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Kats are great fighter bases, you can't make 'em much uglier, only better. I have a 96 that I've been working on and off on for years.
Do some research, some motors have adjustable valves, regular old lock nut stuf type, some have shims, which and little pieces of metal that go under the rocker and basically look like watch batteries. They can get pricey when it comes time to adjust them, plus a bunch-o-math to figure out what you sizes you need.
I upgraded my 96 kat600 (shim motor) to a 86 gsxr750 (adjustable motor). It took ALOT less time and effort to the job on the adjustable one.
Not saying that the shim is less reliable or anything, just saying if you have the option (being that you have multiple motors) might be nice to save yourself that headache in the future.
If all else fails, go with the one you can get running LOL
Do some research, some motors have adjustable valves, regular old lock nut stuf type, some have shims, which and little pieces of metal that go under the rocker and basically look like watch batteries. They can get pricey when it comes time to adjust them, plus a bunch-o-math to figure out what you sizes you need.
I upgraded my 96 kat600 (shim motor) to a 86 gsxr750 (adjustable motor). It took ALOT less time and effort to the job on the adjustable one.
Not saying that the shim is less reliable or anything, just saying if you have the option (being that you have multiple motors) might be nice to save yourself that headache in the future.
If all else fails, go with the one you can get running LOL