Re: If it weren't for the customers, this job would be the sh*t

["Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx>]

"Bob La Londe" <nospam@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> I hate to question you but there is no way a Turbo Seca could have ever
>>> gone
>>> that fast or even close to 165. The fastest turbo bike made from the big
>>> 4
>>> was the Kawasaki 750 and it topped out at 150. I had a Suzuki GS1150
>>> that
>>> would do 140. That trooper needed to get his gun fixed
>
> I've done 135-140 on a couple bikes and I know what it feels like.  This
> was way faster than that.
>

Hmmm... upon doing some research I see what you are saying I see speeds
listed for it on-line from 125-140.  I also noticed something else
interesting.  They mention that the 82 developed about 7PSI of boost and the
83 developed about 12.  (there was a mod for the 82 to make it produce 12
also.  Mine didn't flatten out until just a hair under 16 PSI according to
the boost gage.  Since I was not the original owner I suspect it had been
modified slightly.  Probably the waste gate was pinned shut, and maybe a
slight rejet to take advantage of that extra air.  That would make a
significant difference in top end.

I didn't have it long before it moved on to be replaced with a more
comfortable ride, so I guess I can never grab my portable GPS and double
check it now.  Actually I pretty much hated it.  It was the most
uncomfortable bike I have ever ridden.  I had it for about 3 weeks before I
got rid of it.


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Current Rides (Yuma, Az)
2005 VN1600B2 Kawasaki Vulcan Mean Streak
2001 VLX600 Honda Shadow (for sale)
2003 FLTR Harley Road Glide (wife's bike)
1981 CM200T Honda Twin (project)

Past Rides
1996 VF750C Honda Magna
1976 CL350 Honda
1986 VT500C Honda Shadow
1976 GL1000 Honda Goldwing
1984 VT700C Honda Shadow
1976 GL1000 Honda Goldwing
1981 XS650 Yamaha Heritage Special
198X KZ440LTD Kawasaki
1985 CX500 Honda
1981 FX 1200 Harley Super Glide
1969 SOHC CB750 Honda
198X GN250 Suzuki
1988 VLX600 Honda Shadow
1984 GL1200 Honda Goldwing
1997 FLHT Harley Electra Glide
2002 VRSCA Harley V-Rod
** I knew I forgot one or two
198X Seca 650 Turbo Yamaha
197X Paughco Springer (sans engine)



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