Today the weather is fantastic ☆ With the peacefulness of a weekday, I’m relieved and happy.
We’re making progress on the oil-cooled Katana that was brought in the other day.
After centering the front wheel, the caliper shifts too, so we’re fabricating a spacer.
Next, to install the FCR, we need to match the throttle cable length. There are many adjustment points, but it’s best to avoid using them.
If we extend the cable housing, it doesn’t look good aesthetically.
It’s better to buy a cable with as few adjustment points as possible, cut the inner wire, and use it.
That works ☆
Intake manifold replacement. The bolts were seized, so we tap them with a center punch to loosen them.
After all, M6 bolts come loose easily with a center punch.
A problem shows up. We remove the manifold and check the valve condition—”Hmm, so-so?”
But then number 1 valve is heavily rusted ☆
“Oh no!” We’re in trouble… What’s going on! This is a problem! We need to consult with the owner.
If we keep using it like this, the guide will get scored, and in the worst case the guide will crack and “Crunch…” Bang!
It looks like we’ll need to open up at least the head… Oh well.
The inspection is done, so we bolt the manifold back and attach the carburetor. All good ☆
Let’s install the muffler bracket—but looking at the rear suspension, the rod end is tilted…
For now we’ll need to adjust this with a spacer… and that’s where we take a little break ♪
