Katana Owners Club U.K.

i would expect extra vibration as well due to imbalance.

no just packed the gaps at the ends of the big springs to slightly compress them.

[image][/image]hi all, i went the cheapo route. i ground off the rivet heads but found i could not budge the rivets, so took it to my local bike guy who pressed them out.i then found some washers the right size to take out the slack on the loose big springs,enlarged the gear plate rivet holes slight...

hi all, in spain you do get extra attention for loud exhausts ,Spanish reg bikes have to have the non standard exhaust tested and on its mot to show the police.uk bikes would be too much bother so I would expect to get let go with a caution. Mind my Norton with pea shooters registered 99db+ on the m...

Hi Nigel with the Norton everything on it was knackered and had to be replaced,the katana is in much better shape so should be easier.

HI all .
yes another 50 born again biker in sunny spain.the Norton's finished now and is a joy to ride but the kat has been under a tarp for a couple of years waiting and now is the time to get her going.
I will start a thread on the projects bit with some photos.
chris

hi all the shiney money pit