OK, I got back from Echo Cycle in Edmonton yesterday, and here's what I found out:
1. The fellow who helped me unload my bike from the 1/2-ton was actually the owner of that turbo-charged SM. He said it's a good thing the stock saddle is scooped because the bike will pull itself away from under your rear. He also said the dyno chart doesn't reflect the torque...he said riding it, the torque is doubled also.(?) The exhaust is not as terribly loud as it looks. He rides it on the street, and so far hasn't had any issues with the law.
2. Echo Cycle is going to postpone doing the turbo mod until the EFI TBA/SM's come out in 2008. This mod is unstable with carbs...there is an issue with correct idle...but once the EFI models arrive, the issue will be resolved and Echo Cycle will market the turbo work.
3. Cost of turbo mod is $7000 CDN.
4. Cost is HIGH, but I was told there are folks in the booming economy of Alberta who want the quickest bike at any cost, and they have the dough to get what they want.
5. BTW...my first service went smooth, cost was under $200.
Tech who worked on my bike asked me where I bought the bike. I told him British Italian Motorcycles in Vancouver (oldest Triumph dealership in North America- since the 1940's). He said with K&N filter and long TORS, they did a beautiful job of rejetting, and setting the carbs. He works on a lot of Bonnies, TBA's and SM's and said he's never encountered a smoother running twin. That was music to my ears.
