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[First run and a few issues]

Check for oil leaks around the turbo. Only takes a drop or two from the oil feed to cause smoking if your return pump is working. As for the high idle it could be possible air leak, Otherwise back the a/f screw out 1/4 turn and see if the idle drops? Does the choke affect the idle in a positive or negative fashion?

[Show us your Turbo/super charged bike]

SP kit, adams swing-arm, lock-up, otherwise pretty stock

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Welp it’s running decent! Just got back from a ride! 

[Need help with Bandit 1200 Turbo carb]

Just waiting for some nice weather here in Wisconsin 

[Need help with Bandit 1200 Turbo carb]

Awesome, good luck! I’d be interested in that kit from Pete if your selling it?

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Alright well it’s been a while (one hell of a year actually) but motor is in, electrical is sorted, and just waiting for some finishing touches-but it’s up and running! 

[Need help with Bandit 1200 Turbo carb]

Where in the states are you? Looks like a kit from Pete. I have one also 

[B12 engine into Katana frame]

Me too, because I did an entire write up on how to put a bandit motor into a gsx750f... but nobody liked it because I accidentally called it what every American does.. oops 

[B12 engine into Katana frame]

I did this a few months back. 97 b12 motor into a 91 gsx750f frame. It’s not that hard. I kept everything mostly stock, but some parts do have to be interchanged so it helps if you have both motors at the ready. Gsx750f has cable clutch, bandit is hydraulic. Sprocket covers are different which causes a issue but think it out and can work either way. 1200 motor is taller so slight modification to the upper crossmember of the frame is needed. Think I did it in a weekend. 

[B12 swap]

Well it runs so I must have done something right 

[B12 swap]

7 hours ago, Captain Chaos said:

a GSX-F is NOT a Katana.

RTFR.

The bike is a ‘91 gsx750f. (Is this not a gsx-f?) It is oil/air cooled inline 4- four stroke. (same as the bandit motor I put in it.) The motor that came out was total junk. I gave it new life. Don’t know what’s so terrible about that. Guess I’ll go read TFR again!

[lightest clutch]

is It a hydraulic clutch? Might want to look into a different master cylinder not clutch itself.

[B12 swap]

Almost forgot! I was fortunate enough to have both complete bikes during the swap so that helped but I did also swap over the cam breather cover which had to be slightly modified to fit over the two phillips screws under the original bandit breather cover. The 750’s was not nearly as tall which made fitting the motor into the frame possible! otherwise no chance...

[B12 swap]

Not sure how many others have done this but I just finished putting a ‘97 bandit 1200 motor in a ‘91 kat 750. I did have to modify the frame ever so slightly with a torch/hammer, (not grinder) and same with the headers, but it truly did bolt right up after doing so. I used the katana cable clutch sprocket cover with no modifications and didn’t have to worry about the speedo pickup because it is located on the front hub on that year katana. Also, I put the katanas alternator in the bandit motor using the bandits cog. It’s not running just yet, still have a few things on the katana harness to plug in but haven’t had to cut a single wire so far. Gonna be a sleeper for sure! I’ll keep this updated as I continue putting the final touches on it but just throwing it out there that it truly can be done in a weekend if you have the right stuff. 

 

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3 hours ago, no class said:

is that stretched arm done by Adams ?  like it 

Yes it’s Adams. Not cheap but looks awesome ! 

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Little bit at a time. HD studs on the way, brakes rebuilt, drag bars on. Did I mention busa rods are in?! Super excited about that. Cylinders next.

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Alright finally parts are back!! got all the bearings in and forks rebuilt. Also did a shotgun tail-light kit from powerbronze which looks awesome. Rebuilding the calipers now and waiting for new rotors while tinkering with the motor. Busa rods are in! That’s about it for today. 

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Did make a little progress on the motor. Got the head off and cylinders out for re-bore. Glad I had a second head because the original head looked like it had been bashed with a hammer or dropped. Waiting for powder coat stuff to come back (rims, fork lowers, clamps, etc..) while I polish the swingarm and some engine covers. Should be able to do wheel bearings and rebuild forks next week- then have a rolling frame again soon! Progress is slow but I want it done right. 

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3 hours ago, slabbyfaceddean said:

Would like to know more about this setup, I have been thinking along the same lines. Where did you get the Spacer plate ? 

Search 2mm spacer plate on the bay. It replaces the base gasket

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Alright so I decided to be a little different and go with the Garrett. Spent some time in the garage last week so making progress.. Got the motor out and gonna be working on that this weekend hopefully. 

[Compressor map]

1 hour ago, Gixer1460 said:

i'm not too skilled in reading compressor maps and have never seen that rule of thumb but Google says it is a good guide - I'm guessing atmospheric would be added, putting you in the 200-225hp region which seems about right for a T25?

Talked to the guy who plotted the map again and he said that is correct. Looks like I’m in business! Can always upgrade eventually 

[Compressor map]

3 hours ago, Gixer1460 said:

And forget a 11500 redline - doubt it will ever get over 10k - mine makes max power between 8.5-9k

Looks like 15lb airflow at 1.6 pressure ratio looks about bang on ideal for max efficiency?

Ok so hypothetically, if I lowered my max rpm to say 9k, would that bring the rightmost points back over to the left a bit? Also, am I correct in thinking that each pound of airflow is equivalent to 10ish hp?