82 GS1100E Mr Turbo Rebuild

[93Bandit]

If you are running a fuel pump, I don't think the angle will be a problem.

I am curious. How does this setup work? Is the turbo pulling from the carb? Or blowing through it? I have never seen one that pulls from the carb...

The Mr. Turbo kit is a pull through setup.

[TeamDar]

The angle is fine. On drag bikes using this system with an S&S super B carburetor we would rotate them more than that. The g-force of acceleration throws the fuel rearward anyway.

[oldGSfan]

The angle is fine. On drag bikes using this system with an S&S super B carburetor we would rotate them more than that. The g-force of acceleration throws the fuel rearward anyway.

Thanks hope so. I have an S&S super B long one
That needs rebuild but heard mikuni is very good.

[Nessism]

Hope you are planning to video the first start! Can't wait to hear this bad boy in action!

[oldGSfan]

Yes, will do. Getting back at it after a week in Sedona. I think I'll get a carb main jet extension kit and the needle and seat that Mikuni recommends for fuel pump. Then take to a shop to get tuned. Working on the wheels and need to figure out tires, will mount rear rim and do some measuring but I think a 140/70-18 on the 3.5" wide EPM should do. I also need good quality vacuum and fuel lines, and a few little things like a rivet link for the new 630 D.I.D. O-ring that came with the bike.

Hope you are planning to video the first start! Can't wait to hear this bad boy in action!

[steve murdoch]

I know it depends on the wheel and tire but i have a 3.5" spoked rear wheel and a 150 BT45 fits fine.

[oldGSfan]

I'd like a 150, may fit with wheel backed out pretty far. i don't want to chance it, will measure as best I can. There aren't many choices either way. Looking at the Avon AM26.

I know it depends on the wheel and tire but i have a 3.5" spoked rear wheel and a 150 BT45 fits fine.

[bull958]

Dont quote me on it, but with a 630 chain I think your limited to a 140.

[Spyder]

A 140 is the widest I could fit under my '83 750T. Anything bigger would drag on the chain, and likely the swing arm while cornering.

[oldGSfan]

I ordered Avon AM26 in 140/70-18 rear and 110/90-18 front. The 140 will fit for sure, and it probably won't last very long . The front is probably wider than ideal (100) but measuring the circumference it is the best match for hugging the fender curve, and the rim width as well. It might make the steering a bit heavier.

I have to make up cables for the Mikuni, the standard ones I have are too short. I got a Venhill kit that arrives today, looks to have all the bits I need and more.

[oldGSfan]

Got a choke cable, which didn't come with the Mikuni HSR42 kit, so I made an aluminum bracket at the engine mount, a quick job but I think that it'll stay. I don't want another cable to route up to the bars.

[Rob S.]

Right side choke. Interesting.

[salty_monk]

Kick it in with your foot maybe...

It's warm enough here all year round that you don't need much choke for long anyhow...

[oldGSfan]

Yeah best to have on left but cable's too short for now at least. I will move to other side, have longer cable and shroud in the pile somewhere.

Right side choke. Interesting.

[TeamDar]

Since the carburetor has an accelerator pump you can just pump the throttle to start it. No need to choke.