My 1st Katana after many years of wanting one!
It was a good price, from a Japanese guy (no, realy) in Washington (Tyne & Weir, not DC). US spec, and un-modified!
Was sold to make way for a Hinkley Triumph Trident as it just wasn't quick enough at the time. Went to a bloke in Baumber, Lincolnshire who said he was going to restore it as a feature for Classic and Motorcycle Mechanics. Good job I didn't hold my breath
GS550MX
- Kryten
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Re: GS550MX
Yes, would have been a good start for a resto, but at the time I was looking for something with a bitr more "Go". the last straw was being unable to out run a SuperMoto. This was a few years ago now and joins the list of bikes I shouldn't have sold!
Along the coast road near me it was quicker than my brother's T595, mainly due to the compliant suspension not bouncing me out of the saddle. Unlike the Triumph
Along the coast road near me it was quicker than my brother's T595, mainly due to the compliant suspension not bouncing me out of the saddle. Unlike the Triumph
Jim
750 SZ (Not So) Skruffy Kat
1000 SZ in bits
7/11 SZ Long term
T509 Back on the road!
It was a New Day yesterday but, by God, it's an Old Day now!
750 SZ (Not So) Skruffy Kat
1000 SZ in bits
7/11 SZ Long term
T509 Back on the road!
It was a New Day yesterday but, by God, it's an Old Day now!
Re: GS550MX
Kryten wrote:Yes, would have been a good start for a resto, but at the time I was looking for something with a bitr more "Go". the last straw was being unable to out run a SuperMoto. This was a few years ago now and joins the list of bikes I shouldn't have sold!
Along the coast road near me it was quicker than my brother's T595, mainly due to the compliant suspension not bouncing me out of the saddle. Unlike the Triumph
Lol. Lack of Oomph was the main reason I got rid of mine. It was rubbish two up and my intention when buying it was a bike to get us to Holland and back. I was going to college one day and in a head wind I was struggling to hold 70mph so the decision was made to sell it. That and a class mate on his GPZ500 leaving me for dust
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Re: GS550MX
Ah looks like Photobuckets ransome demands have reached me. Photos are there but not available for 3rd party hosting
Jim
750 SZ (Not So) Skruffy Kat
1000 SZ in bits
7/11 SZ Long term
T509 Back on the road!
It was a New Day yesterday but, by God, it's an Old Day now!
750 SZ (Not So) Skruffy Kat
1000 SZ in bits
7/11 SZ Long term
T509 Back on the road!
It was a New Day yesterday but, by God, it's an Old Day now!