Clutch Modifications

Clutch Modifications

I now had all the main components mounted. I added heavier clutch springs to handle the extra power through the transmission without the clutch slipping. Nothing serious to dismantle I just unscrewed the bolts retaining the old springs. While it was apart I inspected...
Radiator Mistake

Radiator Mistake

A Cosmetic mistake was made when I mounted the supercharger and the bend hit the radiator. Finding nothing in the instructions I chose to grind a 20mm space off the radiator housing to fit. Big Mistake. Hooking up the inter-cooler the supercharger hoses were too...
The Dismantle

The Dismantle

  Very soon my bike looked like a skeleton.  All packed in a few boxes of parts now littering my garage.  The kit came with a good set of instructions on what to do and how to do it, make sure you read them.  All dismantling and re-assembly can be done with small...
My Journey Supercharging a Production Motorcycle

My Journey Supercharging a Production Motorcycle

Having owned and maintained motorcycles for  quite a few decades it was time for something different. Why not “supercharge” a motorcycle give it more power so the engine can really “breathe”. After much web searching  TTS Performance based in the UK revealed itself...
Chasing Curves

Chasing Curves

Settling on the seat, turning the key the bike breaks into life, lights flashing, dials spinning, electronics whirring. Then the starter button is brushed and the bike throbs with the contained fire inside the cylinders only inches from one’s knees. First gear is...