| Author | Message | ||
     Swampy |
Thats a good thing. Just remove the hose, plug the whole, in the air box, and route the crankecase breather someplace else. There is a pretty good description of the process someplace else, I think in the thread titled "Oil leaking beneath the seat" | ||
| Sking1973 |
Thanks Swampy for the tip. Won't that allow oil or other gunk to go on my rear brake or belt drive though? I'd kinda like to just get this inlet hose back where it's supposed to go. Right now, I have a coating of oil in the airbox. This could be a symptom of my defective intake boot though. Any advice on either of these matter is appreciated. You guys have been a big help. Thanks again! Ride on! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
If you disconnect the PCV hose from going into the carb you'll use less oil, so less will be coming out. I wouldnt have it empty right out onto the belt, but down to the ground is fine. Unless you've got an engine problem, enough oil wont be coming out to make it a big deal. | ||
| Hood514 |
Hey, guys! The drain the tank, blow the line and peatcock value worked. It quit running on the reserve with even a full tank. Besides it was fun just taking it all apart. I did check everything you all suggested. I tightened and snugged, played and purged and all is good with my little 03 now. And Blake, it does need a new tank vent line and cap. It seems they are a bit more fragile than them seem. Blake, from here in Mt Pleasant, 271 to Gladewater then up to Longview is my joy ride. | ||
| Sking1973 |
OK, I'm sure you Guys are tired of me asking about this, but I can't figure it out. Right now, I just want to get my bike back to stock and on the road again. SO, I need to know how this breather system in the airbox is supposed to be set-up. I found another pic in my service manual showing the air inlet hose attached to the venturi. How does this work? HELP!  | ||
| Ezblast |
A hose crosses the front mouth of your carb - a outlet is pointed into the mouth of your carb - the end of the hose past the outlet attaches to a bolt on the other side of the carb - just slides on - thats it. GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Sking1973 |
Thank You Thank You Thank You!! THAT's what I need to know. There IS an outlet in the hose. I think the hose in mine has been cut short at some point as it won't even reach that bolt. Thanks again! | ||
| Drfeelgood |
Crazy backfiring and running lean! Well, its been sitting for 5ish years and I bought it and rode it home 68 miles adding to the bike's original mileage to total about 208 miles. NOT A SINGLE PROBLEM AT ALL! Then the next day it took a big crap and was hard to start. So when we got it started it backfired like mad so I rode it to Manannass Buell and they couldn't help me out. I bought a plug and threw the other one out and noticed that it carried the marks of being crazy lean. As I write this it sits with a new plug in the shed and refuses to start. It seems as though it isn't getting enough fuel. I am going to have Staunton take a look at it sometime soon. My Dad is helping me to get back up and running. He's been riding for 25 years so I guess he knows a little. I hope maybe some of you guys know what is worng and can help me out. --- My plate says [JOBLST] | ||
| Ezblast |
Replace the intake boot! Add new gas, with a tad of carb cleaner. Replace old tires ASAP. Stock? - then rejet to 45/170 with airscrew 2 turns out, rockercover will leak sooner or later - replace with new improved gasket that doesn't leak when it starts. Enjoy! Ride it like you stole it! GT - JBOTDS! EZ (Message edited by ezblast on May 15, 2006) | ||
| Naustin |
After sitting that long, the ride home might have been all it took to put a tear in the intake coupler boot. It connects the carb to the intake manifold, and is made of rubber. It is almost certainly your problem. (don't expect the HD dealers to help you - most of them are idiots and on top of that - they don't like buells, especially the blast.) Some people have problems with them all the time, others have gone 15,000 miles and never had an issue. I think it depends on how they are installed, and whether your knee puts pressure on the bread box and carb assembly. Any non-stock intake system can make it worse too. Some people have gone to hydraulic or other types of standard hoses with some success rather than continue to use the stock unit. You'll learn quickly, that anytime you have a problem with your Blast, you should inspect and probably replace this boot before you do anything else. Fortunately it is a cheap part. | ||
| Jprovo |
Clean the carb, like Naustin and EZ say, check out the intake boot. | ||
| Drfeelgood |
Well, thanks to all that wisdom you guys have, I got my Buell up and runnin again. Here's what I did. Replaced the intake boot. Swapped the gas. I had a H-D shop clean my carb too. It dosen't act up anymore and I am happy, but I was wondering if there is a way to zero out the throttle control sensor or adjust it. Most times on a cold start my bike's enrichener thinks the throttle is wide open. I think the enrichener is a cool idea and all, but I would rather just have a choke. Also, when I rejet, I want to buy a new intake, the stock one is pretty lame. After that I will buy a VandH. But I am a little in the dark about wich intakes are good and all. Thanks for the help, Doc Jo --- My plate says [JOBLST] | ||
| Naustin |
If the bike runs at all, I'd say there is nothing wrong with the enrichener. Do you give it throttle when you try to start it cold? DON'T Let the enrichener do its thing when starting cold and don't touch the throttle at all. When you are starting it from hot, it helps to give it a little blip of throttle, but not much... The stock intake might be ugly, but it flows pretty well. Any intake you replace it with other than possibly a stack "filter" (Har har) is only really going to be an asthetic mod. If you want to make sure you don't have any more problems with the Boot, get a K&N drop in and keep the stock intake box. The only aftermarket intake is the Pro-series, and it can be a problem if your knee tends to brush up against it, thus causing the boot to flex and crack. Some people have this problem, others have gone 15,000 miles with no problem at all, so its personal preference - but keep in mind the pro-series intake does not increase performace - is just for looks. Personally, I think the bike looks better with the stock air box. I don't like the HOLE in the bike when you go to the Pro-Series... But, that's just me.  nick (Message edited by naustin on May 19, 2006) | ||
| Ezblast |
Let the enrichner do its job - let the bike idle for a little over 30 seconds - you should hear the idle dropping - when it stops dropping - its cool to go - thats how I work it. GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Swampy |
Yeah, just let it idle till it vibrates off the side stand.... I'm in that mood again tonight! I was in Walmart riding a set of benches in front of the electronics department like a bronc buster, the wife didn't think it was funny. | ||
| Buellistic |
QUOTE: "Yeah, just let it idle till it vibrates off the side stand ..." You will find that this will happen with the XB Models, "BUT" not with the BLAST(half a XB9) ... (Message edited by BUELLISTIC on May 20, 2006) (Message edited by BUELLISTIC on May 20, 2006) | ||
| Ezblast |
It will - just takes longer - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Thats why its so hard to find a straight left side Y- frame! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Doc Jo: There is a way to adjust the TPS, but I dont think anyone knows how without the special Buell tools. (Frankly,I really dont think anyone knows how to WITH the special Buell tools!) | ||
| Jerzydevil |
I've been reading on here that warm-up on the Blast is long enough to put ur helmet on. I've recently run into a problem? I guess. Mine seems to take longer. It runs rough, popping and such for the first 10-15 min. of riding, then runs fine. This is in the cool mornings and the warm/hot afternoons. Actually seems like its starving for fuel. I replaced the intake boot just for good measure, and even tried bigger jets, still does it tho. Any other suggestions?? Thanks in advance JD | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Sounds lean like the auto enrichener is not working (stuck in the 'hot' position). Re check the boot with wd-40 or carb cleaner and also the vacuum plug on the carb. Did you change anything immediately before this problem came up? | ||
| Jerzydevil |
Did the carb cleaner, all good. I didnt think of the vacuum plug. No, I didn't change anything this year except the jet and boot after it started acting up. Maybe I should try unplugging the wires going into the carb to see if the auto choke is messing up? Or will that mess other stuff up? | ||
| Bosox42 |
I just bought a 2000 Blast, this is my first bike, I over filled the gas tank and have been smelling gas when I'm riding and the smell has last for 5 days, what can I do or is something wrong? Is there a certain level to fill the tank to? Thank You for the help. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Jerzy: unplugging the wires should be okay, you'll know soon enough if its not. Apparently enough people have changed out to a manual choke carb and just left the wires hanging. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Bosox: Its probably run down the vent line and gotten all over the bike. It could be the line is broken (or re-routed) and thats why it didnt just go to the ground. Also, since the actual gas tank is covered, it could have gotten between the cover and the tank, with no way to quickly evaporate. Lastly, its still on your gloves or jacket or pants, thats why you still smell it!!! The 'fill' line is about an inch below the rubber. I usually fill it to the rubber, but if its summertime (gas expansion in the heat) or you just fill it up (to the rubber) and then put it away on its kickstand, it will leak/overflow. | ||
| Bosox42 |
Gearheaderiko---Thanks | ||
| Jerzydevil |
K Erik, thanks. I'll have ta try unplugging it. | ||
| Cobalt60 |
My Blast occasionally cuts out completely and suddenly on the highway. Acts like it has run out of fuel. It shortly afterward catches itself and runs fine again. The first time it did it I thought I had run out of gas. Switched to reserve and it worked fine. Switched back and it still ran fine. Happened today on a full tank. When it catches again it's accompanied by a really loud backfire. Like shotgun volume. Anybody else ever experience that? (Message edited by cobalt60 on May 31, 2006) | ||
| Jerzydevil |
check the vent line for clogs. | ||
| Swampy |
Check your ignition system over carefully. Check your coil wire, make sure it is tight on the plug(The Little Kids bike just had this happen) Check your wires for the ignition system. Check your battery connections, and the fuse connections just to the right of the battery. Check your kill switch. If it keeps getting worse....Ignition module Rev limiters only work on the way up! |
