Possible new bike?

Digifox · 05-21-2010, 04:25 PM

Hey guys I've got my Ninja for sale on craigslist and surfing around i saw a $500 1997 GSX-750F(Katana) it wont start(thinking new plugs and smaller jets)

And I'm just wondering if a jump from a 280lb, 36HP, 250cc to a 460LB, 100HP, 750cc bike would be a wise idea?

Rouge told me i wouldn't be happy with a katana(not that i dont trust her)
I'd just like some input.

After a little reading I'm not sure if it would be a "bad" idea to get it...
I mean if i fix it and its to much for me i can always sell it and get another EX250 or EX500

Here's the bike
http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1750374369.html

pauldun170 · 05-21-2010, 04:31 PM

500 bucks?
Carbs need sorting?
NAB IT IMMEDIATELY

Carbs probably need cleaning

101lifts2 · 05-21-2010, 04:32 PM

The problem isn't the bike..the problem is that ur a buck thirty soakin wet. If you drop it, you can't pick it up.

lol

You'll be fine.

Dave · 05-21-2010, 04:34 PM

That's a big heavy beast. Id take it and if I didn't like it flip it for profit. Sounds like a fuel issue. Wonder if its something dumb like a petcock selector switch

Digifox · 05-21-2010, 04:48 PM

Well I've talked to mom Boyfriend about a temp. loan to buy it this weekend
and emailed the guy..

Waiting on an answer from both....

defector · 05-21-2010, 05:31 PM

Not a fan of the Katana personally, but I would jump all over it. As previously said, if you don't like it, fix it and flip it.

pauldun170 · 05-21-2010, 05:38 PM

The Kat 600's would normally generate an "avoid" response.
Theres no shame in a Kat 750. As for the weight, its not so much heavy as newer bikes are lighter.

500 bucks is a good deal on a runner with a solid transmission.
Good deal on any model

Sean · 05-21-2010, 05:41 PM

That's a steal. Katanas are crap. Your call.

derf · 05-21-2010, 06:35 PM

Hell you can buy it for $500, clean the crabs out and sell it for $1k next week

Rangerscott · 05-21-2010, 07:06 PM

The katana seems to be a love it or hate it. No in between.

If people hate a nice running katana, I'm gonna say a non-running katana is a canker sore from hell.

If you can't come up with $500 yourself and it turns out to be a pile of shit, you're gonna have trouble making your money back.

05-21-2010, 04:25 PM	#1
Digifox Cl4p-Trap Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Moto: Your mom. Posts: 734	Possible new bike? Hey guys I've got my Ninja for sale on craigslist and surfing around i saw a $500 1997 GSX-750F(Katana) it wont start(thinking new plugs and smaller jets) And I'm just wondering if a jump from a 280lb, 36HP, 250cc to a 460LB, 100HP, 750cc bike would be a wise idea? Rouge told me i wouldn't be happy with a katana(not that i dont trust her) I'd just like some input. After a little reading I'm not sure if it would be a "bad" idea to get it... I mean if i fix it and its to much for me i can always sell it and get another EX250 or EX500 Here's the bike http://columbus.craigslist.org/mcy/1750374369.html __________________ Firm as cherries.

05-21-2010, 04:32 PM	#3
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	The problem isn't the bike..the problem is that ur a buck thirty soakin wet. If you drop it, you can't pick it up. lol You'll be fine. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

05-21-2010, 04:48 PM	#5
Digifox Cl4p-Trap Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Columbus, Ohio Moto: Your mom. Posts: 734	Well I've talked to mom Boyfriend about a temp. loan to buy it this weekend and emailed the guy.. Waiting on an answer from both.... __________________ Firm as cherries.

05-21-2010, 05:31 PM	#6
defector My balls, your chin Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: The desert of Az Moto: 929, SV650, YZ250 Posts: 1,917	Not a fan of the Katana personally, but I would jump all over it. As previously said, if you don't like it, fix it and flip it. __________________ Reading this signature may give you special powers, including the ability to run through walls. You should try it immediately.

05-21-2010, 06:35 PM	#9
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Hell you can buy it for $500, clean the crabs out and sell it for $1k next week __________________

05-21-2010, 04:34 PM	#4
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	That's a big heavy beast. Id take it and if I didn't like it flip it for profit. Sounds like a fuel issue. Wonder if its something dumb like a petcock selector switch

05-21-2010, 05:41 PM	#8
Sean giggity Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: socal Moto: street, sumo & dirty Posts: 1,071	That's a steal. Katanas are crap. Your call.

05-21-2010, 07:06 PM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	The katana seems to be a love it or hate it. No in between. If people hate a nice running katana, I'm gonna say a non-running katana is a canker sore from hell. If you can't come up with $500 yourself and it turns out to be a pile of shit, you're gonna have trouble making your money back.