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KAT SCRATCH FEVER

Issue: 26,  Apr 1996

Katana

Engine:

Katana 1000, bored to 1098 using stock Suzuki pistons by Les Summers, polished and flowed head by owner, 33mm smoothbore carbs, Harris copy exhaust in stainless steel by owner.

Frame:

Stock Katana frame modified for monoshock by owner.

Front End:

Stock Katana forks, wheels, brakes, forks pulled through yokes to lower front end, clip-ons mounted above top yoke, braided brake lines.

Rear End:

Suzuki XN85 shock spring, home made linkages, Suzuki Full Floater system, home made swingarm extended 4 inches, monoshock conversion by owner, stock Katana wheel and brake.

Bodywork:

Stock, seat upholstered in cowhide by Chris Taylor.

Paint:

Mick Roberts Paint.

Engineering:

Stainless steel Katana motifs by owner.

 

Other articles on the same bike:

SF96

 

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