HamKat???
- KeKat
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HamKat???
Do you think Richard Hammond will be joining the club, as he has just bought FBJs Kat 1000?

Keith KOC 355
1982 Suzuki GSX1000SZ
1991 Ducati 900SS
1996 Kawasaki ZZR600
2003 Transalp
2004 MV Agusta brutale F4
2003 Cagiva xtra raptor 1000
2012 Triumph Tiger 800
2019 Suzuki GSX-S 1000S
1966 Triumph T100C (Fixing push rod seals again)
1960 Bianchi Gardena 75 (Restoration Project when i get time)
1961 Triumph T100A (Cafe Racer Project)
1982 Suzuki GSX1000SZ
1991 Ducati 900SS
1996 Kawasaki ZZR600
2003 Transalp
2004 MV Agusta brutale F4
2003 Cagiva xtra raptor 1000
2012 Triumph Tiger 800
2019 Suzuki GSX-S 1000S
1966 Triumph T100C (Fixing push rod seals again)
1960 Bianchi Gardena 75 (Restoration Project when i get time)
1961 Triumph T100A (Cafe Racer Project)
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Re: HamKat???
I’m only 5ft 7 with a 29” inside leg & I can get both feet flat in the ground. Another reason I love my Kat
There rubbish them Jap bikes lad they won't last five minutes! you want to get yourself a nice Royal Enfield!
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A quote from my old dad
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- johnr
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Re: HamKat???
you dont need to be tall enough to reach the floor.
just fat enough to crush the suspension.

just fat enough to crush the suspension.
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Re: HamKat???
Pot kettle black

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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- johnr
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Re: HamKat???
hey, im in no position to cast aspersions. but ive got long legs anyhow. i even broke the suspension on my rigid chop!!!!
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Re: HamKat???
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
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Re: HamKat???
Talking of suspenders
the rear suspension of my bike seems very harsh even with the spring rate backed right off. I’ve tried different damping rates but I get kicked out of the seat if I hit a bump at speed? I know the Kat is an old style sport bike but mine would put a Ducati to shame
I’ve taken delivery of the pair of free Showa’s from Fossie and I’ll try them but I’m just curious to know if the suspension is normally so harsh?
BTW I’m 11.5 stone in old money
I’ve taken delivery of the pair of free Showa’s from Fossie and I’ll try them but I’m just curious to know if the suspension is normally so harsh?
BTW I’m 11.5 stone in old money
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
