Me and my XN85

[bobster]

Got one of these bad boys on the mend. But due to work and family commitments......its taking longer than expected to get sorted.

I have sourced another tail piece and more rare goodies, inc a NOS rear sprocket ( rarer than a rare thing thats extinct) and Nos fairing screen.
I have finally unsiezed the Turbo wastegate! Just needs putting back together and the 2 new tyres fitting............blah blah blah.

[sparki]

they don't look too bad lowered actually...

[bobster]

It lives......Yes Ive finally sorted the XN85..........its not restored, just a sympathetic revival, nothing painted, no shiny bolts or anything...........Its in original condition!

It now has new tyres , fork seals and fully overhauled brakes! It also now has a working Turbo boost!

It goes quite well when the Turbo eventually kicks in........and handles really, really well. Better than any Kat ive ever ridden ! ( Bobster waits for the AK Ak to begin )

pics to follow!

[bobster]

Here's a pic of the old girl......


Think I'd get lynched if I turned up on it!

So Maybe, maybe not!

[fossie]

No lynching for using an XN here Bobster , be great to see the beast in action.

Lynching in reserved For Tractors masquerading as m/ cycles

[sparki]

if you want to take it for a spin then pop to mankee on it bud!... it's got a section in here so wtf - would be good to see it being used.... blow out a few of her old cobwebs n all

[Cat]

Is this when I start my conversation about it being katana family again?

Bring it Bob

[bobster]

The XN85 Fully roadworthy now...........Passed its Mot this morning , 20 mins later it was taxed and I went for a 40 mile blast on it!

Great fun and brought a big smile to my face when the Turbo kicks in!

Hard work on the wrists tho

[lomsavage]

won't be the first time ones been to a kat rally

Hard on the wrists ??, you got the right clip ons,
damn sight more comfortable than the big kats

[bobster]

I had a bit of a blond moment yesterday!.........Topped up the engine oil and then went for a little blast out......Guess who forgot to refit the filler cap? Doh

Yes you guessed it......It was me!

At least my Kevlar jeans and Frank Thomas boots wont rust !