Today I got the final modifications done on the bike and have started packing for Speed Weekend, lots and lots of stuff!
I fitted a green LED light to the dashboard that is connected to the fuel pump so it lights up when the fuel pump has power. That way I can clearly see if there is power to the pump during the start, if any of the Hobbs safety switches are deactivated due to loss of oil pressure or a too high boost pressue the pump won´t get any power and without the LED it is very difficult to tell.
About then I remembered my old bike stand I bought for my Hayabusa, after making a steel rod that fits inside the rear wheel axle I could use it on the turbine bike as well!
Since the throttle potentiometer was very exposed for water thrown from the front wheel I made a shield for it in aluminum, I don´t want to box it in since that would only increase the risk of water damage.
I also made a set of transport lids for the air intake and exhaust pipes so I won´t fill the engine with snow and dirt while hauling it on the trailer to Speed Weekend.
Tomorrow and on sunday we will try to get the twinturbo jet kick up and running, Olov has worked hard on it and it is 99% ready for a test run now. Keep your fingers crossed!
Cheers!
/Anders