| Author | Message | ||
     Captainplanet |
Chaser, Don't believe that the kerker pipe is quiet on the scale of quiet to loud. It may not be as loud as the others, but it will quickly get the attention of your local law enforcement. | ||
| Prof_Stack |
I've had the Buell windshield on for 6k miles and nowadays don't leave home without it. Below about 45 mph you don't really need it. Above that the wind comes up to the top of my full-face helmet and buffets it somewhat. I'm used to it and tuck in under higher wind conditions. I'm about 5'10" and have stock pegs and seat. In the short time I had it, the Corbin seat put me up a little higher. Joey - you're right on about the Blast smoothing out. Nearing 10k, I noticed how quiet it was at idle the other day. Yes, I keep the primary chain adjusted properly. I'll put in Mobil-1 gear oil next change. Your tranny probably shifts better because of the synthetic oil but ALSO because you know how to shift it to avoid the crunchies. | ||
| Sarodude |
Do I remember reading correctly in the Blast manual that the bolts holding the sprocket to the wheel are throw aways? If so, MUST the sprcoket be removed when changing a tire? If so, would that show up as a charged item if someone were given a Blast wheel (with sprocket attached) to change the tire? Do I need to worry? -Saro | ||
| Ezblast |
Headlight size - 7 inches. I like wind - so the windscreen gets blown away - lol - and being an ex-navy-main eng. machinest mate - I couldn't really tell you which exhaust is louder, though I like loud also;0) Time to go riding - Just Blasting on the Darkside! EZ | ||
| Blastin |
Saro, Yes the sprocket bolts are one time use only. The sprocket is huge in comparison to the wheel. So the shop I have gone to in the past can't get the tire on/off unless the sprocket is off on conventional tire mounting equipment. The bolts are like $0.50 a piece if I remember correctly. So I wouldn't worry to much on the price of the bolts. They are precoated with Blue Loc-tite. I have heard of some dealerships and shops rigging up some sort of jig or mechanism to avoid having to remove the sprocket, but I don't know for sure. The funny thing is, by following the manual it says that the sprocket must be removed. So why do I usually have a little trouble finding more than 3 at anyone dealership? Are they not changing tires? | ||
| Sweetdaddyd |
Chaser, I have a headlight conversion left over from my blast if you or anyone else is interested. It has very few miles on it, is a GLASS headlight (the cheap ones are plastic) and I paid like $75 bucks for it, and then $30 for the bulbs. It has the yellowest bulb you have ever seen, really catches your eye (I had a yellow blast) but you can put the blue, purple, white, or whatever color you want in it. Make me an offer to sweetdaddydelicious@hotmail.com | ||
| Ezblast |
Hey guys - I just posted some pic.s of my Blast in the picture section before it went to hardcore vaderism(alien fairing light combo,etc.) she looks alot like this now - she sure is fun and I always get questions! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Jimalexander |
David, congrats on getting the S2! Yep, still in Philly but off to florida soon for the winter. The V&H is brand new like the bike and I checked the packing to see if I could get some more in. It's real tight and thick. I'll just locate all the stock muffler mounting hardware and slap the old one back on. Hey Jeremy, thanks for checking for me. Jim | ||
| Sarodude |
It would seem like tight packing might muffle less... -Saro | ||
| Joey |
Remove the sprocket? I'm on my third tire, and have yet to remove the sproket before I bring it in. I haven't had anyone tell me the sprocket was in the way, either. Maybe that's because I never asked. I've never taken it to the Buell dealer to change the tire, as they tend to have the highest price for labor. Thanks, guys, about the windshield. I just did over 100 miles today with several layers, doing my best to keep warm. Looks like I'm going to have a talk with the Misses tonight. | ||
| Jimalexander |
Hi Saro, the packing in the new muffler is real tight, can't get any more in there. Glad to see that all the tribulations that you had last year with that dealership messing everything up are over and your still Blastin! Jim. | ||
| Blasterd |
Jim, any chance of me picking up that Vance and Hines muffler from you? Bring it down when you come to Florida. Ken | ||
| Jimalexander |
Blasterd, I'm gonna keep the V&H for when I get my country place. Best price for this exhaust that I have found is cas4.com $180.95. Jim. | ||
| Joey |
First, my gas cap is made in Taiwan, then my wheel bearings are made in China. Now this! Tag found on HD rain gear: "Genuine Harley-Davidson MotorClothes are true to the spirit, tradition and quality that have made Harley-Davidson an American legend. Designed to the same exacting level of performance as Harley-Davidson motorcycles, authentic Harley-Davidson MotorClothes full line of clothing and accessories provides comfort, durability, and style, on or off the road. Harley-Davidson MotorClothes: Live the legend. Genuine Harley-Davidson Quality Since 1903 ... [identifying numbers, etc.] ... MADE IN CHINA" BTW: It leaks at the crotch, and I can't move my head if I close the neck cover. | ||
| Pleer |
What's the seating position like on an M2, compared to the Blast? I currently own a Blast, and I like the upright position. I'd like to give this bike to my fiancee, and get a larger one for myself, but I don't want to ride around laying on my belly. | ||
| Polekat |
I have a 2002 M2 and it seems to me the riding position is more up right than the X1. I was told there are 2 inch higher bars that could be tipped back a bit and would create a more up ride than I have now. There is also a different seat that would be 1 inch lower than what is on the M2 now and that too would change the riding position. Though I lean forward some, I am no where near being on my belly. I've never been on a Blast, so I can't compare the two. | ||
| Ezblast |
Did a ride going around the city - old SF - with the stock seat instead of the Corbin - the Corbin is more comfortable - so I took it apart - rebent the tongue, rerivitted and expoxied tongue to seat, drilled for side pegs, bought 1&1/2"7/8"boltw/#20 fine thread, spring washer, and flat washer - will try re-fit tomorrow - knocking on wood - Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Prof_Stack |
In the short time I had the Corbin seat I found it more comfortable for short rides but way too firm for longer rides (like over 60 miles). But I'm a lightweight compared to some of the more poundwise mature Blastards. YMMV. Here is an L bracket made for the Corbin seat that Ray (Fssnoc2501) made use of when he purchased the Corbin from me. Perhaps he can comment on how it worked for him.  | ||
| Ezblast |
Thanks Prof - however the mods I made seem to be enough. Looks good now with only a slight gap at the rear and a stock look fitting everywhere else. Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Chaser |
When is the best time (mileage maybe? does it matter when?) to switch form standard fluids to synthetic? My assumption is after the break in period? Thanks Josh | ||
| Jimalexander |
I said that I wasn't going to get mental about noises etc with my new Blast but it looks like I went a bit too far blocking out everything and just enjoying the ride. From mile 1 to 190 I kept hearing a constant tick tick ticking in my left ear. It was annoying as hell and hadn't occured on my '00. I ignored it but my brain was starting to say, "look for an exhaust leak, it's not valve clatter, harmonic resonance, etc." This 2002 was sold with the V&H exhaust and the jets done at the dealer while brand new. I just pulled off the V&H and discovered that the lower head nut that holds on the exhaust head pipe collar was only finger tight and that's where the ticking was coming from. Whoever installed the V&H at the dealer tightened the top nut considerably and forgot to get to the bottom one. Doesn't look like he used a torque wrench! The exhaust gasket was all black with carbon buildup around the lower bolt area and not around the top. Bike was sold new with the V&H and jet kit done. As I look into the head, my valve stem and underside of valve are a consistant grey/white. Is this a healthy color for a bike with 190 miles? I hope one of you knowledgeable mechanics out there can tell me nothing was harmed due to this leak. Thanks, Jim. | ||
| Aaron |
I doubt that they failed to tighten it. Loosening header nuts is common on Buells. Some people double-nut, or use lock washers or special nuts to get them to stay on. Others, like me, believe that's treating the symptom, that if the system is mounted properly, the nuts will stay tight by themselves. Basically, the theory goes that the nuts loosen because of constant flexing at the pipe to head connection, because every other mounting point is through rubber. This flexing can also cause studs to break, which is a major PITA to fix. I've found that when you mount the rest of the system more tightly, the problem with nuts loosening and studs breaking at the head connection goes away. I seriously doubt you hurt anything in the motor with a mild exhaust leak for a short period of time. | ||
| Sarodude |
Aaron- I don't think the V&H pipe uses rubber. I know for sure the rear mount doesn't. The middle mount escapes me at the moment. FWIW, my V&H (or the Bub, for that matter) hasn't had any such issues. The Bub did crack pretty good, though. -Saro | ||
| Chaser |
Saro or anyone who knows, Does the Bub exhaust give you more power than the V&H or are they about equal? Thanks Josh | ||
| Xgecko |
Saro the front (or middle if you count the header) mount on a V&H pipe is indeed rubber. From what I understand they are the only Rubber mounted Blast pipe | ||
| Jimalexander |
Aaron, thanks for the input, so grey/white color of exhaust stem and valve is OK? I'm feeling better and will check the tightness in future. Jim. | ||
| Ralphthe3rd |
I don't have my manual handy, can you tell me what the current models number of teeth on the rear sprocket and belt are- thanks ! | ||
| Ralphthe3rd |
About the Drive Belt and rear pulley for sale on eBay. I queried the people selling it and they said they just got the items in a box of other Buell stuff. They didn't know if they were pre or post recall, but counted the number of teeth for me... they said : Rear sprocket-73teeth, the belt had 117. So is that post or pre-recall ? I think some of you guys are bidding..... | ||
| Ralphthe3rd |
Whoops ! The 73 tooth rear sprocket is Pre-recall, so is that Belt ! I thought so..... | ||
| Prof_Stack |
Don't use the pre-recall sprocket! The sprocket had problems under stress (don't we all) and was prone to crack. "Failure to change to the new and larger sprocket could result in death or serious injury." Besides, the larger sprocket made for a better Blast. I know, I had the original sprocket and found the gearing too high. 5th gear was not usable until you were over 50-55 mph. |
