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GS 550 M

Post by Johnkatana82 » Sat May 01, 2021 9:36 am

Hi I’ve only just joined but I used to own GTR543X which is a 550M and I’ve come across most of the history of this bike if anyone here owns it…Plus I’ve purchased a original uk 1100 Kat with just over 5000 miles on the clock but very little history..
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Re: GS 550 M

Post by PaulD » Sat May 01, 2021 7:48 pm

Welcome to the madhouse John, your in the right place for all things Katana. Lots of friendly helpful and knowledgeable peeps on here plus a fair few nutters too (I'm in the latter category lol)
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Re: GS 550 M

Post by fossie » Sat May 01, 2021 9:47 pm

550 Kats are not in the main kept like bigger Kats so are less represented , but you never know ..
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Post by Johnkatana82 » Tue May 04, 2021 3:54 pm

Yes I’m now buying my dream Kat a original 1100 1982 uk bike with just over 5k on the clock purchased from Earl Classic bikes… Yes I wanted one in the 80’s but my finances only ran to the GS 550 Kat…do I put it in my lounge or simply ride her on sunny days….😎
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Re: GS 550 M

Post by Smallkat » Tue May 04, 2021 4:00 pm

Only ride on sunny days. Put it in the lounge in between. You know it makes sense.
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Re: GS 550 M

Post by Johnkatana82 » Tue May 04, 2021 4:59 pm

Smallkat wrote: ↑
Tue May 04, 2021 4:00 pm
 Only ride on sunny days. Put it in the lounge in between. You know it makes sense.
I used to have a katana 400 I’ve still got the history of it somewhere including a spec sheet from Bat motorcycles…
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Re: GS 550 M

Post by Smallkat » Tue May 04, 2021 6:24 pm

Perhaps you could scan it and put it on here?
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Re: GS 550 M

Post by fossie » Tue May 04, 2021 7:35 pm

Just ride it!
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Post by Johnkatana82 » Wed May 05, 2021 2:55 pm

I’ve found that BAT Motorcycles spec sheet but how do I post it here oh mine was Katana GSX400SSN was K166 SUP and I’ve lots of her history here…
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Re: GS 550 M

Post by PaulD » Wed May 05, 2021 6:51 pm

fossie wrote: ↑
Tue May 04, 2021 7:35 pm
Just ride it!
When it's dry like I do :lol:
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