| Author | Message | ||
     Joey |
I think it's 5 inches. Got it at Advance Auto. | ||
| Phoebe |
The K&N filter is 5 1/4" in diameter, in case anyone's interested. | ||
| Ezblast |
My stack is 3 1/2" - how much clearance do you see around it? Which leads me to ask - are you guys flexing your intake boot?  EZ | ||
| Joey |
Mine isn't touching anything but the carburetor. It seems to come really close, though. | ||
| Ezblast |
Give it a peek when you are riding - safely of course - and let me know if the vibrations have it hitting the tank. EZ | ||
| Luckyduck |
Hey Everyone, Just got done putting the Christmas presents on the Blast. That sounds weird, if it is getting gifts it needs a name. Let's call it Portnoy, because he makes me think of hedge hogs. So, this is what Portnoy got: - Stock fly screen with racing stripe to replace big Buell windshield. - CRG bar and mirrors and cheap aluminum bar end sliders. - K&N air filter in stock air box. - 48/175 carb jets. - Jardine exhaust with quiet core. The header is painted with VHT spray paint. Thinking on wrapping the header, but want to ride it a bit and retorque everything first. I am really happy that the exhaust is not as loud as I feared. - New primary shoe and clutch workover before Christmas as an early gift. He starts and runs like a dream. Now to get rid of some snow and ride.  Paul | ||
| Ezblast |
Don't do the cold stuff! - lol EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
I know on the track a Dampner is required - is it/should it be required on the street - those few with the Dampner - how does it feel - does it effect your riding style - do you notice it there? EZ | ||
| Krid80 |
I suppose you mean steering dampener? I really love my GSXR dampener. I believe it is a nice mod, but shouldn't necessarily be required on the street. The biggest improvement it offers is taking all the wiggle out of the bars at high speeds. It also slows down steering maneuvers making every movement a deliberate action. Not to say it makes steering "hard" but it does add resistance. We have a used 2006 blast at work and getting on that bike is foreign. The steering dampener is very noticeable when doing such a transition, but then again, the suspension is lower, the bars are stock, etc, so there are more changes than just a dampener. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Concur,mostly! I didn't notice a difference in wiggle at high speeds (unless the bike is in a turn). As my bike (and Krid's) is modified, how much difference it would make on a bike with bone stock suspension I don't know. It does take some of the twitchiness out of it during turns (noting that the Blast tends to stabilize when leaned over-it just takes a more deliberate action to change direction). Of course it also makes a difference where your dampner adjustment is set. I don't believe its a necessary item unless you really like to push the limits. Then it adds a margin of safety. It should be noted that given the common mounting points on the Blast for a steering damper, that if its adjusted too 'stiff' can cause frame flex. Not a big deal on a track bike that doesn't see much rough terrain or many miles. The 'traditional' frame mounting point wasn't designed for a dampner.(basically adding a shock absorber from the forks to the frame) | ||
| Phoebe |
"Give it a peek when you are riding - safely of course - and let me know if the vibrations have it hitting the tank. EZ" Wouldn't it be easier and safer to simply look for evidence of rubbing rather than trying to catch rubbing as it's happening while riding the motorcycle? If the filter is rubbing, it should be pretty obvious, since it is metal rubbing on plastic. Just a thought. | ||
| Ezblast |
LOL - rubbing takes time - you could go through 3 boots in the time it took to show, a simple downward glance will tell the whole story in a second. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
...and if you're still running a stock exhaust, you'll probably hear it hitting! | ||
| Joey |
I took a close look. I have about 1/2" between the screen on the filter and the plastic of my gas tank cover. There is no evidence whatsoever that they have made contact. I'm running a cherry bomb exhaust, so there's no hope in hearing it hitting. I even have trouble hearing the whirring when I adjust the primary tensioner! | ||
| Ezblast |
As long as its not hitting/flexing - boot longevity is increased;0) EZ | ||
| Joey |
When I first jump on it after not riding for a while, I notice it against my leg, but it only takes me a minute to remember not to put pressure on it. I'll be checking the boot more frequently now. Hey! My blinker project is finished! It works perfectly, too. Still need one good turn signal lense. Anybody got an extra? I'll post a video somewhere so I can share it. :-) I'm talking to Rob at XBLights. Sounds like we might get something started. | ||
| Ezblast |
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| Swampy |
I just got the driveway cleand of all the snow we got overnight, and it starts raining! At least it isn't freezing.....yet Then I sat out in the garage and got a little Toro Snow-Pup running for the Little Kid to go take around with his buddy and make some spending money. The Blasts are patiently waiting under their comforters till spring. | ||
| Joey |
Ok, here it is. Just a quick example of my blinker system. I'm working on version 2, which will have a connection to the horn so I can make all the lights blink when I honk.  Anybody know the legalities of excessive blinking and such? (Message edited by joey on February 05, 2008) | ||
| Ratbuell |
Very cool. What flasher did you use for the short strobe when you put on the brakes? I think it's a fine line up front on side-to-side flashing. In the back you're OK because it's tough to pull someone over who's following you, but up front... I think if you just light up both turn signals and/or strobe the high beam with the horn, you'd be OK. | ||
| Joey |
Ratbuell: It's a controller that I designed. I'm working on the second prototype. It'll fit in a box that's 2x3x1" and will fit somewhere near the fuse box. It won't be side to side flashing. Just quick strobes like the rear signals did when braking. | ||
| Imadreadhead |
ill take one...ill paypal | ||
| Maximum |
Love it! Keep us posted. | ||
| Joey |
Imadreadhead: PM me. | ||
| Gbaz |
Hey everyone. I had a wierd problem this morning... Rode in to work and when i was parking the bike could not find neutral. Sat there for a few min shifting trying to get it in then gave up and parked it in 1st. Time to adjust the clutch? | ||
| Kustomklassix |
Guys, I think I found something! Mwuahahaha  ! Sorry. I was surfing the web this morning and came across this- http://www.scooterdepot.us/200cc-Chopper-Custom-Bu ilt-Motorcycles-p-419.html . I am ready for the swarm of rage at even having this thought, but is it just me, or does it look entirely possible to, oh, drop a lil 'ol thumper heart into this chassis...? Honestly though, what do you think? For a budget chopper build that's MADE FOR A SINGLE it wouldn't be a half bad idea methinks? | ||
| Buellistic |
a too tight primary chain does not help either !!! | ||
| Ezblast |
adjust clutch and primary - then if still no go time to get into the primary. EZ | ||
| Swampy |
Welcome to the Thumper Forum Gbaz, there is a big section in the Knowledge Vault on the primary and the things that have been experienced with it when the shifting gets tough. Quick answer, as mentioned above, adjust the primary, adjust the clutch. If that doesn't do it a shifter pawl adjustment is in order. Read up on the different ways to adjust the primary, typically it shifts better when adjusted on the loose side. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Sometimes, if the shifter gets a little loose (rotating on the splined shaft adapter piece), it can become difficult to find neutral. |
