Trask Performance Turbo Sounds // Stage Kits // Pricing and Costs

Too many people don't turbo their Harley-Davidsons due to the lack of knowledge of how turbos work, how turbos sound, and the pricing or costs associated with turbo charging a Harley.
I was able to get exclusive content with the brand Trask Performance who is regarded as the KING of turbo charged Harley-Davidsons! Once you have ridden a motorcycle with a turbo, you would never want to ride another bike without one.
I'm sure even my car or truck people watching can relate. There's something about the sounds, smells and feeling when the boost kicks on that is "balls to the wall" one of the best experiences you'll get.
With Trask Performance turbo there are two stages in terms of "turbo kits". The first is obviously a Stage 1 Turbo Kit which if for Harley's with a displacement of 120ci or lower and a Stage 2 Turbo Kit which is for Harley's with a displacement higher than 120ci but ranges all the way to 143ci.
Both stage kits are amazing, I've seen and heard both in person, the core difference between these kit are the size of the turbos and the pricing. For the most part, anything they can do on a Stage 2 kit they'll be able to do on a Stage 1 kit.
Trask Performance has loads of different customization and exhaust options for you to choose from. Whatever fits your style they can create.
Now getting into costs, relatively speaking, the price is really good. It's not cheap or even midrange, but when you want the BEST and highest quality Trask is the brand to get a turbo from.
Considering that you walk into a Harley dealer to get a Stage 1 kit, exhaust + air cleaner + tuner, you'll be in close to $2,500 or more depending the exhaust you went with. Bump that up to a Stage 2 kit where you get a cam, if you do the cam chest and oil pump, you're now in almost $4,000 - $5,000 depending the brand you went with.
Full motor builds like mine with all the "bells and whistles" will run you close to $14,000 if you have a quality performance shop build your motor and you build it from bottom to the top with the best components.
Trask Performance turbo kits range from $7,000 - $10,000 and you'll make more power and reliable power, than if you did a Stage 4 Harley-Davidson motor build. And the power is sooo much more fun and they sound like your on a jet plane.
I'm in love as you can tell. ❤️🥰
If you're interested in a turbo kit from Trask Performance, they're doing free installs right now at Daytona Bike Week 2022, so go check them out. Let them know that Michael Bertini sent you and they'll take care of you.
Big shout out to Eric Larson of Trask Performance for being flexible with his time and answering all of my questions. Thanks, Eric!
If you're interested in a turbo kit and you're not here for bike week go to www.traskperfo... or call them up at [phone].
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[@Dennis-pt7yd]

That's my red bike under the tent in the back during the intro :)

[@MichaelBertini]

Haha nice! Beautiful bike 🙂🍻

[@BdeSimon]

Thats what i want. A turbo setup on my bike but with the stock looking functional dual exhaust so minus the turbo it looks normal

[@RoderickMoorehead]

Great interview. Right off the bat he mentioned the 1200 sportster.

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks, bud! I want a turbo sporty so bad. Like I'm seriously considering buying one just for the turbo. 🤣

[@Anonymous-bw8dj]

Want this on a 114 street bob

[@chrisreid2160]

Wish they would switch to precision turbos. Good video!

[@jamaicanjjason]

Great vid. Thanks for the thorough review that includes prices.

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks for the love and support! 🤘🏼

[@scottyskydog]

Commentator leaves a lot to be desired! But the Trask turbo is an awesome product.

[@harryhowell5644]

Not my cup of tea, but this is some really cool content. That whine would get on my nerves 😮😊

[@justinmilam6899]

How hard are these on your engine and how well do they hold up?

[@mikekennelly3710]

Great info on turbos. Thank you

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks, Mike! Also, thanks for the love and support, bud. ❤🤘🏼

[@dextersuarez9948]

Ah the Trask Turbo kit, the path of no return. 👺

[@MichaelBertini]

YESSSSS! It sounds soooo freakin good. I'm still considering buying that 10 of 10 Assault Glide that Trask built. Or I might just turbo mine. 😅

[@dextersuarez9948]

@@MichaelBertini man I don’t knowwwwww 😵‍💫

[@MichaelBertini]

@@dextersuarez9948 🤣

[@dextersuarez9948]

@@MichaelBertini I’m joking, send it. 😎

[@MichaelBertini]

I know you are; I can read through the lines. 😉🤘🏼

[@Happy357mag]

I like turbos that are quiet. No whistle for me as I grew up.

[@Kingdlack]

Excellent info Michael!

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks brother! Tell me that turbo doesn't sound sexy AF?! 🤤

[@kuldog7704]

why is there no intercooler

[@nickvuong9688]

What is this “cartridge” that may or may not be replaced?

[@jeriddaniels7084]

I would like to see and hear that blue vrod

[@Fred-eg9sx]

Can they fit a turbo kit on twin-cooled touring model? Seeing as how the lower fairing looks to be in the way.

[@MichaelBertini]

I believe Trask can do it, but give Eric a call and let him know I sent you. 🤘🏼

[@Norvell07]

@Fred-eg9sx did you ever find an answer?

[@toomey2wheels247]

How much power are we talking

[@user-bl8bn4kb8m]

Great info

[@MichaelBertini]

Thanks!

[@thepunisher8078]

I just got a fltrxst and I’m thinking turbo kit fury 😃

[@MichaelBertini]

Do it, Do it! LOL tell them I sent you and they'll hook you up. 🤘🏼

[@thepunisher8078]

@@MichaelBertini I talked to dj today I have to go with the stage 2 assault not the stage 1 fury And I’m in California so I have to ride to trask. Just worried about the bike warranty I just got it a few months ago it’s a lot of money I’m a military veteran so I hope that could save me $$$

[@daxclevenger4140]

Making me want to put one on my bike haha

[@MichaelBertini]

I made myself want to put one on my bike. 🤣 They really are so freakin cool! Moving forward I'm just going to go with a Trask Turbo immediately after buying a new bike. 😅

[@daxclevenger4140]

@@MichaelBertini I love my exhaust too much at the moment to make the switch right now. But I am sure I will do it at some point. Or I can just make my current 16RG a stunt bike, then get a new bike and have them do a turbo on the new one

[@MichaelBertini]

@@daxclevenger4140 Yes, Yes and Yes. 😍

[@gvs5318]

So how does it perform if you bolt the system to a 131?

[@MichaelBertini]

Checkout some of my turbo videos, it's super solid and crazy fast!😅

[@Canuck_213]

What kit goes with the 114 and S&S 475 cam?

[@MichaelBertini]

You'll get one of their turbo cams and it would be a stage one turbo kit. That thing sounds so freakin nice! What did you think about the sounds of it in the video?

[@Canuck_213]

@@MichaelBertini I like it very much. Already have the 475 and cam chest installed.

[@MichaelBertini]

@@Canuck_213 Yeah the turbo sounds soooo good. The 475 is a great cam. Sell it once you go turbo. 😉😬🤘🏼

[@nateryan7041]

will the trask turbo kit work with the dynojet power vision tuner ??

[@MichaelBertini]

I know of only one brand who has been able to get it to work with Dynojet and that's Performance Machine. I would have loved to get it to work with my Dynojet because I wanted a quick shifter and can't with the ThinderMax.

[@nateryan7041]

@@MichaelBertini tahts a bit of a let down to be honest the new dynojet power vision is coming out soon or could already be out but I'd hope they would have the facility to work with the trask kit !! I'm looking a buying a street glide for my next bike !!

[@MichaelBertini]

@@nateryan7041 I would love if the DynoJet Power Vision worked with it. Keep me posted, please.

[@nateryan7041]

@@MichaelBertini if I come across any more info on the dynojet I'll send it your way 👍👍

[@MichaelBertini]

@@nateryan7041 Thanks, bud. I appreciate it. 🤘🏼

[@TheYAMAMAHA]

Was that price including the thundermax?

[@MichaelBertini]

I think it was like $7k or $10k for the one with the hand welded exhaust. 🤤

[@TheYAMAMAHA]

@@MichaelBertini who's comment are you replying too?

[@MichaelBertini]

@@TheYAMAMAHA I think I replied to the wrong comment. 😅 I believe that price includes the Thundermax, but I would call them, ask for Eric and see what he says. Or just go and see them tomorrow at Daytona. It's their last day at the booth before they head back to AZ.

[@TheYAMAMAHA]

@@MichaelBertini I got to talk to them a little bit about rebuilding the turbos etc.. but I forgot to ask about what they do in the primary and if the thundermax was included, because me and my tuner were not sure why power vision doesn't work even with wide bands. I didn't want to use up a lot of there time, the techs were busy and I understand how that feels.

[@MichaelBertini]

@@TheYAMAMAHA , ahh ok. Yeah, I'm not sure about that myself. But Eric is the dude you'll want to chat with and that will speak with you all day. It's just the way he is based on the service I watched him give to people at Daytona Bike Week. I think if you're planning on getting a system you should ask all the questions you want and I'm sure they'll answer them. 🤘🏼

[@2omgwtf318]

How harsh is it on fuel range?

[@MichaelBertini]

It's much better on fuel that just the 131 was without the turbo kit. It's so good on fuel that I thought my fuel gas broke. 🤣

[@2omgwtf318]

@@MichaelBertini how much range? I get 100 miles on my stock 131 stage iv on a 5.3 gallon tank

[@MichaelBertini]

@@2omgwtf318 I'm not sure on the range. But this is a good idea for a video. I just know based on how often I'm having to fuel up.

[@paulcook5233]

No intercooler????

[@MichaelBertini]

On the M8 platform there isn't a need for one. By the way, I had asked the same question myself, when I was looking into buying the kit. lol

[@paulcook5233]

​@@MichaelBertini Hi Michael, I debated weather to respond to this are not as I'm considering getting one too. Did anyone that you have come across give a reason why? The only thing I could come up with is due to the short intake track and only 8 lbs. of boost? The other thing that seams to be missing is a blow off valve, again maybe because of the low boost? I still think that you would be hard pressed to find anyone in the car turbo business say you can do this with out ether one of these items, as obviously cooling intake air helps and blow off valve will help with sudden deceleration of the turbine when the throttle is backed off.🧐

[@MichaelBertini]

@@paulcook5233 Mine does have a blowoff valve on the intake side behind the plenum. I think the reason for the lack of the intercooler could be all of the points you mentioned, as their race bike which is running about double the boost has an intercooler. So you could be right.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

Unfortunate they don't offer turbos for carbed bikes.

[@MichaelBertini]

Turbo's on anything that's carb'ed is not easy an efficient from what I've heard. But I'm definitely no expert. If they did offer turbos for carbs I would get a Shovelhead. 😅🤘🏼

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

@@MichaelBertini turbos with carbs can be effienct it's just tuning can be a huge problem. And essentially you're best but is to get a pretty high end carb and have it modded. Like the zippers modded s&s or modded mikunis and such. They'd have to offer a multitude of carbs or a modding service. I believe they used to do it. If you can jet it right and get the right turbo that's set up for idle middle range and higher rpms and do the work meh. Fuel efficiency can be boosted slightly with the hp increase. Fuel injection would fo better but versus all motor carb and turbo carb the turbo will win out. Also likely cost less and be more reliable than all motor. But take a stock turbo kit from them. And add roughly anywhere from 1000 to 1300 for a carb and a few other bits. And remove the few efi bits. Also less likely to have customers blow up engines. But all bore with a turbo kit probably nets the best set up for hp power band and still revving out. And can help with keeping piston speed lower at regular driving conditions versus when you let it wide open. And with efi tuning is relatively easy and reliable. And gets uber fine control if you have aftermarket units. Versus oh hey this carbs too big for your specific motor or too small. And other complications. The actual carb part itself isn't exactly hard. Sizing and price aside.

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

@@MichaelBertini also shovelheads are nice. Might be worth the trouble lol. I'm doing a knucklehead in the future once I get into my union lol. Gonna have to hit up jesse james to make my heads though. If you're interested look uo drake knucklehead and petruzzi knuckleheads. 2 watercooled options from way back. Plan is water cooling a turbo and a oil cooler. Short stroke all bore. In a softail style frame but tweaked for handling. Built up as a bobber and sort of an Indian Larry tribute.

[@jasonkimble8926]

Don't do it. 🙃

[@MichaelBertini]

Don't dare me too because I just might. 🤣

[@jasonkimble8926]

@@MichaelBertini you building a good one now.

[@chchchscott1]

Good reason not to get it. “Pee your pants fun”. I don’t need that much fun.

[@MichaelBertini]

🤣

[@MichaelBertini]

It's funny because every person I was watching ride their turbo bikes were trying so hard to maintain that "macho" and "tough" look but couldn't help not to smile. It was so funny to watch. Since I like seeing people happy it's cool seeing so many people smiling. That's what it's all about. 😬❤️🤘🏼

[@keithquinn5624]

$50k for a heavy slow boat that can’t corner 😂🌈😂😂😂😂🤣🤡