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Lynrd
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 09:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Here's a unique one for sale on Craigslist right now! For only $900 someone could try to undo the damage. Warning - you cannot unsee this....


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From the ad:
My bike is painted black and has vance and hines pipes that sound awesome. I bought it as a winter project but dont ever have time for it anymore. Its the 500 cc single cylinder engine. Has around 11k miles. It needs a battery, a rear tire and some work on the ignition, so its not perfect but is fully functional and fast for a 500cc. Salvage title, the headlight on it may look a bit odd but it works. If you are interested email, thanks. 900 OBOhttp://wichita.craigslist.org/mcy/4268116764.html}
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Ecr223
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2014 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Is that a car headlight assembly?
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Blueblast
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It looks like someone took their styling cues from one of those pink flamingo yard ornaments!
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Vicenzajay
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

wow...just....wow
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 08:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

First right turn and the intake with carb gets ripped off!!!Wow!
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Ezblast
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's just wrong!
EZ
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 03:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Frankly, I was speechless!!!
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 03:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

.....and the damn tank cover isn't all the way down around the filler !!! Other than that-I don't see any problems.
Imagine explaining to your insurance company : " my headlight fell off and I ran over it, causing me to crash"!
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Ecr223
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 03:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The seat is torn... I'm out
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Forerunner
Posted on Monday, January 06, 2014 - 06:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The best part is the intake piping is mandrel bent.

Nels
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Ezblast
Posted on Thursday, January 09, 2014 - 01:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Erik - remember him?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&vxp= mtr&item=251419932925
Pete raced a while - wrecked one, sold the other to the Brit gent who turned the motor into a 44mag, only this bike survives him now.
EZ
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Ezblast
Posted on Thursday, January 09, 2014 - 01:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Frame, bodywork and wheels alone are worth the price - let alone everything else - add a decent set of front brakes - some front and rear lighting and signals and that thing could be a corner carvers dream tool! Pete always was a quality type guy, though the engine is old school, it still is awesome - that is what build quality is about.
EZ
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Thursday, January 09, 2014 - 02:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Of course! He sent me my yellow fly screen, gratis!
Really good guy and yes the parts alone are worth at least $4700. Bummer (or maybe a good thing) he's so far away. Love to have that bike!
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Themagster
Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 - 08:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

"Blinded by the light..."
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Ezblast
Posted on Monday, July 07, 2014 - 03:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)


point

Currently wrapping up wiring, then do hoses, then motor, wheels, and gauges.
EZ
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Vsingle
Posted on Friday, July 11, 2014 - 04:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Greetings! Just wanted to say 'Hi' and also grateful my Blast was not crushed during the dark time...
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Saturday, July 12, 2014 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Lol!
...and welcome "V-single"
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Chief_ten_bears
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 04:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Few pics of the Blast on a ride today, new bar end mirrors...





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Kenny_gilgore
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 04:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Chief,

That is a really good looking Blast.

Kenny G
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Ezblast
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 05:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ditch the Dunflops before they ditch you!
EZ
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Chief_ten_bears
Posted on Saturday, August 16, 2014 - 11:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'll get new tires when these are ready to be replaced, probably next year I'm thinking.

I know from reading on here people for various reasons don't like the OEM tires, but in all honesty I've put almost 5000km on them and have had no issues be it commuting, highway riding for a couple hours, or scraping the pegs on either side, they are fine for what I've asked and expected out of them. They aren't Michelin Pilots, but I don't expect that kind of performance out of them either... Maybe mine were made different, I don't know. They were brand new at the end of last season, so who knows.

(Message edited by Chief_ten_bears on August 16, 2014)

(Message edited by Chief_ten_bears on August 16, 2014)
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Blueblast
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 01:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think that is the best color combination that these bikes came with.
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Ezblast
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 02:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Any of the Pirrelli would be a definite improvement though - that's a fact. I went all the way through my first set, also went down a few times as well - it's a Blast it can take it, and a new tank cover is only like 250 - so no biggie.
EZ
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 09:07 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Give it up EZ. He's only going to believe when he see's the difference. I've seen guys race on the stock Dunlops, no big deal, but there is easily better tire for that.
But when someone left turns in front of you, the Dunlop is not the front tire you want to bet your life on.

we can be spared the whole 'accidents are avoidable' speech. Sometimes, they are not.
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Chief_ten_bears
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 09:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I don't or have had any issues with the OEM Dunlops at all, and I am certainly not arguing that the OEM tire is better than the Pirellis'. All I'm saying is I and MY personal experience thus far is I have and had zero issues with the stock Dunlops... That certainly doesn't mean they are better...

When I need to replace the tires, I'm likely going to get the tried tested and true ST66 rear and Diablo front that so many here have had great experiences with, which I believe wholeheartedly are better than, and I know for a fact, are lower priced than the OEM tires! You'd be silly not to.
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 10:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The point is, very seriously, we are concerned for anyones well being that runs the Dunlops (or any other poor quality tire).
It's not out of a "we know better" attitude, it's all about safety and concern. That's all. For the front brakes a Blast has, it needs a good tire. So many Blasts have gone down from a front tire slide.
Nothing personal, but I do think we are nagging you on this point and we should stop.
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Ezblast
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 11:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Any tire is better than the Dunflop!




A picture of where I'm at - now on to the mottor. She'll be a proper terror when she's done!!!
EZ
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Vicenzajay
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 12:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

EZ,

There is more stainless on that bike than probably 10 stock Blasts combined...wow.

Jay
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Ezblast
Posted on Sunday, August 17, 2014 - 11:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Basically means I'll never have to worry about a busted line from a fall.
EZ
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Chief_ten_bears
Posted on Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looked high and low across the internet for OEM Buell Saddlebags, with none to be had that were in decent shape nor a decent price... So, I picked up a set of Nelson Rigg SPRT-40 sport saddlebags. They are soft, but have a stiff permanent shape, so they aren't like a duffel bag that collapse etc.

They fit and work great on the Blast, I'm happy with them.

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