Suzuki Katana Specific Section Index Page...
Here in the Katana Section, you'll find:
- List of all American Suzuki
Katana Recalls and TSB info (covers 1988 - 2005 model years GSX600F &
GSX750F)
-
Some key understanding of the Katana platform, plus 10 Key Beginner Katana GSX600F / GSX750F Upgrades
- Katana
GSX600F / GSX750F / GSX1100F Specifications and Measurements from
various years (aka Katana Family Tree) -- tire sizes, batteries, spark
plugs, rotors, wrist pins, etc.
- Katana GSXF GSX600F GSX750F Tool Webpage covers the tools you'll need & want to service your Katana, doing
an oil change, valve adjustment, wheel swaps, etc.
- Katana
GSX600F / GSX750F Oil Specification Chart (what grades, weights, ratings)
- Katana GSXF GSX600F GSX750F Tire Webpage explains safe and
unsafe tire sizes, tire selection, and the results of my own new-vs-new back-to-back tire comparo.
- Katana
GSX600F / GSX750F Parts (as a list) available from various vendors
such JC Whitney
- How to grind out Katana GSXF exhaust header weld seams
for improved exhaust flow (low cost upgrade).
-
Katana "47-tooth stock" Sprocket Ratios a premade chart of sprocket ratios and %
change for 98+ Kat 600's & some Kat 750's (or any other motorcycle originally equipped with 15
tooth front and 47 tooth rear sprockets).
-
Katana "45-tooth stock" Sprocket Ratios a premade chart of sprocket ratios and %
change for some Kat 750's (or any other motorcycle originally equipped with 15
tooth front and 45 tooth rear sprockets).
- How to
change the oil on a Katana GSX600F / GSX750F (courtesy of Tim), a
pictorial instruction sheet on how to do it (98+ model used for
demonstration).
- How to
install a jetkit in a Katana GSX600F / GSX750F (courtesy of Tim), a
pictorial instruction sheet on how to do it (98+ model Kat, K&N/DynoJet
Kit used for demonstration). Note that we recommend Ivan's Performance
Products Jetkits over the K&N/DynoJet kits.
- How to
install an ignition advancer in a Katana GSX600F / GSX750F (courtesy of
Tim), a pictorial instruction sheet on how to do it (98+ model Kat,
Factory Pro advancer used for demonstration). Note that only North
American models should attempt installation of an ignition advancer
(PacRim countries including NZ & Australia, and European countries other
than Austria & Switzerland already have their riming advanced more than
sufficiently as they ship from the factory).
- How
to install valve inspection & adjustment service on a Katana GSX600F /
GSX750F (courtesy of Tim), a pictorial instruction sheet on how to
do it (98+ model Kat shown). Note
that valve clearance specifications for other models & years vary from those listed.
- How
to correctly use feeler gauges for a Katana/GSXF valve adjustment and other nut-adjuster based engines (with pictures)
- How
to perform a carb sync on a Katana GSX600F /
GSX750F (courtesy of Tim), a pictorial instruction sheet on how to
do it (98+ model Kat shown).
- How
to replace a front chain sprocket (counter-sprocket) on a Katana GSX600F /
GSX750F (courtesy of Tim), a pictorial instruction sheet on how to
do it (98+ model Kat shown).
- How
to grind out header weld seams or swap headers on a Katana GSX600F /
GSX750F (courtesy of Tim), a pictorial instruction sheet on how to
do it (98+ model Kat shown).
- How
to swap front brake pads & rebuild front brake calipers on a Katana GSX600F /
GSX750F (courtesy of Tim), a pictorial instruction sheet on how to
do it (98+ model Kat shown).
- 98 -
06 Katana GSX600F GSX750F Maintenance Schedule Chart, straight from
the owner's manual (courtesy of Tim).
- 98 -
06 Katana GSX600F GSX750F Frequent (common) Bolt Torque Chart
(courtesy of Tim).
- KatRiders.com, the best English-language Katana user
forums for 1988 - 2006 Katana owners (note: not on this site).
- Non-Specific How To's - which apply to Katana's just as readily as other motorcycles, including how to winterize & store your bike, how to diagnose electrical problems, how deal with rust in your tank, how install helmet radios, how to select motorcycle oils, how to understand chain wear and maintenance, etc.
And finally, over in the Motorcycle Stuff section, you'll find:
- The
How-To's section provides information for how to store or
winterize, troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade your bike. More is being
added all the time!
- The Hyper-Cool-Stit for Cycles is just that -- we
occassionally stumble across cool things that are amusing or entertaining or just
worthy and throw them on a blog-like list for your amusement. No commercial purpose
what so ever, just to put a smile on your face...
- The Great Motorcycle Links is just that -- links to other
vendors, manufacturers, technology and gear
