| Author | Message | ||
     Prof_stack |
So now who thinks we will not get an 09 Blast? - Jimrich Now not I. The Blast probably won't even get a freshening. Maybe in 2010 it will get a 10-year makeover. By then I might be riding a thumper of a different name. | ||
| Ezblast |
With the XB parts the bike would weigh less also - GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Buellistic |
OFF: Dirt Bike Program ... BLAST Program rolls on ... | ||
| Jimrich |
I am putting at least 300 miles a week on mine, sometimes more. Back and forth to work and a weekend ride. Mine is still new, I do love the bike. A 2010 would be nice and used by the time I need another  . On the flip side, I am falling in lust with the XB9SX, and that may be my next one. I will for sure miss the 72 or so MPG, I'm just torn! | ||
| Ezblast |
Time to fall into the Dark side! GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
On the plus side, although the Blast is virtually unchanged (for sake of this discussion) since 2000, the price is still only slightly higher $4695! | ||
| Vortec57 |
Quick question: I've got to change my trans/primary fluid. I'm thinking of taking the trans case cover off just to check things over and make sure all is good, and maybe adjust the primary chain a bit. Are there any tricks I should be aware of before doing this? I'm now the parts guy at the local HD/ Honda? Yamaha store and planning to do this after work friday, so what all should I grab? Gaskets, fluid, anything else? | ||
| Ezblast |
To adjust your primary and clutch, and refill your primary with new oil to the desired level, all you need is a new primary inspection cover gasket, some red locktite, a torque wrench that does 24 inch pounds, you'll have to loosen the peg hanger on the primary side to get at a screw on the inspection cover, but you won't have to remove it. Refill to the bottom of the gear teeth. Average time for the first time 3 to 5 hours - hour and a half max after that - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Buellistic |
Bottom of the SPRING,diaphragm !!! | ||
| Jimrich |
I was doing a clutch cable replacement at the same time. I took my off peg hanger off (per manual), then fought with the bolts and my large fingers for at least an hour! I liked to never get it back on except that most the wiring & hoses in that channel are removable. I used rolled up masking tape in my socket to hold the nut (lock-tite the nut), threaded the washer, and with a joint and extension, got all three back on tight. -- I considered getting one of my kids to tread them for me (Message edited by jimrich on September 27, 2007) | ||
| Buellistic |
Proper tools work everytime !!! | ||
| Ezblast |
Prof - the KLR and BMW have nothing power wise on a Blast - so what single are you thinking of? GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Prof_stack |
Prof - the KLR and BMW have nothing power wise on a Blast - so what single are you thinking of? - EZBlast I've been following the progress of the India made Royal Enfield. Here is a shot of the new motor:  They had to redo the motor due to the Euro3 standards. EFI, hydraulically adjusted pushrods, electric AND kickstart (I like that). This model will apparently get the kinks worked out first in England and then find its way here in 2009. The current Royal Enfields are pretty much '50s technology at today's prices. All of 22hp on a good day and not Interstate capable, unless you like rebuilding motors. Maintenance intensive. If I could find a good used Blast for a cheap price I might go that route for now. Even though my XB9S is the best motorcycle I have ever owned, I wish to ride a thumper again. | ||
| Ezblast |
I'll keep an eye out for ya! GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Edward4130 |
Frustrated and stuck, i have the repair manual and all but can't remove the fuel tank. Do the rubber stoppers next to the fork need to come off? Is there more than the cover, base bracket and fuel line to the carb needed to be removed? This is all because I belive the auto choke is fubar, I can get it started, then idle for as long as needed 10-30 minutes no proiblem but I pull the throttle and sputter and die....... I opened the breather and looked into the float sits low then jumps up when it sputters like a backfire then dies. I got this bike because it would be easier to repair myself and so far I'm quite disapointed in the manual harley published. Any help will be appreciated. | ||
| Xgecko |
yes rubber stoppers must be removed to remove the tank it's easy to take them off a screw driver to wedge it usually works. Check your main jet it could be clogged, thats my only thought I've never had that problem just the opposite when dealing with a torn boot | ||
| Edward4130 |
Main Jet, thanks for the tips now off to get this thing running again. | ||
| Swampy |
Hey Edward4130! Do you mean your main jet is plugged? While you are in there make sure you put in at least a 170 main jet and a 45 primary. Also carefully remove the idle mixture plug and adjust your idle mixture screw to 2 1/2-3 turns out from a lightly seated position. After doing all that you will find your Blast will start and run so much better! | ||
| Rainman |
I'm feeling kind of bad, here. My little 03 has 5,000 on the odo and it just keeps running better and better. Anything I should expect to go wrong soon or is this normal? I'd replaced at least one battery on my Sportster by this time | ||
| Edward4130 |
I guess it is the main jet, did not have time to open it up and work on it. Hopefully in the next two days I can take the time, I was just stuck when the repair manual said nothing about removing stopper and they seem to be quite stuck. I later plan to put a V&H exhaust, I thought that was the future jetting anyway. I'll look it up on the archive. | ||
| Swampy |
Rainman, Yes, the Blast seems to take a long time to get broken in. If you watch the other sides of the Badweb you will see posts about the same thing for the Uylesses. Now it is time to enjoy! The batttery in the Blast under normal circumstances should last over 6 years. | ||
| Joey |
6 years, 8 months and counting on my battery. | ||
| Prof_stack |
The battery in the Blast under normal circumstances should last over 6 years. - Swampy Normal meaning that you ride most every day, right? And if your climate is cool enough so that it doesn't bake in the hot weather riding. Otherwise a daily dose of Battery Tender juice will get your battery to live a long and healthy life. A stock battery lasting 6 years has been rare in most motorcycles I've ridden over the years. | ||
| Joey |
Ok, 31K, first 3 years kept outside in the weather. It sits unridden for several months each winter without any kind of battery tender. It is my daily commute on the hottest days. Recently, I've run the battery down numerous times because I would start it, let it run for 15 seconds, kill it, and get readings from the ignition module. I keep thinking I'll get what I want on the first few tries, but I always end up getting the charger out... | ||
| Jerzydevil |
The main thing I've learned about the battery is not to leave it uncharged for long periods of time. Always keep it charged!! | ||
| Buellistic |
BATTERY TENDER "PLUS" | ||
| Edward4130 |
Sorry guys, still not able to remove the fueltank. After beating the stoppers off with the help for the ever horid wd-40. I cant get the tank off it hits the top of the (head? rockerbox?) just wont make it under the post on the right side. Anyone have a clue why it is not coming off clean? is my motor set to high? Can this be off somehow? I'm lost, and if this is how every repair is going to be I may start disliking this fun little bike. | ||
| Ezblast |
Disconnect fuel line, stand over bike as if riding it, bend over , with both hands tilt tank forward lifting back so that it is just above parallel, then pull down and back on the whole tank - it will slide under the two bars, then lift off try not catching the fuel lever with the intake scoop on the left. GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Edward-Welcome! As long as the rear tank mount bracket is removed, it will come off. Sometimes, after you lift up the back of the tank, it may take a couple of hits with the palm off your hand on the front of the tank to get it to slide back past the frame pins. Tanks can be a little tight sometimes. I would suspect the slow jet clogged more than the main jet. 10-30 minutes idle can mean your choke is off, but you're still not warmed up. And a bad kickstand safety switch (or switch in the same circuit) can mimic the same problems you're having. (as well as bad gas and other things) My thoughts from my experiences. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
A Blast battery could last 6 years, but I concur with the professor, 6 years would take some real care. 4 years is normal (my opinion). PS to Edward: The Blast is a real simple bike to work on! |
