Rebuilding a bike

dave996 · 10-Oct-2005, 15:38

I've just got me hands on a 1982 Suzuki Katana 1100.

Now this is in bits and pieces but is all there, it has not been run in a while so requires rebuilding, being a novice at this I need some advice please

Sorry guys I know it's not a duke but I've wanted this bike since I was a kid

skidlids · 10-Oct-2005, 15:46

dave are you rebuilding it as original or modernising it with wider 3 spoke wheels, better forks etc.
I have done the odd Z1000, Z650 and GSX1100EFE all ended up with more modern forks, swingarm, wheels and brakes with the EFE also ending up with a GSXR1100R engine in it

monstermob 998 · 10-Oct-2005, 15:47

classic motorcycle mechanics has recently completed a rebuild of the katana
http://www.classicmechanics.com/

maybe worth a a look thru for some info- i think back copies are available of past features

Spen · 10-Oct-2005, 15:48

Have a look at the restoration pages on here...

www.t20suzuki.com

Plenty of parts available for them too.

One of my sponsors deals in bits for them: www.andersonvintageparts.com

Ask on the SOC boards too, always somebody with parts for grabs.

dave996 · 10-Oct-2005, 21:24

Quote:

Originally posted by skidlids
dave are you rebuilding it as original or modernising it with wider 3 spoke wheels, better forks etc.
I have done the odd Z1000, Z650 and GSX1100EFE all ended up with more modern forks, swingarm, wheels and brakes with the EFE also ending up with a GSXR1100R engine in it

Kev
It's going back to it's original state, I think too many people have *******ised them or writen them off so it would be nice to see it original.

cheers Monsterbob and Spen

gary888 · 10-Oct-2005, 21:36

Dave, think about joining the VJMC. Their members are very helpful and give lots of good advice when answering the sort of questions you will have as the restoration goes on. (and you will have a lot...). Been there done it!! Not a Katana though.
Good luck with the job.
Regards,
Gary.

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10-Oct-2005, 15:46	#2
skidlids MotoGP God Posts: 18,275 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Oxford Mood: Its ONLY a Bike Club dave are you rebuilding it as original or modernising it with wider 3 spoke wheels, better forks etc. I have done the odd Z1000, Z650 and GSX1100EFE all ended up with more modern forks, swingarm, wheels and brakes with the EFE also ending up with a GSXR1100R engine in it Reply

10-Oct-2005, 15:47	#3
monstermob 998 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,099 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north hampshire Mood: is it cos i is a bricklayer classic motorcycle mechanics has recently completed a rebuild of the katana http://www.classicmechanics.com/ maybe worth a a look thru for some info- i think back copies are available of past features Reply

10-Oct-2005, 15:48	#4
Spen Registered Forum User 500SD Posts: 607 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Rhodesia. Mood: Buoyant. Have a look at the restoration pages on here... www.t20suzuki.com Plenty of parts available for them too. One of my sponsors deals in bits for them: www.andersonvintageparts.com Ask on the SOC boards too, always somebody with parts for grabs. Reply

10-Oct-2005, 21:36	#6
gary888 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 110 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Sunny Manchester Dave, think about joining the VJMC. Their members are very helpful and give lots of good advice when answering the sort of questions you will have as the restoration goes on. (and you will have a lot...). Been there done it!! Not a Katana though. Good luck with the job. Regards, Gary. Reply