Bigbore4
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posted June 19, 2011 11:12 PM
Turbo
Well Guys, I've gone ahead and done it now!
Dougs Turbo 12 will be on the way to "The Land of Smiles" in the not to distant future.
Not quite sure whether I'll make it one of my personal bikes or use it in the Superbike Tour.
Of course the thing will need to be turned down a bit for mere mortals 
I'll post an update when it arrives and it's back on the road.
Lookin forward to ridin it
  
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oldkawboy
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posted June 20, 2011 04:30 AM
Good news!
Glad to see it being put back in action. A top notch set-up for sure.
Keep us updated.
Dan
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Shane661
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posted June 20, 2011 04:52 AM
Excellent and congrats!! 
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Bigbore4
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posted June 20, 2011 05:27 AM
Maybe some a you guys will have to come over and show me how to ride a turbo bike
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oldkawboy
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posted June 20, 2011 08:56 AM
I just use mine for cruising thru the mountains with momma. ;-)
Dan
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entropy
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posted June 20, 2011 09:13 AM
woo-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
The right guy got Doug's bike!!!!!! 
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Bigbore4
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posted June 20, 2011 08:08 PM
Karl, that almost sounds like a compliment, thanks
Nice ZRX Kawboy! Still looking for one over here. I've seen a few for a really good price, but that was awhile ago. How much are the stock ones going for back in the states?
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entropy
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posted June 21, 2011 09:23 AM
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Karl, that almost sounds like a compliment, thanks
Nice ZRX Kawboy! Still looking for one over here. I've seen a few for a really good price, but that was awhile ago. How much are the stock ones going for back in the states?
It is a compliment, you do good work!
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oldkawboy
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posted June 21, 2011 04:34 PM
 Edited By: oldkawboy on 22 Jun 2011 00:38
Hey BB,
You can find clean 1100's for $3,000 to $3,500 with nice 1200's for another grand or so.
Dan
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Bigbore4
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posted June 22, 2011 06:17 AM
Much difference in the bike and the engine, other than the extra 100cc?
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ZRXDean
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posted June 24, 2011 11:01 AM
First off - WTG Bigbore! Excellent choice. If I were independently wealthy, I would have bought this bike in a minute.
The ZRX1200s had nikasil cylinders, more bore and stroke, and some other small changes I can't think of right now. Most engine parts do not transfer. If you don't plan on modifying it, I would suggest a clean 1100, as they are cheaper.
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posted June 24, 2011 03:47 PM
WAY-COOL!!!
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Bigbore4
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posted June 24, 2011 04:40 PM
Thanks for that info, Dean. I'll probably try to find one that's already in country first. What's the latest model year?
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ZRXDean
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posted June 24, 2011 06:48 PM
I forget, 2006 in the US? They were still for sale in Europe for years after, so hard to say what might be available to you.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kawasaki_ZRX1200R
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motojoeyt
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posted June 28, 2011 09:30 PM
Dan,
Nice turbo zrx. Where did you get the kit from?
Thanks Joey
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oldkawboy
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posted June 29, 2011 06:40 AM
Joey,
The kit is from Turbo-Tec USA. The owner Sam Terranova is a good guy to deal with, very helpful when needed.
It's a great streetbike but nowhere in the ball park as far as power compared to the turbo 12's, 14's or 'Busas.
Mine made 202+hp on pump gas with a 8 pound spring and is suppose to make 240+ at 12 psi on good fuel, never have done it though 'cause I'm content as is.
It's all ZRXDeans fault......after seeing his years ago I had to have one!
Dan
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ZRXDean
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posted June 29, 2011 07:24 AM
You're welcome Dan
You might also try contacting Troy Stuart (RZ350 on the boards) - he used to fab and sell ZRX turbo kits, lots of them out there running well.
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oldkawboy
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posted June 29, 2011 07:02 PM
Hey BigBore,
Here's some good reading on the differences between the ZRX1100's and 1200's.
Dan
http://zrxoa.org/forums/showthread.php?t=194074&highlight=1100+1200+Difference
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motojoeyt
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posted June 29, 2011 08:04 PM
Hi Dan,
I asked my father (Sam Terranova) if he knew you and he said your a great guy with a great motorcycle family! My father also reminded me that we have met before in his shop at the house. It has been a few years now but its nice knowing that your on this forum! Are your boys still racing?
Joey
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oldkawboy
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posted June 30, 2011 10:32 AM
Well hello Joey,
I remember meeting you while we were in Arizona, it'll be 5 years this fall.....whew, where's it gone?
I've posted many times that your Dad's kit was so complete that when all the parts were gone, I was finished. He a great fabricator & mechanic for sure.
Yep, we're all still racing. The boys can't get off and travel like when they were young but they still go to events when possible.
I met one of your Dads buddies while we were at the Texas Mile in March. Can't remember his name (Karl would know) but he rides a blue ZX14 that Sam made a pipe for. He's probably 60 or so but man could he RIDE, he launched harder than anyone out there, definately a dragracer or former one.
Tell Pops hello for me,
Dan
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motojoeyt
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posted July 06, 2011 07:26 AM
Will do Dan,
Yep Tom Krause is a hell of a rider on the 14, you should see him on a road race track! What are the boys riding now? From what I remember they are the best of the best. Do you ever plane on going back to the Texas Mile?
Joey
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oldkawboy
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posted July 06, 2011 05:11 PM
Both of the boys have 14's. They work hard on staying fit and riding hard.........I do neither!!
Oh yeah, I see another trip planned for Texas, especially if Karl grills me another steak.
I'm really looking forward to airing it out at Loring in 9 days.
Dan
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motojoeyt
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posted July 26, 2011 10:31 PM
Excellent! What kind of time are your boys turning on the 14s?
Any plans to revisit AZ?
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oldkawboy
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posted August 02, 2011 05:00 AM
Joey,
Both the boys run 5.92's or so in the 1/8th on pump gas, foot shifting on stock arms. Haven't been to a good 1/4 mile track but hope to in the near future.
The wifey & I are planning on coming out to Scottsdale in January for the Barrett-Jackson auction. I was gonna touch base with your Dad if we get to make it.
Dan
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