Thanks to Sam for sending this in I'll post here as I'm outta space on the other site (for the moment).
Here are some pics of my turbo diesel yanmar powered bike. Its a 3cyl, 958cc. Engine has been totaly rebuilt with preformance in mind. Turbocharged, injection pump modifications,pump timing advanced, all parts to spec. Turns at 4000rpm, lots of fuel, boosts 8psi under moderate load.
Here is some more general information. Bike has gt15 turbo (until its replaced with a gt1544), a remote electric water pump, 6 speed overdrive transmission, hydraulic clutch, metzler me880 tires on 16" and 21" rims, wide glide front end, exhaust is 2.5 inch in diameter welded exhaust tubing. 3.35 inch open belt primary (likes to grab baggy pants!) If you have any questions on anything specific just shoot me an e-mail. Thanks for posting it up!
Partial build thread here http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=852603
One of the youtube videos http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5sd6Pv_xMk
And two more:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUR2eBSj ... re=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAr391Nv ... re=related
Many thanks for that, Sam. I've watched the YouTube vid and this bike doen't hang about Don't we love Turbo's
Sam's Turbo Yanmar Bike
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OK, that bike kicks ass Big diesels in a bike rock
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Hi, this is my bike. Thank you stuart for posting it up. Any questions ask away!
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Tidy bit of work there Sam.
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