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fj1289 · June 03, 2020, 05:32:55 AM

Does the wastegate just dump to the atmosphere? I would have expected to be located after the turbo...

giantkiller · June 03, 2020, 07:27:25 AM

Quote from: fj1289 on June 03, 2020, 05:32:55 AM
Does the wastegate just dump to the atmosphere? I would have expected to be located after the turbo...

The turbo kit was built in 89. The guy. I got it from had RB racing (they build streetadble 300hp HD baggers now) build it back in 89. Never got around to installing it. Said he got involved in building a Lamborghini drag car. And sold the bike and forgot about the kit. I bought it from him off fleabay for $1500.
Yes it dumps out. There is no room under the seat with the turbo. Going to put r1 braced swingarm (slightly longer) and Gixxer inverted front on it. The 1350 weighs just over 500lbs. This is going to be lighter. But then add the weight of the turbo.

fj1289 · June 03, 2020, 12:13:50 PM

Cool! Can't wait to see it running in anger!

giantkiller · June 03, 2020, 12:34:03 PM

Me either. All projects got put on hold. When I started this house. Just can't seem to get there. I have another kool project that's been on hold too smart car powered by Yamaha RX1 sled motor. Easy 300hp with turbo. And only about 1500lbs. Sled variable clutch easy 10 seconds. Woo hoo

2big · June 03, 2020, 01:09:49 PM

Quote from: fj1289 on June 03, 2020, 12:13:50 PM
Cool! Can't wait to see it running in anger!

So cool! I'd like to hear it - have you had it running yet?

2big · June 20, 2020, 08:57:16 AM

The post man woke me up this morning with these bad boys...decided to get some Arashi rotors as you were all raving about them, Skywave similar looking and more readily available here in the UK. Arashi were slightly thicker. Lighter too at under 3kg a pair. Time to repaint and renew bearings on the FZ genesis front wheel and fit the blue spots....That should be a few kg saved by ditching the ABS!

Pat Conlon · June 20, 2020, 11:08:49 AM

Those rotors look big, what size (dia.) are they?

giantkiller · June 20, 2020, 11:19:39 AM

Quote from: Pat Conlon on June 20, 2020, 11:08:49 AM
Those rotors look big, what size (dia.) are they?

I was thinking the same thing.

2big · June 20, 2020, 12:53:28 PM

No worries - 298mm, same as existing abs disc/rotors
Perhaps an illusion as there's no tyre on the rim
Or they're a bit shiny - the only 'new' thing on the bike

Blue spots fit well
I need to turn up a spacer to take up the front abs plate - size 15mm internal diameter, 32mm external diameter x 17.5mm thickness otherwise the 1000 genesis wheel drops straight in

Many fixing bolts, screws and clamps to refinish or replace....
The road is long
Time for beer!

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