So, after a few months went by, I kept reminding myself what needed to be done. Rebuild the bike into something worthy of a land speed record. It's worth mentioning that at this very moment another bike is being build by my father, brother in-law and myself out in Okotoks to compete in a different class. A 1978 GC1000 is being turned into a recumbent stream liner to try and get to over 200 mph. But that's a whole other ball of wax which I'll get into later.
I've started on the engine so far. Seems like a good starting point. Now, with an engine displacement that makes most men (and some women) laugh, I need to get this little engine to perform in a way that no other 450cc engine has. What to do, what to do. The answer ended up being simple. Turbo. No other CB450 out there has one. At least none that I could find. If you know of one I'd love to hear from you.
I intend to lower the stock compression ration of 9.3:1 down to around 6/7:1 and change the pistons. Every web site I visit tells me that the best way to turn your stock pistons into shrapnel is to add a turbo. Something to do with the castings.
I'll leave you with a few picks to show you where I'm at so far on the build.
