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Me and my XN85
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 8:19 am
by 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.
Re: Me and my XN85
Posted: Thu May 09, 2013 1:27 pm
by sparki
they don't look too bad lowered actually...
Re: Me and my XN85
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 7:18 pm
by 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!
Re: Me and my XN85
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:31 pm
by bobster
Here's a pic of the old girl......
Think I'd get lynched if I turned up on it!
So Maybe, maybe not!
Re: Me and my XN85
Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 10:58 pm
by 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
Re: Me and my XN85
Posted: Fri Apr 04, 2014 9:23 am
by 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
Re: Me and my XN85
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:29 pm
by Cat
Is this when I start my conversation about it being katana family again?
Bring it Bob
Re: Me and my XN85
Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:16 pm
by 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
Re: Me and my XN85
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 1:13 am
by 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
Re: Me and my XN85
Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2014 7:58 pm
by 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 !