Engine:

1982 Suzuki GSX1000SZ Katana.

Head:  Standard head, Ported, flowed & skimmed, "D" shaped exhaust ports, combustion chambers re-profiled, 10.5:1 compression ratio, Kent Cams Race spec (.350"/.349" lift, 256 degree duration) with Orient Express slotted sprockets dialed into 108 degrees, Manley one piece stainless oversize valves (1.5mm inlet, 1mm exhaust), Orient Express heavy duty valve springs & bronze guides, Goodridge anodised external oil line conversion, head, block and covers vapour blasted, re-chromed cam end caps.

Lower:  Standard 998cc block, Wiseco liners with 1134cc high compression pistons, modified Orient Express heavy duty cylinder & lower case studs, crank fully reconditioned & welded, Orient Express straight cut primary gears, modified MRE lock-up clutch, Orient Express billet back plate and extender cover, new back plate springs, GSX750 clutch springs, new metal clutch plates, modified MRE clevis extender for clutch, orient express manual cam chain tensioner, alternator rewound, new oil pump, new starter clutch, gearbox fully renovated, new second and fifth gears, new seals & bearings throughout, original sprocket machined as a spacer and welded to a second sprocket to increase spline contact area, 530 chain conversion running 15/42 gearing, cases vapour blasted, damaged timing case built up with weld and re-profiled by hand, covers polished, stainless screw set, new TSCC badges.

Auxiliary:  Mikuni RS36 smooth bore slide carbs, inlet rubbers matched to intake ports, Pingel dual feed high flow fuel tap, Dyna-S ignition, Dyna coils, Taylor leads, Dyna rev limiter, modified Eagle stainless steel pipe with CNC machined race can, one-off intermediate pipe by MHP, K&N high flow oval filters with chrome ends, Setrab 10 row full width oil cooler with Goodridge anodised lines, Zebra un-slotted jubilee clips.

Frame:

GSX1000SZ, new headstock raked in 2 degrees and braced, rear end monoshocked and braced, shortened subframe,  rear master cylinder bracket modified, brake reservoir hidden behind side panel, all un-needed brackets removed, new battery mounts, frame blasted and powder coated, GSX1100EFE footrests, levers & hangers, side stand shortened, re-angled & raised.

Front End:

GSX-R1100L forks, new sliders and fork tops, billet stepped yokes, risers, Renthal Fat Bars, CBR600FM wheel (polished) and modifiied speedo drive, modified GSX-R11 spindle, Triumph Daytona callipers with spacers, Pro-lite 310mm floating disks, refurbished Katana clocks with TS125 needles, R1 switch gear, throttle assembly & cables, ZZR1100 brake master cylinder and clutch mechanism with adjustable levers, GSX-R1100M brace, one-off stainless bar end weights, Goodridge braided hose with stainless fittings, lengthened CBR600 speedo cable, Michelin Hi-Sport 120/70, new bearings bushes and seals throughout.

Rear End:

NC30 swinging arm, NC35 17" wheel (polished), adjustable ride height, WP remote reservoir shock, one-off hollow swing arm spindle, modified NWS hugger (to be installed), one-off rear sprocket, ZZR1100 master cylinder (refurbished), Goodridge pressure activated banjo brake light switch, Goodridge braided hose with stainless fittings, calliper blasted and refurbished, Michelin Hi-Sport 160/60, new bearings and seals throughout, fittings black plated.

Bodywork:

Stock Katana tank modified with stainless lockable aircraft style fuel filler, alloy breather valve, brand new side panels, pods & choke knob, fairing indicator holes filled, Acrybre +2" smoked screen, GSX750ET tail piece & rear light modified to blend with seat, modified seat, GSX-R750WP front mudguard, modified NWS hugger.

Paint:

Dream Machine - based on the McLaren F1 Silver Arrows.

Polishing:

Crank case covers, Oil filler, Orient Express clutch case extender, yokes, levers, wheels, screen mounts and splash guard.

Finishing:

Side stand and cam end caps chromed, all remaining original fasteners, clevis pins, springs, brackets, guides and brake & clutch actuators nickel plated, bright or black.

Engineering:

Heavily modified & refurbished wiring loom, separate rear sub loom running through sub-frame, immobiliser, keyless ignition, CBR600 dry cell battery & under seat electrics hidden, alloy battery box, Kawasaki starter relay, mini alloy smoked rear indicators, caravan (!) front repeater indicators with high wattage bulb, one-off polished alloy splash guard, unbreakable polycarbonate registration plate, one-off stainless gear linkage,  new bearings, seals, gaskets and stainless polished nuts & bolts throughout. Practically everything has been vapour/grit blasted, sprayed, polished or plated.