I have a friend in Finland who has built and is still building a number of turbo bikes. We are looking for a European or Scandinavian member to provide a loaner bike so he can create a kit for the 3rd & 4th gen VFR.
Please speak up if interested. Bike will need to be delivered to Tampere, Finland.
Currently, the goal is to create a mild state of tune, to retain the durability and reliability that drew us to the VFR to begin with. A 50% power increase is expected.
I will add more to this thread over this weekend, just wanted to put the word out right now.
Thanks, Seb
Edit: here are some pictures of this builder's work
I'm working on compiling some pictures and details of his work.
His last personal build was a twin charged GSXR1100(old school air/oil cooled). Using a Blower and a turbo, custom fuel injection and mapping for the 10% Nitro/90% E85 ethanol blended fuel, he got 584hp at the wheel with stock internals. (!!)
I'm working on compiling some pictures and details of his work.
His last personal build was a twin charged GSXR1100(old school air/oil cooled). Using a Blower and a turbo, custom fuel injection and mapping for the 10% Nitro/90% E85 ethanol blended fuel, he got 584hp at the wheel with stock internals. (!!)
I'm working on compiling some pictures and details of his work.
His last personal build was a twin charged GSXR1100(old school air/oil cooled). Using a Blower and a turbo, custom fuel injection and mapping for the 10% Nitro/90% E85 ethanol blended fuel, he got 584hp at the wheel with stock internals. (!!)
Motohorro??? No way! I am very much interested in seeing this develop…
Seb: After prototyping, will the bike be shipped back with turbo kit installed?
Anything is possible, but it won't be free if that's what you're asking. I imagine that the bike supplier might work something out with the builder.
The bike would, at minimum, be returned to the way it was delivered.
rangemaster
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I'm working on compiling some pictures and details of his work.
His last personal build was a twin charged GSXR1100(old school air/oil cooled). Using a Blower and a turbo, custom fuel injection and mapping for the 10% Nitro/90% E85 ethanol blended fuel, he got 584hp at the wheel with stock internals. (!!)
Cool. That sounds like a very expensive grenade.
A 23,000 Euro grenade, to be precise.
apexandy
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I'm working on compiling some pictures and details of his work.
His last personal build was a twin charged GSXR1100(old school air/oil cooled). Using a Blower and a turbo, custom fuel injection and mapping for the 10% Nitro/90% E85 ethanol blended fuel, he got 584hp at the wheel with stock internals. (!!)
Motohorro??? No way! I am very much interested in seeing this develop…
Yes. I've been talking to Toni about doing this for years. Finally getting close enough to get the ball rolling.
Well, I migth work for a agency that do roadworthy tests for cars, yes, but bikes ar not tested here still, and seem they will not in a near future ither. So long as the cops dont get intrested and stop and make a problem of it, its not a big deal. So many illegal bikes on the streets.....
There is a nother VFRD member here from Finland, has a 3rd gen I recall, and did a VTR1000F fork mod to his bike, had a topic on that. Maybe he can help or want to do it?
I really like that the basis for this potential kit is to use a fairly conservative amount of boost for a decent power increase yet still retain reliability and ride-ability. Although I'm sure Tony is calling you a little girl for not using a turbo the size of a small moon hey Seb?
I haven't logged on the forum in while and now that I did I find this. And the coincident is that I just so happen to live in Tampere so my bike is already here. I do however plan to ride my bike just as soon as the weather permits it and that'll be in three months time hopefully. I will be able to provide measurements and such though but I can't commit my bike to be the testbed for this kit.
I haven't logged on the forum in while and now that I did I find this. And the coincident is that I just so happen to live in Tampere so my bike is already here. I do however plan to ride my bike just as soon as the weather permits it and that'll be in three months time hopefully. I will be able to provide measurements and such though but I can't commit my bike to be the testbed for this kit.
That is a wonderful coincidence and I would love to try to change your mind...
I will ask my friend how much time he will need. If he can do it quickly, would you consider it some more?
Edit: I just talked to him and he said he only needs the bike for 3 weeks. Does that sound reasonable to you?
Yeah, I've kind of moved on. The guy I wanted to employ to build the kit is in Finland, that's why I was looking for someone local to him to volunteer a bike.
Ultimately I just want to own a turbo bike at some point, could be the CB now instead, we'll see how the next year or two pans out around here with the shop.
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