| Author | Message | ||
     Ezblast |
Yes on the former - in the kv dyno section, alot - racers always want that top end edge that a few more ponies bring bringing that middle drop - yes for more torque you need more hp but I've watched a lot of small block v-8's and type 1 & 4 VW engines pull 1 to 1 ratios of hp to torque -so shown in advertised dynos - lol - I figure the same can be done on our Blasts. The stock curve starts right but peeks and falls too soon, and though the number is in the ideal range it falls to fast to be of greater usage. My goal was to bring my peek foward a bit and keep it steady instead with only the slight drop down the line say 4.5 to 5 g. instead of practically gone by 4g (27.3 to 14.2 ft.lb.) stock. Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Blake |
Then you are indeed looking for more HP. You just don't want to sacrifice your midrange to get it. I feel the same way. I would sacrifice peak HP for beefier midrange any day. If torque in FT*LBs equals or exceeds HP, then the torque peak is at or below 5,252 rpm and falls off drastically above that. Most VW engines probably don't rev much above 5,252 rpm. Any engine that does not rev over 5,252 can never achieve more HP than FT-LBs torque as it is a mathematical impossibility. The HP and FT-LBs torque curve will ALWAYS intersect at 5,252 rpm, meaning they will have equal scalar magnitudes. | ||
| Ezblast |
Yup - totally agree- I like my torque like I like my women - a beefy mid-range;0) - lol - knew that part about torque not being able to exceed hp also - I do actually listen to you ;0) - understanding sometimes - thats different;0) - sometimes your way deep - glug-glug - and I end up doing homework but thats how one learns. So I'll let you know how the hose/clamp thing goes in replacing that darn soft rubber intake boot. Got caught in a storm picking them up - couldn't care less - smilling all the way home -sure hope it works - if it does I'll - knock on wood - have pretty much a bullet proof Blast to play with - Wooo - wooo! Blake you have me curious though - hows that Blast Racer you said you were forming up - what stage do you have it at? Just curious as ever;0) Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the dark side! EZ | ||
| Blake |
Just thinking at this point. No actual Blast yet. Would probably happen next winter if we decide to do it. | ||
| Ezblast |
I'm sure everyone is curious - what would your plans include for a racing Blast - no deep secrets but some general tibits/thoughts on where you want to take the bike would be cool  Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
I guess (and hope) everyones out riding - I'm working - darn;0) - sure do enjoy the ride to work though - strange how it always takes twice as long to get home;0) Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Dan43blast |
Anybody know how to get the seat post off to move it to the Corbin seat? | ||
| Ravensmith22 |
We had an open house at SPHD today, and the guys from Crossroads were here.I got a chance to talk to them a bit. Nice guys. I also had a close look at their Blast (I detailed it myself, boy was it dirty!). I want those big, fat wheels on my bike!! A little more likely, I think I might eventually get the Lockhart-Phillips fairing that they used. I wish that I could have gotten a chance to ride that bike, though. Oh, well. | ||
| Ezblast |
Dan - Wrap a cloth around the top part and apply strong grip to vice grips locked on it till it turns then just hand unscrew it. Raven!  Hey that means you got a good look at their carb Brace mounting points - think you could describe where they mounted them to -top & bottom - That bike is a definate High profile beauty - but still all the same - I would'nt mind riding it - for comparisons;0) - ya should have shamed them into a Brace or rearsets;0)(least a discount) - lol - Totally cool. Yuppers - Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! | ||
| Ravensmith22 |
Ez, we had the filter and carb masked off, so I couldn't see the mounting very well, sorry.I suppose I should have taken a closer look later, but I was distracted by those wheels, and studying how they mounted the fairing. I'll ask around, and see if I can find out about the carb bracing for you. Knowing how much you like your Bub, I asked what kind of pipe they put on. I was told that they cut off the stock muffler, leaving the header, then mounted a Supertrapp with a piece of wood stove piping. Huh. They also made some interesting bracing for that fairing, which mounted to the top of the tree. I don't plan on getting the clip-ons, yet, so I'll have to figure out a different way to brace the top of the fairing. I want a nice rigid mount. | ||
| Ezblast |
Wow - I knew they where using a suppertrap universal!;0) Could tell from the pic - everyone agrees it would be the most tunable set up! Its cool! Hell - if I had been there they would have thrown me out for excessive drooling before I even got to within ten feet of the bike! I understand - that bike has so many cool details - and custom parts - its cool;0)   Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Droobies |
Good Lord, that is a beautiful piece of engineering genius. Odd thing, to me at least, is that they really haven't done anything else to it since they made it in late 2000. I'm totally aware of the cost/profit ratio concerning manufacturing go-fast and look-faster goodies for the Blast market, but jeebus man, throw us a freaking bone here! I grow weary of too few companies providing innovative products for a fun bike. If it weren't for companies like Nallin and X-roads (Banke to a lesser degree), we'd be up Shat's Creek with no paddles save for a few exhaust systems and our own twisted inventiveness... for that I'm extremely thankful, BTW, as I haven't an ounce of motorcycle know-how myself. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad to see that Buell themselves are finally catching up to the aftermarket with our "starter" bikes, but I certainly wouldn't complain if I saw some Carbon Fiber bodywork being thrown our way either. Not to mention having to be a pseudo MacGuyver just to attempt to retrofit parts from "Company X" that works on every model BUT the Blast. What are the total sales figures for Blasts since they originally rolled off the assembly line? Is there truly an identifiable market out there? Do companies like Nallin and X-roads just have massive stones for putting out a product that won't make them a profit? Are companies like Force in the right for not throwing their hats into the ring because of tooling costs and the like? Seriously, as much of a personal rant as this may seem, I would really dig your opinions on this matter as well. I don't mean to sound like the raving lunatic of the boards... only after a night of binging with George Killian, maybe. I also don't want to be the guy to stroll up and whiz on anyone's campfire of thumper glee, but, save for the aforementioned companies and/or products, the market has been pretty darn stale for 3-odd years. | ||
| Ezblast |
The Force people make a very nice exhaust and Nallin sells a specially tuned version of it for the Blast. True there are not a lot of vendors making Blast specific parts, however there are a ton of companies that sell parts and items that can be used by the Blast with little to no modifications. Most of those vendors are our sponsors and I have nothing but praise for them and their products - that said - let it be known that they are not the only one marketing stuff for the Blast. The nice thing about them as a group however, is that they will help you - try - to find that item even if they don't carry it - very helpfull in that respect and knowledgable about all things Buell. As I said there are a ton of vendors willing to sell you products that are Blast adaptable - elsewhere on the net I've posted a rather large list of links of vendors and muliple vendors who sell things that are Blast adaptable. Even suspension pieces are findable - I've had races with other Blasters to find a part for the Blast and those vendors weren't even in the running - LaVerda 4 - way adjustable bars - very nice for the bar crowd - upright at superbike height and adjust down to whatever racing stance you want - as adjustable as my Profi clipons - I think that race took all of a few minutes - with the question being where can I find 4 way adj. bars? (you know if I had known about those - hmmm) What ya looking for Bro? I used over 35 diferent vendors in assembling my bike (including stuff from most of our sponsors;0) and I haven't been stumped for a source yet.  Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Rebelgtp |
well yeah i can understand the frusteration with not being able to get all the parts we want prefit and made for our bikes but ed is right there is alot out there we can use. we can adapt full fairing bodywork or half fairing bodywork from race bikes for a cool look. we can make rearsets (wich ed has mentioned before). there really is alot out there you just have to know what you want and get someone to help you look if you can't find it yourself. hell there is even fuel injection you can use on a blast kinda spendy though. just imagine upgrade the suspention, do a full 600cc kit, rear sets, clip ons, full fairing, oil cooler an swap out the tail section...all of the parts are out there and can be be adapted to the bike. you can even run a 4 valve head on our bike. | ||
| Droobies |
Well, I certainly didn't want it to seem like I was knocking the sponsors, as that is certainly the opposite of what I had intended. I'm very greatful for even offering Blast products, as it'd seem our few little corners of the web for P3-luvin' are just that: few. It's good to see Buell making some performance parts, seems to put some distance between their original "learn on this, then buy this" stance. You know we've gotta be a little strange for buying a Buell in the first place, thinking that we could part with such a lovable 500cc'd machine is just nuts. =P I'd really like to see some bodywork... really bad. Not the universal fairing stuff, I'm talking CF tank covers, belt covers, rear huggers, wind screens, and front fenders. All of which, IIRC, cannot be retrofitted from other Buell CF stuff. I'd love to not see one and a half pounds of aluminum cost $500 just to move my feet back a few inches. I haven't seen any pics of a total set from Banke, but at least they've kept the price under $400. The thought of a tricked out Blast just makes me drool, but to think that I'll be shelling out the price of the bike just to get it... well, that's a sorta love that I've never been able to invest in anything that didn't bleed red when pricked. EZ, you got a link for those Clip-ons of yours? I found Wildhair, and I'm seriously envious of some of their front fairing ideas, namely the Bike Side Future 1. How 'bout that lil' stack of yours? Factory Hi-po ignition and cams, Nallin 515 bolt on and a stage 3 head prep...mmmmmm I dunno, all apologies if my previous post seemed offensive to anyone, I guess my Gen X laziness (and extreme lack of motorcycle tech know-how) has bred some sort of frustration that our little thumper hasn't seen the sort of love that other bikes, even other Buells, have. Eh, maybe I just need to quit Blasting on the blue side and start Blasting on the Dark Side. | ||
| Ezblast |
Don't sweat it bro - this ain't Sacborg - where flaming is the norm - it can be frustrating hunting - the clipons I got from WildHair but Blake may have a different link, use the link I posted in the ergonomics if you want to check out the LaVerda bars. CF can be found but the means is exhausting and the price very high. There are several shops here in Cali you drop off your bike - they'll take heasurements and molds and make you any cf part you want - way high end - but if you really want it I can track down those shops for you - no problem. The stack I got from ASB (a sponser) for more details on my bike try http://www.geocities.com/edzick94122/BlastVader-index.html as for rear sets think xb shifting and braking gear combined with easily made footrests coming off engine bolts just like Banke or Crossroads;0) save a hundred or more  while having a cool easily done custom system. Feel the power of the darkside!  Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Droobies |
Man, I had no idea your Blast had gone through that much modification! Don't worry about the CF stuff, if I really wanted to get crazy, I'm sure I could track down someone locally to do the work, and while the idea of a one of a kind fully CF'ed (lol) Blast is awesome, I'm not ready or willing to drop that much bank into something I can only ride 2/3rds of the year. If I were in the position to where money is no object -21 year old college student, yeah right- I'd already have the fastest Blast on the planet. Anyway, I'll hit ya'll up with questions once the finances are in order, but I've still got a trip to Sacramento and Fresno to plan. Odd ducks that us Blast lovers are, I'm flying half way across the country to compete in a freaking videogame tournament. I do have a couple of quick questions though: 1) what is the fork diameter for clip-ons? 2) would the fairing pictured below be adaptable to the Blast with a bit of elbow grease?  | ||
| Ezblast |
Yup - been busy;0) - 37mm for the forks and I'm sure that could be adapted with no problem - and that the guys at Wildhair would even be able to give instructions and ideas for any hard adapting - though I don't think it would be needed for that aplication - looks like a simple bolt on - (yea sure;0) - this all just bolts on - my favorite quote). The only bike that came close to mine in sportbike mods at the last gathering I was at was litle Martinez's Japan race - spec Ninja 250 - totally custom little green number - with over 65 ponies and only 289 lbs (cf;0)) - all the guys with hi-po gixxers, busa's, etc. were busy standing around checking out our two bikes with so much less power and still drooling - lol - too funny! Being different isn't bad! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Droobies |
Cool, thanks. Yeah, I'd have to say that "this just bolts on" is right up there with "fits all Buells, except Blast". | ||
| Chaser |
My favorite "fits all Buells, except Blast" to date was the buell traction hand grips. Funny thing is that the fit great on my Blast. Off their site Traction Hand Grips 55959-02Y $13.95 Fits '96-later Buell® models (except '96 S2T and Blast® models). XB models require removal of handlebar endcaps. Thin profile for positive control. Rubber compound reduces vibration. Unique "Tire Tread" styling. Complements both the Traction Rider Footpegs (P/N 50553-02Y) and Traction Passenger Footpegs (P/N 50562-02Y). | ||
| Ezblast |
yup! They fit fine!  Got Thump! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Jprovo |
Ed, you need to put something in those top handlebar clamps. How about a piece of 7/8 acrylic tubing with end caps? Then you have some place to hold your reg and insurance papers. Or maybe...? James | ||
| Ezblast |
Well - in the long term I expect that to be the mount for a Dakota digital tach. in the mean time I'll probable hang a motorcycle clock there as a place holder then mount the clock on the left when I install the tach. ;0) Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Josh |
Anyone else having problems with rocker box gaskets? We just lost the second set in 8000miles. | ||
| Ezblast |
no sweat Josh - Old issue - but then you are the proud owner of an older Blast - so know that relief has come and all the new rocker box gaskets are metalic and if you install print side up you should have no more problems (nock on wood). All rocker box gaskets were switched from paper to the metalic mid 2002 - so its possible you got a paper one again the first time it went. Happened to more than one person -;0( - lol Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Josh |
Ah, I thought the conversion to the new gaskets had taken place earlier. Anyone got advice on changing them? Don't you need to drop the engine? | ||
| Ezblast |
Unbolt the front motormount and it will drop down enough to get the job done (suport w/scissors jac - unbolt - then lower), when done - reverse procedure. (This asumes tank off). About an hour and a half the first time and 45 min. the second -lol - any thing that can happen to a Blast has probably happened to mine - lol - live and learn. Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the dark side! EZ | ||
| Littledog1 |
Ezblast, ASBN will be featuring Blasts at next months meeting in San Leandro...First Monday in May. Hope to see your bike there. Mickey | ||
| Ezblast |
Cool! - the Pizza place right? Will do! 1st monday - the 5th right around 7 pm - sounds good! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
Interesting question - would the XB swing-arm bolt up to the Blast? While we are on the topic of a parts swap - what would be involved in switching to the XB front end as well? - hmmm Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ |
