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THIS KAT HAS CLAWS

Issue: 104, October 2002

Katana

Engine:

Suzuki GSX-R1100L, Mikuni RS-38 Flatslide carbs, S&B Filters, GSF1200 Bandit down pipes & intermediate pipe, Remus Grand-prix carbon end can with Goodridge braided lines.

Frame:

Suzuki GSX750 Katana frame modified & monoshocked with all superfluous lugs, brackets & mounts removed, one-off two-piece battery box, 750WP pegs, pedals & hangers, unknown pillion pegs & hangers.

Front End:

Suzuki GSX-R1100K forks, yokes, wheel calipers & master-clyinder, Goodridge braided lines, 1100L clutch master cylinder, cut-down Rentec drag bars, 750M clocks, idiot lights & surround.

Rear End:

Suzuki GSX-R WP swingarm, wheel caliper & master-clyinder, Goodridge braided line, 750WP linkage, P&A Engineering tie-bars, Ohlins shock, Kawasaki GPz900R swingarm spindle.

Bodywork:

Suzuki GSX750 Katana, seat (recovered by Bum Wraps), GSX-R1100K front mudguard, modified Powerbronze bellypan, modified Powerbronze hugger.

Paint:

Good old Halfords black to all bodywork by owner; powdercoated frame, wheels, odds & sods by Waltons.

Engineering:

Stainless fasteners throughout, all work by owner except welding by Sim, engine & linkage mounts fabricated by Sim to owner's design.

 

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