Classic Katana 650

**skidMark** · 5th January 2009, 16:54

Yes it's me skidMark blah blah, i locked myself out of my old account (personal reasons etc) i'm sorting getting it merged.

Anyways....

This is the current toy, thought i would share, be a while until she is done.

1981 Suzuki GS650G shaft drive katana running a RGV 250 front end.

Skid.

**98tls** · 5th January 2009, 17:07

Good on ya,different for sure.What states the motor in?

**skidMark** · 5th January 2009, 17:09

Originally Posted by 98tls

Good on ya,different for sure.What states the motor in?

Motor in it was on its way out, so i have got a complete bike i am using for spares, motor in that one is a very good runner. Should be a good steed once sorted, it was my mule down in the south island, so keeping the old girl alive

Skid.

**Maha** · 5th January 2009, 17:09

Welcome back Mark....

**skidMark** · 5th January 2009, 17:12

Originally Posted by Maha

Welcome back Mark....

Cheers mate, shall see if this place has gotton a bit more civilised since i left.

**JMemonic** · 5th January 2009, 17:47

I like the grafted front end, you might need to up the springs a bit, would be interesting if you can mono shock the rear end, perhaps a more modern swingarm grafted in, I know it could be difficult given the shaft forms haif the swingarm.

Keep us posted.

**rudolph** · 5th January 2009, 18:16

Couldn't keep away ay? I think this needs some crazy exhausts and a cool paint job, leaped skin seat cover.

**skidMark** · 5th January 2009, 18:20

Originally Posted by JMemonic

I like the grafted front end, you might need to up the springs a bit, would be interesting if you can mono shock the rear end, perhaps a more modern swingarm grafted in, I know it could be difficult given the shaft forms haif the swingarm.

Keep us posted.

Yeah it definately causes problems being shaft drive, i am going to decide on front end beef up once the motor is in, tank is full etc, see how it reacts then go from there, another reason for not modifying the rear is tight budget.

time will tell though, maybe down the line i can work out something for the rear with the spare parts, so i can still ride this one in the interim.

Skid.

**JMemonic** · 5th January 2009, 19:12

Originally Posted by Skiddy

Yeah it definately causes problems being shaft drive, i am going to decide on front end beef up once the motor is in, tank is full etc, see how it reacts then go from there, another reason for not modifying the rear is tight budget.

time will tell though, maybe down the line i can work out something for the rear with the spare parts, so i can still ride this one in the interim.

Skid.

Lol I understand the budget thing, good plan on the front end, might give you time to get friendly with a spring maker

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Keep us posted.

**skidMark** · 5th January 2009, 21:07

Originally Posted by JMemonic

Lol I understand the budget thing, good plan on the front end, might give you time to get friendly with a spring maker

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Keep us posted.

Yep will definately keep ya posted.

**skidMark** · 6th January 2009, 23:32

Originally Posted by rudolph

Couldn't keep away ay? I think this needs some crazy exhausts and a cool paint job, leaped skin seat cover.

Speaking of which when are you helping me make my tri-Y headers?

**carver** · 7th January 2009, 09:11

will that be your moto GP bike for this season?

**Buddy L** · 7th January 2009, 20:19

Welcome back Mark Auckland /Skidmark/marky mark?
Your bikes looking good mate, front end looks real aggressive.
Hopefully ill be getting a road bike again sometime

**skidMark** · 7th January 2009, 20:35

Originally Posted by carver

will that be your moto GP bike for this season?

Too old...

Originally Posted by Buddy L

Welcome back Mark Auckland /Skidmark/marky mark?
Your bikes looking good mate, front end looks real aggressive.
Hopefully ill be getting a road bike again sometime

Yeah i'm stoked with her to be honest.

Be good if you get a roadbike, you're pro as auw!

Would txt ya sometimes but i lost ya number when my old sim died... i still have same number mate.