Katana Owners Club U.K.

Hi, In the past, I asked for advice regarding my GSX1000SZ with the problem of engaging gear without the bike stalling or dragging badly. Its come to the point where I have run out of ideas and must admit that I am unable to resolve this problem. Can any suggest a garage/mechanic that would be able ...

Wow, some very strong opinions being expressed! Poor Ray Charles loved his Harley!

Thank you!

Hi UB,
My engine number is GS10X-100617. The bike is a GSX1000SZ.
Stripped the clutch (again) today, I hope I can get it sorted, not be a good start to ownership.
Cheers

Hi,
I have just been messaging John Martin on FB. He really nice bloke and has suggested things I need to check.

Uncle Bob I really appreciate you taking the time to help.

Regards
Dan

Hi Uncle Bob, Is the problem the bearing that fits into the Primary Driven Gear? There is a spacer and the bearing between the spacer and the primary driven gear. I checked the condition of one on my bike and all seemed good. What is John etc referring to when measuring this bearing? What exactly ar...

Hi Smallkat. I have parked to bike against the wall and left it stripped. Bought a NOS actuator, but think no difference. I think that I have all the correct parts, but cannot be 100% sure. Moving towards seeking an expert who can hopefully identify the problem and fix it for me. Been a shit 6 month...

Hi All, Someone in the past mentioned the wrong handlebar levers, I checked the parts list and all looked original. Process of elimination, the handlebar lever was next. Got a lever for an old GS and with a ting bit of fettling fitted. Now for the big moment! Bike running (off centre stand), clutch ...

Hi Blix,
Really appreciate the offer, I am not doing so well at the moment. Just parked the bike hopefully get myself sorted soon.
Cheers
Mac

Hi Johnr. The angle of the clutch actuator arm arrest is approximately parallel to the casing, similar to the photo that Blix sent me. As for the bar lever, in the past, I thought this, therefore, checked mine against the same part listed for my bike. Mine has a dog-leg, but so do the new ones liste...