Turbocharged Yamaha R1 burning VP Q16 fuel in preparation for Bonneville Speedweek. @UAVresearcher
Turbocharged Yamaha R1 burning VP Q16 fuel in preparation for Bonneville Speedweek.  @UAVresearcher
Uploaded June 2017 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
I started building this bike three years ago to race at the Bonneville Salt Flats. I haven't had any 'hands on help', but Dave at Hurricane Performance in Canada has been extremely helpful supplying the parts, knowledge and tuning advice so the engine would be built right. Currently, the engine is setup for 35 lbs. of boost but is running 10 lbs. in the video.
I forgot to turn on the turbo scavenge pump and the exhaust wrap is drying, so there is a bit of smoke.
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Turbocharged Yamaha R1 burning VP Q16 fuel in preparation for Bonneville Speedweek.

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