| Author | Message | ||
     Swampy |
The way the weather is in Michigan now, invite me down and I will do it for you.... | ||
| Hauntingurcoma |
I HAVE AN 07 BLAST STOCK EXCEPT FOR AIR BOX MOD AND I AM ONLY GETTING 95-100 MILES BEFORE I HIT RESERVE CONSISTANT 50 MILES TO GALLON.I'M 6' 220LBS DRIVE IT 15-17 MILES EVERY DAY.ALSO I'M A SPIRITED RIDER.  | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome Hauntingurcoma! Your mileage is normal. If your ride is all highway and you keep off the gas, it will get better. Your weight (and height probably) is also above what they use for mileage testing, so that will cost you mpg too (no offense). PS all caps online is yelling.FYI | ||
| Evilbetty |
I'm 6'2, 235lbs, and that's about what I get on mine. A couple times of conservative riding yielded 115 miles before reserve. But the average is more like 95-100 miles. | ||
| Hauntingurcoma |
sorry never understood the caps thing i try not to yell when i'm typing.thanks for the info. | ||
| Swampy |
Welcome to the Thumper Forum Hauntingurcoma! What you are experiencing is normal. I usually ride 70-80 miles before a refill just to be on the safeside, I don't like pushing. Just a question...... Has anybody really ever gotten 70 mpg with their Blast? (Message edited by swampy on December 04, 2008) | ||
| Ezblast |
lol - yes and even better! (not me though - lol) EZ | ||
| Reuel |
I used to go 125 miles before I hit reserve. Then I discovered aftermarket products.  | ||
| Wbsprudels |
I'm 6'1" and 200 lbs--I consistently hit reserve with my '09 Blast at 120 miles. I was thinking that my mileage wasn't as good as advertised, but it sounds like I am doing okay. | ||
| Fast1075 |
When I first bought mine i got like 71 once...but then came mods...and lots of WOT riding...now i average 50-60 mpg depending on how hard I ride. | ||
| Zane |
Yeah, I did. Before all the two up riding I do to take my son to school, I was getting 70 to 72 mpg all the time. Highest I ever got was 77 but I think that was a math error. Only mod on the Blast is a Vance & Hines exhaust and re-jetting. Most of my miles are for commuting and I drive pretty gently. Now that I have 6 miles of 2 up riding in my 24 mile commute, I'm still getting 64 - 66 mpg. I have about 10 miles of 35/45 mph driving and the rest is a steady 65 mph. | ||
| Thump |
Could someone please explain what happens to the front end when braking hard from upper highway speeds that causes the wobble? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Wobble could be caused by the worn (or weak) front forks, loose neck bearings, underinflated or badly worn front tire, 'loose' engine mounts, warped rotor, cracked frame. Many things can cause it, but first: Do you still have a Dunlop front and how many miles on it? | ||
| Reuel |
So, you're saying my Blast could be wearing out? After less than 8 years and only 36,000 miles? Hmmm... Yeah, I had the same problem. New Pirelli, inflated properly, and everything feels tight. Looks like it's a good time to get that space heater for the garage and see just how many parts make up a Blast, huh? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
LOL! ALL our Blasts our wearing out. Some faster than others! | ||
| Roysbuell |
Still figuring out these forums not sure on rules about starting a new thread. So Ill just put it here. Today on my way home from work (a 10 mile ride) once I got into city stop and go my Blast backfired 3 times before I got home. Not loud gunshots, just like a maybe a muffled balloon pop sound. Anyone have any ideas what the problem might be? | ||
| Swampy |
Intake Boot probably! Might be cracked or loose. Das Boot! Also check the exhaust header for cracks or exhaust flange tightness. | ||
| Roysbuell |
Oh no the infamous boot! I think I may remember something about a super boot people were buying would this be the one advertised on ebay? | ||
| Fast1075 |
In fact, I have a superboot sitting on my desk as I type  | ||
| Ezblast |
Yuppers - have one on both bikes! Yes it is the Ebay item. EZ | ||
| Themagster |
EZ - I'm so out of the loop I guess as much reading as I try to do, I still miss stuff. Superboot? I'm sure I need it, exactly what do I look for on Ebay? Learn me please... | ||
| Johnnymac |
Try this... http://cgi.ebay.com/Buell-Blast-Custom-intake-Boot _W0QQitemZ130305196479QQihZ003QQcategoryZ35574QQss PageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem | ||
| Themagster |
Thanks! | ||
| Bhawk |
S'up gang,been a while,hope everybody is good in these (hopeful) times and gettin lots of leanin time in on yo Blast. Hows it goin Gear? Still runnin those parts i got and she is doin well, havent been deer huntin lately since i put those whistles on the front fender (we be deep in the Nat. Forrest here in Ga.) Quik Q. got a squeek comin from the rear belt area, probably glazing,only 20,000 on de 'B' is there any way to dress the belt to eliminate that embarassing noise or is that an indicator that it's time???????? Thanks for yo help and Ride easy, Ride long | ||
| Swampy |
Bhawk, The belt and rear pulley is recommended for replacement at 15,000 miles. I think most belts squeek, so don't sweat it unless the belt is due for replacemnt. Ready Set SNAP! | ||
| Reuel |
Mine stopped making that noise when I changed out the whole rear wheel. I used the same pulley cover. | ||
| Thumper62 |
Hi guys, While riding, the bike started cutting out followed immediately by a backfire. The bike has been progressively getting worse over the span of the last 3 days. Sometimes, it cuts out, and seems to have a very weak/ low/ no backfire whatsoever. It is a 2001, WB exhaust (24 discs) the PO informed me that the carb was rejetted, but did not tell me to what degree. What could be the problems or most probable cause/FIX? Thanks in advance, R | ||
| Ezblast |
Das Boot! | ||
| Thumper62 |
I thought so too, however, i checked it 3 different times. I even slipped on my spare, incase there was a crack that i could not see. So..... | ||
| Ezblast |
OK - so you checked the kick stand switch, and disabled it? After that I would suspect the ignition. EZ |
