Should I blow it?

[Jttingle]

Got a 97 CT about 3 years ago. I really enjoy riding it and customizing it to myself. Lately my eyes have been wandering to a supercharger kit? What are your thoughts? I like the MagnaCharger? Any suggestions? I'm curious if I have to mess with the bottom half at all, or will it handle it fine? How much does it effect MPG? Engine life? Just feeling it out. 

[sandy]

I have no blower experience but my thoughts on modified engines. When you pump more heat in, it drastically reduces engine life. If you want to go faster, get a more powerful bike.
What little I do know is the ignition will need a custom ignition map. I believe I've heard the Dyna 3000 is no longer available.
Add a Kawi ZX14 Concous and you'll go as fast as you can handle.

[Brian]

Going faster will get you on the scene of the accident 30 minutes ahead of the ambulance. Emergency Department nurse's and doctors call them donorcycles for a reason. And to think I am worried about the age on my valve stems.

Good luck and ride safe.

[Michvalk]

You could buy one already done for less money and headache. Big Mike has his on ebay, and he bugs are already worked out

[Patrick]

Are there any other than Magnacharger ? I have no experience with supercharging Valks,but, have been playing with blowers for 40+ years.
From what I know about Valks, the kit comes with pulleys for about 5# boost. The factory pistons should handle that. Some want more boost and have had factory piston breakage. I  have always felt that the breakage was due to stock pistons and/or improper manifold baffling.[ the Magnacharger has had 2 manifold designs that I'm aware of]. The ignition timing needs to be reduced shortly after any boost is produced.
Fuel mileage ? Aaaahahahha, don't expect much !
I went thru the 'engine improvement' stuff and after riding these monsters for 15 years, I prefer them the way Honda intended. But, thats only me.

[BonS]

Mine has been running the Magnacharger blower since it was new over 40,000 miles ago. 7-8# boost. No problem - yet. About 30 mpg if you can lay off the throttle. As with any motorcycle your life expectancy is largely in your hands. These engines are built tough and can take it. Yes, more power = more heat. Blowers don't like to start in the cold. Once warm they're fine. Idle and low speed running while the engine warms up is touchy compared to carbs. A Dyna Tech 3000 ignition module is a great addition and they can still be found. It retards your ignition by 10 degrees, when using Hobbs switch, at anything above 2 psi. You have to run premium gas in any case. The only lower end work will be desmogging and installing the blower pulley on the front of the engine. You'd better be quite handy with wrenching on your bike as you'll do quite a bit getting the thing installed and tuned. After that it's just riding with little maintenance. One carb instead of six. Change the drive belt and tensioner every once in a while. Oh, and did I mention how much fun 140 HP is? Oh, yeah!!

[fudgie]

Going faster will get you on the scene of the accident 30 minutes ahead of the ambulance. Emergency Department nurse's and doctors call them donorcycles for a reason. And to think I am worried about the age on my valve stems.

Good luck and ride safe.

so will going slow 

[Brian]

Going faster will get you on the scene of the accident 30 minutes ahead of the ambulance. Emergency Department nurse's and doctors call them donorcycles for a reason. And to think I am worried about the age on my valve stems.

Good luck and ride safe.

so will going slow 

I totally agree. I couldn't stop my fingers on this one. The blower really is cool and interesting. I read an article about this add-on prior to becoming a member here. This owner was having problems keeping bearings from going bad. I can't remember what he did to correct the problem. Has anyone tried nitrous?

[Westsider]

Sounds like those kinda projects are for those who have accute  chronic case's of tinkerits . Which is not really a bad thing. I have just a slight to moderate case. :



Ps I think regular one piece intake manifold,and a single carburetor ,,no blower,, would be a great project, but just don't have it on   me or enough hours in the day.

[jimmytee]

Sounds like those kinda projects are for those who have accute  chronic case's of tinkerits . Which is not really a bad thing. I have just a slight to moderate case. :



Ps I think regular one piece intake manifold,and a single carburetor ,,no blower,, would be a great project, but just don't have it on   me or enough hours in the day.

I was thinking the same thing. It would seem that it would be easier to play with the performance characteristics. Maybe even throttle body fuel injection  . As I understand it, playing with the air filter box ie ... modifying has been futile with the stock carb set up. Can't get enough fuel to add any more air to the mix.

[john]

            " doctors call them donorcycles "   .....                   
    and insurance people call them murdercycles