Ryan_c_F Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hey, all, My dad has decided he's sick of me riding beaters, so I've decided to get rid of my Katana. It's a 2000 Katana 750, about 31k on the clock. This bike will need some work before it's rideable. The bike is fitted with a full Yoshimura exhaust (headers back), is jetted and tuned, and has an aftermarket rear seat cowl and taillight. Everything else to the best of my knowledge is stock. Recent maintenance (as of April, by Dave Brodowski in Eastlake) included a new front sprocket, a chain adjustment, new Dunlop RoadSmart up front, brake pads and fluids. Pauly had it last fall and might remember if there was anything going on; feel free to chime in honestly if you can remember the general state of the top end, sir. The primary issues are as follows: Lost power on the last ride of the season while passing a truck -- I believe the throttle cable snapped. The bike stayed running and idled smoothly, but had 0 throttle response. Headlight/left front turn signal does not work... either a loose connection or a frayed wire behind the left fairing. All other electrics work, and the bike holds a charge but has been sitting for 2 months now. The bike has been down several times on both sides, so cosmetically it's a shit-show. The exhaust can is (fortunately) unmarred. Tank is clean on the inside but has a gnarly dent in the left corner by the rider's knee, right where the fairing ends. The most recent drop (kickstand collapsed due to a hard wind gust that rocked the bike forward while parked) claimed the clutch lever (bent outwards) and the left peg . Shifter is bent but the bike still shifts through gears. There's also an extra set of carbs that goes with this bike -- they came in a box with extra parts that I received when I purchased this Kat -- I'm assuming that they're stock 750s but I couldn't tell you. More photos on request. I'd like to get $500 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Too bad this wasn't a few weeks ago, I bet RedKow would've been all over this! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Yeah... To be honest I wasn't sure that I'd be selling it, but I'm in the mood for something better suited for distance riding. The Kat has been good to me, and always waited until I was standing beside it before falling over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 If I already had my garage built id take it for a project but it's about 6 months too soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 $500? Passing this on to a guy I work with who's looking for a starter bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snot Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Would make a good track bike project. GLWS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Too bad this wasn't a few weeks ago, I bet RedKow would've been all over this!Damn right...If I can move the nighthawk for $500, I'd pick this up without hesitation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Or pull my nighthawk thread, and I know someone else was considering it to fix and flip. This one would be even easier.Timing is everything. I'd prefer the katana to the nighthawk, but I can't be too mad about the nighthawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZxHooligan Posted January 5, 2014 Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Or pull my nighthawk thread, and I know someone else was considering it to fix and flip. This one would be even easier.Timing is everything. I'd prefer the katana to the nighthawk, but I can't be too mad about the nighthawk.I think it was bad who mentioned that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Thinking of buying it to flip myself, location? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 The bike is being stored in my dad's garage in Willoughby. I can arrange to meet you and title transfer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Damn that's a haul. Interested in meeting in the middle in cuy falls or stow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 I think it was bad who mentioned thatNah that wasn't me. Wish I had time to flip bikes again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Damn that's a haul. Interested in meeting in the middle in cuy falls or stow? I'd have to find a trailer and a vehicle to tow it. I'd have to figure something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnG Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Wish I had time to flip bikes again ^^^ This. Dammit. I love working on Suzi's... Always wanted a Can-a-Tuna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Ok...I already have 2 project bikes going right now but this would be hard to pass up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 ^^^ This. Dammit. I love working on Suzi's... Always wanted a Can-a-Tuna. Said no one, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 6, 2014 Report Share Posted January 6, 2014 Kats are good bikes and easy to work on. The motors are stupid easy to rebuild. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Kats are good bikes and easy to work on. The motors are stupid easy to rebuild. It's got the added benefit that any GSX-R oil-cooled engine will drop in, anything from the Bandit 600 all the way up to the GSX-R1100 and the Bandit 1200 engine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Yep all the same block. If I bought this I'd swap in a bandit 1200 hydraulic clutch, bolts right in from the look of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted January 7, 2014 Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Shit. I work in Painesville. I would deliver the nighthawk for $500 and buy this myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2014 Shit. I work in Painesville.I would deliver the nighthawk for $500 and buy this myself. Gimme a time, and I'll be waiting with title, haha... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porschefan Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hmm. I've got a buddy going through a divorce that could use a cheap pair of wheels. And since I've got an '06... How quick are you looking to move it? It would be a 5+ hour trip for me to even look at it, but I do work in Cleveland from time to time. Oh, and more pictures please???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan_c_F Posted January 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 I'll see about getting some on Sunday when I'm up in Willoughby again. Any specific areas you'd want to see? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malaysionnvasion Posted January 9, 2014 Report Share Posted January 9, 2014 The girlfriend is very interested in this. Would love to work something out. Let me know! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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