rerb Posted June 26, 2021 Posted June 26, 2021 Got the turbo b12 out on the road for the first time. All things considered it went really well, only a handful of problems. For starters the boost gauge reads 0 at all times, but will creep up to one if i blow into it really hard. Mine's off the plenum, should it be off of the carb tops? Also got a nice oil leak from where i drilled the pain for the turbo drain, caked the thing in sealant and crossed my fingers. The fuel pump likes to turn off randomly, and the only way to turn it back on is to flip the rocker switch in the other direction. Very weird. It will run and work with the switch is to the left, then turn off, and only run when you move it to the right. This yo-yos on, probably a junk switch. But the turbo spools, and I probably suffer from some pretty big boost leaks as the gauge reads 0 and it's not as fast as it should be. I'm going to replace all the plenum fittings, then doublecheck the hose clamps. But the bike went from being lame to floating the wheel in second, so I'd say it was successful Quote
Gixer1460 Posted June 26, 2021 Posted June 26, 2021 A boost gauge on the plenum is fine - that's where most are fed from! If the gauge doesn't read, its either not working or no making boost! Is the oil drain above the running oil level? Any crankcase compression from boost will find leaks and really a welded fitting is better than a tapped and siliconed wanky joint! Your electrics seem to need attention - a switch is either on or off, wire it properly LOL! Quote
rerb Posted June 26, 2021 Author Posted June 26, 2021 3 hours ago, Gixer1460 said: A boost gauge on the plenum is fine - that's where most are fed from! If the gauge doesn't read, its either not working or no making boost! Is the oil drain above the running oil level? Any crankcase compression from boost will find leaks and really a welded fitting is better than a tapped and siliconed wanky joint! Your electrics seem to need attention - a switch is either on or off, wire it properly LOL! Drain is exactly where the instructions said to tap it. As for the switch, it's a cheap 3 pin rocker, I replaced it this morning and it seemed to fix the issue, couldn't say why it was doing that Quote
Joseph Posted June 26, 2021 Posted June 26, 2021 1 hour ago, rerb said: As for the switch, it's a cheap 3 pin rocker, I replaced it this morning and it seemed to fix the issue, couldn't say why it was doing that Oh well you already knew why 1 Quote
rerb Posted June 26, 2021 Author Posted June 26, 2021 5 hours ago, Joseph said: Oh well you already knew why Haha yep, new switch, and redid the boost gauge, works now. 8 psi to the carbys, starting off slow. Stock ignition, busa pistons, APE studs and nuts. Aiming for 14 psi, sound safe for the motor? Quote
Joseph Posted June 26, 2021 Posted June 26, 2021 I have no idea. But it sounds like you're on the right track 1 Quote
rerb Posted June 27, 2021 Author Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) New issue's popped up, the battery doesn't want to charge well while riding. After it's done trickle charging I'll test voltage while running, I just replaced it last year with a high end one so it shouldn't be the issue. Only other thought is the fuel pump uses too much current. Edited June 27, 2021 by rerb Quote
Gixer1460 Posted June 28, 2021 Posted June 28, 2021 Blandits usually have a fairly good output from their alternators ie. capacity for running a fuel pump, and some. Batteries do go bad but if output voltage is anything other than 13.7 - 14.4 at 2k+ rpm, i'd say the R/R is goosed! Quote
rerb Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 11 hours ago, Gixer1460 said: Blandits usually have a fairly good output from their alternators ie. capacity for running a fuel pump, and some. Batteries do go bad but if output voltage is anything other than 13.7 - 14.4 at 2k+ rpm, i'd say the R/R is goosed! Looks like the case 9 volts at idle, 12.4 at 3k. F*cking money pit! Quote
rerb Posted June 28, 2021 Author Posted June 28, 2021 I've noticed the bike runs progressively leaner throughout the gears going WOT. Floats closing too early? 12 afr through first, 13.5 through second, then more than 14 through 3rd. Quote
Gixer1460 Posted June 29, 2021 Posted June 29, 2021 Unlikely! More likely increasing load via higher gears needing more fuel that isn't being supplied by the pump due to the low volts issues? No one said turbo bikes are easy! Quote
rerb Posted June 29, 2021 Author Posted June 29, 2021 8 hours ago, Gixer1460 said: Unlikely! More likely increasing load via higher gears needing more fuel that isn't being supplied by the pump due to the low volts issues? No one said turbo bikes are easy! Yep, figuring that out now! I was curious and popped the choke on about 30% - HUGE power increase, runs much better. Going to replace the r/r then jet up/ add shims from there Quote
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