1. This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Learn More.

Project 1985 Katana 750

Discussion in 'Other Projects - Other Bikes (non 250's)' started by kiffsta, Apr 9, 2018.

  1. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

    Messages:
    9,066
    Likes Received:
    6,872
    Trophy Points:
    1,168
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2010
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brisbane
    I received an email from a customer asking if I wanted to buy his Katana 750, ’it has been in a shed since 2002 and was looking a bit sore and sorry for itself

    I made an offer and the seller accepted so i picked it up on Saturday morning.

    Today I didn’t get into work until after lunch as I had to drop my son down to Coolangatta airport to attend a Vereren Mentors leadership camp, more on that later

    So Phil and my mate Henry gave me a hand to get the carbs out , they were quite possible the worst I have ever seen. The butterflies are jammed shut so they are now soaking.

    I am not going the full resto on it, more just clean it up and ride it. I may need a few parts such as carbs and headers bit I am hoping to see her running shortly

    549A921C-046F-4AB4-9AED-529DF3ED66D9.jpeg EEA7D18F-495C-4315-8B50-7902EE932D26.jpeg
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Nice Work Nice Work x 1
  2. Wozza

    Wozza Active Member

    Messages:
    361
    Likes Received:
    191
    Trophy Points:
    148
    Joined:
    Mar 21, 2017
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    South Australia
    My Bike:
    GB250
    dosnt look to bad....Im digging the matt black.... needs a bit of shark gray blended in from the top :)
     
    • Like Like x 1
  3. ruckusman

    ruckusman White Mans Magic Master Premium Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    3,225
    Likes Received:
    1,415
    Trophy Points:
    918
    Joined:
    Oct 1, 2013
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Narrabeen, NSW Australia
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR250 3LN1
    I actually owned that precise model of bike in about 1988 - hopefully the corrosion is treatable - it was a pretty bike, not the quickest
     
  4. maelstrom

    maelstrom LiteTek Staff Member Premium Member 250cc Vendor Contributing Member

    Messages:
    5,102
    Likes Received:
    3,472
    Trophy Points:
    1,148
    Joined:
    Dec 23, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Thailand
    Home Page:
    My Bike:
    Yamaha FZR400 3TJ1, Honda MC22
    I rode one once, thought it turned like a barge.
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  5. Frankster

    Frankster Grey Pride...Adventure before Dementia Staff Member Premium Member Ride and Events Crew

    Messages:
    3,979
    Likes Received:
    2,207
    Trophy Points:
    923
    Joined:
    Nov 19, 2013
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Gardener
    Location:
    Tasmania
    Home Page:
    My Bike:
    Spada, VT250F & ZX2R
    Let me know if you ever decide to move her on. She's the right age to qualify for nostalgia drag racing.
     
    • Like Like x 1
  6. kiffsta

    kiffsta Senior Member

    Messages:
    9,066
    Likes Received:
    6,872
    Trophy Points:
    1,168
    Joined:
    Aug 7, 2010
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Brisbane
    Good news, I soaked the carbs overnight and when I came in this morning they freed up, fitted new fuel valves from BK Performance and reassembled the carbs. I have very badly cracked carb intake boots but we managed to hear her run after a 15 year sleep. Ordered some new carb boots from Springwood Suzuki which should be here by Friday.

    I’m going away for a few days , will do some more next week as time permits
    E34A1F07-37A2-4D4D-AA21-3608C4A1D594.jpeg F43C0369-B376-493D-9644-1F3F406697AD.jpeg F5172775-918D-4519-863D-3E8791219EDE.jpeg
     
    • Nice Work Nice Work x 3
    • Like Like x 2
  7. risky

    risky risky

    Messages:
    4,555
    Likes Received:
    1,177
    Trophy Points:
    923
    Joined:
    Nov 4, 2012
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    risky by name AND actions
    Location:
    newcastle,australia
    My Bike:
    honda ca77, megelli x2,fzr yamaha x 5 ,maxim,cb750.cb600 hornet,zxr250,marusho magnum electra.
    put my name in the pool to for when you move it on.
     
  8. Linkin

    Linkin The Mechanic Premium Member Contributing Member Dirty Wheel Club

    Messages:
    4,730
    Likes Received:
    2,870
    Trophy Points:
    943
    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2014
    Location:
    Sydney NSW
    My Bike:
    FZR250R 3LN6

Share This Page