The Kat is finally finished!

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PaulD738
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The Kat is finally finished!

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As some of you may be aware ever since buying my Katana I’ve had nowt but trouble.
Well I’ve now clocked up just over 500 miles since the rebuild with no problems so it’s time to re-torque the cylinder head, check the valve clearances, fit four new exhaust gaskets and fit a new Motobatt battery. So that’s it I’ve finished spending now, if owt else goes wrong I’m setting fire to the bitch. Now where did I leave that T500 :roll:
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Splendid job there Paul your tenacity finally paid off :D looks absolutely stunning!
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Wow, very nice Paul :P
Look, my paintwork hasn't got "Fish scales" :x they're "Dragon scales" right!!! However, after some thought, I will accept "Black Marlin" or "Swordfish", but definitely not "Haddock" or "Cod".
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PaulD738 wrote:As some of you may be aware ever since buying my Katana I’ve had nowt but trouble.
Well I’ve now clocked up just over 500 miles since the rebuild with no problems so it’s time to re-torque the cylinder head, check the valve clearances, fit four new exhaust gaskets and fit a new Motobatt battery. So that’s it I’ve finished spending now, if owt else goes wrong I’m setting fire to the bitch. Now where did I leave that T500 :roll:
Gorgeous, now get on with Dobbin ffs :lol:
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PaulD738 wrote: if owt else goes wrong I’m setting fire to the bitch.
That won't sort out problems. Who'll cook your dinner then?
Gerron wi the 500 and flog that valve monster.
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nice bike much better than the sh*t thats out now.
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Hi Paul,

Not sure if you’ve seen this but may be of interest.

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/clas ... B76B12E500
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mizzytheman wrote:Hi Paul,

Not sure if you’ve seen this but may be of interest.

https://www.motorcycleclassics.com/clas ... B76B12E500
Cracking find that Martin, thanks 8-)
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