Katana Owners Club U.K.

Hi there i have just bought a 1983 gs550m
every thing on the bike has been stripped by the seller who was going to turn it into a scrambler ,
is there any website i can go to see detailed photos of where it all fits on the frame.
i have been looking for a complete donor bike at a reasonable price but its not easy
any help appreciated
john

Hi. Welcome to the forum. Pop into the “Say Hello” bit and give a brief intro. Also add photo’s of the bike/pile of bits as well ‘cos we like photos. It will give us a better idea of what you have got yourself into

For the various bits and pieces of the bike this will help.

https://www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gs550m-198 ... AS2yC3fWhA

Oh, and well done for saving another Kat!

Best get a workshop manual. Genuine if possible.

Don't listen to him ....your meant to have washers left over!

Do people do engine swaps on the smaller Kat's?

Like a 1990 Katana 600 engine and suspension? Oh, or better yet a 600 Bandit.....

Like how the big feline gets the big Bandit's motor and running gear....

Some do but most think it’s a waste of money and resources. Just buy a GS850/1000 at that point.

About the 550: I have regular 1984 GS550E I did a nut and bolt restoration on; if you need any pictures let me know

Blix wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 18, 2021 11:10 pm

Did Russ not fit a Blandit 6 motor to Karen’s 550 and fit the big Kat fairing?
I’m sure I remember him collecting parts but can’t recall seeing the finished article.

yes he did, unfortunately the build thread was on the old forum and has disappeared into the mists of thee internet. might have a coule of pics somewhere though

these are all i can find, im sure theyre russ's bikes cos theres a busa and an xn!

Blix wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 18, 2021 9:46 am

Hi & welcome
The skinny wheel goes at the front
The fat wheel goes at the back
The engine goes in the skip
The rest isn’t important, if you don’t have a tin of nuts, bolts and washers left over at the end you’ve done it wrong

Real wee coming out here (prob an age thing before you all start)
You know, for a Geordie your quite funny

Beautiful XN. I've only seen one of those in the wild twice, once on a twisty road in Malibu and the 2nd was at the collector's stash when I bought my big Kat.