Kat newbie
- PaulD
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Kat newbie
Hello all and thanks for letting me join the forum.
I’m Paul from the N/W of England I’ve been into bikes from the age of ten riding on the fields around my home. I’ve had a fair few bikes in my time ranging from BSA Bantams to a GSXR 1100 which was the best bike I’ve ever owned bar none. I’ve been into two strokes mostly including a spell of club racing with an RGV and a TR500 replica. I’ve just done a deal with my Suzuki GT750J to get my first big Kat. I’m looking forward to getting out on her and seeing what she’s like.
I’m Paul from the N/W of England I’ve been into bikes from the age of ten riding on the fields around my home. I’ve had a fair few bikes in my time ranging from BSA Bantams to a GSXR 1100 which was the best bike I’ve ever owned bar none. I’ve been into two strokes mostly including a spell of club racing with an RGV and a TR500 replica. I’ve just done a deal with my Suzuki GT750J to get my first big Kat. I’m looking forward to getting out on her and seeing what she’s like.
There rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad
I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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A quote from my old dad

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- Nicky Dodds
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Re: Kat newbie
Welcome Paul I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
GSX1100SD
GS550MX.....5 year old grandaughter thinks it's hers!
GS550MX.....5 year old grandaughter thinks it's hers!
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Re: Kat newbie
Thanks for the welcome guys, I’m sure you’ll soon get fed up with me asking stupid questions the first of which is how do I join the owners club, how much does it cost and how do I pay?
There rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad
I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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A quote from my old dad

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Re: Kat newbie
Well hiya from the North West also.
There are no stupid questions, persay, so just ask away.
As for joining club , it is £10 a year just send Cat a personal message and she will send you the PayPal address, Or send a cheque address Please be aware that PayPal is £11 just to cover transaction charges.
Being a member gives you access to more of the site and a newsletter at the moment twice a year.
Is this a bike that was on eBay just before Christmas, it is an SZ but has had the tank replaced with an SD one. .....from Peterborough area?
If so to anticipate ...13L (paint code. For original silver) it is now water based is available from some outlets , but it is available in other codes if needed. Though it really is fine how it is isn't it. Enjoy.
There are no stupid questions, persay, so just ask away.
As for joining club , it is £10 a year just send Cat a personal message and she will send you the PayPal address, Or send a cheque address Please be aware that PayPal is £11 just to cover transaction charges.
Being a member gives you access to more of the site and a newsletter at the moment twice a year.
Is this a bike that was on eBay just before Christmas, it is an SZ but has had the tank replaced with an SD one. .....from Peterborough area?
If so to anticipate ...13L (paint code. For original silver) it is now water based is available from some outlets , but it is available in other codes if needed. Though it really is fine how it is isn't it. Enjoy.
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Re: Kat newbie
Hi Fossie thanks for the welcome, yes this that very same bike you saw on eblob. I got in touch with him and made a deal for the Kat involving my Suzuki Kettle, the guy only lives 30 mile away from me in Chester. Thanks for the colour code which is now stored away in my rapidly expanding “info file” I’m unsure what to do about paint yet and I actually do like the red tank top. One more silly or not question?
There are press studs on either side of the seat which presumably was for a passenger seat strap? I’ve been told that only Japanese home market bikes had them fitted but I quite like the idea of fitting one to break up the seat outline. Have you any idea if they are still available and where or would I be better off having one made up.
TTFN and thanks, PaulD
There are press studs on either side of the seat which presumably was for a passenger seat strap? I’ve been told that only Japanese home market bikes had them fitted but I quite like the idea of fitting one to break up the seat outline. Have you any idea if they are still available and where or would I be better off having one made up.
TTFN and thanks, PaulD
There rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad
I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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Re: Kat newbie
The press studs are indeed for a seat strap , they where fitted to all but UK models.
The strap had fixings on the ends that fitted to shock absorber mounts and pressed on to seat via female studs.
They can be found though better from a German site .
I have an old one here you can copy if you feel the need.
I'm sure a photo will follow soon.
The strap had fixings on the ends that fitted to shock absorber mounts and pressed on to seat via female studs.
They can be found though better from a German site .
I have an old one here you can copy if you feel the need.
I'm sure a photo will follow soon.
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Re: Kat newbie
Thanks a photo with some dimensions would be great, there is one for sale on eBay at the moment but at £60 odd with postage I’m sure I can make one!fossie wrote:The press studs are indeed for a seat strap , they where fitted to all but UK models.
I have an old one here you can copy if you feel the need.
I'm sure a photo will follow soon.
I’ve messaged Cat about membership but not had a reply as yet, she/he is probably still recovering from Christmas lol
There rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad
I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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A quote from my old dad

I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
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Re: Kat newbie
Hi Paul and welcome to Kat ownership.
We have already "met" on the Kettle Clinic forum - SZ / SD ring a bell?
We have already "met" on the Kettle Clinic forum - SZ / SD ring a bell?
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Suzuki TDRGV 250
Suzuki K11P
Triumph T575 Steam Triple
Kram-It RV250 Enduro
Moto Cati V70 Monzta
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Re: Kat newbie
By eck, it’s a small world innit. Well at least that Alan H isn’t on here (is he?) lolgeekay wrote:Hi Paul and welcome to Kat ownership.
We have already "met" on the Kettle Clinic forum - SZ / SD ring a bell?
There rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
A quote from my old dad
I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
KOC member 453
A quote from my old dad

I started out with nothing and I’ve got most of it left!
KOC member 453