Katana FE modded to fit a GS $450 for all.

[The Buddha]

http://picasaweb.google.com/srinath.the.man/GS500PartsIMadeModified?authkey=OwG2s0koY9A


Here is the pics.
The top triple has been modded to take a GS guage set with the stock grommets.
The stem has been machined out and shortened from the bottom, and new bearings have been installed.
The headlight ears are modded to fit on a Kat FE with the GS grommet. In fact that grommet is the only part I am not happy with. A Bandit or a GSX1100G grommet will be perfect. I used the GS grommet, its a bit stretched out.
Its a direct fit, on a GS and locks, steering stops and all of it works.
I just need a couple parts of the GS back. Top triple and headlight ears. Those are modded to get the kat one to work on the GS.
More pics can be gotten as can pics during removal.
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[ohgood]

what engine is that ? i had to look twice.

[The Buddha]

That is the infamous GR650 engine. Some welding required.
I cut the T brace and made it unboltable so I can do a valve adjustment with it still in the frame.
Anyway, the forkseals aren't leaking and are original AFAIK, and a brake system is included. The wheel isn't unless you need a wheel. Its same as the GS and costs like $50 to ship.
In fact that FE is sold, but I have another like it, and am building a couple more.
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[yamahonkawazuki]

Soooooo n teh gr install, how did you get teh exhausts to go fwd, instead fo at an angle? swap teh gs head in?, ive got one of those engines, waiting on time and money to do this

[The Buddha]

Get a set of pipes off something, I think I used R1 or hayabusa, chop off the headers 3-4 inches from the head. Then I believe I cut the head collar in 1/2 then it needs to be ground a bit and then fit it. Whatever I used, it was matched to the GR head using my GR exhaust before I bought it. Dont remember now, it was 8 months ago.
BTW a head swap is crazy, far too many things dont match. I had a intake valve I had to replace on the GR and it was still easier than the head swap.
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[ohgood]

thanks for the info SS.

now i'll google around to find out wtheck a gr650 is. see, i'm showing my ignorance again. ain't it fun ?

[The Buddha]

Yea GR ... 1 year only bike. See I also am skeptical about the gains with the 650 motor, yea be more torque, however will it rev as quick as the GS and will it be worth the extra weight.
BTW my next mod is a GR rear wheel, so I can run 16 inch tars ... mwhahahahaha ...
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[average]

If nobody grabs the FE bring the fender to the next meet and name your price.