Turbo parts bike

I picked up another Turbo parts bike. It is complete but unfortunately no ownership.
Just 30,000 kms.

 

This thing is perfect for someone who allways dreamed about turbocharging their XJ.
I read onetime a guy was turbocharging a CB750 with all the Yamaha stuff

 

Very nice find. I don't know if I would ever want a turbo vintage bike? I love the looks, Yam bikes in general, but for the twist the throttle and fun factor I would have to go with a new bike. I do hope you enjoy it or pass it on to a worth project person. Looks to be in good shape for the age.

 

I have a buddy who drag races old gold wings because he gets them free.
Racing him would be fun.
Project Rat Racer
Seriously what really caught my interest was it was listed as an 83 which would make a rare bike. It's date of mfg is 01|82 so not an 83.
I'd like to get rid of the wbeels suspension and body work and just keep the unique turbo mechanicals. I could find a corner for that

 

As the seller handed me a box of stuff he said the owner started to convert it to normally aspirated.
Luckily he didn't get further than removing the fuel pump and plugging the fuel return line to the tank and at the fuel check valve.
The guy I bought it from said this was a one owner bike, a relative of his wife.
Apparently there were brothers and they both painted them this ugly blood red.



It came with a 2nd set of shocks for some reason.
And 2 LJ owner manuals

 

I bet they would have been really disappointed in the performance if they had completed removing the turbo and its plumbing. At least it has found its proper home now.

 

Picked up an 84 XV750 for cheap.
I've always wanted to lace some 17" wheels for an XJ.
If I can sell a few parts, maybe gas tank, carbs, exhaust and scrap the rest it will pay for these wheels.
I think I read the rear rim is off centre when mounted on an XJ, I'll verify and post that when I get a chance this winter.
Front wheel I believe is direct fit.

If I can find some used supermotard rims, then order custom spokes....it'll still cost a fortune, oh well at least I can dream.
I'm uncertain what is actually wrong with this bike

 

Hope that works out for you. Looks like a good donor bike.

 

I removed what I wanted from the Virago and thought, might as well drain it's oil and get it ready for scrap. As a 750 motor it probably has no value.
The bloody motor was filled to the brim with some nasty solvent, turpentine I think, nasty surprise.

 

I googled turpentine in motor for storage and there is a lot of reasons why this is not a good idea LOL
I suspect the motor is probably seized and someone filled it hoping to free it up

I'm keeping the entire swing arm and drive shaft so I can compare it to the XJ stuff. The final drive unit looks the same and the brake plate is the same as the Seca, I looked that up.
Once I get the Virago out of the garage I'll park this latest Turbo by the bench for the winter
I'm giving the idea of going drag racing more thought, I've never actually done it.
This bike would be perfect.
They have Friday night practice runs here, not expensive

 

I like what this Aussie guy is up to, very cool

Land Speed Record - Yamaha XJ650 turbo

 

@Simmy, your next project? I would have thought it would have been a bit faster overall. But then again, I am not a racer in any way. Still pretty cool.