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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 08:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like a 'wave' headlight.Two H3 12V/55w bulbs. High beam & fog lamp.Usually in chrome.

Joey: nice job on the seat.

(Message edited by gearheaderiko on May 09, 2007)
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Mar_wilmington
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 08:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Harsblast & Superthrob, I was wondering did you just remove the stock windscreen above the headlight and leave it like that? If so do you have any issues b/c of water getting to the wiring? Thanks
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 01:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The stock headlight does a nice job of shielding everything from the rain. My wiring is a bit more exposed and I havent had any problems. Although water certainly isnt any good for wiring, you shouldnt have any problems either.
Most problems happen from being stored out in the rain and elements.
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Mar_wilmington
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 01:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Might have to give that a go tomorrow. I store mine indoors so the elemental impact should be minimal. Do you happen to know which torx size is needed to remove it? ATM I'm purchasing them on a as needed basis. Did you treat the wire connections or relays with anything to seal/condition them like dielectric grease? Because I have two huge connectors right behind the flyscreen.

How did you deal with the mounting brackets? Just cut them off and then grind/sand them down?

(Message edited by mar_wilmington on May 10, 2007)
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 09:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

3/32" allen key for the fairing bolts. I'd leave the mounts on until you are really sure you'll never use the fairing again. I originally chopped/cropped my fairing until I went to the dual headlights and different mounting brackets, then left it off. Makes a big difference in wind buffeting.
I usually dont treat wiring with the dielectric grease (or similar), but you can. You'll be fine without it unless you abuse your bike (leave it outside, cover it when still wet,etc, or live in a very humid & rainy place all year round).
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Mar_wilmington
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sounds good thanks for the help Gearheaderiko.

Sweet looking seat Joey!

BTW the above link to Sargent Cycle Products is broken, try this one.
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Joey
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My Blast spent the first several years of its life in the weather. I've had absolutely no problems, unless you count the mirrors rusting off.

Anyway, my daughter finally found her camera, so here are my pictures.


Prototype 1

Here's my first ignition prototype, with Swampy's wires and mounting plate. Note the green wire that isn't connected. That's the bank angle sensor, clutch switch, etc., wire that tells the ignition to go off if something isn't right. I didn't connect it at all, which won't work because if I turn off the key without turning off the ignition switch, the headlight stays on.




Here's the seat right out of the box.

Two shots of the seat, with my new Givi windshield and bar end mirrors:







(Message edited by Joey on May 12, 2007)
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Ezblast
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Cool!
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Mar_wilmington
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 09:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That looks really good on there Joey!

I was wondering if anyone has tried or had anything to say about the Blast Exhaust Torque Stuffer? Fits in the exhaust head pipe next to the exhaust port from the engine. Will it still fit after I switch from OEM exhaust to a Jardine RT1 aftermarket exhaust?





(Message edited by mar_wilmington on May 13, 2007)
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It will do you far more good in the Jardine than the stock exhaust. More than likely hurt the performance of the stocker. It should still fit.

Its really for getting low rpm torque back when switching to a free flowing exhaust (or drag pipes). Great on a v-twin where high rpms are rarely used but a waste on a Blast where high rpms are more apt to be used.
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Becksbuell
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 10:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey Joey, very nice. I love those mirrors. Where did you get them? Those are exactly what I'm looking for. I really don't like the stock mirrors, I have so much trouble keeping them tight. I can't even think about adjusting them unless I'm stopped with tools ready!
Nice seat too!
Thanks
Beck
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Ezblast
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 10:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Torque cones suck -

The Mirrors are Napolian Bare end -




GT - JBOTDS! EZ
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Mar_wilmington
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 11:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the info Gearheaderiko and EZ.

I'm also in need of a part name & number. I Just chopped the back tail light, turn signals and license plate plastic down to just the brake light and the top holes for the plate. Remounted the turn signals in the tie down holes in the back (pics coming). Got on to test it out to make sure everything is secure and the way I wanted it. When I got back I was missing the circler metal cover on the right side of the engine (timing cover?) below the piston and airbox. I think it came lose\off going across the draw bridge. But I don't have a service or parts book or know what the name of the part is so I'm kinda SOL ATM. If anyone has links on where to order a OEM replacement or chrome aftermarket replace please let me know. TiA

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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 01:55 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

timing cover part # 32341-00YA about $3.

However any 2 hole points/timing cover for a 1970-1999 Harley Big Twin or 1971-2007 XL (Sportster) will fit, cover should include 2 screws with it. Use a gasket for a rainproof seal, but its not mandatory. $10-$20. Any cover with a design will be at a slight angle (XL) or 90 degrees turned (Big Twin). Any shop/catalogue carrying HD parts should have these in stock.
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Swampy
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 07:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey, EZ, nice picture, how about putting names and bikes with the faces?
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Becksbuell
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 10:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks for the info on the mirrors EZ.

Beck
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Ezblast
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

OK - that group of Blastards is:
James P., Erik O., Dallas and myself enjoying a stop where two major earthquake faults join together -



And here we are parked at Cali's earthquake capitol - lol
GT - JBOTDS! EZ
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Swampy
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 12:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

As in Gearheaderiko, The Parts Stealer? LOL!

Whos bike is whos? I recognize yours.
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Buellistic
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 03:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ezblast:

Is Gearheaderiko standing in a low place in the ground(hole) ???

In BLASTing
LaFayette
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Mabueller
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 04:28 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 carry-on rolling suitcase, plus saddlebags, on the back of the red bike?
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Ezblast
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 05:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The yellow bike in front is Erik's Race bike, the back yellow bike is Jame's mile eater, the red bike with the homemade luggage rack mounted to the tie loops is Dallas's from AZ. That fast bike is mine - lol. The ground was pretty rugged there - we are all tilted a bit in the pic, so Erik probably is standing in a ground depression. Heres a more tilted picture - lol



Dallas is actually the same height as Erik, yet he looks as tall as me in the pic - lol
GT - JBOTDS! EZ
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Mar_wilmington
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 09:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does anyone know where you can order Avon Viper 140/70's? I'm trying to decide if I should pick up a NEW PAIR of OEM Dunlop K330 Sport tires off craigslist for about $100 shipped which seems pretty good to me and is the lowest I've found online so far. Or wait and order an Avon Viper 140/70 rear w/ a 110/70 front (of a brand to be decided later). But I can't find a place to get Avon Viper 140/70's or check the price.

EZ is the handling worth the extra dough? - Yes!

(Message edited by ezblast on May 14, 2007)

Set of OEM tires shipped 100
Set of Viper Stryke's Shipped 120 - WiNNER

Thanks for the help ;)

(Message edited by mar_wilmington on May 15, 2007)
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Rotzaruck
Posted on Monday, May 14, 2007 - 10:21 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

What's a girl to do when her bike and her mechanic are broke??




Fix it herself, thats what!!!

Her shifter was not just right since her mud slide, but she'd rather ride than mess with that.....BUT, on our last ride together, for some time to come, I had discovered her V&H bracket was loose inside the muffler, and only one bolt holding it on the bike. Sorry, can't procrastinate ANY more, it's going to turn into a mo bigger problem.




Still smiling..well, so far. She hasn't wrestled that muffler off yet though. Got a little tedious


OH!!NO!! Greasy fingers!!


UGHHHH!! Can I help you grunt Baby?

Next project



Like this? Lefty Loosy?




Oh Yeah!! Thats better!! I love those boots with her sexy pants.



Don't you move till I'm gone--You'll get my bike dusty.



TEST RIDE!!!!



The race is on!!!
Beat that dust cloud!!! He might take her in that gravel.

Maybe she's qualified to go ahead and put my pore ol M2 back together.

She came in from riding today with oil all over the place. Uh Oh!! She knows what that means!!But we'll wait and be sure, may have been a bit over filled, pretty sure it's nothing serious, especially with a new mechanic in the family!!
Rotzaruck!!!!!
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Mar_wilmington
Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 02:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like fun Rotzaruck. Nothing better then riding something after you've fixed it IMHO. I've found the Blast to handle gravel, dirt and sand pretty well as long as it's not more then 1½-2in deep.

I have yet another question for the board can SYLVANIA SilverStars be used to replace the stock blast light?

Here is an updated pic of my Blast after shaving down the back plastic and remounting the rear turn signals. Plus my new seksi sportster chrome timing cover to replace the plastic OEM one that blew away.



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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 07:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mar: tailight/lic/signals look good.
And I thank God you didnt get the Dunlops!
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Swampy
Posted on Thursday, May 17, 2007 - 07:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Mar, did you find a place for the Avons?
I usually get them from Chapparal motor sports . com.

Rotzaruck, lucky you greasy fingers and sezi pants! LOL!
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Harsblast
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 09:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

here are some pics of my latest experiment









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Mabueller
Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 10:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looking good Harsblast!
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Ezblast
Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tell us about the oilcooler and tach you used - please.
GT - JBOTDS! EZ
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Harsblast
Posted on Sunday, May 20, 2007 - 01:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

here is the info

tach - j&p cycles part # 560-080
i have the SE ign module so it hooks right in

oilcooler - drag specialities
adapter(oil filter) part # 371016
oil cooler part # 371023
adapter(nut) part # dsnut4400-u
clamp part # 371027

the oil filter adapter has to be machined down to fit, the first 5mm from the top has to be reduced by 3mm in diameter and the remainder by 8mm in diameter, there abouts

you will also need two 90 deg 1" brackets to bolt oil cooler to clamp, i got a lenght of aluminium L and cut the pieces that i needed from it

additional hose and clamps need for hook up
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