Special edition: Inazuma 1200—turning the Inazuma 1200 into an oil-cooled Katana? Three parts that really made a difference lately!

When I bought this Inazuma 1200 and rode it, I thought it felt a bit sluggish compared to anyone else’s Inazuma.

Well, there’s the matter of tearing down the carburetor, but even so, I think it’s improved quite a bit.
There’s a world you can only understand because it’s basically stock. (*´▽`*)

I haven’t put out exact numbers yet—I haven’t even finished writing up the blog post.

Extending the shift arm to increase shift stroke.
Shift operation becomes lighter and neutral is easier to find, so the results are excellent.
It’s a part that makes me think, “The shift feel has become like Honda’s!”

If you want to race with a short stroke and clunky shifts, it might not be for you, but I think a setup tailored to your own riding style is the most efficient.

GSF1200 pickup with a bit of advanced timing.

Sluggish? The throttle response definitely improved. When downshifting, it’s much more noticeable.
Looking back now, the GSF1200 might have been too aggressive, so the manufacturer may have aimed for a softer ride feel and tuned it this way.
For me personally, it was a very effective item.

Limiter cut

Limiter cut = something you need to go over 180 km/h, or so it seems.
Models from this era had noise issues added on top, and ignition timing adjustments were also regulated, or so it might have been.

Today I put it on and took it off many times to feel the difference, and I think anyone would notice the change. With the limiter on, it basically feels sluggish—or to put it nicely, mild. With the limiter cut, the throttle should feel like it’s actually responding.

The current model is so compact that installation is no problem.

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