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by Dieselmonkey89
Tue Apr 09, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Turbo, Cooling & Induction Related Topics
Topic: Turbocharging the Yan-clone L100: End of the Trail?
Replies: 54
Views: 80173

Re: Turbocharging the Yan-clone L100: End of the Trail?

I finally took my turbo Intercooled Yanmar clone diesel Suzuki out for its first test run today, and I was able to reach a top speed of 60mph. From what I've read, it seems that 60 is all this bike will ever reach. I'm running a 3.5:1 gear ratio with a comet 40 cvt. At 60 the engine seems to be pull...
by Dieselmonkey89
Wed Mar 27, 2013 1:04 am
Forum: BIKE BUILDING Threads
Topic: 1981 Suzuki Yanmar Clone Intercooled Turbo Diesel
Replies: 5
Views: 10413

Re: 1981 Suzuki Yanmar Clone Intercooled Turbo Diesel

Not yet, but before I run the bike I am planning on installing a boost pressure, egt, and oil pressure guage. If everything works properly, I'm planning on regulating the boost pressure to around 6 or 7 psi to keep from getting the exhaust temperatures from getting too high. I have not reduced the s...
by Dieselmonkey89
Tue Mar 26, 2013 3:32 pm
Forum: Exhaust, Turbo, Cooling & Induction Related Topics
Topic: Turbo Oil Return Line Location?
Replies: 1
Views: 5514

Turbo Oil Return Line Location?

I have a 10 hp Yanmar Clone Diesel with a RHB31 turbo, I was wondering what the best way to run the turbo oil return line back into the crank case. Is there such thin as a barbed fitting that can screw into the large threads of one of the oil dip stick holes, or would it be best to remove the side o...
by Dieselmonkey89
Tue Mar 26, 2013 2:49 pm
Forum: BIKE BUILDING Threads
Topic: 1981 Suzuki Yanmar Clone Intercooled Turbo Diesel
Replies: 5
Views: 10413

1981 Suzuki Yanmar Clone Intercooled Turbo Diesel

Here are a few pics of my current diesel bike project. It started as a 1981 Suzuki GS750. I have installed a 10hp Yanmar clone with a rhb31 turbo charger and an intercooler from a Suzuki swift. I'm using a comet 40 series CVT and a final drive ratio of 3.5:1 If anyone has any specific question on pa...