| Author | Message | ||
     Ravensmith22 |
hey, guys! It's been a while since I was able to post, and I've missed conversing with ya'll. I'm just about to start my engine project. I'm putting the top end of an X-1; jug, high compression piston, Thunderstorm head. Should be fun. Another project I'm working on is mounting a Firebolt fairing to my bike. It'll be my Fireblast. I think that if I build an aluminum support frame and mount it to the down tube of the bike frame, it should work. We'll see.  | ||
| Ezblast |
Totally cool Lou! Can't wait to see the results! You still burning the candle at both ends with two jobs? I figured thats why we hadn't heard from ya - lol - Later Bro! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ  | ||
| Rex |
American Sportbike Night for March 1st will be highlighting Singles, Blasts, Harleys, etc. We would like to get as many Single cylinder bikes there as possible....... Let me know if you can be there, and what you would be bringing.....Also if you have something on the Buell Blast that you could share...... buellv@aol.com | ||
| Ezblast |
Early - pre 02  later 02'an on to 04'  The pre 02' Bub's where shorter, had the front mount bracket at the bend and had 1 3/4" ID The later 02' to 04'Bub exhausts are longer, bent differently, have stronger mountings (though mine never gave me any trouble and the ones that did crack at the front mounting bracket were rewelded and fine from then on)further from the final bend, and have an 1 5/8" ID header. Yes 1 5/8" ID - I apologize for not checking this out and posting it I had no idea that the design was totally new - that they would change it that much. Still for me it was/is? always a great drag pipe - pretty instant on with the torque, is ultra light, and the sound is totally cool - loud but cool! I'm sorry - Saro let me know and since the info was different from what I was told long ago I instantly called their new tech line and talked to Richard - and he let me know, when I asked how come they didn't change their copy (they changed the pic to the new style - lol) the reply was it is 1 3/4 now od - their copy never never specified id or od - lol My bad for not asking a human, when I was checking out the new style. Now they have discontinued making them due to lack of interest, so it becomes a moot point to some degree - Still I'm going to check in with D&D again and see if they have their volunteer yet - perhaps some good news there will surface. Other news - I was contacted off board from some folks at another board I drop in at and was told to try and get in touch with some locals associated with Statune Exhausts - they have been known to do the custom Blast exhausts - but you have to give them specifics of what you want, warentee is about 3 mo, and the price - lol - makes a Force look cheap. This is all second hand but it explains two exhausts that look simullar in pictures I have, yet don't match any other manufactured pipe and don't look home made. lol Sorry guys - I try to stay on top of these things, but sometimes I miss. Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Newblaster |
Well, you're always gonna pay extra for a custom pipe. If the price comes down, definitely update me on that. New exhaust probably won't be the next thing I do (rearsets, most likely), but after that... | ||
| Newt |
Price drop on '03 Blast. Don't know where my last post went, hope I've not offended. The blast is now at $2700 or best offer, cash. Newt | ||
| Spooky |
Newt, you need to post this over in the classifieds. | ||
| Ezblast |
CONCUR | ||
| Rockbiter1 |
EZ, i hate you now. You found the Bankes before I did..BAH! Hope you get them man.... | ||
| Ezblast |
Who knows - some crazy may bid double the retail and beat us both out - the joys of EBAY! Any time I can help a friend;0) - GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Ezblast |
Woo Woo! Won me a set of rearsets on Ebay! Money saved and with a few mods Maul will be ready to play on the Backroads as well! Then with a cam change and ignition, Vader can go under the knife yet again - lol Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ edited by ezblast on February 23, 2004 | ||
| Rex |
How about all of the BAY AREA BLAST owners....The first monday of March is going to be single cylinder bike night.....Let us know if you can make it.....Let's see how many Blasts we can get there.....REX | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Hellova deal on those rearsets!!!  They are packaged nicely for installation (mine were in installation order). Take note however that the bolts on the brake side that hold the plate to the engine may be 1/4" too long.Banke says they hadn't had that problem, so it may be a difference in years.Otherwise,you will find them a quality item that really "bolts right on"! | ||
| Ezblast |
Yuppers it was a great deal!Yeah, but you know me - I got to modify them - bring them up a bit and probably switch out foot pegs - a few other touches - lol - my favorite quote - 'It just bolts right on!'...thanks for the smile;0) - it should be fun though and give the red a look totally different from the black. LOL - A Blast Streetfighter and a Blast modern Cafe - LOL - Always some fun! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Gansett |
Anyone else have issues with the Blast Speedo crapping out? My speedo on my 02 Blast died, and the one on my buds Cyclone died also. | ||
| Joey |
Hey! My custom exhaust caust $90! I should have painted it when I got it. See Exhaust in the Knowledge Vault. Anybody know the best way to pull the bolt studs from the head where the exhaust bolts in? I'm hoping EZ-Out will work. | ||
| Ezblast |
EZ Outs have worked, (and Sears has a new style-) so I have read, yet I was told chances are they could also break off due to the studs having an interupted thread to prevent backing out, an Annony. source spoke up and said they would need to be drilled out using a special guide - get your studs from a dealer - they are a special grade. The speedo sensor is the usual culprit - either needs cleaning or replacement. Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ  edited by ezblast on February 24, 2004 | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Dont forget to use the anti seize on the new nuts.(I'd rather risk a loose nut than a broken stud)! Did it break flush with the head or can you grip it with vise grips? I would go with the penetrating oil and vise grips first if possible. | ||
| Ezblast |
So I'm polishing up the Red bike, and I finish up - and ride to the station to gas and air up, the rear tire feels a bit loose and so I'm taking it easy to my destination. I pull in gas up and go to the air. I've a leak - I can tell by the drop of pressure from what I usually have. I look closely at the tire and see the head of a rivet - I pull it out - the sucker is over 2" long! Jeez!!!! I go into the station buy a plug kit and the unflamable fix a flat - I do both air up and head on home. Guess its new tire time for Maul - lol - damn - I had just managed to even out the wear on it! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Mmelvis |
EZ, hate when that happens. Get the tire to good point and get something in it. 2" rivit, now that is big. So what are you going to get for the a new rear tire ? | ||
| Rex |
“American Sportbike Night” Agenda. March 1st, 2004 Set-up. 5 pm till 6 pm. Meet and Greet. Videos and Photos. 6 pm till 7 pm. Opening. Woz. Welcome back. Where I have been over the last couple of meeting and what Our agenda is tonight. (www.americansportbikenight.com) BUB’s Pipes. Dennis Manning. Bonneville event, Sept. 6-10th. SINGLE’S NIGHT. Single Cylinder Night. Buell Blasts and others. Terry Parsley, and our gang of Buell Blast owners to update us on their Blasts and special events on single cylinder motorcycles. Other things to discuss: -National Brag Events. No Wine’n Tour. Northern Cal. May 3-5, at Vallejo Buell. Homecoming. Milwaukee Wi., June 2-5. -American Sport BikeN events. April. Flat Track Night. May. Helmet Night. June. Road Race Night. Vallejo. July. 2 stroke night. August. New Buell Model Night. Sept. Ducati Night. October. Bonneville review night. November. Aprilia, Moto Guzzi, and KTM night. December. 6th Anniversary night. -Other events and folks to talk: Reg Kitrelle, Dealers, Vendors, Press, Partners. Daytona destination ride? April American Sport BikeN event. Upcoming race season, and events. Door Prizes. | ||
| Ezblast |
LOL - I already put a set of Pirrelli's on it - I'll stick with sticky dependable rubber - at its price - cheaper than the dunlops by almost half, and with mialage almost as good - they are just the better choice in tire. Geez - it was raining this morn so I pull the bike into the overhang in front of work and wipe her down once again for American Sport BikeN tonight. Gordon - my bro in law - an old Triumph and sporty fan had a great time on the red with me on the black yesterday - buzzing around SF and down to Pacifica and back - I had to remind him it has a 5th gear - lol - but otherwise fun - he really liked it and now is thinking of picking up one for himself and Assa (nephew). If weather permits we'll both be riding down there - if not we will drive. - lol - Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Newblaster |
Won't be at American Sport Bike Night tonight. Just noticed over the weekend that I had some oil on my belt/pulley guard. Checked it out and saw that the airbox has rubbed through the oil line. Or at least most of the way through. Got a ratty temporary fix in place (duct tape and a piece of a plastic milk carton, don't ask... lol), it'll hold for commuting (9ish miles each way). Been checking the oil every time I turn her off since Saturday, not losing any to speak of. Have to call the dealership tomorrow when the service dept. will be open, hopefully they'll have an oil line in stock, and I can get it taken care of quickly... I really, really should have armored that line. Damn.... Live and learn. Scott | ||
| Ezblast |
Hey better safe than sorry! Looks like the worse of the morning wetness has passed - I'll be there! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Southernmarine |
Hey, how's it going everyone? I might be moving to Okinawa, Japan in the next year. I plan on taking my Blast with me. Does anyone know if I will have to make any mod's to my bike. I've heard that some changes might have to be made, but I can't seem to find anything in writing anywhere. Is there anyone in earshot that might know anything? Thanks. | ||
| Ezblast |
Robert - you need to talk to Tony aka Xgecko - I think he can still be reached at this address - aikigecko@yahoo.com - he was researching that very thing but failed to find the nescessary info till it was too late and he was already in Japan, however, I'm sure he'd be willing to help you out with what he had learned. GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Snotires |
Would anyone know the part number for 2001 blast wheel bearings (front and rear)? I seem to have left mine all over the road this weekend, racing a snowmobile. The local H-D dealership will only order the parts if i give them the part numbers  | ||
| Ezblast |
Rear # E6204 - you'll need 2, Front # E0001.T - again you'll need two. Hope that helps! GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Rex |
EZBLAST....thanks for coming last night...keep us all updated on the rides in the bay area....IF you join our americansportbikenight@yahoogroups.com you will be able to send out notices directly to everyone........Thanks, REX | ||
| Snotires |
EZ, Thanks! Hopefully I'll be out battling the winter very shortly. |
