GSX600F (KATANA) build
This is my first venture into bike modification, I was looking for something to do to while away the long winter hours and found this on the net
this became the inspiration for the build, after a couple of false starts I eventually found a bought this fine looking example :/ Oh how looks can be deceptive.
I set about stripping it down and deciding which direction I wanted to go, First I removed the plastics and it began to look a whole lot better.
I found a GSX550 ES seat cowl on fleabay for pennies and as it had the flick I liked it was purchased even though it dosn't look to good in it's original incarnation.
But with a little imagination ...
I wasn't happy with the fitting so out came my favourite tool.
Then I flipped the bars for a cafe feel.
Found a rear light that fits the look I'm going for.
Painted front forks and cut the front mudguard down to a more acceptable size.
Test fitted new 7inch headlamp and clocks.
Remove the battery box for relocation (hopefully under the seat cowl later) & gave the seat cowl a quick coat of satin black to get the feel of things to come.
I also stripped the seat down to the base, cut it up a little and tortured it it the shape I wanted with the help of a blow torch. I then secured the seat cowl to what is left of the seat base in readiness for fibre glass.
and this is where I am at now
I will post up more as and when I can, I would appreciate your comments or suggestions but please don't be offended if I don't pick them up and run with them LOL!
This is my first venture into bike modification, I was looking for something to do to while away the long winter hours and found this on the net
this became the inspiration for the build, after a couple of false starts I eventually found a bought this fine looking example :/ Oh how looks can be deceptive.
I set about stripping it down and deciding which direction I wanted to go, First I removed the plastics and it began to look a whole lot better.
I found a GSX550 ES seat cowl on fleabay for pennies and as it had the flick I liked it was purchased even though it dosn't look to good in it's original incarnation.
But with a little imagination ...
I wasn't happy with the fitting so out came my favourite tool.
Then I flipped the bars for a cafe feel.
Found a rear light that fits the look I'm going for.
Painted front forks and cut the front mudguard down to a more acceptable size.
Test fitted new 7inch headlamp and clocks.
Remove the battery box for relocation (hopefully under the seat cowl later) & gave the seat cowl a quick coat of satin black to get the feel of things to come.
I also stripped the seat down to the base, cut it up a little and tortured it it the shape I wanted with the help of a blow torch. I then secured the seat cowl to what is left of the seat base in readiness for fibre glass.
and this is where I am at now
I will post up more as and when I can, I would appreciate your comments or suggestions but please don't be offended if I don't pick them up and run with them LOL!