| Author | Message | ||
     Fssnoc2501 |
Jim, Changing the rocker box gaskets ain't a real bad job. You need to make sure you have a torque wrench that reads in inch/pounds. Over tightening can cause some real problems. Also need a torque wrench that reads in foot/pounds for the big fasteners. I used a small 2ton floor jack under the front of the motor to support it while working. If you don't have a bike lift here's an inexpensive one you might try to hold the bike in an upright position. You need (2) cheap car jack stands, about 18" of 3/8" allthread, (2) 3/8" nuts and (2) 6" pieces of 1" pipe. Weld the nuts into the ends of the piece of pipe, insert the allthread through your axle, secure with your pipe nuts and set on the jack stands. Works like a charm. Some the the bolts can be alittle frustrating, but being patient and taking your time is the secret. It takes me about 1.5 hours to do it on mine. Ray | ||
| Sarodude |
Jim- I was able to do mine without supporting the bike on stands - though I would've much preferred a stand of some sort. To remove the gas tank you have to take out the 2 little rubber stoppers or Pygmy Condoms as I've liked calling them. The manual simply says to remove them. Mine (2002 Blast) would NOT COME OFF and I had to cut them lengthwise in such a way that they'd let go but still be useable. Aaron mentioned using a Claw Hammer (tm) to do this. My old gaskets were stubborn. Sounds obvious but be prepared with appropriate tools and / or chemicals. That took me more time than I would have thought. Oh, and please report what your rocker box smells like... -Saro | ||
| Mavinwy |
Smells like? I have been asked for a lot of reports over the years, but that one is pretty new. I do have a bike stand, so that is not an issue. Just looking for any little hints (BTW - Thanks all for them) I have a pretty well equpped shop, so I should be OK. thanks again Jim | ||
| Blake |
Saro, There something you aren't telling us?   | ||
| Xgecko |
He might have a used oil fetish...if that's the case don't open the seals of your forks those have a truely unique smell | ||
| Sarodude |
Blake- Both times I've been through the rockerbox (the second time wasn't for a rocker gasket leak) I detected a distinctly, uh, well, "Seagull Bait" type of odor.  FWIW, I'm using HD motor oil. -Saro | ||
| Blake |
Try using Mobil-1. It exudes the essence of pure synthetic lubricant.  | ||
| Circlip |
Does any one know if hard saddlebags exist to fit the Blast? I commute and I need something that will fit a laptop. I could use my trusty AeroStitch Courier bag, but lockable saddlebags come in handy. So far I've checked Hepco-Becker and Givi with no luck. | ||
| Roy |
Can anyone tell me the part number for Blast handlebars please? I had Blast bars on my S1W when I crashed it and amongst other things bent the bars. UK dealers can't get a part number as the Blast isn't imported tu the UK Many thx - Roy | ||
| Ezblast |
N0002.M is the number for the handle bars. The dark side is very fogged in so too wet to work on the bike - time for a run for the sun - down south towards San Jose - fun fun! Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Captainplanet |
I had to ride my wife's blast a few days while I was between bikes and I noticed something wierd. When going over rough roads, when the suspension unloads I hear a clunk type noise. I first thought it might be the head bearings loose, but they checked out ok. Any other ideas on what the noise might be? Jeff | ||
| Xgecko |
Top out | ||
| Rd350 |
Hey everyone I traded the Blast in today for a Firebolt and have some things left over from the Blast. I have a Corbin saddle that I am asking $200.00 that is almost brand new. I have the Blast tank bag and the Blast saddle bags both for $150.00 Or if you take everything I will take $300.00 and throw in a Blast service manual. Anyways, just thought someone might be able to use them since I can't.. | ||
| Jeromius |
Rd350 - I'm interested - contact me through the email address in my profile! | ||
| Kyuss |
Pop goes the weasel! hit the starter and the POP from the Air filter shook my leg. Very loud! now no go... turns over and over and over has spark and fuel, but won't start! anyone? thanks in advance kyuss | ||
| Jprovo |
Kyuss, check to see it the carb the carb to manifold connection has been compromised. Jeff, check the top motor mount out. James | ||
| Ltlboybuell |
Here's a new one. Has anyone else ever had the dipstick snap in half ?! While doing my pre-ride the "Handle" portion started to unscrew and then POP I had the top half and about half a thread in my hands with the rest stuck in the tank/top tube threads!! It took the careful drilling of two small holes right across from each other and two pin punches to remove the stuck lower half. Best part is, the dealer has to order a replacement (of course). | ||
| Xgecko |
Great Ltlboybuell. Make me worry. I would suggest a rubber stopper (usually found at a beer brewing supply store) as a replacement for the cap until it comes in. I've had my blast back pop through the carb before. but it always started afterwards...post the results when you figure it out please. | ||
| Kyuss |
Q: carb to manifold connection? 7k miles and a little over 1 year old, I'm getting pretty tired of problems... when I find out where the carb to manifold connection is I'll check it, but if the pop cracked the manifold as my dealer thinks happened I'm putting it in the garage for the season... hopefully make enough payments to be able to sell in spring. I would love to buy buell again. Do the V-twins have less agrivation with breakdowns and breaking parts? or is the answer only buying an assembly line Jap bike?  | ||
| Kyuss |
Xgecko- mine has popped too before, but this sounded like an M-80 under my seat | ||
| Xgecko |
carb to manifold connection is a silly (some might call it a weak link) rubber hose like thing between the carb and the head. At about 10K miles of california/hawaii miles it needs replacement with the wider temp variations there it might need it sooner. I plan of experimenting with a Furnace fitting that look stronger. BTW if that hose is cracked you will have a hell of a time starting the bike...if you can at all. Ripp out the air box and check it out | ||
| Mavinwy |
Got the rocker box gasket changed out yesterday...went easy as can be. No strange smells...just mobil-1 (used since first oil change). Took about an hour "by the book". I have a set of (semi) hard bags I picked up second hand. Spent all morning trying to remember who made them. Will look tonight and post it, but my laptop fits fine and seems well protected to me. Thanks again all. jim | ||
| Ezblast |
Hey Blake thanks for the tip on going one up on the main jet. At 180 the decel burble is still tight, 45 to 90+mph is even quicker(who'd da thought) and the bike just feels stronger. Thanks again - I'll throw it on the dyno again, however - that will happen after phase 1 of this bikes evolution is done(probably in a month or two).Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Blake |
EZ, That's good news. Don't stop now, keep going richer until you see no further improvement, then settle back to the previous jet size. | ||
| Xgecko |
Some future thoughts to my front end     | ||
| Rockbiter1 |
That top one looks cool, as long as you promise to not put any Suzuki decals on your Blast | ||
| Ezblast |
Hey - Xgecko - The look you have now is definitely you;0) But its great to see you coming over to the dark side - have you tried jetting to 175 main yet? I'm curious - your system/set-up should support this (worst that could happen is going back down to a jet you already own). Blasting on the darkside!(Hell I'm running 180 but my set-up is different) EZ | ||
| Blake |
EZ, Try a 185. You may be once again pleasantly surprised. | ||
| Xgecko |
Ed you got any photos of your Blast with that fairing on it??? I have thought of stepping up to a 175 to see what it does it's a bit lean with the Irridium plug. Not to lean just sorta on the edge. Definatly not rich and it's made the oil look rather bad. So since I have to head by the dealer tommorrow anyway I'll pick up a 175 jet. | ||
| Ezblast |
Give me about a month for pictures - 185 huh - 175 was a bit rich with out the Direct Hits and lean with them went up to 180 for a noticable dif..If I was running a Force exhaust maybe? Besides the factory jetting being too lean in the first place, Blake -please tell me why 185 would'nt be too rich? (Although in their testimonials - several stock and modified bikes did go up 3 jet sizes - is my dyno reading that lean? Also I am already up 3 sizes from the factory - just making uneducated concern sounds;0) - Blasting on the Dark side!EZ |
