| Author | Message | ||
     Blake |
XG, We'll see about putting a Blast racer simulator on the site for you while you are in Japan. There are some nice country roads in Miura Kaigan, a great little Sushi Bar too, right near the train station. If on two wheels, head uphill and into the countryside. Wave at my two earth stations as you drive by. | ||
| Xgecko |
Thanks Blake, I now see why you like your Telefix bars soo much...they are the best. I aim to put at least another thousand miles on in the next 20 days. | ||
| Circlip |
Xgecko, Excuse my ignorance, but what is a 44" kit? Thanks. | ||
| Aaron |
3-13/16 bore x 3-13/16 stroke | ||
| Ezblast |
AHHH that beautiful square Blast engine - The perfect answer to the Tim Allen group(me too;0) - more power! - ugh ugh ugh! Just blasting on the dark side! EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
Seriously xgecko - don't get too scarce - you've always got friends here! Your experimentation has always been a pleasure to share and learn from. I too quietly wait for the Naillin 44(and perhaps they could do the 6 speed conversion advertised also). In the meantime I'll continue to change things on mine and lucky you gets to laugh at the results . ;0) Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Xgecko |
one fun thing I get to shop the Japanese market for Body parts...them folk do things to bikes(good and bad) that are will beyond what we consider. And they do tings with lights that are very cool. I'm still leaning heavily towards that little MX style twin projector unit but I'll look around there and see if I can find something else. It would be cool to come back at thanksgiving slap a 44" in for Xmas and have it ready for the spring season. | ||
| Shawnm |
Has anyone done anything simple (like a rear sprocket change) to the Blast to get it to cruise easier at highway speeds? I would only want to have the change on occasion, like when I ride to Arizona... | ||
| Fssnoc2501 |
Tony, I look forward to hear what you find over there, new ideas are always exciting. The 44" kit isn't a slap together proposition as it requires boring the cases I believe. Bummer that you can't take that "rat bike" over there. You will be still keeping with us on the board though, right. If you don't you will be sorely missed. I hope to do us Blastards proud on the salt, then considering talking to Richard about a C&J frame for mine. I still like the idea of a dirt track Blast. Ray | ||
| Fssnoc2501 |
Shawn, I'm not aware of any different sprockets (although I wish there was for going to Bonneville). That's not including the 2000 recall sprocket which I wouldn't recommend. Mine with mild mods, carb, airbox and exhaust, would cruise comfortably at 75-80 mph though. Ray | ||
| Jprovo |
Well, I've been riding for 7 years and I finally had a crash (more like a low-speed get off) thanks to some well placed sand, a curb, and a little bit or rider error. I am uninjured, but the blast has some damage to it’s side, almost all of it cosmetic. The following parts were damaged. Front fender scuffed, $64.95 Front rotor edge scratched (not bent, still serviceable) and hardware scuffed, $66.75 + $41.95 for pads Right fork slider scuffed and reflector trashed, replacement not quoted Oil Filter dented and scratched, I’ll replace it when I change the oil Muffler dented and scratched, $228.30 Gas tank (not cover) scuffed, $170.00 Air filter cover scuffed up, $20.40 Right footpeg underside scuffed up, replacement not quoted Brake lever, rear master cylinder clevis and pin scuffed up, not bent, replacement not quoted Lower belt guard scuffed up, replacement not quoted Rear Sprocket cover scuffed up, $145.25 includes rear sprocket Frame scuffed up, replacement not quoted Right rear turn signal scuffed, and lens broken, $6.25 Total cost to replace quoted parts $743.85. If you add in the cost of the components that I didn’t quote, the labor it will take to replace all of the parts, anything that I missed, and if the replace the frame, the motorcycle might be a total loss!!! Even if it’s not a total loss, that’s lots of money for a low-speed (10-15 mph) bounce off a curb. I’m torn between calling up the insurance company and paying the $250 deductible and the hiked up insurance rates, or replacing the turn signal and the air filter cover and then slowly replacing the rest of the parts. Anyone got a stock exhaust lying around that they have to get rid of (cheap)? James 2002, 1900 mile, little yellow blastrat | ||
| Xgecko |
Ray I know it's not a slap in thing I was thinking pull the bike out of storage...drop the engine and send it to Brian, get it back and spend the winter putting it all back together the way I want it. I've got a lot of friend who do welding and such I could get the swingarm modded for a 17" wheel. Since I bought the Blast I've never lived anyplace that had an off season. Once I return I'll be like the rest of y'all thinking up stuff to do to the bike when I can't ride. I'll have 3 years of paper dreams to act out when I get it back. | ||
| Ezblast |
James check your mail - Blasting on the dark side! EZ | ||
| Buelliedan |
So has anybody come up with a better air cleaner set-up yet for a Blast? One that doesn't stick out into your knee? | ||
| Jeromius |
Jprovo - check email, I've got a spare exhaust that will fit your bike! | ||
| Ezblast |
The Force shows one with their exhaust but does'nt advertise it for sale(I,m in the midst of modifying one myself) I figure my knee may brush the bottom (I'm running rear-sets)but I'm also going to double brace it so it doesn't go anywhere. the only one besides modifying the stock one(with very good results) that I've seen involved a flexi-hose pointing towards the rear shock attatched to a ball off-road air filter.I have no experience with it personally - but an ultralight set up like that could be held with hose clamps and a zip tie. It would be as free breathing as you could get without the ram air effect(which really doesn't effect much till higher speeds anyway). It looked a bit odd yet I'm sure it could have been spruced up to look nice with a little thought. Others have pointed theirs downward and back - your leg still brushes though. I guess someone could point one straight up like the drag racing Harleys I've seen - Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Fssnoc2501 |
Buelliedan, I have constructed one of my own design. It is based on a 3/4" spacer from Kurykyn, a 2" PVC elbow and a K&N aircleaner. I cleaned up and kitted the PVC to fit the spacer along with machining the float vent area to be open to the aircleaner. Then secured it together with JB Weld. I find it very comfortable with an improvement in performance.  | ||
| Jprovo |
Well, I cleaned up the blast today and took her for a spin. The front rotor is not damaged (no pulsing in the brakes) beyond a few minor scratches 1/8-inch or less from the end. The front fender is tolerable after some vigorous sanding with 220-grit paper and some polishing. Thanks to EZ I should have a replacement for my dented boat anchor. So now I’m back to blasting around my little canyon. Ray, Please give us the details on your hack. Have you run it on the street? How about with a monkey? How does it handle with the stock geometry compared to other hacks? Can we see close-ups of your mounts? I think that your bike might be the ultimate "grocery getter" with a couple of milk crates bolted to the hack. James | ||
| Xgecko |
OK I did a spray test this morning to a suspicious crack on my WB header this morning and low and behold I have sprung a leak...a small crack on the lower part of the weld that holds the header bracket to the pipe. I'm not gonna be around long enough to worry about it but mine is the second that I have heard with this problem. I'm gonna JB Weld it and worry about it in three years. But I figured I'd pass a heads up to all the Blastards. | ||
| Circlip |
I got past the 500 mile break-in yesterday. It's great to be able to shift when I want to (not that I'm going to wring it's neck or anything). This morning, I'm riding to work and I suddenly get a backfire and then the motor dies. I rolled to the curb and realize that nothing electrical works - no lights, no neutral light, no horn, no ignition. I pulled the seat to investigate the fuses. I checked the fuses labelled "ignition" and "system". Both were fine. Just for jollies, I pulled out the "module" in the center of the fuse block on the left side. It is opaque, so I replaced it. Suddenly I had an operating electrical system again. Anyone else had the same problem? Do the fuses need to be reseated occasionally or is it something more insidious like a short? I welcome all theories. | ||
| Fssnoc2501 |
James, We designed and built this hack pretty much just for Bonneville, although I have ridden it on the street. I find that it's pretty twitchy, which is due to two reasons, built to be very light weight and no suspension. It is typical of any hack or three wheeler in general it does not like right hand turns. We have only tried one human passenger and the report was not favorable especially in terms of comfort. If I were to build a hack for the Blast to use on a daily basis. I would first build in some suspension. I also think I would design it as a leaner instead of a rigid mount. This requires more experience in riding, but would compliment the Blast's cornering abilities. I personally am going to take the hack off once I'm done with Bonneville so I can get a good dose of corners without sitting straight up.  As for pics of the mounts here they are:     | ||
| Fssnoc2501 |
Here's some more of the mounts with the safety stuff in place.    | ||
| Jprovo |
Ray, Thanks! I hope that you set a few records while you're out on the salt (maybe even bump that Suzuki out of SC-G). James | ||
| Fssnoc2501 |
James, Thanks, Dad & I are hoping the same thing. Beulliedan, Here are some better pics of the air cleaner mod that I made.    Ray | ||
| Buelliedan |
Ray, We need to talk more about how you made that air cleaner set-up. I like it. Does it interfere with your knees at all? Could you give me a list of the parts you used? Dan chevydan1@hotmail.com | ||
| Xgecko |
Dan early september last year are posted the full directions minus the mod I created which was to fill in the float bowl vent hole and grind out a bit of the inside so it vents into the main intake like the Force intakes do. Also the filter that is shown in these photos is the same as I have which if I remember right is a R-1260, The dry charger is a RC1200PK. It works quite well and you can hear it sucking air when you startup | ||
| Circlip |
I'm still tring to trace an electrical failure / possible short. Last night and this morning I had no power on the bike, but the battery had a 12.95 volt charge. No lights, starter, etc. Tonight I started wiggling wires looking for a short. I pushed down on the fuse block - Diode 2 to be exact - and all the power came back on. What do the diodes do? Could I have found a short in or around the fuse block? Or is the diode part of the puzzle? I need to get a shop manual. At least I could refer to a wiring diagram (not that it would do me a great deal of good, but it would be comforting). Where's the best place to get one? My local friendly dealer who wants $80 to tow the thing into his shop? | ||
| Xgecko |
Ebay has manuals for the Blast all the time and at good prices it's the parts manuals that are hard to find. A very large chunk of the Electrical system runs through Diodes 1 and especially 2. A manual has saved me a great deal of Heartache though I would Highly recommend that you download some info on CV Carbs to supplement the Service Manual. | ||
| Blake |
Ray, Are the red vinyl coated cables and hose clamps addressing safety wire requirements? If so, I'd be surprised if they will pass tech. If complete safety wiring is required, the tech inspectors will want to see the fasteners safety wired (not the primary structure itself). Besides, if the big ole honkin' bolts let go, do you really expect the little hose clamps to save the farm? Trying to save you some heartache at the salt. If safety wiring is not required, never mind. | ||
| Fssnoc2501 |
Blake, That's an old sprint car safety setup, if you look close all mounting bolts for the hack use castle nuts and cotter pins. The cables are there to prevent the rods from digging into the ground if everything fails. Ray |
