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04-16-2012, 03:47 PM | #106 | |
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Re: AF Suzuki Katana Multiple WIP Thread
Great work Gio! I just discovered this thread is active again. I love what you're doing to that Kat. Can't wait to see what else you plan to do.
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04-16-2012, 04:02 PM | #107 | |
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Nice work Gio, leather tank could really look nice, I was just thinking and looking at some caffe racers pictures, usualy they are twin cylinder machines, with many solutions for exhaust. I don't know what you have in mind for that under seat triangal, but I am just thinking, would it be possible to raise the pipes to something like this
maybe not, but it was my first idea when I saw that triangal hole...any how, great work, can't wait for more |
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04-18-2012, 02:46 AM | #108 | |
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Thanks guys. Sasa this is a cool idea for chopper/bobbers/board trackers etc but it born by the V design of the Harley twin. I have a 4L aircooled engine.... the exaust layout is a bit forced by its design.... by the begin I ever thought I would usa a 4-in-1 sporty exaust.... but it is a "iconic" thing for the old school cafè racers (triumph as well as honda cb) shows a good couple of old school silencers... I tried to redesign 'em a bit
Let me introduce Mr. Lightweight Lic. Plate Mount and Mrs. Tailight. Cable would be replaced. Clear at work
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04-18-2012, 04:40 AM | #109 | |
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Re: AF Suzuki Katana Multiple WIP Thread
That number plate looks very cool G!
Regarding the exhaust, an old school trick was to turn the cylinders around, so that the carbs were at the front and the exhausts at the back. It would look neat, but you need rake on the front forks to clear the carbs...fine on a stretched chopper! |
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04-19-2012, 02:33 AM | #110 | |
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Nice idea those of turn around cylinders....
First dress for Katty:
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05-01-2012, 08:20 AM | #111 | |
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THE END!!!! Finished: before the last photo set, a quick thought: the katty dressed with slim fuel tank.... to me it works, with different body parts
And finished pictures:
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05-01-2012, 01:40 PM | #112 | |
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Re: AF Suzuki Katana Multiple WIP Thread
Wouldn't mind taking that one for a ride, if the size was compatible with me.
One heck of a build and a stunning design you pulled off! Love all the details, overall look and stance. Niclas |
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07-06-2012, 05:18 PM | #113 | |
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Re: AF Suzuki Katana Multiple WIP Thread
Fantastic work here, too late for me to join the build part, but I recently finished Tamiya's 1/6 and 1/12 Suzuki Katana's.
Starting on their 1/6 Kawasaki Z1300 in the background then I have their 1/6 CB1100R to do and I'll probably get the 1/12 one to do side by side as I have with the Kats |
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07-15-2012, 01:55 PM | #114 |
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07-15-2012, 02:23 PM | #115 | |
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Re: AF Suzuki Katana Multiple WIP Thread
That looks very inspiring.
I have the 1/12 Tamiya Katana custom tuned and also a Yam R1 donor bike that I will be using for wheels, forks swing arm, will be keeping the front part of the seat like you as well as fairing and petrol tank but changing the tail part. I like the look of the exhausts, was going to use the Custom tuned 4 into 1 with a different end can, but I like the look of stubby twin exhausts. Keep us posted on your progress please, great work so far. |
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