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by rotus7
Fri May 04, 2007 5:58 am
Forum: MicroSquirt General Information
Topic: Microsquirt with Yamaha Virago
Replies: 7
Views: 1210

I have a pair of mid 80's Turbo Thunderbirds (84 & 85) so I've been playing with turbo motors for a wee while.
Most of the info/knowledge I've gained/shared has been on 'turboford.org'.
I've always found that I could post virtually any question there and get an informed answer.
Turbos are especially ...
by rotus7
Thu May 03, 2007 6:08 am
Forum: MicroSquirt General Information
Topic: Microsquirt with Yamaha Virago
Replies: 7
Views: 1210

Microsquirt with Yamaha Virago

Somehow I had it stuck in my mine that you were talking about the cruiser motor not the crotch-rocket!!!
You've got a lot more potential to deal with than I have.
I'm hoping to get 100HP to the ground but I don't think that the stock 920 crank can do much more than that and stay reliable.
I'm hoping ...
by rotus7
Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:58 am
Forum: MicroSquirt General Information
Topic: Microsquirt with Yamaha Virago
Replies: 7
Views: 1210

:RTFM:
Right now I'm in the process of determining all these bits.
There appears to be a pair of coils mounted within the engine side cover positioned next to the stator/rotor which I assume (Yes..I fully appreciate what that word can do for us!!!) are the triggers for the ignition.
As to the ...
by rotus7
Tue Apr 24, 2007 9:47 am
Forum: MicroSquirt General Information
Topic: Microsquirt with Yamaha Virago
Replies: 7
Views: 1210

Microsquirt with Yamaha Virago

I'm in the process of building an Eaton m45 supercharged chaindrive 920 Yamaha V twin which has the 1100 crank and will be bored out to something close to 1200cc.
This package is being fitted to a custom built Norton slimline Featherbed frame equipped with a later Yamaha front end from the 920 plus ...