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First project 1990 Suzuki Katana 750

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#1 ·
Alright everyone this is my first streetfighter project so take it easy on me. Im open to suggestions so feel free. Here is what I have done so far.

When I bought the bike this is what it looked like


A friend wrecked it for me and helped me make up my mind to do a streetfighter project


First thing I did after the wreck was take off the front fairings, and threw on the dual dominator headlight


The big rear end was still buggin the crap out of me so I finally ditched that. When I took it off I fount out there was a whole mounted on bracket for the rear tail light so I lost quite a bit of weight also


I got to have a little fun by installing a stage 3 Jet Kit and the K&N Filters, I learned alot about carbs do this, so if anybody needs any help with them I have been there and back



The Seat had to go so this is me doing a hackjob. Right now Im just working with what shape I want As soon as I figure it out Im going to take it to a pro to have it foamed. I also chopped about 3 inches off the back of the seat, this is for future plans I have with the subframe. The Seat is like this through most of the pics after this "THIS IS SOMETHING I KNOW SO PLEASE DONT FOCUS YOUR ATTENTION ON IT"


Me and Adam had some extra time so we decided to chop the crap out of the front fender is was entirely to big


Found a headlight I liked better for cheaper and it sort of fits the look I want better. I also ditched about 5 pounds of handlebar weight and replaced them with some Moose racing handlebars and universal risers




List of Mods and Cost

Jet Kit and Filters $200
Seat Uphostery and Modifications $0
Front Fender Modifications $0
Handlebars and Risers $70
Headlight $25

I will try to include more detailed pics now that I have everyone caught up
 
#3 ·
Rep for the hot chick on your bike.

Then neg rep for the uncovered foam on your seat.

You get nothing, pretty much...haha. Awesome bike to start with though, they look a million times better with the teapot fairings off.
 
#4 ·
Lookin pretty sweet man! I'd be careful driving in the sand. I would hate to have to clean the thing after that.

Nice score on the Craft. I got mine brand new for $120 shipped. Any chance you wanna trade me your dark visor for my clear plus some cash? PM me if you're down.
 
#8 ·
Alright everyone can stop being embarrased to ride with me. I finally took the time tonight to get it done.

Here is what you all have seen me riding around on for the last few weeks


And here is what I have now


And here are a few pics of it on the bike. I got a little carried away, but it feels good to have it back

 
#13 ·
I second that! and reweld that subframe!
 
#12 ·
Personally I like the mask. I think it looks great. but i believe it would look better if you had the windscreen part of it painted white.
 
#14 ·
like what youve done with the bike so far man. i have a kat that ive been redoin aswell. im not done by any means but feel free to check out my thread for some ideas if you would like to cause god knows i got plently of ideas from other guys at this site. they ve been more than helpful. keep up the good work
 
#17 ·
just when i was gonna neg rep u for the big fendie u redeem ur self in choppin her up... over all good job the upholstery on the seet coulda been better, try carving the stock foam instead of rocking the mattress foam... keep the white and black combo it looks good... and hows that Stage three with pods work for yah.... whered the power shift too upper...lower...mid?
 
#18 ·
i just bought those k&n pod filters for my 92 are are on their way now.... curious if that means i have to jet right away or could i get away with oem jet carbs with the pods untill the funds arrive :D. and did you just drill through your triple trees to mount your risers for the moose bars or did your find a better way? i have pro 1 1/8 pro tapers im trying to mount but haven't had the balls to drill yet... thanks for the help man i hope someday my wadded up can of tuna can look like yours.
 
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#23 ·
Time for an update...I have been gone a long time and havent got much done....here is what I have accomplished so far though...

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Rear end has been raised with bandit shock
Rear swing arm is modified to fit gxsr rim and 185 tire
can has been cut and welded for now but will not stay the same...I think im gonna go with a 4 to 4 custom built underseat system
straight bar cut from a hard 7/8 inch steel rod is used with universal clamps that have been modified to the triple tree