| Author | Message | ||
     Swampy |
Urbanmello, If your primary chain adjustment is too tight it can also cause the clutch to drag. So, adjust your primary chain tension first, then adjust your clutch. (Message edited by swampy on April 21, 2008) (Message edited by swampy on April 21, 2008) | ||
| Ezblast |
Hey Swampy - Deja vu - Thank you! EZ | ||
| Urbanmello |
You are all very helpful, this place is awesome. Here's to setting off car alarms and scaring little kids again.  Keep on Blasting | ||
| Tys |
I need help; I just changed the oil filter on my wife's 2001 Blast. I drained the oil from the tubes. As I was adding oil, after the second quart, I realized there was too much oil in the frame. I was not smart enough to drain it immediately... I started the bike. It ran fine , then it stopped idling!!!I did drain the oil back out, and I have the right amount of oil in the bike. I do not know what I did. The bike will not idle, and sounds like it is coughing through the intake, inside out. I pulled the air box and the bike is spitting out of the carburetor back at me, and will not idle. Sounds like a timing problem!? I do not have a clue, what I did. Any suggestions!!!??? Thanks | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome Tys! If all you've done is change the oil and then the problem started, dont start looking (fixing) for other problems. How much did you put in to begin with? Draining the oil through the drain tube doesnt drain the crankcase, only the frame. So its possible if you only drained the frame, 2 more quarts of oil have been pumped out of the crankcase into the frame (depending on how much oil you did actually put in). Timing-possible if the oil leaked past the camshaft seal into the timing from overfill. Pulling the timing/cam cover would show oil if that happened. Spark plug could be fouled. Does it show signs of oil anywhere else? (airbox?). Also possible, if it backfired, you cracked the carb boot. Have you tried riding the bike? | ||
| Ezblast |
Concur! | ||
| Swampy |
I would begin by looking at the carb boot also, especially if it backfired and now won't idle. | ||
| Tys |
The carb boot was ripped! I replaced the boot! (found in the barn,just got lucky,good enough to start the bike and see if it will idle!) The bike seemed to run fine for about two minutes, and started doing the same thing! There is oil coming out of the airbox, I think? It is all greasy looking on the bottom of the box. I checked the spark plug. It looks dry and clean. Thanks for the input Ty | ||
| Ezblast |
Thats their evap emmision spigot turned away from the carb leaking to the bottom of the airbox instead of into the carb - easier to clean an airbox than carb, speaking of which that is what is next after changing out the plug - leave the spigot alone - as long as its pointed away from the carb - its doing you a favor. EZ | ||
| Uggy76 |
Hi everyone. I just bought a 2002 Blast for my first street bike. I really do think I made the perfect choice for a first street bike. I do have a question about tires however. I need a new rear tire. It seems there is only one tire recommended by the manufacturer and one other tire that fits. What do you guys recommend? The Dunlop or the Vyper-whatever? What can I expect with the Vyper? Is it safe? Can it handle prolonged expressway rides, etc? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks! | ||
| Swampy |
Welcome to the Badweb Uggy76! I see you are from Michigan like me. The stock rear Dunlops get about 3000 miles on them before they start showing cords. I have been using the Avon Vyperstryke in the larger size 110/70/16 front, and 140/70/16 rear. I really like the way they handle, yes they are a much better tire then the stock Dunlops. They handle speed very well all the way to 96 mph giving you a much more stable ride. I have not used any other tire except the Kenda which did not wear well at all. You can find this information in the Knowledge Vault here in the Thumper forum along with other tire evaluations. | ||
| Ezblast |
Dunlop sucks in bad weather and grooved roads - are not that great except ok mieage. All and any choice but Kenda will probably be a very good choice with only a difference of mileage being a major factor - if any - Avon and Pirrelli are both great tires, the Shen Chen Sport said equal to the MT-75, and we are waiting on reports on the rest out there - takes miles;0). EZ (Message edited by ezblast on May 05, 2008) | ||
| Uggy76 |
Thanks for the quick reply guys. I will start pricing out the Avon's ASAP. Ah, good to see someone else from Michigan here, Swampy. Unfortunately, here in south-east Michigan, the road conditions and traffic are "unfavorable" at best. Cant wait to take a trip through the north. Still fun to ride around town though......... Especially with this bike. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome Uggy! Dunlops suck,period! New Blasts come with Pirellis. Avons get better mileage, Pirellis are the stickiest.Avons are avilable in stock sizes too. Both are HUGE improvements over stock. Change the front tire too. The Blast has a very good front brake and you'll want a tire that can handle it. It'll also improve the ride greatly. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Tires: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/92908.html?1210043122 | ||
| Uggy76 |
Again, thanks for the responses. I have a couple more questions but I will take this to the tire specific thread. | ||
| Ezblast |
I was asked about Blast issues - my reply: Its a Harley - feed her oil regularly - not that she's really eating oil, but above 5000rpms it will spit it out - on a stocker - it gets thrown into the carb epa style, the tranny is a 2000 Sportster tranny without the trap door, which means its basically bullet proof, however, that means it also has its flaws, a prolonged break in period - 5000+ miles, at best it will be a firm shift rewarded by a solid click, takes practice and proper adjustment. As far as maintenance issues - if it is a 2003 or newer, there basically are none - the issues that bikes have on the boards are less than 5% of the owner population and most of those come from folks that buy Rider's Edge bikes - maint. on a stock Blast is easy, however, I would use coupling bolts and lock washers in place of the locking regular bolts for the peg hangers, and to get to the primary inspection cover it is only necessary to loosen the peg hanger, and shift it a bit, don't bother taking it off. The carb intake boot is rubber, so should be replaced every now and again - if stock air box, every other year would be fine - to prevent an intake leak which is the cause to blame for 9/10ths the carb issues people have. The other 1/10th from letting the carb sit with gas for over 2 months - the jets will varnish and clog from gas sludge, avoid this by draining carb before storage - let it run dry. Though not saying much - they are HD's most reliable vehicle made, the V Rod being second, XB's third, Sportsters 4th - lol - they can take a real beating and keep going - no other bike is that tough - they where over built because they where built for beginners who are clueless, about care and maint. - not a shot, just the truth. You can modify these puppies to the moon but remember about the candle burning from both ends when it comes to performance - both of my bikes are performance oriented with longevity in mind and both have over 20,000 miles on them - I hope they both make it to 50,000 before I do the rebuilds - already looking forward to that due to parts I'm collecting for that eventuality for both bikes. As for going through tires - usually only the rear - due to the torque hitting right off the line - the more you modify the bike the more you will notice this, still since tires are cheap for this bike, it really is a non issue - less than 1/2 the price of a 17" performance tire with similar mileage. Feed her oil regularly and ride her like you stole her, and you'll be fine. Ed Z | ||
| Rainman |
Hell, feed it oil regularly and drive it like you want to keep it and you'll be even better! (Sorry E-Z, it's the Internet. Everybody gotta get in their 2-cents, even if it's only worth 1.) | ||
| Ezblast |
BUT YOU WON'T HAVE AS MUCH FUN!!! EZ | ||
| Reuel |
So, I'm looking at how long front tires last. My stock Dunlop lasted as long as my belt. My Avon AM51/52 (can't remember which was the front) lasted as long as my second belt. What am I doing wrong that makes my front tires last 15K miles? Well, I have to be honest here. I probably overrode them by a thousand or two miles.  I'll give a report when it's time to change my new belt, probably next year or the year after. | ||
| Zarleybud66 |
Hi, I'm a Blast newbie - just bought an '08 to commute with. My other bike is a Triumph Bonnie Black, so this is a new world for me. My question is, I'm still in the break in period, and unfortunately, the dealer didn't have the user manual to give to me when I bought the bike...so I didn't know the shift speeds for this bike, and have been riding it like my triumph. I've been so worried about lugging the engine, that I've been cruising around at 45 mph in second gear (I initially would shift into 3rd at about 40, but it sounded like the engine was under severe load). On this forum, I actually found the user manual, and found that I should be in 5th gear by 45mph! Oh no! My question is: have I done any serious damage to the engine driving it this way? (approx 200 miles into break-in). Thanks! Heather | ||
| Ezblast |
Probably not - you should be fine, the manual numbers are conservative - as long as you keep feeding her oil all is good(the oil usage will taper off a few thousand down the road). EZ | ||
| Zarleybud66 |
Thanks, EZ! I've been having fits over this today...now I can go ride this afternoon with few worries... | ||
| J2blue |
Go to the Buell web site and click on the owners section. Register yourself as an owner and then click on "Owners Manuals" on the left hand side; you can download the manual legally and free. | ||
| Robi |
I have been unable to find list of part numbers for air filters for a 2001 Buell Blast, except for K&N. Is this because K&N is highly recommended? If this is not the case, does someone have a list of part numbers they can share for air filters? Same thing with spark plugs. In addition, when searching forums/web, in what other ways is a Buell Blast referred (so that I know I am looking at the right info)? So far, as I understand it, all Blasts are a.k.a. P3's. Is this correct? Also, when shopping/researching, are all years the same? Is there a table or chart that lays out what is the same through the years? For example, if I find an article discussing issues 2004 Blast air filter, can I automatically assume the information is relevant to my 2001? Thank you (Message edited by robi on June 13, 2008) (Message edited by robi on June 14, 2008) | ||
| Harleydude777 |
Hi all, am looking @ a 2000 blaster with 3000 miles on it...with a kerker pipe....is $1600 a good price for this bike? and also i though I read something about some recall issues with the 2000...is there any and what do I need to look @ when checking the bike out before i buy it..thanks again for all the info on here... | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I would say thats top dollar for a 2000, it'd better be in excellent condition. Rocker cover leaks and rear pulley recall. At 3k mile the gasket should have been done already and if done at the dealer, the pulley should have been done too. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Robi, sorry for the delay in reply. All years 2000-2008 are 99.99% the same. You are safe in assuming that what fits a 2000 will fit a 2008 (and probably 2009 too!). K & N is the only one I know selling a stock replacement air filter. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/12758.html?1206733297 lists some of the spark plugs available and every manufacturer usually has a listing or cross reference for a Blast. Blast=P3, sometimes listed as a 500cc or 492cc Buell. | ||
| Robi |
Thank you Gearheaderiko. | ||
| Jonny5 |
Hello BadWebers, I recently purchased a 2001 Blast and am loving it! It's my first bike and I have a few questions. #1: I need to get a new back tire. I've read a lot of posts here and decided on Pirelli. The Dunlop on the front of the bike is still good - will a Dunlop on the front and a Pirelli on the back cause any mayhem? Question #2: My bike is due for the 5,000 mile service. Does anyone know the best place in the Milwaukee area to have this done? I've read a lot of post about bad service and was wondering where the best service could be had. Eventually I would like to do the work myself to save some money, but for now I think I'll just take it in. Thanks in advance for any advice. |
