dubious
Needs a life
Needs more time to ride!
Posts: 8442
|
posted January 14, 2008 10:19 PM
Supercharge, or turbo literbike?
Another question which may sway another purchase decision...
The bike will be used mostly for street, some drag, and alot of moderatly twisty roads.
Which is more reliable, and suitable for my intended purposes?
Why?
I understand the concepts, design and mechanics of the 2.
I just don't have any experience with either on bikes, or the kits available.
so, what have you guys witnessed, experienced, and what do you think?
Thanks again...
Lyle
____________
natural selection.....
destiny will overcome intervention.
Some are not worthy of the effort.
  
|
KZScott
Needs a life
high on speed
Posts: 7235
|
posted January 15, 2008 09:04 AM
the super charger kits are pretty rare i believe, it might be tough to find someone to work on it if that ever comes up.
i probly have less expirience with them then you though
just my .02
____________
01 ZX-12R 8.84 @ 156.3 no bars, DOT tires. Pump Gas, NA.... turbo 8.47 @ 164.
00 ZX-12R 8.62 @ 165.2 no bars, slicks, Pump Gas, 55 shot.... turbo 8.32 @173
00 ZX-12R Fastest NA Kawasaki in the world 1: 222.046 1.5: 226.390 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R street turbo 1: 227.9 1.5: 234.1 Loring AFB
00 ZX-12R LSR turbo 1: 263.1 1.5: 266.5 Loring AFB Worlds fastest ZX-12R
CMG Racing RCC Turbos
|
zrxdean
Needs a job
Posts: 2225
|
posted January 15, 2008 10:37 AM
I have read more than one horror story about the supercharger kit, I would stay away. For what you want a turbo is definitely the way to go IMHO. -Dean
|
TRNorBRN6001
Needs a job
Posts: 2021
|
posted January 15, 2008 12:18 PM
Curious, what kind of horror stories?
____________
TFA 200MPH CLUB MEMBER!
|
zrxdean
Needs a job
Posts: 2225
|
posted January 15, 2008 12:33 PM
Tuning problems, lack of support, poor fit. I haven't seen it personally, but Kevin Cadby used the word 'nightmare'.
|
ricksgsxr
Zone Head
Posts: 511
|
posted January 16, 2008 09:36 AM
An older post
http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=19&TID=26773
I'm sure its hard too start up a business with a new product but sometimes those start ups the first consumers end up being the "guinea pigs" IMHO
That was my perception and along with no references I passed on a kit.
Rick
|
shane661
Needs a life
Posts: 11494
|
posted January 16, 2008 03:12 PM
Well, I have yet to see one supercharged machine at the 'strip or at Maxton....but I have seen many turbos go very fast in those venues. Read into that what you will...
Shane
|
dubious
Needs a life
Needs more time to ride!
Posts: 8442
|
posted January 18, 2008 07:43 AM
good point!
thanks for your input everyone!
____________
natural selection.....
destiny will overcome intervention.
Some are not worthy of the effort.
|
|
|
HOME
NEW TOPIC