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Sacrificed XJ Turbo, in the name of Science

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by XJAUS, Jul 16, 2018.

  1. XJAUS

    XJAUS New Member

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    I've been meaning to post these for some time. This is a bike I saw at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, Australia. Sad that it has bee sacrificed, but very interesting to see the inner workings.
     

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    lupz New Member

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    I remember that being the done thing back in the late 80's
     
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    cool post, does that actually have a Turbo somewhere? or is the name Turbo?
    I want to make my XJ750 a Turbo. Oh ya.. ;)
     
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  4. hogfiddles

    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    That bike has been posted here before......
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    That I indeed a 650 Seca Turbo from Yamaha. They are somewhat available, and reasonably priced (fans of the model say they're unreasonably low). It'd be cheaper and easier to buy one than to turbo your 750. But if you're into the project, go for it, we'd love to follow along.
    It has been done before, here's inspiration:

    https://xjbikes.com/forums/threads/my-82-xj750-project-shadow-warrior.35431/
     
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    found this post near me.. over my price range. but maybe someone else would like... upload_2018-7-16_15-42-32.png
     
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  7. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    If I recall correctly, that was a bike that Yamaha did as a promotional tool.


    As for the ad:

    Every vehicle I ever bought was running when parked. Some stopped being able to run while being parked, others stopped being able to run after being parked, and a few still ran even after sitting for years.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    The funniest descriptions I ever saw were

    "ran when new....."
    And
    " was running the last time I rode it"
     
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