I have this exact bike in my yard now! A 2004 model. Makes me really want to get out there and get mine going! Great job, looks awesome

@DarrenMcKinney1

Ай бұрын

Thank you very much. I appreciate the kind comment

I watch every video from start to finish. All 10 episodes! You have done a phenomenal job. Dave from the U.S.

@DarrenMcKinney1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Dave. It is really nice to get comments like these

@davidfarias4822

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 I mean it. You would put a lot of people out of business if you did that to peoples bike's here in America. Without a doubt mate.

Really great job! Glad to see it.

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Great Work, i've got the same machine and learned much about it while watching you're videos :-)

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Toni, I’m glad they helped you out. That’s one of my main goals in making these videos to show how things are done and share things I learn with everyone along the way

This was incredible to watch; your work lives up to the grand music :D

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Nice comments like this are very much appreciated

awesome colour scheme

Amazing job from start to finish. This was very helpful since I will be getting my Kat ready for the road . It's been sitting in the garage for 2yrs on a tender but you have motivated me to break the bank lol. Beautiful bike and great job

I watched every episode and I wish I had your know how. The bike looks amazing. Well done.

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Daniel

fantastic job. that bike looks sweet.

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

You made a really good job of that bike and it looks fantastic ! 👍👍👍

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adrian. Comments like that mean a lot. I need to get a move and start the next big restoration!

The bike looks amazing!!

@DarrenMcKinney1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Bill. I’m really happy with the way it turned out.

That looks so awesome.

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Jay. Much appreciated

Well done. Great experience and good knowledge I have same bike you made it look easy. I am inspired

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Great comments like that make the all the hard work seem even more worth while.

Beautiful

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much

Looks absolutely mega!!! Been ace watching the build, Properly enjoyed it. Upload a video of it being ridden!! What's next??

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks cal. Really happy with the outcome. Yeah I’ll get a video up of a ride on it. I’m not sure what to do next. Almost bought a Honda cbr929 a while back but didn’t work out. You any ideas for a good bike to do?

watched all your episodes well done

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Christopher.

:-) super cool locking bike. Great job. Thanks for your helpful Video. I am restorating these bike too. Ride on ...

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Good to hear your restoring one too. I think they are definitely going to be a future classic

good job brother! 👌

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Javier. I appreciate the great comment

Looks great.. Now just ride it!!

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan! Heading out a run now

Well done I watched the whole thing, I've just got my gsx600f started after 5 years of it sitting in the shed, this was useful in great to watch

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave. Glad it was a help and if you ever need to know anything I’ll do my best to help you out

@davekil9210

3 жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 cool cheers buddy

Perfecto, me han gustado todos los vídeos, estoy restaurando una GSX600F del 1992 y me ha ayudado mucho, felicitaciones. 👍👍

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Muchas gracias. Me alegro de que te hayan ayudado

Well stuck at it.

Nice work looks great i have 2006 600

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much Joe.

What a job ! I have a 2001 black one, love this bike

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! Im very proud of how it turned out.

@Halilovic95

2 ай бұрын

me too bro, black one from 2001.

Good job got one just like it same colors

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ricky. You’ll have good fun with these bikes. Health to Enjoy

My bike is unable to start after seating several months. It was ok. I cleaned and rebuilt my carb following your demo on the video. It would be helpful for some rips from you

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Have you checked to see if you have spark yet?

@samsont2884

Жыл бұрын

I also changed the spark plugs, I took it out when I rode for about half a mile it became weak and weak, I bought a 2nd hand ignition coils it doesn't seem to spark with either, and got new battery other than trying not starting

would love to see u return more bikes to this standard :)

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

There are more on the way Dcads. Heading off tomorrow evening to look for my next project. Stayed tuned....🏍

Good quality restoration there bud ive got a black 750 version ive had it over 10years and now am thinking of changing the silver wheels on it from watching these videos💪👍 Just 1 question where did you get the gsxf badge from?

@DarrenMcKinney1

6 ай бұрын

Thanks mate. I got the badges from CSML. They do a lot of new old stock parts www.cmsnl.com/

Really helpful rebuilding one myself in wexford wondering where did you get the rear shock or did you get it rebuilt. Great job fair play

@DarrenMcKinney1

10 ай бұрын

Thanks John. I get asked that a lot. It’s actually just the original one cleaned up really well and painted as it was in pretty good shape. Glad to hear it was helpful.

I always wondered why the hell Suzuki branded this as a "Katana" in the States, was it just a case of the marketing guys thinking, "Well Kawasaki slaps "Ninja" on everything they sell over there so lets use the illustrious Katana name on this pedestrian bike"? :-)) If i remember rightly they even used it on a scooter :-). Oh yeah, nice job on the GSX.

Hello I’m 3 seconds into the video first time watching. I have a 98 Suzuki katana 600 it has some issues I hope you can help me get it fixed.

@DarrenMcKinney1

10 ай бұрын

Hopefully you find the videos helpful.

Hello, I really liked your video so that you can tell in detail and intelligibly tell me where you can buy stickers for the GSXF tank, we don’t have such stickers in Belarus

@DarrenMcKinney1

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I’m glad you liked my video series. I got the emblems off csml bikes parts. This link should take you to the fuel tank section to see the emblem www.cmsnl.com/suzuki-gsx600f-katana-2004-k4-usa-e03_model16097/partslist/BLCK0036.html#.YhIL0SXfXYU

What type of gear selected that is in the dash and on the right side of the bars beside the throttle? You bike turned out awesome also !!!!! I also have a 2005 GSX600F Katana with 1241 miles on it and l am going through the process of getting it running again, l am into the carburetors cleaning them now ! Here is a tip don’t never put gas in it with ethanol gas mixture and the Lucus ethanol gas stabilizer really done a number on my carburetors!!! But if you don’t care send me the parts list on the gear indicator kit. Thank you just reply to this comment.

Thoroughly enjoyed following this restoration, you did a great job of it. I have the same bike and have started stripping it for painting got all panels off apart from the front mudguard. Did you have trouble taking yours off? You didnt show the removal on the videos. Is the metal plate on top of the mudguard threaded? I only got 1 out of the 4 allen bolts turning but it didnt screw out of the plate, the allen key is just slipping in the other 3 bolts. I'm going to have to grind them off tomorrow.

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Hector, I'm glad you enjoyed the series. The 4 outer bolts on the metal plate are threaded into the forks and then the 4 inner ones are nuts and bolts which hold the plate to the mudguard. You need the calipers and wheel removed from the bike to get it off. If you check out my episode 3 in the link below and go to 2:30 you will see it being removed: kzread.info/dash/bejne/m46j0cNsaZm9lpM.html I hope this helps you out and have fun with the project!

@hectormacdonald4786

3 жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 okay, thanks for that! I was trying to avoid taking the wheel of as I've only got a small shed and need to be able to move the bike out side to work around it. But I'll do as you advise and then put the wheel back on. Thanks mate

Same color as my gsx600f is that a gsxr dash a lot of people say that style gsx600f Looks like the Busa

@DarrenMcKinney1

2 жыл бұрын

No it’s just the standard dash that came on these bikes. Some of them have clocks (the later ones I think) though mine doesn’t. Yeah black is a nice colour rod these bikes and I’m really happy with the way it turned out with the red wheels. I get a lot of good comments on it

GREAT job. How long did it take?

@DarrenMcKinney1

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I started the bike in late October and finished it in early April. It could have been done quicker but just with working a full time job it takes a lot longer of course

I want to know where you order the cone tail, because mine is a cone tail also but I can't seem to find a replacement fairing kit with the cone tail

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

All my fairings are original so I didn’t have to order any of it. I don’t think anyone makes them so it would just be a matter of hunting about for 2nd hand items

Just a quick question, where did you get the fuel tap decals from, I've been looking everywhere!

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, I dont actually have any decals on it. I just cleaned it with scotchbrite and lacquered the outer ring to prevent corrosion and painted the lid in satin black. I hope this helps

@peterlodge4746

Жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 sorry to bother you again, I was referring to the fuel tap decals that say on, reserve, prime and off on the fairing, thanks in advance 😀

Hi Do you still have a link for the gear indicator or a wiring diagram as some of the units don't come with connectors Thank you Steve

@DarrenMcKinney1

11 ай бұрын

Hi Steve if you look for the video where I installed the gear indicator in the original location it will show you how to fit it. Its pretty easy to do and I dont think the link for the part works anymore but its a generic indicator which I just looked up for my bike on google.

@steveogley5410

11 ай бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 Hi Thank you for the reply Appreciated Steve

Since you built it from scratch can you convert the carburetors to fuel injectors? And would it be as efficient or more efficient? I have one myself so I'm wondering.

@DarrenMcKinney1

2 жыл бұрын

You could convert it but it would be a lot of hassle and cost for no real reward except maybe a slight bit less maintenance over the years. A good example would be I have an 01 r6 carb model and my friend has a 2005 Honda cbr600rr fuel injected model. The r6 is more economical by a small bit and they are both almost identical in power the whole way through the gears with the R6 having the slightest edge over the Honda and the Honda has a quick shift too which the r6 does not. So no in my opinion it would be of no benefit at all doing the conversion. I hope this helps you out. Thanks

@daemonrider2199

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 that's exactly what my friend said. I'm very happy you gave me sound advice. It very much is costly and genuinely wanted to know and wanted to convert to more modernize it. But as there's no real change I won't and thank you very much.

@phoenixarizona8441

2 жыл бұрын

They have kits for it it's a pain in the Ass i know people that have done it why change it if there's nothing wrong with it

Hi Great series on the GSXF This was my first big bike which I bought in 1998 I’m going to restore another as my first full restoration project Could you be so kind as to suggest where to obtain parts. I’m aware of Wemoto but wondered if there is anywhere specific for anything genuine Suzuki parts ? Many thanks

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Hi David. Glad you liked the series. Yes the best place I have found for genuine parts is CMSL and closely followed by Fowlers. CMSL are generally better value but not always so check both. Delivery is a little bit slower because it’s further away but the savings are worth the wait. Good luck with the restoration project and have fun with it. If there is anything I might be able to help with it or information don’t be afraid to drop me a message

@davidoldroyd6795

Жыл бұрын

Thank you

Can you show how you adjusted the throttle cable and return cable on both ends please.

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

Hi, it would be hard to show you on video but if you adjust the main throttle cable first down at the carb until it has not much slack but not tight, then adjust the return up until its taught too but keep more slack in it as if you tighten it too much it will bind and keep the throttle on and have to be rolled forward to let it off again. I hope this helps

@humanbeingpeaceandlove3850

Жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 helps a lot almost done rebuilding mines because of your help

🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆😁

Excuse me but I’m doing something similar with my 2000 suzuki Katana GSXR600, is there a way I can contact you on social media or anywhere else I’d like to see your work process and budget if that’s all right

@DarrenMcKinney1

2 жыл бұрын

What about my email which is dmkcycles.info@gmail.com. That way it would be easy to send a lot of information and pictures

@halorunner1154

2 жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 that’s perfect I’ll shoot you an email

How did you do the gear indicator on the dash?

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

It’s fairly simple Graham. You have to split the dash apart which is only a few screws and the gear indicator fits into the hole with the Suzuki logo nicely. You will have to trim the side of the dash to let the wire stick out and you may have to build up the back of the gear indicator with a bit of foam or something to keep it jammed tight. Then as for feeding the wire down through the dashboard of the bike you feed it through one of the drain holes that are already there. You will need to separate the gear indicator plug to make it fit and then put it back together or just make the drain hole bigger. I hope this helps

@grahambarnett4743

Жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 what gear indicator did you use on your bike like the look off it by the way

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

@@grahambarnett4743 if you go into my video library one of the very first videos I done was on the gear indicator for this bike. It wasn’t fitted inside the dash at that stage but it gives you an installation guide and there should be a link for you to purchase one too

@grahambarnett4743

Жыл бұрын

@@DarrenMcKinney1 brilliant thankyou

Brother please could you assist me here before I take a crowbar and smash this piece of sh%t of a bike apart I’m attempting to get my throttle handle back on but can’t get much slack from the cables from the carburetor rack what to do please and thanks

@DarrenMcKinney1

Жыл бұрын

sorry for the slow reply elias but yes you will have difficulty if you dont remove at least one of the cables from the carbs and then hook it onto the throttle. Then put the cable back onto the carb. Thats the only way you can do it