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Ok....Well no one has mentioned the Fuel position being in "Prime" when Bike has been sitting for a long time. Have you tried starting your Katana that way, then switching over to "ON" after running for a bit? See if that is the actual issue. Prime just allows the fuel to Potentially flow to...

My Mistake....OP should weight his "Floorboards" LOL

I find that putting weight on the foot pegs can also help in certain turning situations while doing the above aforementioned.

Interesting Story !! Tell us more about the Black and White Days.

Glad you're ok. Did you have your brake light activated? Happened to me as well.

Nah that looks like Dry Rot to Me. I would replace ASAP !!

#2 Head on a Swivel at all times. An Escape route will help you immensely. Eg: Where do I go if things go bad?

Everytime I shift into 7th...

Eh no...if the O rings seals were bad to begin with then yes I could see a problem with them not being able to seal out anything. Diesel is also a fine alternative to use; contains lubricating properties as well. To each his or her own I guess.

O- rings are sealed from the factory. Besides WD 40 has been proven not to ruin the rubber seals of the O-Ring.

Spray when chain is hot. You can hear that "Sizzle" as it hits the O rings and inner sideplates. So satisfying !! Use some Cardboard in between the chain and tire to prevent that stuff from hitting the edge of your tire. . I wouldn't bother overthinking lubing up the chain. WD-40 doesn't hurt...

But do both Oils smell like Bananas? Need to know Thx.

It's sad to hear a riding season cut short by stupidity. Time and a Place People. Sometimes Yes you are going way faster than you think you are.