Streetfighters Articles


YEARS of the KAT

Issue: 54,  August 1998

Katana

Engine:

Suzuki GSX1100ESD, Wiseco 1170 pistons, dialled in and slotted cam sprockets, flowed head, stock carbs, Ramair filters with Dynojet stage 3 kit, billet clutch, GSX1100EFE oil cooler, Motad downpipes with one-off stainless steel Harris copy collector and tailpipe.

Frame:

GSX1100EFE monoshock front half, chopped up and braced, one-off box section steel rear sub frame, one-off footpegs and hangers, GSXR1100K linkages and levers, modified CBR600 pillion footrests and hangers.

Front End:

GSX-R1100K forks machined to take 1100M Nissin calipers, GSX-R1100J wheel and discs, Honda VN750 master cylinder, 1100H yokes altered for anodised alloy flat bars, Goodridge stainless brake lines, 1100 Katana clock surround.

Rear End:

Yamaha 1000EXuP swingarm, shock and linkages modified to fit frame, EXuP caliper and torque arm adapted to underslung fitting, EXuP rear wheel and disc, one-off alloy 630 sprocket, Goodridge brake line.

Bodywork:

Katana fairing, tank etc. seat shortened by 4" and recovered, tailpiece shortened and modified, GSX-R1100J front mudguard.

Paint:

Volkswagen Dragon Green pearl and pearlescent yellow powder coated wheels and frame.

Engineering:

Heavily modified 1100ESD loom, stock switchgear, Boyer Bransden ignition system, Dyna coils, XS750 tail light.

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