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    Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 33) Turbo Chronicles & Wastegates Compilation - 137,000 Miles With A Yamaha Turbo & Fourteen Years As President Of The Turbo Motorcycle International Owners' Association: Backroad Bob's Motorcycle Road Trips, #33
    Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 33) Turbo Chronicles & Wastegates Compilation - 137,000 Miles With A Yamaha Turbo & Fourteen Years As President Of The Turbo Motorcycle International Owners' Association: Backroad Bob's Motorcycle Road Trips, #33
    Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 33) Turbo Chronicles & Wastegates Compilation - 137,000 Miles With A Yamaha Turbo & Fourteen Years As President Of The Turbo Motorcycle International Owners' Association: Backroad Bob's Motorcycle Road Trips, #33
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    Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 33) Turbo Chronicles & Wastegates Compilation - 137,000 Miles With A Yamaha Turbo & Fourteen Years As President Of The Turbo Motorcycle International Owners' Association: Backroad Bob's Motorcycle Road Trips, #33

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    Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 33) Turbo Chronicles & Wastegates Compilation includes -

    Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 3) Turbo Chronicles
    These eighteen published magazine articles are gleaned from 25 years and 137,000 miles of Yamaha Turbo ownership. Installing a K&N air filter, following Team Turbo, meeting other clubs' members, reviewing all the Turbos, attending Turbo Rallies, revealing dyno truths about Turbos, and sharing what's been learned from many years and even more miles of turbo ownership are just some of the subjects covered.

    CONTENTS:
    INSTALLING A K&N AIR FILTER
    MR. TURBO
    TMIOA MEETS AMA
    TMIOA MEETS HSTA
    TMIOA MEETS ICOA
    TURBO BIKES
    TURBO RACE BIKE
    TURBO RACE BIKE UPDATE
    TURBO RALLY I (1992)
    TURBO RALLY II (1993)
    TURBO RALLY III (1994)
    TURBO RALLY XVI (2004)
    TURBO RALLY XVII (2005)
    YAMAHA TURBO
    YAMAHA TURBO @ 50K MILES
    YAMAHA TURBO @70K MILES
    YAMAHA TURBO @ 80K MILES
    YAMAHA TURBO @ 125K MILES

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    Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 2) Wastegates
    These thirty-four previously published articles were produced over eight years as the fourteen-year president of the Turbo Motorcycle International Owners Association (TMIOA). These "Wastegate" editorials appeared in the association's quarterly newsletter "Turbo News" from Spring 1994 (#18) to the final edition in Fall 2003 (#51).
    These personal observations cover the gamut from the state of motorcycling in general, to the minutiae of the always entertaining antics at the association's annual "Turbo Rallies", to the joys of Turbo ownership. Read them for yourself and gain insight into what membership in the TMIOA was all about.

    CONTENTS:
    TN #18 - TN #51 (34 editorials)

    Words: 39,176
     

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBackroad Bob
    Release dateMar 23, 2016
    ISBN9781386414490
    Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 33) Turbo Chronicles & Wastegates Compilation - 137,000 Miles With A Yamaha Turbo & Fourteen Years As President Of The Turbo Motorcycle International Owners' Association: Backroad Bob's Motorcycle Road Trips, #33
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    Backroad Bob

    About the Author: Qualifications - Forty-five years and over 250,000 miles as a licensed motorcycle operator. Forty years and 190,000 accident-free road miles. Thirteen years and 45,000 miles dual sport riding. Four years motocross and road racing support in AMA and WERA competition. Forty years off-pavement riding. Completion of Motorcycle Safety Foundation Beginner and Advanced Rider Courses and Keith Code's Superbike School. A.A.S. - Mechanical Engineering with over 25 years professional mechanical experience. Road Riding - Thirty-seven of 48 contiguous states with extensive knowledge of the Mid-Atlantic, New England, and Southeastern states. Five Canadian provinces, Isle of Man, Scotland, England, Wales, Ireland, Spain and Portugal. Dual Sport Riding - Mid-Atlantic States, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Tennessee. George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Monongahela, Wayne and Allegheny National Forests. Ten Pennsylvania State Forests. Enduro Riding - ten years of East Coast Enduro Association competition. Leadership Positions: President (1995-2011) - Turbo Motorcycle International Owners Association (TMIOA), North Eastern Region Director (2000-2009), and Pennsylvania State Director (1994-2009) - Honda Sport Touring Association (HSTA). Dual Sport Route Coordinator - Honda Sport Touring Association Rendezvous 1996. Rally Coordinator - The Thumper Humper (THE) Rally 1998-2002, PA Adventure Rally 1994-2007, Pennsylvania 500 Dual Sport Ride 1995-2007, Pennsylvania 500 Road Ride 2005-2007, and Turbo Rally '95, 00, 10, and '11. Organizer - 2001 Honda Sport Touring Association Rendezvous - a 400+ participant 3-day international event. Contact the Author: bob@backroadbob.com ###

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      Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 33) Turbo Chronicles & Wastegates Compilation - 137,000 Miles With A Yamaha Turbo & Fourteen Years As President Of The Turbo Motorcycle International Owners' Association - Backroad Bob

      Backroad Bob's

      Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol. 33) -

      Turbo Chronicles & Wastegates Compilation

      Frst Edition

      Copyright 2016 RHM Co. Intl.

      Backroad Bob's

      Motorcycle Road Trips (Vol, 3) -

      Turbo Chronicles -

      137,000 Miles with a Yamaha Turbo

      by Robert H. Miller

      Published by RHM Company

      Second Edition

      Copyright 2011 Robert H. Miller

      Copyright and Trademark Notices

      The unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this copyrighted work is illegal. Criminal copyright infringement, including unauthorized reproduction, and/or distribution without monetary gain, is a Federal offense punishable for up to five years in Federal prison and a $250,000 fine. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any information storage or retrieval system without written permission from the author. Copyright exists automatically even if the work is not published or has not been formally registered with the U.S. Copyright Office. Backroad Bob is a protected trademark of RHM Company Intl.

      Second Edition - License Notes

      This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this ebook with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person. If you’re reading this ebook and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

      CONTENTS:

      INSTALLING A K&N AIR FILTER

      MR. TURBO

      TMIOA MEETS AMA

      TMIOA MEETS HSTA

      TMIOA MEETS ICOA

      TURBO BIKES

      TURBO RACE BIKE

      TURBO RACE BIKE UPDATE

      TURBO RALLY I (1992)

      TURBO RALLY II (1993)

      TURBO RALLY III (1994)

      TURBO RALLY XVI (2004)

      TURBO RALLY XVII (2005)

      YAMAHA TURBO

      YAMAHA TURBO @ 50K MILES

      YAMAHA TURBO @70K MILES

      YAMAHA TURBO @ 80K MILES

      YAMAHA TURBO @ 125K MILES

      Foreword to Backroad Bob’s

      Turbo Chronicles

      By 1990, I had ridden motorcycles through every state east of the Mississippi River, Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and five Canadian provinces, but I wanted to do more. I wanted to explore the back roads across America, see the Isle of Man TT Races, examine everything that's foreign at a European Grand Prix, and experience the canopied forests, cascading streams, and towering mountains of Pennsylvania's state forests.

      Over the past thirty-eight years I've done all this and taken thousands of photos of the places I've been and made millions of memories of the unforgettable people I've met. Along the way, I've recorded my experiences in hundreds of magazine articles, and traveled hundreds of thousands of miles by motorcycle in the pursuit of my dreams. If this sounds like something you'd like to do, then these articles are a valuable tool to assist you in fulfilling your dreams too.

      The resulting articles have appeared in American Road Racing, Backroads, Blue Ribbon Coalition Magazine, CC Motorcycle News, Cycle News, Motorcyclist, PowerTech Quarterly, Rider, RoadBike, Sport Touring News, STAReview, Thumper News, Thunder Press, Turbo News, Trail Rider, Twistgrip, Winding Road Motorcycle Times, and the book Turbocharging, Supercharging, and Nitrous Oxide.

      These articles are the fruits of a trial and error tree planted decades ago. The bad roads, the dead end trails, and the nasty places have been left out. What remains is a four-decade distillation of motorcycling in 38 American states, five Canadian provinces, five national forests, ten Pennsylvania state forests, and eight foreign countries. These articles contain valuable information that will save you time and money and enable you to efficiently plan your own adventures while avoiding the mistakes I've made. Let each article be a preview of your own adventures. - BRB

      Acknowledgments

      I’d like to thank everyone that ever rode with me, invited me on a ride, gave me an idea for a ride, helped me when I’ve been stranded alongside a road or trail, or struck up a conversation with me when I’ve been on the road or the trail. There are thousands of you, but the ones I remember the most are: Joe, Robert, Paul, Ron, Barry, Bob, Tom, Sydney, Stewart, Sam, Oop, Moose, Cong, Lucas, Rock, Randy, Mark, Gary, George, Allen, Steve, and Dad - great riders all. The editors that thought I had something to contribute deserve a tip of the hat too.

      I’d also like to thank everyone that ever fought for this great country. You have done, and are doing, a job that many Americans don’t have the nerve or the will to do. We should all be thankful for your sacrifices. I’ve had the good fortune to travel outside the United States and I’ve enjoyed immensely the foreign places I’ve been, people I’ve met, and things I’ve done, but there is no better feeling than returning to the land of the free and the home of the brave.

      Spending weeks on the road or days on the trail can be surprisingly isolating, but I’ve managed to make hundreds of new friends along the way. Get out there and make a few new friends of your own. - BRB

      Introduction to Backroad Bob’s

      Turbo Chronicles

      These eighteen published magazine articles are gleaned from 25 years and 137,000 miles of Yamaha Turbo ownership. Installing a K&N air filter, following Team Turbo, meeting other clubs' members, reviewing all the Turbos, attending Turbo Rallies, revealing dyno truths about Turbos, and sharing what's been learned from many years and even more miles of turbo ownership are just some of the subjects covered. - BRB

      Ten Reasons To Convert Your Yamaha Turbo

      To A K&N Air Filter

      by Robert H. Miller

      © 2002 RHM Company

      www.backroadbob.com

      #10. IT’S EASY. NOT THE most important reason, but it helps.

      #9. It’s cheap, but for the $30 K&N filter.

      #8. It lasts forever with just minor maintenance.

      #7. You don’t have to buy that cheesy overpriced paper OEM filter.

      #6. Your bike will start faster by eliminating the reed valves.

      #5. It revs quicker and easier and they’re always good things.

      #4. It builds more boost at lower rpm and eliminates the transitional 4000-5000 rpm flat spot.

      #3. It builds boost even faster than before and that shortens lag time.

      #2. Your gas mileage will increase if you can keep from using the extra horsepower.

      #1. It feels about 5 hp stronger, which is in line with an expected 7.5% power increase.

      Why?

      After several discussions with GPz Turbo guru Mike Chestnut, seeing the effects of attaching a K&N air filter to a Honda 650 Turbo (6 hp gain!), and riding Allen Lough’s K&N equipped Seca Turbo I decided to take the plunge myself. My inspiration was the flat spot that my Seca Turbo was developing from 4000-5000 rpm as the air box made the transition between normally aspired and boosted air.

      Allen had attached a small offset triangular K&N air filter directly to the Seca’s turbo inlet, but this was not something I was comfortable doing. I often ride in inclement weather and Allen’s set up would have the air filter drowned by the first big rain puddle. Also, the filter would be subject to an inordinate amount of road grime in such an unprotected location. I knew there had to be a way to use a K&N filter, but in a location that was clean and water proof.

      Once the air box is removed from the Seca Turbo, there’s room for a sizable K&N air filter in the air box's former under seat location. This was exactly the combination I wanted a large air filter and a protected location.

      What you’ll need –

      Two lengths of 1-1/2 PVC pipe: one 7 and one 3".

      One PVC 1-1/2" end cap.

      One PVC 1-1/2" 45-degree elbow coupling.

      Two hose clamps.

      One K&N RU-040 filter.

      One ½" crankcase breather filter.

      What to do –

      1. Remove the stock air box leaving the hose from the turbo inlet intact.

      2. Insert the 7" length of PVC into the hose from the turbo and tighten existing clamp.

      3. Attach the 45-degree elbow coupling with sealer and attach hose clamp.

      4. Insert 3" length of PVC pipe into open end of coupling, seal, and attach hose clamp.

      5. Place 1-1/2" PVC end cap over rubber flange that leads to surge tank and seal.

      6. Insert open end of 3" length of PVC pipe into K&N filter and attach hose clamp.

      7. Attach crankcase breather filter to open end of crankcase breather line.

      8. Stabilize PVC assembly and air filter using cable ties.

      9. Check and recheck seals – a wavering boost needle indicates air leaks.

      10. Enjoy your invigorated Turbo then check spark plug condition and adjust jetting. - BRB

      A Conversation with Mr. Turbo

      by Robert H. Miller

      © 1996 RHM Company

      www.backroadbob.com

      A Conversation With Mr. Turbo

      I recently had the opportunity to talk with the folks in charge of the resurrected Mr Turbo of Houston, TX. Ex-Turbo drag bike pilot and record holder Terry Kizer bought the company a few years ago and used his reputation and know-how to bring the shop into the `90s with refinements and fuel-injection upgrades of existing kits. This resulted in a 230 mph, 460 hp ZX-11 that did 9.27 seconds in the quarter mile at 164 mph. He assures me Mr Turbo can meet all the needs of TMIOA members with ala carte rebuilds of all factory turbos, except the GPz, for which he has a re-buildable turbo unit complete with adjustable waste gate. Z1R-TC owners will be glad to know he can supply them with all replacement parts for these rare and early turbo bikes.

      For a $20 refundable fee, Mr Turbo will provide you with an itemized estimate of repair for any turbo you send them and a quick turnaround for those units that aren't already in stock. They operate a full machine shop with complete welding and fabricating capabilities.

      Although I do not have any first hand know- ledge of their work, I wouldn't hesitate to give them a try. And to my knowledge, they are the only business in the US dedicated to the production and repair of turbos for motorcycle applications. You can reach them at (713) 442-7119.

      More Conversations about Turbos

      Sources for turbo repair/replacement are anything but standard. It seems every corner shop is a turbo specialist until they return it saying they've never seen anything like it before, or you go 100 miles on your rebuild and it starts pumping oil like a Texas wildcat well. Efforts to locate reliable rebuilders and suppliers have yielded the following list. Any additional source information is welcomed.

      Luftmeister - Long Beach, CA. (310) 529-6420

      Stocks parts and complete units for IHI RHB5IB (CX500T and XN85) and RHB5 (CX650T).

      Specializes in extreme high performance motorcycles. Has technical support staff and custom application expertise. Licensed IHI distributor.

      Turbonetics - Simi Valley CA. (805) 529-8995

      Custom machine shop with extensive motorcycle turbo experience. Custom fabricator of turbo parts. Licensed Mitsubishi turbo distributor Stocks only larger Mitsubishi turbo units (automobile application), but is familiar with TC03-06A unit on the Yamaha Turbo. - BRB

      Turbo Motorcycle lnternational Owners Association

      Goes Hawaiian

      or

      When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Lucky

      by Robert H. Miller

      © 1993 RHM Company

      www.backroadbob.com

      During the Labor Day weekend a few members joined in Harrisonburg, VA, for the purpose of attending the AMA National Field Meet and Poker Run. I met Valley Rally II participant Paul Brown near his home in Frederick, MD. He was aboard his V65 Magna to better accommodate his friend, Irene. We leisurely motored south, enduring the hot weather by stopping for frequent refreshment.

      Arriving in Harrisonburg, I left them to relax at their motel and proceeded to Allen's house. Greetings were exchanged and we then made plans for dinner. After some steak and potatoes, we went to check out the rally site at

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