Nice! I had an '88 Maroon Katana 1100 with Krauser panniers on it. Bought it new for 5500 dollars in April of '89 It is the only bike I still regret selling. I toured the country with it and it was a lot of fun. I kept if for 10 years. The fairing had multiple stress cracks in it (never down). It has threaded valve adjusters so it is really easy to do by yourself. I think it held 6 qts of oil?? The oil cooler is MASSIVE! Congrats on a REALLY nice find
I had this exact same motorcycle. The first and only 100% new vehicle I ever bought. Had it for almost 30 years, and 44000 miles. Took road trips, drag raced, went on a honeymoon, and that thing never let me down. Got rid of it ONLY because mice got into it over the final winter and feasted on the main wiring bundle. I would kill to find another one with low miles like you did! My Yamaha FZ1 is a great bike, but I still miss the big Kat.
I just found a mint one in a bike shop just chilling there fully operational with a tuner kit on it as well dyno 2000 with gages you can adjust with dials on dyno control module, $4500 here in dayton ohio
Sweet bike, I just recently picked up a unmolested other than V&H 4 into 1 exhaust and K&N filter, Mint 1992 GSX1100 F with 9,100 original miles, Everything works including clock and all else for $2300, New AGM battery, Brakes, Chain, Powder coated calipers, New Tires, Etc., 2 tone Red/Dk burgundy, Beautiful bike from top to bottom and hauls azz, Currently looking for a Mint 1984-1986 Black Nighthawk 650 and would possibly trade even up for the Honda, Located in Ohio, Cash Price is $3200
I have one I'm working on as a project at the moment, hopefully will see it running soon I think it's just a coil because I'm not getting spark but that and a carb clean and I'll hopefully be 👌
Man parts sre higher than a giraffes ass on the 80's katanas. 30$ for a single float on ebay? yeah thats a bit much. The tank fuel cutoff leaks into the carbs and keeps hydrolocking the engine. But i suppose there are worse problems to have. Other than a few scratches and the fuel issues its pretty solid.
@@rodx5571 man I was just dealing with that same problem for a while.. something failed in The gas tank petcock and it just sucks fuel from the vacuum hose into the carburetor and Hydro locked my engine whenever I try to start it and after a while enough gas gets into the oil to where it runs to rich. I ended up just sticking a screw in the vacuum hose with gorilla glue and sealing it off and then ceiling off where the vacuum hose connected on the carb becuase no matter what fuel would just pour from the fuel lines without a vacuum so im essentially just using a normal petcock now and it fixed all those problems
I own '88 model.I am 1st and last owner.At year 2005 i get on my mind idea to made some upgrades.And i did.Bore to 1216 cc wiseco 13:1,WEB cams 2nd stage ,carbs from 34mm to 40mm from gsxr1100 '91 model ACCELL coils (40 % stronger) advanced pickup rotor for 4 degrees.At rear i change swing arm and wheel from gsxr 1100 mod '95(17 inch wheel front and rear) and brembo radial brake system and 320mm front brake discs.Akrapovic SS manifold and yoshimura trioval silencer.Last thing was steering damper instalation.Factory engine had 102kw(139 hp).Now i do not know,but he is crazy different at any way.Much much better.
@@StanwoodStudios Yes i have .I will upload.I have been busy and lazy to do it.😁It is ton of mods money and time but it is satisfaction.I also own 2 other legends: gsxr1100 W ater cooled '95 and so call "widow maker" TL1000 S '98.
Uploaded it is not profi recorded but it is not so bad.All chamges on bike are TUV or if you like ,0MOT approved registered and street legal.ua-cam.com/video/z_4q1m2P8D4/v-deo.html
I had a 600 this black with the red and gold. Was punched out to 750 with race pistons and carbs. Was dynoed at 118hp. For back in the day that was a lot. Lol I had the tank bra also. Wish I never sold mine.
Not sure where in California but I bought it on the east coast from a guy who was helping the former owners widow sell it. They moved over to Massachussets I believe.
That’s so BA!! Love the older bikes.
Nice! I had an '88 Maroon Katana 1100 with Krauser panniers on it. Bought it new for 5500 dollars in April of '89 It is the only bike I still regret selling. I toured the country with it and it was a lot of fun. I kept if for 10 years. The fairing had multiple stress cracks in it (never down). It has threaded valve adjusters so it is really easy to do by yourself. I think it held 6 qts of oil?? The oil cooler is MASSIVE!
Congrats on a REALLY nice find
Thank you! More videos to come this spring.
Hmm, sounds just like the bike i just bought from someone that let it sit for 4 years.
I had this exact same motorcycle. The first and only 100% new vehicle I ever bought. Had it for almost 30 years, and 44000 miles. Took road trips, drag raced, went on a honeymoon, and that thing never let me down. Got rid of it ONLY because mice got into it over the final winter and feasted on the main wiring bundle. I would kill to find another one with low miles like you did! My Yamaha FZ1 is a great bike, but I still miss the big Kat.
That is awesome! I may look to sell this one soon, gonna slap some new tires on it, get it detailed and see….
@@StanwoodStudios Don't do anymore burn outs and I would definitely be interested LOL!
got two for sale 2500.00 one mint other parts bike
I bought this bike brand new. Loved it. I've been looking for another one for some time now.
It’s a hot bike for sure
selling bike 5000 1989 mint
i got two want buy both of them for 2800.00
I just found a mint one in a bike shop just chilling there fully operational with a tuner kit on it as well dyno 2000 with gages you can adjust with dials on dyno control module, $4500 here in dayton ohio
The burnout was not such a good idea. This is such a beautiful bike and in such spectacular condition love it.
If only the turn signals and cockpit clusters wasn’t so ugly/boring, I would love this model so much more.
Awesome paint Scheme on yours 👌
Sweet bike, I just recently picked up a unmolested other than V&H 4 into 1 exhaust and K&N filter, Mint 1992 GSX1100 F with 9,100 original miles, Everything works including clock and all else for $2300, New AGM battery, Brakes, Chain, Powder coated calipers, New Tires, Etc., 2 tone Red/Dk burgundy, Beautiful bike from top to bottom and hauls azz,
Currently looking for a Mint 1984-1986 Black Nighthawk 650 and would possibly trade even up for the Honda, Located in Ohio, Cash Price is $3200
Still have it ??
Those were absolutely fantastic bikes ! Just a little jealous
Stay tuned for more content!
I have one I'm working on as a project at the moment, hopefully will see it running soon I think it's just a coil because I'm not getting spark but that and a carb clean and I'll hopefully be 👌
Man parts sre higher than a giraffes ass on the 80's katanas. 30$ for a single float on ebay? yeah thats a bit much. The tank fuel cutoff leaks into the carbs and keeps hydrolocking the engine. But i suppose there are worse problems to have. Other than a few scratches and the fuel issues its pretty solid.
I just had to buy a turn signal for it NOS $100!!!!
@@rodx5571 man I was just dealing with that same problem for a while.. something failed in The gas tank petcock and it just sucks fuel from the vacuum hose into the carburetor and Hydro locked my engine whenever I try to start it and after a while enough gas gets into the oil to where it runs to rich. I ended up just sticking a screw in the vacuum hose with gorilla glue and sealing it off and then ceiling off where the vacuum hose connected on the carb becuase no matter what fuel would just pour from the fuel lines without a vacuum so im essentially just using a normal petcock now and it fixed all those problems
@@mixgashaulass2988 I just replaced the seals and such. Cheap enough. 20$ a couple months ago.
Had an 88, w all the time era mods able to be had. if you have not, replace rear shock & SS brake lines, big benefit
I have the 1988 bike, 48,000 on the clock,run it every weekend.
I own '88 model.I am 1st and last owner.At year 2005 i get on my mind idea to made some upgrades.And i did.Bore to 1216 cc wiseco 13:1,WEB cams 2nd stage ,carbs from 34mm to 40mm from gsxr1100 '91 model ACCELL coils (40 % stronger) advanced pickup rotor for 4 degrees.At rear i change swing arm and wheel from gsxr 1100 mod '95(17 inch wheel front and rear) and brembo radial brake system and 320mm front brake discs.Akrapovic SS manifold and yoshimura trioval silencer.Last thing was steering damper instalation.Factory engine had 102kw(139 hp).Now i do not know,but he is crazy different at any way.Much much better.
That’s awesome! That’s a ton of mods, so you have any videos of it?
@@StanwoodStudios Yes i have .I will upload.I have been busy and lazy to do it.😁It is ton of mods money and time but it is satisfaction.I also own 2 other legends: gsxr1100 W ater cooled '95
and so call "widow maker" TL1000 S '98.
Uploaded it is not profi recorded but it is not so bad.All chamges on bike are TUV or if you like ,0MOT approved registered and street legal.ua-cam.com/video/z_4q1m2P8D4/v-deo.html
I had a 600 this black with the red and gold. Was punched out to 750 with race pistons and carbs. Was dynoed at 118hp. For back in the day that was a lot. Lol
I had the tank bra also. Wish I never sold mine.
Sounds badass!!
Hello. Trying to restore 89’ gsx1100f. Having a hard time finding parts. Currently looking for intake carb boots. Any suggestions fellas?
How tall are you? Am looking for a hsx 1100 but am only 5ft7. Just for comparison.
How much you pay for it?
If you got it from southern cal from west covina its probably my dads bike
Not sure where in California but I bought it on the east coast from a guy who was helping the former owners widow sell it. They moved over to Massachussets I believe.
Follow this bike if u can in ur gixr