do you think Thai women can clean bikes, houses and spends FA on clothes? After all, when investing in an upgrade I want something that works hard, earns good cash and wear FA. OH and better not have family that want to live at my house.

photos to follow.

[Arronduke]

Volatility stacks and foam filters.... not as cool looking but work great.

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The old girl is hitting 95,000km no wonder the bits that should point to the wall are rubbing on the ground... gravity f#cks us all in the end.

[kiwimacchi]

Volatility stacks and foam filters.... not as cool looking but work great.

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The old girl is hitting 95,000km no wonder the bits that should point to the wall are rubbing on the ground... gravity f#cks us all in the end.

Love your work, sir!

[SVboy]

But but what about the RG of loveliness?

[Arronduke]

Took the Kat for a burn today, rear brake master cylinder needs a rebuild but hay.. who needs a rear brake. Actually me. Missed it for hill starts etc.
Long story short, I love the 1230 kit sooo much torque. The 1135 is good for just sitting in top gear, this is even better. But when that throttle gets turned and the rev counter starts passing 6k holly shit.
Might be puss compared to a modern shitter but holly molly the RS36 just start sucking air and the dam thing wants to go. Real kick in the pants. Nice feeling to the ton and that's about where I stop.

Oh well large pictures are gone again!

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[Crasherfromwayback]

Took the Kat for a burn today, rear brake master cylinder needs a rebuild but hay.. who needs a rear brake. Actually me. Missed it for hill starts etc.
Long story short, I love the 1230 kit sooo much torque. The 1135 is good for just sitting in top gear, this is even better. But when that throttle gets turned and the rev counter starts passing 6k holly shit.
Might be puss compared to a modern shitter but holly molly the RS36 just start sucking air and the dam thing wants to go. Real kick in the pants. Nice feeling to the ton and that's about where I stop.

Oh well large pictures are gone again!
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Very nice mate. I'm hoping to start the build of mine this year. Maybe.

[riffer]

What are you starting with Pete? And where do you want to finish?

I find myself spending far too much time at night scouring obscure parts sites looking for unobtainable parts I can't afford. I dunno how you guys can do it sometimes.

[Crasherfromwayback]

What are you starting with Pete? And where do you want to finish?

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With some of my see you later money from WMCC, I purchased an 11000 Miles old GSX1000SZ. Always wanted one, and for what I want to do, this was perfect. I can't afford/don't want to try and own an original one. Always wanted a hot-rod one. This had period correct bits (Kosman braced swingarm, Fox Super Bike Shox, Yoshi exhaust etc etc). Maybe around 1170cc...need good brakes...and how I want it to look.

[Katman]

With some of my see you later money from WMCC, I purchased an 11000 Miles old GSX1000SZ. Always wanted one, and for what I want to do, this was perfect. I can't afford/don't want to try and own an original one. Always wanted a hot-rod one. This had period correct bits (Kosman braced swingarm, Fox Super Bike Shox, Yoshi exhaust etc etc). Maybe around 1170cc...need good brakes...and how I want it to look.

Remember I still have that front rim and hub if you want to put spokes on it.

[Crasherfromwayback]

Remember I still have that front rim and hub if you want to put spokes on it.

Cheers Steve! Still haven't decided what the fuck to do with it!

[Arronduke]

Thought I might add a couple of pictures of some of my Kats's finer points.

Love the Yoshi temp / voltage gauge. Sender is the sump plug, oil temp, and battery voltage.
1230's runs hot so its nice to monitor the oil temp, amazing how long the oil takes to heat up. Longer than you think.
(I was going to say might need to check the thermostat..ha)

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OK, I can hear it now. Why. But I do the Cold Kiwi and these are a nice to have when needed.
If I did not say. Who would know... heated grips.!
NO Fuc#d up controller in your nose, mounted on your handle bar, which fellow biker point at and scoff.

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Yes there is a nice little switch that changes the heat setting, I like it. Why be cause I can.
Hit the switch and the LED tell you the heat setting.

other grip..
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hot setting

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warm setting

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Cool setting, there are about 5 settings.

[jellywrestler]

OK, I can hear it now. Why. But I do the Cold Kiwi and these are a nice to have when needed.
If I did not say. Who would know... heated grips.!
NO Fuc#d up controller in your nose, mounted on your handle bar, which fellow biker point at and scoff.

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heated jackets are so much betterer than grips

[Arronduke]

Did you notice the Brembo front brake brake, nice piece of kit, I wanted the same for the clutch. Had to did deep for this as money was running low.

Font brake. sorry about the picture.

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and the cable clutch version, what can i say... 225 pounds.
https://www.roadraceperformanceshropshire.com/products/brembo-hpk-cable-clutch-perch-with-switch

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This one cost $28 landed, tolerances where not good but some plastic washers and I could not be happier, got to love China. Came in a Brembo labelled flash box!
OMG

[Crisis management]

Just to hi-jack the thread a bit, I'm looking for an early 750 or 1100 Katana if anyone has one for sale.... any info or suggestions welcome.

[Intruder VS]

Just to hi-jack the thread a bit, I'm looking for an early 750 or 1100 Katana if anyone has one for sale.... any info or suggestions welcome.

Here you go now point me in the direction of a pop up light Kat project.
https://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=1744452542

[98tls]

Took the Kat for a burn today, rear brake master cylinder needs a rebuild but hay.. who needs a rear brake. Actually me. Missed it for hill starts etc.
Long story short, I love the 1230 kit sooo much torque. The 1135 is good for just sitting in top gear, this is even better. But when that throttle gets turned and the rev counter starts passing 6k holly shit.
Might be puss compared to a modern shitter but holly molly the RS36 just start sucking air and the dam thing wants to go. Real kick in the pants. Nice feeling to the ton and that's about where I stop.

Oh well large pictures are gone again!

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Very very nice,can remember the old fella coming home on a brand spanker many many moons ago,being an old fella he had lived a life of Tridents n Nortons followed by SS bevel drives etc but can still remember his enthusiasm re how the thing went through the Hundalees,being a young fella who had grown up looking at Tridents/Nortons and Bevel drive ducs my most vivid memories of the Katana were how weird it looked compared to anything else that had been in the driveway.Enjoy.

[pete376403]

I see later twin pot calipers on adapter brackets. Any compliance / WOF issues or was it 'don't ask/don't tell" ? Looking to do the same with my GS1100. I have a pair of Kawasaki Concours calipers to go on, waiting on CBR600 disks.

[Grumph]

I see later twin pot calipers on adapter brackets. Any compliance / WOF issues or was it 'don't ask/don't tell" ? Looking to do the same with my GS1100. I have a pair of Kawasaki Concours calipers to go on, waiting on CBR600 disks.

I did an upgrade to twin pots on a GS1000 for a customer. No probs with a WOF at the local garage - the only thing looked at was to ensure that the braided lines had swaged fittings.