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Hi
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 4:18 pm
by gregwgsxr
Just picked up a 400 katana gsx400ssn today in need of a bit of tlc. Looking to be a bit of a non standard project so may have some bits up for grabs.
But looking to drop a bigger engine so if anyone is in the know let me know what fits.
Thanks
Re: Hi
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 6:02 pm
by gregwgsxr
Yah I get you but is a big lump of metal for a 400 and my other bikes are a 916 bip, 916 sp, 748sps, speed triple so I'm thinking gsx750f engine?
Re: Hi
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 7:22 pm
by Kryten
Re: Hi
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 8:29 pm
by gregwgsxr
Yah but you can pick a tea pot up for about £600 keep the engine, carbs and electrics then sell the rest on eBay cheap upgrade!
Re: Hi
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:55 pm
by Kryten
Oh btw welcome to the forum!
Re: Hi
Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 11:58 pm
by fossie
Hi there
A lad ...Harry "dropped "a 750 gsxr engine in a 400 a few years back, didn't need to brace the frame as there was no room!
Personally as said get it running as is see what it's like , yep they are big framed for a 400 but it is a well balanced package. I dispatched mine for 15 years or so , did over 100 thou but then needed new brakes and carbs , which I replaced then sold it.
Re: Hi
Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2018 9:25 am
by Uncle Bob
Hi,
Isn't Katgeezer in the middle of trying to put a 600 teapot engine in a 400? Sure it was him I was talking to at the AGM and he was saying his current issue was there was no clearance for the petrol tap so looking at remote options . It might be worth while contacting him to see what he already knows. I did also think that a cheap teapot engine in the 400 would make it an even better package, so interested to follow your project, but I think mine will stay standard unless the engine dies.
Also as I plan on keeping my 400 for some time, a heads up on your parts sales would be good, as I would be interested.
UB
Re: Hi
Posted: Thu Dec 27, 2018 12:40 pm
by gregwgsxr
Well after dropping the carbs in the ultrasonic, new plugs, checking all wires, a bit of petrol and a couple of charged batteries, and a squirt of brake cleaner just for good luck! We have life in all 4 cylinders. Sounds pretty good no odd noises and revs freely.
Now I can pull it out and find a 750 oil cooled engine lump
Re: Hi
Posted: Mon Dec 31, 2018 8:50 am
by spondonchris
welcome to the club Greg
