I am doing some very basic restoration work on my 1982 Katana 1100 and need to do some significant paint touch up on the frame. Is there a supplier or a spec for the frame colour so I can get some made up?
Peter Todd
Peter Todd
GSX1100S Katana standard frame paint colour?
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Hi Peter,
Welcome and enjoy your resto.
Not original frame colour, but so close it isn't funny is VHT Engine Enamel SP127 'Universal Aluminium'. Otherwise standard Katana silver is, for bodywork, I think from memory is Suzuki 13L. Others here will be able to confirm or set you on the exact colour match path.
Cheers
Rob
Welcome and enjoy your resto.
Not original frame colour, but so close it isn't funny is VHT Engine Enamel SP127 'Universal Aluminium'. Otherwise standard Katana silver is, for bodywork, I think from memory is Suzuki 13L. Others here will be able to confirm or set you on the exact colour match path.
Cheers
Rob
Try https://www.suzukikatanaaustralia.c....php?376-silver-paint-13l&highlight=13L+paint
BTW - quick intro ( bit about yourself/bike/s ) would be good !!!
BTW - quick intro ( bit about yourself/bike/s ) would be good !!!
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Hey Peter, welcome along!
If you want original, yep, 13L is the paint code. The only known brand with this colour code is PPG and they have this available in their Deltron range. I sprayed my Kat with it, and it's very nice paint to use too, even for a novice like me!
If you want original, yep, 13L is the paint code. The only known brand with this colour code is PPG and they have this available in their Deltron range. I sprayed my Kat with it, and it's very nice paint to use too, even for a novice like me!
Thanks Guys
The VHT Engine Enamel SP127 option sounds like an easy solution to start with so will give it a try.
A bit of an intro. I am a retired mechanical engineer living in the Blue Mountains. My normal ride is a 2011 Suzuki SFV650.
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I have owned the K from new in 1982. Has only a bit over 30,000 km on the clock. Has been in hibernation a number of times. This time I will put on Vintage plates to reduce the pain of rego each year. It is currently 100% original except for some new rings I put in a few years ago. Not that they were needed. I have had the original mufflers rewelded a few time and I have just found another hole so I will put on the original looking mufflers I purchased from Europe. Had the clutch cover off to change the oil sight glass (I had zero idea of what the oil level was and the clutch kept slipping). I have taken the opportunity to get all the covers polished and the wheel rims bead blasted and polished (Metal Polishing Dave in Penrith).
Cheers Peter
The VHT Engine Enamel SP127 option sounds like an easy solution to start with so will give it a try.
A bit of an intro. I am a retired mechanical engineer living in the Blue Mountains. My normal ride is a 2011 Suzuki SFV650.
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I have owned the K from new in 1982. Has only a bit over 30,000 km on the clock. Has been in hibernation a number of times. This time I will put on Vintage plates to reduce the pain of rego each year. It is currently 100% original except for some new rings I put in a few years ago. Not that they were needed. I have had the original mufflers rewelded a few time and I have just found another hole so I will put on the original looking mufflers I purchased from Europe. Had the clutch cover off to change the oil sight glass (I had zero idea of what the oil level was and the clutch kept slipping). I have taken the opportunity to get all the covers polished and the wheel rims bead blasted and polished (Metal Polishing Dave in Penrith).
Cheers Peter
Motorcycle goods maker Daytona sells 13L sprays and pens. Although air transportation may be difficult.
