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Author Message   Bluv21 Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 01:46 pm:        Here is a laugh for today. A guy on CL is trying to sell his 03 Blast for $3500 with 3K miles on it. That's about how much they cost brand new!!! I hope no one get's taken...   Ccahdvm Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 05:22 pm:        While I was searching for one I found several all over the country for 3-3500. I assumed they all were "willing to negotiate". I almost didn't call the guy that I eventually bought mine from - he was asking 2200 on CL for a pretty rough one. I shot him what I assumed to be a pretty low-ball offer, and he accepted it immediately. Some folks probably miss out on some sales with that philosophy.   Ccahdvm Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 06:15 pm:        Gearheaderiko - you were right; 5 days after putting an ebay search for Buell Blast parts, a yellow fairing showed up for $20 less than retail. I snatched it up. Now on to the left side cover, primary adjustment (still has the factory c-insert) after the service manual arrives, probably a new intake boot, etc. etc. etc. I think my old Harley is feeling neglected 'cause I'm having so much fun with the new Blast.   Syonyk Posted on Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 06:28 pm:        I think my old Harley is feeling neglected 'cause I'm having so much fun with the new Blast. I *know* my 1125 and XB9 are feeling neglected! If I'm not on a bicycle to work, I'm on the Blast.   Bluv21 Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 08:59 am:        Well I emailed the guy just out of curiousity and he seemed pretty firm on the price. I picked mine up for 1500 with LESS than 1K miles on it. Just needed a little TLC and shes running like a top now. (Message edited by bluv21 on May 09, 2012)   Syonyk Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 01:09 pm:        Well I emailed the guy just out of curiousity and he seemed pretty firm on the price. I picked mine up for 1500 with LESS than 1K miles on it. Just needed a little TLC and shes running like a top now. I was really lucky & got ours for $1k with 3300 miles on it. The guy didn't list it for sale - he'd listed it for trade (wanted a dirtbike). I asked what his cash price was, and if he didn't do his research, that's not my problem... I keep looking for "doesn't run" Blasts. One escaped for $800 around here. I figure they're simple enough, and I know enough about them now that I can deal with pretty much anything they're likely to have. $100 in boot, plugs, oil, filter, and some time cleaning the carb out (if it's actually fouled), $150 of shiny new rubber, a good cleaning/adjustment, and sell it for $1k more than I paid? Sure.   Wjcunning Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 11:24 pm:        Hey Blasters, picked up a 2001 P3 with 850 miles on it. Vance and Hines pipes, and a nasty case of backfiring. Gee, where to start? Read thru the FAQ, any suggestions how to proceed? Best, Wild Bill   Gearheaderiko Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 11:49 pm:        Low miles, new exhaust. First I'd say exhaust leaks. 2nd "das boot". 3rd I'd say too lean. That's without knowing exactly when it backfires!   Crackhead Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2012 - 10:36 am:        +1   Ezblast Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 02:08 am:        +2   Syonyk Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 04:39 pm:        Is there a way to stiffen up the stock "high seat" for the Blast? Mine is fairly soft for the rider (the passenger section is much harder). I sink in and it's less comfortable than I think harder foam would be.   Ezblast Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 06:38 pm:        I would cut in a gel pad. EZ   Gearheaderiko Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 03:04 am:        Yes. First there are two different "high" seats. One stiff, one uncomfortably soft. The stiff one is a really comfortable seat, but hard to find (or verify without trying it on). While cutting in gel pad will make some difference, you'll still be left with a whole lot of soft. Same idea, but just add stiffer foam. Carpet padding works well. You can also add padding to the existing and just cinch it down with some duck tape and then put the cover back on. Its really very simple. You can cut most out and add a block of styrofoam. But I think add & cinch is the easiest way to go and reversible. Just be creative. I had to firm up mine on the raceBlast because you just couldnt move around with it being so durn soft. Huge difference. The cover is easy to staple back on with a fairly cheap Arrow staple gun (Home Depot, etc.). With a good (expensive) staple gun it should be really easy!   Gearheaderiko Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 03:04 am:        See also: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/428525.html?1312950327   Syonyk Posted on Monday, May 14, 2012 - 01:34 pm:        Yes. First there are two different "high" seats. One stiff, one uncomfortably soft. The stiff one is a really comfortable seat, but hard to find (or verify without trying it on). Is there a part number difference, or is it a matter of just trying them until you find one? I'm considering just taking it to a local shop that does motorcycle seats & seeing what they can do. I'd like it closer to a dirtbike seat.   Crackhead Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 10:32 am:        I think there is a different part number but the seat is not stamped with the different part numbers. I think the soft seat ends in -00Y and the firmer seat ends in -06Y. It is really easy to notice the difference.   Gearheaderiko Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:55 pm:        There are two very different part numbers, but I have still not found a definitive way to tell them apart. I suppose if I saw a lot more seats I could compare and find the "code". But even if Crackhead is right, I've seen things to contradict it If someone can tell you they are sure they can pick out a seat just from part numbers, then go with it as long as you dont spend more money than you can sell the seat for. The seats do have part numbers on them. Unless thats another inconsistency.   Ezblast Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 02:28 am:        The newer firmer seats have a tinier grain pattern than the older style material, looks more vinyl than leatherette - lol EZ   Ezblast Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 02:29 am:        Take the strap off, they look better - lol EZ   Gearheaderiko Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 - 11:46 am:        I forgot all about the strap!

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