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YPVS

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Wanted: Katana.
« on: January 29, 2012, 01:00:52 PM »

Long shot but...

I'm really keen on an early GSX Katana. 1100/1000 even 750 maybe??
I saw one being restored/worked on a few seasons ago but nothing since.
If you know of one or want to part with yours then please let me know.
Cheers!!!
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axehead

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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2012, 01:52:48 PM »

Saw some in sharjah yesterday.

Ideal for restoration as they had been outside for sometime  :laff:
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2012, 07:58:52 PM »

Cheers axehead. Any chance you could be more specific? I know Sharjah Industrial is a bit of a labyrinth but I scoured a few bike 'shops' in Industrial Area 6 on Friday and couldn't come up with a Kat of any size?
Where were you looking mate?
Dave.
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2012, 08:14:48 PM »

Dave,

Have a look at the red dot in the middle of this map. Between zones 5 & 6.



In the middle of that little link street is a bike shop. It is set back a bit, so you don't see it until you are on top of it.

It was an older model, with the rectangle head light. I think silver.

Hope this helps, I wasn't really looking for Katanas, so just going on memory.

Cheers,

Mick
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2012, 08:45:37 PM »

Brilliant Mick, it's the square headlight I'm after. I definately didn't go there so I'll have a shufty next chance I get and see what's up. You're a gent for your effort mate.

Dave.
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #5 on: February 09, 2012, 11:55:37 AM »

Bump...

I've had a look around Sharjah again and failed to find a Katana. Last year when I went I saw a couple of 750's looking very sad and I'm cursing that I didn't buy them both for peanuts!!!

Anyway, I know some of you guys occasionaly trawl Sharjah so please, if you see a Kat let me know.

Oh...and for those who aren't sure you definately can't miss one if you see one :eek:



Cheers,

Dave.
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #6 on: February 09, 2012, 12:06:27 PM »

Sorry to hear that.

I may have told you the wrong shop. Will keep and eye out next trip.....
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #7 on: February 09, 2012, 02:37:10 PM »

Sorry to hear that.

I may have told you the wrong shop. Will keep and eye out next trip.....

Not at all Mick! That place is such a labyrinth that I may very well have missed the shop you had in mind entirely!!!
It would be awesome if you (and anyone else going there) would just keep me in mind for the Kat though. I'm very grateful for any suggestions/sightings received.

Cheers all.

Dave.
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Joji Kurian

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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #8 on: February 22, 2012, 08:49:45 AM »

Hello Dave,

I've seen two 'square headlight' Katanas in one of the Sharjah lots on Sunday.

None of them have papers - so, you'd not be able to register them in the UAE.

Now for the directions;

You've got this big 'Orange supermarket' on the main road, get on to the road behing the supermarket, you find a 'Tee' junction there, turn right at the 'Tee', it'll get you furhter away from the super market. About 150 mts from the 'Tee" , you sight a rather large yard ringed on 3 sides with 40 feet container and bikes stacked even on the top of them!

1 of the Kats, has a slightly functional battery , however, not strong enough to crank the engine, all the lights and indcators light up!

The other Kat is stone dead and is worse for wear.

4 to 5 K then!

Take care and stay well.

Reg,

JK

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YPVS

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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #9 on: February 22, 2012, 04:54:45 PM »

That is fantastic news!!!! You're a gentleman. I'm off there this evening!

Cheers mate.
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YPVS

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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2012, 10:13:32 AM »

Hi JK.
Sorry to be a pest but when you say 'main road' are we talking about the road that goes between Industrial areas 5 and 6?
I guess I'm asking if the location we are talking about is in the general vicinity of Axeheads red dot on the above map?

I woulb be very grateful for any clarification you could give me.

Many, many thanks.

Dave.
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #11 on: February 23, 2012, 03:10:24 PM »

Hello Dave,
You are not a pest, please do not belittle yourself.
I've bugged owners of junked/scrapped motorbikes, until I was threatened with physical harm, ahem!

I’ll try and communicate the exact location to the best of my abilities.
Picture yourself at National Paints roundabout (I presume you are headed from Dubai to Sharjah),
Turn left at the roundabout, you’ll be headed into Sharjah Industrial estate,
You’d need to go straight through 2 roundabouts/ signals,
At the 3 round about you’d need to turn right (J&P round about/ signal, or so I've been told),
Continue straight for about 200 meters and you’d spot “MACRO” super market in Industrial Area 6,
The yard that I mentioned earlier is behind this particular supermarket, directions provided in my earlier post.

Hope this helps.

I’ve had a look at the resource map and the red dot is close to a particular place has a few HDs etc. on the display, however, the real beauties (in my eyes) are a 1979 Honda GL 1000 and 3 Suzuki  GS 1000s from the 80s stacked away inside all unmolested all kosher!

The place that I mentioned previously has a concrete floor, is slightly elevated from the road level with a concrete ramp and boasts a security cabin/ office at the entrance.
I heard the 'Azzan' clearly, so it must be in close proximity to the mosque.

Happy hunting!

Reg,

Joji
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2012, 11:59:27 PM »

I know the place and I live nearby, so if you plan to go contact me and I can help you find it, I am in Doha right now but I will be back in Sharjah on Saturday evening and I will be free the whole day on Sunday.
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2012, 01:49:05 PM »

You guys are all so damn helpful!
I can't thankyou enough. GS1000 you say??? If it's got papers that might even trump the paperless Kat? Hmmm... If I struggle to find it I will definately give you a shout Branko. You're both gents.

Dave.
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Re: Wanted: Katana.
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2012, 05:53:33 PM »

Hello Dave,

Glad to be of help.

Yes, I am positive regarding the GS 1000s, there are 3 of them and all in good nick though one of them has a small ding on its petrol tank.

The GL 1000 is  a treat too, the only replacement that I could see were stainless steel mufflers, the rest of the bike was unmolested.

Yes, the bikes have papers and could be registered in the UAE.

Reg,

JK
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