Project Katmandu: GS rebuild

Hi all - have taken some advice on here and from PM's

I had asked that people made me sensible offers and I'd remove from ebay. I had one offer so I have done as I said with that, but the rest are lots of requests for pricing on multiple parts that overlapped so its got really confusing - so please excuse me if I just let the auctions run now.

I now see why the site has strict rule on posting adds :rob
 
Peter
I'd like the exhaust pipes but they MUST be stainless. Can you wack a magnet on them to confirm one way or the other?
And please confirm the oil cooler hoses are for those for the original crash-bar mounted position?
Regards
Paul
 
Paul Rochdale said:
Peter
I'd like the exhaust pipes but they MUST be stainless. Can you wack a magnet on them to confirm one way or the other?
And please confirm the oil cooler hoses are for those for the original crash-bar mounted position?
Regards
Paul
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WARNING: the exahust is not stainless - the magnet stuck to them

Oil cooler hoses : yes for the original crash bar position
 
Reminds me of a young lad who came to look at a land rover I was selling years ago. Had a clever look on his face as he used a magnet to test for filler...
 
Just found this about 409 Stainless steel.

"409 is a titanium stabilized ferritic stainless steel which means that it is a steel alloy containing chromium. It contains less nickel and more carbon than 304 stainless steel. Ferritics are best suited for high temperature applications that require corrosion resistance and high strength. The principal use of 409 stainless steel is automotive exhaust systems and most catalytic converter shells are made of 409. More workable and stable than 304, 409 will accept bending and heat cycling better than 304. It resists both atmospheric and exhaust gas corrosion. It is magnetic due to its higher carbon content. Through chemical reaction, it oxidizes to a slight brownish hue which aids in corrosion resistance. While it does not polish well, it offers the advantages of higher strength and longer life due to its heat handling qualities. Be sure to ask for 409 Stainless for your exhaust system to get the best combination of both long life, corrosion resistance and heat resistance".
 
for sale

Hello.

Not been on the site for a while - the UKGS site has changed ..all weird

My Project Katmandu bike has been languishing in my shed un-getatable due to tons of loft contents and builders material.

Dug her out as of last weekend and have decided to sell her as my trip isn't going to happen in the near future and my wife was made redundant a few months back.

Looking to get back something like what i spent on her which I have pretty much all the receipts for and totals over£11,000 for the bits I can find and remember.

NameActual Costs
Original Bike
Van Hire
Frame Strengthening
Monolever lengthen
Driveshaft lengthen
Stainless battery carrier
PC Odysee Battery
Free flow air filter
Morespeed Work
Wunderlich deep sump
Oil cooler
Oil cooler fittings
Sachs racing clutch
DRZ forks
Bevel drive 33/11
Monolever
Front wheel
Front disk
Front caliper
Single seat Rack
single seat
Seat Dual
Carbon electic cover
Carbon starter cover
Carbon airbox
Rear wheel rebuild
Rear Wheel RIM
g/s rear sub frame
Instruments
Painting
Powder coating
Nuts and bolts
Stainless Zach S shaped Collector
Keihin stainless downpipes
Stainless airbox clips
Wing mirrors
Stainless lowered footrests
Stainless shorty gear lever and linkage
Stainless engine bolts & nuts
Main wiring loom
Neutral switch loom
RHS switch gear
LHS switch gear
Centre stand stainless fitting kit
Gaskets etc at least
Starter Motor (Nippon Denso)
Silent Hektik Alternator and ignition
Wilbers rear shock
All new
UFO front fender
UFO Rear Fender
UFO hand guards
Tyres
Head bearings
Swing Arm bearings/covers nuts
HID Light
Oxford heated grips

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[TD="align: right"]60[/TD]

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[TD="align: right"]49[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]87[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]100[/TD]

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[TD="align: right"]83[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]33[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]152[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]15[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]90[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]82[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]14.51[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]264[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]270[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]850[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]492[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]80[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]25[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]45[/TD]

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[TD="align: right"]45[/TD]

[TD="align: right"]80[/TD]

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i think my Moorespeed engine is the same as yours

have now done 800km on it now (approx 95% on technical dirt) - and the engine is starting now to really come into its own.....

the increased low torque makes the whole bike feel 'lighter', as you always have power on tap to throttle your way out of gnarly terrain. This really smooths out the dirt riding

I have not really used it much on road, but the top-end keeps on pulling high into the rev range and would make for a great roadster engine
 
Ras Thurlo said:
i think my Moorespeed engine is the same as yours

have now done 800km on it now (approx 95% on technical dirt) - and the engine is starting now to really come into its own.....

the increased low torque makes the whole bike feel 'lighter', as you always have power on tap to throttle your way out of gnarly terrain. This really smooths out the dirt riding

I have not really used it much on road, but the top-end keeps on pulling high into the rev range and would make for a great roadster engine
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The engine is awesome, so much torque. For one reason or another have been riding around on a bmw gs800 and tiger 800 a bit recently ... it is every bit a good as those bike.... which is very impressive for a 25year old bike! Currently I've only covered 1100 miles. The engine seems to have got smoother over time, but makes a very un-airhead noise (well not the airheads I'm used to anyway). On the road 70mph accurate on satnav is 4,100 rpm and she pull straight to 120mph, after which I bottle out because of the tires. So pleased I put the 33/11 rear diff on for the higher gearing!
 
Ras Thurlo said:
the top-end keeps on pulling high into the rev range and would make for a great roadster engine
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That what I'm putting together. I sent another cheque off to Richie last week along with a pair of barrels. Just waiting for a right hand dellorto to arrive from Italy. The bottom end is next -crank and clutch assembly balance. I've a Dutch racing chassis in mind with a few mods to make it usable on the road.
 
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