Bonneville America Forums Forums Technical Forums Performance Mods Power limit for the 790???

Hey guys due the the lack of aftermarket for our bikes I know they are held back in the ways of all out performance, but I was thinking do you think it woudl be possible to get one of these bikes to produce 100 horse at the wheel naturaly asperated?? I'm thinking fully port and polished head, higher compression pistons, 3-angle valve job, some customs cams that I don't think are available yet that make alot of power, and some better carbs, something with an accelerator pump so its good for the street. What do you think that woudl make?? thanks for the opinions guys

I believe Jojji in Sweden is getting around that from his, but I don't know if it is street ridable.

but his it turboed, naturally aspirated i dont think we could hit that kind of number, but pat gets 75 at the wheel which could be around 85 at the motor and all he has is big bore with minor head work if i remember correctly

Frank

But I also have the Megacycle cams and Amal 38mm carbs to put on. Then we will see!! Yee doogie!

Figure out why they are leaking yet?

I am supoosed to be getting a new set from Norman Hyde, soon I hope. So now I don't care anymore.

I hear ya. Might be nice to have an idea at least so maybe if something goes wrong... and to add to your carb know-how portfolio.

Power limit = $$ limit in your pocket.

Interesting relationship there. Power required increases as the square of speed. So, for the same vehicle to double its speed with no other changes, it has to have 4X the power. On the other hand, the amount of money needed increases as the square of power.