Triumphrat

ssevy · 01-24-2009, 12:21 PM

Just saw this on ebay. Anyone ever hear of turbo charging a Legend?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Trium...spagenameZWDVW

BigAl8295 · 01-24-2009, 01:03 PM

I've heard about it. Its supposed to get you about 150hp. There's also a model for the Rocket III that is supposed to get 200hp.

The cost (I priced it at about $3000) is kind of prohibitive since I only paid $3000 for the bike.

I think the link is:http://boostisgood.com but they don't show the Thunderbird/Legend version anymore.

ssevy · 01-24-2009, 01:14 PM

I always thought turbos caused lots of wear and tear on engines not engineered for them, at least in the automotive world. I know that small turbo diesels are supposedly the lifeblood of the delivery trucks in Europe, producing lots of power and decent mileage as well. Yamaha had (and has redesigned) the VMAX, which I think has a factory turbo built in. Aside from the potential of damage to an engine, I would be concerned about the suitability of using factory brakes and suspension with a turbocharged engine, as acceleration and torque might exceed the design parameters of the original chassis. Probably fun on a flat track, though, if you could hold on!

BigAl8295 · 01-24-2009, 03:47 PM

I seriously kicked the idea around a few years ago and decided to do some other mods instead.

xspalding · 01-24-2009, 08:10 PM

Why would any one put ape hangers on any turbo motorcycle, that sure would make it exciting 3/4 of the way around a long sweeper?!

TheBandit · 02-24-2009, 05:48 PM

lol, I just purchased that bike. It is a little scary at 130 with those ape hangers. I am thinking about going back to stock bars. But it is very smooth, very responsive, and very fast. No smoke, no lag, and the turbo installation was done very professionally. A fun bike to replace the 99 Daytona that I had to sell a few months ago

ssevy · 02-24-2009, 07:30 PM

Just curious - does insurance cost more for this bike?

TheBandit · 02-25-2009, 03:13 PM

Not sure yet. Just got it this week. Rode it twice, then put it in my shop to replace tires and a few other misc. parts. I haven't called the insurance company yet, but I doubt it will be anymore then a regular Legend. Especially since I will probably forget to mention the turbo

vonbonds · 02-25-2009, 06:41 PM

If you consider putting a turbo on a classic think about upgrading the brakes big time..you might need them

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