new toy

[bagndrag]

was looken at getting another hb or pathy to add to the collection and somehow find this 93 gsxr 600 with polished frame and some other little goodies. It has been sitting for a few years but got it for almost nothing. time to start tearing it apart and looking for the few parts it needs
when i first got it
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/gsxr/gsxr2.jpg
when it finally got home and through on the rear plastic to check out how it looks somewhat together
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/gsxr/gsxr1.jpg
plans are to repaint plastic, replace wind screen, full fluid flush and filter replacement, new tires, chain, rear seat or if i can find one a seat cowl and all that good stuff

[TruckMods.com]

Nice score, I like how that chrome wraps around below the gas tank...EVERYONE I know is getting or has a bike...I need to look into getting something though lmao Ignore the crotch rocket Haters too! I've heard plenty of guys say they don't last as long blah blah blah but that is not true. I would want something similar to what you have...It has the style*

[1lownismo]

Lucky.....thats my next purchase good thing I didnt see it or it would be at my house...oh well someday ill find one. Im just not in a hurry since im trying to finsh the fronty

[bagndrag]

its getting pulled apart tommarow to check all wires and start draining fluids esc... and to find any parts i need to buy. just sold my kahr mp9 to fund all new tires for the bike and aid in paying for the drivers course i wanna take

[bagndrag]

got some work done today pulled gas tank, and removed remaining plastic. went and got a new front for it but ended up not being the right one so i gotta drive the 2 hours each way to return it and swap it for correct one. its not much progress but its something till i can get it inside and redo the wiring harness
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/gsxr/bike.jpg

[bagndrag]

not that pep really care but got the old wiring harness pulled out and started rewiring a new one and waiting on a on of new goodies to arrive
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/gsxr/Photo0337.jpg
and yes thats in my bedroom easy way to work on it and keep it dry when u dont have a real garage

[bagndrag]

decided to add to my collection of toys got another bike thats ready to ride
93 katana 750
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/photo.jpg
the gsxr has been rewired but then found out head gasket was blown so have to order a new one next pay check and have the plastic sent out to be repainted. once i get a hand im going to pull the engine and start tearing it down.

[97_Hrdbdy]

sweet. if i didnt have a daughter i would have a crotchrocket instead of my s10. but i love the shirt on the wall.

[bagndrag]

i have kmk stuff all around my house. i have my signed skatedeck chilling in my living room. just need dirtball to sign it to have it updated
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/skatedeck.jpg

[bagndrag]

so awhile i dropped the bike when my rear wheel locked up coming to a stop at 6 in the morning only cracked my plastic luckily so i decided to put some work into it nothing to crazy
first repainted it after fixing the cracks
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/olivedrab.jpg
then rocked it like that for awhile
next came new exhaust my aftermarket one leaked like a bitch and my carbs weren't jetted for it so i picked up a complete 4 into one system off a katana 1100 for under a 100 bucks
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/kat1.jpg
and the messed up old one
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/kat3.jpg
then mounted it
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/kat5.jpg

[bagndrag]

bike runs amazing now much better throttle response also
do have some clearance issues where the plastic mounts
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/kat6.jpg
while i have the plastic off decided to remove the factory blinkers and mirrors and get some combo mirror blinkers
so time to cut up the plastic
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/IMG_0269.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/IMG_0270.jpg
the a little fiberglass and bondo with fiberglass filler and a bunch of sanding
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/IMG_0272.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/IMG_0273.jpg
then some paint
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/IMG_0274.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/IMG_0275.jpg
its not perfect but its good enough bike isn't meant for show i ride this thing everyday rain or shine unless i need to get something i cant fit in my pack
tomorrow im picking up the mirrors and going to try and get them mounted before i head to the cape for the weekend

[bagndrag]

got the plastic on with mirrors to see how i like them, cant see shit out of them so i gotta figure out a new way/ location to mount them
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/ka7.jpg

[bagndrag]

got bored and since i dont have a nissan i did some work on the kat
started by removing old parts
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/extraparts-1.jpg
then put the new headlight on fabbed up a bracket to hold the stock gauges and blinkers
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/kat11.jpg
and what my new view looks like
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/kat10.jpg
once i get a daily driver the back will be cut down have all the parts to do it just nothing to drive while i do it

[bagndrag]

so i finally have some real updates for you guys. with the help of my buddy andy was able to cut the frame down finally. i dont know how to weld good enough to trust it on my bike and he has been wanting to work on a steel frame bike. he has a 86 gsxr he has been modding for awhile... so here we go with pics......

outside the shop
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681156.jpg

removed light brake seat etc
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681187.jpg

give andy honors of first cut.... cant go back now
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681231.jpg

all old brackets removed and braced up so it cant tweak itself outta shape
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681253.jpg

action pic
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681327.jpg

new seat bracket in place
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681351.jpg

another test fitting of the seat
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681376.jpg

so i love cafe racer bikes always have and wanted to add a little to this bike so i decided to do something different with the rear cowl/tail light
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681427.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681405.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1332681279.jpg
so the tail light will be recessed almost completely inside the hole when its done. still gotta figure out blinkers and license plate mounts. might try to get some more done tonight if i can get the time to drive the hour to the metal/wood shop its sitting at.

[estetic]

nice man, always loved street fighter style bikes. Had a katana as my first bike, they always had a bad rap for being slow and heavy (they were haha) but i could smoke the squids/posers on their liter bikes in the twisties...

Keep us posted, looks good so far!!!

[bagndrag]

thanks man.... im starting to look into an engine swap options next month as well as starting to do research on the gsxr fork upgrade and the cbr rear shock upgrade after i do the engine swap. when im done with her only the frame, swing arm and rear tire will be original

[bagndrag]

Just ordered a new small digital speedo that runs off a magnet on the front tire and taking to a guy about buying a custom rebuilt b12 shock shortened internally and set for my weight and height. Should be more updates as soon as the parts get in. And once it's warm and not windy as shit the rear pegs will be cut off to clean up the back somemore. Any of u streetbike guys know of a good clean looking tach I replace that hideous stock one I'm rocking right now

[bagndrag]

Ended up ording new HEL stainless steel brake lines last night that are blue with ktm orange fittings and some 90degree valve stems. Bike is going to be resprayed soon to get ride of the green and black them. Most likely going to go with a blue on the bike and orange on the rims

[bagndrag]

got my stainless steel race brake lines today!!!! cant wait to get them on
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1333329467.jpg

[bagndrag]

got some work done on her tail lights hooked up blinkers hooked up brake lines bleed.. which was a pain in the ass compared to cars by the way and some paint on her

http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1334498128.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1334498100.jpg
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1334498073.jpg

also got her sent out to get re jetted new v and h exhaust and tuned on a dyno... she should be back to 100 percent when i get her back

i am also picking up 91 gsxr usd forks next month as well and looking around for a place to widen my swing arm so i can run a 5.5in rim to make her more friendly when i open her up in the corners

[bagndrag]

so here is the next update new exhaust front tire re jetted carbs dyno tuned
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1334873904.jpg
next Tuesday i sm picking up a usd front fork rims and fender from a 01 gsxr 1100 and am currently waiting on a post katana 4.5in rear rim as well to get a little more rubber down for the twisties

[bagndrag]

finally got some more parts today
i picked up a post kat rim off a member on katriders.
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1335909010.jpg
which gives me a reason to finally use these bad boys that i had picked up a month or two ago
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1335912387.jpg
i should also be picking up the isd front fork this week once i get a chance. the plan is to paint the rims orange to match the brake lines. so my question for you guys is do i need anything different to mount the post kat rear rim on a pre? i am guessing different spacers? any help would be awesome
oh yeah i also saw this on CL and couldnt help to pick it up for a few bucks
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1335912339.jpg

[jcjcsoccerkid]

cool bike man

[bagndrag]

Talking to a buddy today about getting a set of 86 Gsxr dual headlights to replace my single round headlight. Hope it works out

[bagndrag]

just picked up a few more parts today
just a 91 gsxr 1100 usd forks rims triple tree and brakes
http://i476.photobucket.com/albums/rr125/kunzalton/katana/1336165334.jpg

cant wait to put them on