New Katana owner from MA!

[dlong27]

Hey everyone!

Just picked up a my2000 one owner GSX600f Katana, It's my first bike, and I'm really excited to start riding regularly! It did, unfortunately, come with a cracked lefthand undercowling (broken in two pieces) from when it fell off a ramp from the previous owner, otherwise in great condition. Anybody know where I could get one of these for semi-cheap? Not down for paying 140.00 bucks for a new one. Anyway, I'm pumped to start riding as soon as I get it registered and everything. Anybody who has some info on the under cowling piece, advice is greatly appreciated!

-Dan

[dipthat]

Get some Castrol R30. That shit smell's GOOD!!!!!!!!

[DankDirtyBird]

Welcome Dan. Nice first bike choice. As for the broken plastic, $140 sounds pretty cheap. Kiss your savings account goodbye and welcome to the wonderful world of motorcycling.

[CBR929RE]

Get some Castrol R30. That shit smell's GOOD!!!!!!!! for 2 stroke.

:huh: the Katana isn't a 2 stroke.




duct tape the fairings together and ride. unless you find one super cheap somewhere. you're probably gonna drop it anyway.

[rice_rocket]

Congrats.. I agree with cbr929re Just take it together from the inside.. leave it be, because I'm sure you'll end up moving on. My first bike also was a Katana, I'm onto bike #3 now.. If you like it that much, then prepare to pay for it. Join katriders and see if you can find someone parting out a bike, but usually fairings go last and are $$

[dipthat]

[QUOTE=CBR929RE;1033170]:huh: the Katana isn't a 2 stroke.


It would still smell good in a 4-stroke. Never tried it before. I just love the smell.

[dlong27]

True, this is a starter bike. I think I'm going to attempt to repair the cracked piece, it's on the bottom of the bike anyway, cracked part is underneath, almost not visible. thanks for the welcomes!

[FAST GSXR750]

Great starter bike! I had a 2000 Kat as my first street ride. As for the cracked part, try some salvage yards or e-bay. Or have it plastic welded as it's not a large piece. Or try some plastic adhesive and back it up. Not all that hard to cover on that piece.

[tsanterre]

Welcome Dan...

Doc Sucks
Pete's Goatee
Jackies Boobs

There, now you are up to speed.

If you want to learn even more about NESR, go here: Linky

[beet]

Welcome fuck the plastic, ride the shit out of it. You posing next to it, or riding it?

[06gixgirl]

Welcome!
do you live in MA?

[MikeyZ]

Welcome...
I've got 2 kats...both older ones. If you need anything let me know.
As far as fixing the fairing...join the site KatRiders.com.

The guys are very knowledgeable and should point you in the right direction to having a replacement.

[ChrisNoF4i]

I bought a Katana at a yard sale once. It was in NH though, not MA. True story!

[scubasteveRR]

my buddy just sold his Katana... wonder if you bought it. did you get it in Clinton, ma?

oh and welcome to the party!

[beet]

I bought a Katana at a yard sale once. It was in NH though, not MA. True story!

You would be a katana, but you are water cooled.

[dlong27]

Welcome!
do you live in MA?

Yes, Clinton, MA

my buddy just sold his Katana... wonder if you bought it. did you get it in Clinton, ma?

oh and welcome to the party!

Thanks! I bought the bike from a guy in Quincy, but I do live in Clowntown.

[scubasteveRR]

Yes, Clinton, MA



Thanks! I bought the bike from a guy in Quincy, but I do live in Clowntown.

I'm over in Bolton, holla if you wanna ride. I'm up around the Wachusett Res all the time.