| Author | Message | ||
     Wardo |
Gearhead, Send it on over. I have worked with everything from the monster i built to pre-2k. Sycho - I never go for the tires! My new bike is working out great, though I don't feel as safe as i did on the blast. Guess i gotta get used to it. | ||
| Roysbuell |
Where can I order one of Dan's Superboots? | ||
| Krjoseph |
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/437397.html | ||
| Swampy |
Welcome to the Thumper Forum Zipper! It would be a good idea to do the Shifter Pawl adjustment, also make sure the pins are the same length and get some close tolerance pins or JB Weld them inplace. Again make sure to do the primary chain adjustment first, then make the clutch adjustment and cable adjustment. | ||
| Zipper |
shifter pawl adj wear do i find this thread thanks | ||
| Swampy |
Zipper, it is in the Knowledge Vault, Engines, transmissions/primary, right here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/165289.html?1235875500 Now I know none of those threads probably don't have the great instructions or the great pictures that are in the Blast Service manual. Maybe one of the administrators could start a new heading in the appropriate transmission section "Shifter Pawl Adjustment" with a diagram and instructions listed in the heading with the info that Ezblast has posted previously about the shifter pawl pin length and Pawl replacement? Leaving the Thumper Forum a better place for the future.... | ||
| Ezblast |
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/116632.html?1238554700 Should help. EZ | ||
| Roysbuell |
Last night after work I went home to try and start my bike that failed to start on sunday. Disconnected spark plug and it was OK. Checked for spark, OK. DAS BOOT, hmmm seams like it has a hairline crack. I already ordered a Superboot so I figure might as well take it out now. I pulled it out and what I believed was a hairline crack turned out to be the boot completely split in half except for a 2" piece holding it together. I have an Iridium spark plug and a superboot on the way. Now my questions... Would adding a K&N help the bike at all? Would I have to change the carb jets? | ||
| Ezblast |
no | ||
| Roysbuell |
Ummm...No it won't help? or No I don't have to change the jets? | ||
| Evilbetty |
No to both. | ||
| Ezblast |
Concur! | ||
| Awf_hand |
If you install a KN as a replacement for the OEM filter (goes in stock airbox) it won't change anything. If you install the KN as a slip on style and do away with the stock airbox, it can stress the boot more, as the airbox acts as a support for the weight of the carb. Or I could be completely full of sh!t. ____________________ Firing order: 1 | ||
| Reuel |
I think you are. I've been riding for thousands of miles without support, and have only been punched in the leg by a flying-off-after-backfiring carburetor once!  | ||
| Ezblast |
And he still walks with a limp! EZ | ||
| Ylwblast03 |
Okay everyone, had a new problem this morning. Stinks too, because I was going to ride into work. So I started my Blast and the auto-choke kicked in, during which the bike ran fine. However, as soon as the choke cut off the bike drastically slowed down and cut off. I then had ALOT of trouble getting it restarted. Once restarted it would run for 4-5 thumps and crap back out. Only by giving it throttle would it stay running. I eventually got it out of the garage and around the block, but noticed some backfiring during deceleration, and it would still die at flat idle. Even after I added a 1/2 turn to the idle speed screw it would still die. With all the work I've been doing around/on the carb I'm guessing it's a small hole in my boot. Anything I could be missing? The only difference from a couple days ago is that this is definitely the warmest weather it's seen since I changed jets/shimmed needle/adjusted air mixture screw. Thanks! | ||
| Imadreadhead |
Das Boot! | ||
| Awf_hand |
I think the boot is blamed for every damned thing that acts different on this bike. Many times this is unjustified. In your case I'd say one of two things: Clogged or dirty idle jet or boot. I'm leaning towards the idle jet to be honest with you. Mine did the same thing before the carb was scrubbed. It seems like a #45 would fix this more permanently. -I think it comes with a #42. Or, maybe it is the boot. I've got a bit of an upset stomache today, blame the boot. My AutoCad crashed, must need a boot... or a reboot. ______________________ Firing order: 1 | ||
| Ylwblast03 |
I've got a 45 jet now that I just put in, so hopefully that's not it. I may pull it out to check it isn't plugged up though. By the way, everyone knows that the gas price spike last year was due to the boot. | ||
| Krjoseph |
Ylwblast, if you were in the carb working, there are a few things to check. Clogged/dirty jet is very possible, that happened to me. Or the boot may be fine, but just mounted incorrectly. All that said, I do thinks it's a good practice to check the boot first. I've had two develop cracks with less than 1,000 miles on them. I swapped to a DSB 400 miles ago, should get a good test of that this season. (Message edited by krjoseph on April 02, 2009) (Message edited by krjoseph on April 02, 2009) | ||
| Rex |
American Sport Bike Night Agenda. April 6th, 2009 4-5:00 pm. Set-up of room and parking lot. Meet and greet. 6:00 pm. Opening of the meeting. 6:05 pm. Welcome all new attendees. Updates from the All British Bike Show, Asian Show, and the European show that happened last week. Updates on Buell Racing! 6:15 pm. Dual Sport Night 6:25 pm. Dakar update for 2009 6:45 pm. Uly updates 6:55 pm. J T and S performance updates. 7:10 pm. Death Valley ride update. Blast ride updates. Future events and rides. May. Flat Track night. June. Vintage Bike Night. July. British Bike Night. August. New Buell Model night. Laguna Seca update. September. Italian Bike Night. October. Bonneville Report Night. November. Motor Clothes and Apparel night. December. Anniversary Night. Starting our 10th year! 7:20 pm. Presentations from the Floor. Other dealers, Magazines, Suppliers, etc. Discuss 2009 Homecoming, 2009 Buell S2 Gathering in the Rockies. 7:30 pm. Door Prize Drawings. 7:40 pm. Close the meeting. 7:50 pm. Dismiss, Kick tires, clean up. http://www.americansportbikenight.net http://www.americansportbikenight@yahoogroups.com  | ||
| Roysbuell |
If I am running stock intake and exhaust would there be any reason to rejet the carb? | ||
| Awf_hand |
The stock jetting for idle is a bit lean to meet emissions. Mine doesn't always idle as well as I think it should. I may move up a size for this jet. That's the only reason I can think to rejet when maintaining the stock airbox and exhaust. ______________________ Firing order: 1 | ||
| Ezblast |
All tings considered - Das Boot - got money on it! EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
45/170 would be perfect jetting for a stock bike. EZ | ||
| Ylwblast03 |
Well I figured out my problem...  DAS BOOT!! I can't believe the bike's been running at all with a crack like that. I'm picking up a new one tomorrow to use until I order a Superboot. | ||
| Krjoseph |
Awesome. 9 times out of 10, it's the boot. Yes, the boot get blamed for everything wrong on the Blast, now you know why. | ||
| Ylwblast03 |
Speaking of which I can't find how to buy a superboot...any help? | ||
| Imadreadhead |
Superboot http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/20164/437397.html (Message edited by imadreadhead on April 02, 2009) | ||
| Awf_hand |
One of my kids is having a hard time getting to sleep and I've got what seems to be irritable bowell syndrome. Should I change my boot??  _____________________ Firing order: 1 |
