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Well, gonna sell my GS and buy this Katana

Started by ABSOLUTNATI, April 27, 2008, 07:02:51 PM

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ABSOLUTNATI

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/655647389.html

I put my GS on craigslist for sh%ts and giggles, and found people begging for me to sell it for $3000. I decided to upgrade to a larger bike and found this one. I went and saw it tonight and it looked and sounded nice as well as very comfortable!! Steering was a LOT harder of course b/c of the weight of it. I'm kind of upset about letting this bike go :dunno_white:. Anyone have any input or words of wisdom?

ABSOLUTNATI


Ronin

Well, either you're part of the problem, part of the solution,...
              - ..or you're just part of the landscape. - lndeed.
   

mach1

04Gs,fenderectomy,V&H Full exhaust,Vortex clip-ons.13t front sprocket.,Uni Pods,22.5/65/147.5,Katana rear shock,M-1 metzeler 150 rear tire,Yamaha R6 Tail-SOLD
79 Honda CM185t-In restoration mode with this bike.DEAD slammed 2003 Honda Shadow 600, matte black everything 18inch ape hangers


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bucks1605

From what I've heard on katriders, that D&D exhaust is super loud.

Have you heard it run? How was it?  :)
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

spc

I've got a friend with a pretty similar bike with the D&D, it's pretty loud.  Personally Katana's look like shaZam! to me :dunno_white:

ABSOLUTNATI

It was kind of loud, but sounded nice and throaty. That years paint job is nice. I originally didn't car for the katana either until I saw this one. 

bucks1605

SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

spc

Ya know, stebel makes maritime horns................

bucks1605

Quote from: spcterry on April 27, 2008, 09:07:25 PM
Ya know, stebel makes maritime horns................

Mister stebel sales rep here! I finally made it over to their website to see what all this hoopla was about. They have some sound samples of their products. Now I know it's nothing like hearing it in person, but when I cranked up my nice  computer stereo system it sounded pretty damn loud!  :o
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

spc

I would be willing to bet your computers speakers don't come anywhere near the 140 peak Db's the Nautilus units claim.

bucks1605

I probably wouldn't take that bet. However I'm thinking of investing in one of those units, it'd be a nice wake up call for some inattentive mini van drivers.

absolute, I welcomed you to katriders in your introduction thread.  :laugh:
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

spc

I think I'm gonna get a Nautilus for my bike.

average

I had the pleasure of riding my boys' Kat and I was pretty impressed. Needless to say most used and abused pre 98 Kats can be had for pretty much nothing...minus second gear of course  :laugh:
R.I.P
Rich(Phadreus)
90 gs5 04 Fairings(that's right)
LP flushmounts up front  shortened turn signals
Kanatuna rear wheel swap
Kat FE

Toogoofy317

After today I would like a nautilus too if it ain't to expensive! Any links to them! Idiot in a mini-van yapping on the cell phone, screaming at the kids, and fiddling with the GPS. I hate GPS I think they should be outlawed way too much of a distraction IMHO.

I tried the Katana the seat didn't feel comfortable at all! I even sat on another one a month and a half ago figuring it was because I wasn't used to motorcycle still felt like my arse would be killing me in less than an hour. Maybe it is different for the guys anatomically speaking.

Mary S.
2004 F, Fenderectomy, barends, gsxr-pegs, pro grip gel covers, 15th JT sprocket, stock decals gone,custom chain guard,GSXR integrated mirrors, flush mount signals, 150 rear tire,white rims, rebuilt top end, V&H Exhaust, Custom heel and chain guard (Adidasguy)

bucks1605

I'd check ebay, there were a couple with BIN for $35. Not bad, if it might save your life one day.

You could probably mount a couple up under the fairings on that kat.   :cheers:
SV1000K3 Bought 03/17/09
1996 GS500E Sold 03/03/09

spc

Yeah, ebay is the best bet for Nautilus horns.  Just imagine 10-20,000 mini-van drivers from out of town on an island less than 10 miles long.  That's what I'm dealing with right now..............when summer hits, it's on :icon_confused:


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