Rocket III Engine Swap

Most of us are a wee bit backward on this site, I am sure my Irish brother has upgraded or is going to upgrade the suspension, steering, brake system etc, anyone can go fast in a straight line but when upgrading the power unit remember all the other items needed to handle the extra power when turning and stopping.
 

Not sure about the backward part my wee Scottish colleague .....but your correct about the rest (IMHO).....
 
Oz Knight said:
(i don't really need the extra bhp and I'm not going any further down the bhp track)......but i can certainly admire Mr Turbo's attitude ......
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Quite right Mr Knight, which is exactly why I've kept my bike relatively stock.
I've been riding big bikes since I was 17 ('73 Combat Commando in 1974) been there done that re being the fastest kid on the block.
I'm still alive, and that's no small miracle
 

Welcome Paul "to the aged but still alive club"! ...your right its no small miracle, plenty of friends and acquaintances have passed along the way....(i still like to give it a handful now and again though )
 

Probably Paul yes.
Seems to me that the more power you make the faster it will 'ultimately' be, but... the difference moves further up the speed range.
Like a stock Rocket vs a Carpenter Rocket, 0-60mph the difference is small, but say 60-160, the difference is an ocean.

This seems to be where it is important to not just focus on higher power but power delivery.
(I don't want to overwhelm the rear tyre Boss Hoss style)



Paul Bryant said:
I can store the Super Charged Carp Engine for you, I'll pay postage
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OK but i need it back in a few months
 
Thanks for sharing the pics. I'll soon be doing my 1st R3R engine removal and splitting cases, so this is very pertinent for me. You can store the supercharged Carpenter engine with me rather than Paul. I'll not only pay postage, I'll give you $500 for the honor. I'll guarantee that the engine you get back has your engine number on the case even if it looks a little different and seems to lack power. Seriously, I admire your immersion into Rocket power. I have a 230HP Carpenter R3R which is sufficient for a guy in his 70's (me). The more power on tap, the more I want to tap it. Then there's those pesky coyotes, javelinas, deer, and cops who tend to interfere with my 100mph+ bursts. I love my R3R and my other 3 motorcycles, too.
 
R-III-R Turbo said:
Oh yes... initially.
But long term, it will be a 2.5L supercharged Carpenter engine... the largest Rocket III/3 engine, and one of the most powerful if not the most powerful.
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Art have you considered bringing these bikes to Bonneville Salt Flat time trials events like Speed Week held each August ?
 
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