Check this out... http://turboyourharley.com/turboKits.asp

Seems like adding turbo boost would be an excellent way to get a big hp plus up. The technology has been around for awhile, so this isn't some new whacked idea. What do you all think? I have an all-stock (for the moment) 07 FLHRC. Really considering the turbo kit. Some questions I will have for the turbo guys:
- What internals will be under stress with the boost?
- What other upgrades should I consider to maintain reliability

An assumption:the kit is 'good'...

Anyway, does anybody know anything about turbo kits? Seeking opinions..

 

i rode a 1996fatboy demo bike with aerochager, ev3 cam and thundheader and it was wicked. couldnt tell much until around 1500 rpms then hold on. it smoked the tire in 3 gear no problem.

 

http://www.hiperturbo.com/motorcycle_kits.htm

 

Murdock Jones over American Bagger has one (Trask) on his bike. He loves it. With the 21" wheel, I do hope he does not kill himself on it. 43 bolt on horsepower that can become active at your chosen RPM. 5% parasitic loss which is great! The mounting on Murdock's bike is much more rider friendly that the units shown above from the same company. If you are interested in doing this you may wish to find out more from the manufacturers on what they offer as I have personally seen stuff not shown in their advertisements. Fun Factor L-A-R-G-E!

 

Brian has been doing this stuff for a while also http://www.hiperturbo.com/motorcycle_kits.htm

 

Personally, I like instant throttle response.The money you really need to spend on this machine could be put into some serious cubic inches.When I am playing and whack the loud pedal,it's nice knowing what is coming next.

 

Tofind happiness with performance you have to be able to answer this question, "how fast do I want to go doing what?" Then you have to answer another question, "what am I willing to give up to get there?" Not only is this dollars and cents but for every engine performance plus there is usually a negative to go with itthat you will have to live with all the time. But you will probably never be happywith your performance investments unless these questions can be answered. For me anyway, I wanted a bagger for my wife and I, Ultra classic, that I could cruise thousands of miles at a time as if the engine wasastrong stock fuel efficient, coolrunning, docileengine and then have tremendous passing ability and satisfy my age old need for speed once in awhile.My answer was a formula for a turbochargedengine. Not only have I answered my question and am happy, but I have humbled a few of my overlyinflated ego'd friendsthat will never stop being kidded by others that say, "yougot beat by a bagger". Have around 35000 miles on this engine and will never be happy with less, had a Boss Hoss before this.Could write a book about this but thankfully for you guys and gals,I'm out of time for now.

 

The turbo looks horrible though. It takes away from the looks of the v-twin! IMO!

 

Turbos don't seem like the best bang for the buck from what I can tell. I'm no expert and have never ridden a turbo HD (rode a Turbo Seca years ago). On paper it looks like around $5000 - $6000 for 40hp. That much money in a big bore set-up should eclipse the performance gains from a turbo. Am I mistaken?

 

May not be the best thing for your engine ... but they sure look cool!