Suzuki GSX250S Katana Genuine HACK
We will introduce the passionate story of "SCC*GSX250S Katana" who rides GSX250S Katana! Here are some tips on how to use the stock GSX250S Katana that he understands because he is the owner!!
A brief self-introduction
Our Beloved Motorcycle: GSX250S Katana
We have focused on customizing the katana to enhance the power performance (muffler, plugs, igniter, etc.) while preserving the excellent design of the katana as much as possible. I also enjoy making original parts. But I can't go for a ride, so I'm 90% of the time appreciating it. (lol)
How to enjoy your everyday motorcycle
I'm more of a tinkerer (also known as a maintainer) than a runner. It's an old motorcycle, so it will have some kind of problem, but I think it's the mindset of an old motorcycle rider to enjoy it as well. And it feels so good to be riding hand-to-hand! It's a shame that I ride more for work than for fun at the moment, I'd like to go touring more.
A brief description of this HACK
The Katana 250 does not have a helmet holder. Strictly speaking, there is a hook on the frame underneath the seat. But it is extremely difficult to use.
So I'm going to transplant parts from the same Suzuki Goose 350 helmet holder to the Katana's seat lock.
Parts, tools and things needed for this HACK
Item name: lock set seat/helmet
Part number: 95700-10833
Necessary tools: Torx wrench (T30)/(M6), Phillips screwdriver
The picture on the left is for the Goose 350 and turning the key to the left opens the helmet holder and turning it to the right unlocks the seat.
For the right katana, just turn it to the right and the seat unlocks.
How to do the HACK, instructions, work instructions, etc.
Turn each lock to the other side and remove the two small Phillips screws.
Flip the cover and the pulley that pulls the wires, and the helmet hook (circled in red) will come off, and you can port it to the Katana.
There are other items that are only included for the Goose 350, such as springs, but this is the minimum amount of porting required.
Put it back in the opposite way and fasten the two screws and you're done.
Now I can open and close the hooks on my helmet using my katana key.
All that's left is to put it back in the body.
Summary of HACK
Benefit: You can now hang your helmet without having to remove the seat, which is very convenient.
Disadvantage: None! That's what I thought. But the other day, I knocked over my Katana in the parking lot at work, and my helmet, which was hanging in the holder, along with the left turn signal and clutch lever, landed on my head. Thanks to this, the tank, cowl, and engine were unharmed...but I had just bought a helmet.
Review: I'm glad it worked out and I'm very happy with the stock HACK. But I'm wondering why the equipment (helmet holder) that was on the Goose, which was released at about the same time, wasn't on the Katana.
It's easy, so give it a try!
SCC*GSX250S sword, thank you for posting that valuable stock diversion HACK!
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