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Post by hunter on Mar 22, 2012 4:17:11 GMT -5
Just been given an '82 Katana 750 rolling chassis. No motor. Wonder if an RE5 motor would fit in.....
mmmmm.... Too much for me I think. I don't even have a spare RE5 motor. I think It will be easier for me to find a GSX750 motor.
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Post by goandy on Mar 22, 2012 7:35:36 GMT -5
Err, yes, what you said! TBH, a Katana is a classic collectible in its own right without being butchered....and so much easier to find the motor as you reckon...
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Post by gerryggg on Mar 22, 2012 14:17:11 GMT -5
Actually, you should be able to fit any 16 valve 750 motor from 80-82 in there as well as the 1000 (I think that may have been US only) or 16 valve 1100 motor. They pretty much all had the same cases as I recall.
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Post by mike500 on Mar 22, 2012 14:35:33 GMT -5
the 1000cc kat was a uk bike aswell
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Post by wayne on Mar 22, 2012 17:20:01 GMT -5
Here's some inspiration: I don't know for sure where these pics come from but they are probably 10 years old or more. This could be Norway. I believe the radiator is up under the seat with fans but couldn't be sure of that either.   |
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Post by didge on Mar 22, 2012 17:37:54 GMT -5
Oh joy, look at that beauty, not for the shy.
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Post by Jess on Mar 22, 2012 21:39:53 GMT -5
Wow.... Awesome!
Don't let Zach see it... He will want to build one ;D
If anyone has any more info, I;d love to have it.
Best
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Post by goandy on Mar 22, 2012 22:08:27 GMT -5
Wow. That is actually quite cool. Righto, who's got a spare motor?
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Post by hunter on Mar 22, 2012 22:20:30 GMT -5
I'm now afraid, v-e-r-y- afraid!!!!!! Looks awsome. Bet it would feel great too.
I do have an 1100 motor basket case, no gearbox parts.
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Post by redbug2 on Mar 23, 2012 6:09:51 GMT -5
I'll bet that pipe gets cherry red.
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Post by gerryggg on Mar 23, 2012 6:48:37 GMT -5
That's nice to know. I thought I had read somewhere that only the US got the 1000 model to meet AMA racing rules but apparently I'm wrong. (not for the first time.  ) I know that quite a few people over here were putting 1100 motors in 750 frames so that opens up a lot of options. That RE5 is gorgeous. Anyone know where the chassis and bodywork came from. The exhaust looks like a modified GSX-R1100 pipe from the late 80s or early 90s. I see the oil cooler mounted in the frame behind the motor, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of room for a radiator. Considering how hot these get it doesn't look like a Florida bike.  |
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Post by wayne on Mar 24, 2012 1:24:24 GMT -5
Sam told me once that he "shoe horned one into a Honda CB 750SC frame" but I don't know what this custom is. And seeing as you're all enjoying the pictures, here's two more:   |
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Post by goandy on Mar 24, 2012 8:52:54 GMT -5
I actually quite like it. I'd change the tank and twin headlights as the shape doesn't quite do it for me but the rest I love. Wonder what sort of noise it makes- if it's anything like a Norton F1 then it's all good!
Any more info about it Wayne?
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Post by gerryggg on Mar 24, 2012 14:38:36 GMT -5
Gas tank and frame look like they could be from a GSX400. Swing arm looks like a GSX-R bridged swing arm. Wheels and brakes look like they could be GSX-R Nice piece. Wonder what it rides, handles like?
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Post by wayne on Mar 24, 2012 15:29:09 GMT -5
Unfortunately, no further info. As mentioned, this was about 10 years ago.
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) I know that quite a few people over here were putting 1100 motors in 750 frames so that opens up a lot of options. That RE5 is gorgeous. Anyone know where the chassis and bodywork came from. The exhaust looks like a modified GSX-R1100 pipe from the late 80s or early 90s. I see the oil cooler mounted in the frame behind the motor, but there doesn't seem to be a lot of room for a radiator. Considering how hot these get it doesn't look like a Florida bike. 