| Author | Message | ||
     Buelliedan |
Dansherman, The new Buell Pro series grips are quite nice. They have a unique taper design which is really comfortable onnthe hands plus they come with new throttle barrels so they are really a bargain. | ||
| Xgecko |
On bars and such, I recently switched to the bike bandit clubman bars. they are nice...require me to use my abs more when I ride, allow me to dive more into corners, make stoppies easy (riddiculously so) and would be very uncomfortable if I didn't have rearsets. Seriously as they are I'm fine but if I had regular footpegs I'd be very cramped. For around town, and runs at twisties I will keep them on but for touring when I get to Japan I'll probabllt switch to the 2.5" rise superbike bars that I had on before these. It only takes me 20 minutes to change bars. For those that are changing handle bars there is NO NEED to cut off the clutch side grip. Take a long thin flat head screwdriver and wedge it under the the grip (it only needs to go about half way up) then spray windex under the grip. Pull out the screwdriver and wigle the grip a bit. It should slide off quite easilly. if not repeat. to put it back of I'm partial to clear lacquer spray(though hairspray and spray craft cement also work well) on handlebar as a lubricant and then a bit inside the grip. Slide into place quickly as it drys fast, making the bike safe to ride in no time. As for types of grips I prefer sportbike grips but any 7/8ths" grip will work. just find one that feels right for the gloves you wear. | ||
| Dansherman |
Windex huh? Wish I woulda known that a little ealrier..  A side note: I said before that I couldn't get the steering to lock with the clubman bars; this is slightly incorrect. The steering will lock, you just need to turn the bars to the right. | ||
| Xgecko |
yea windex is an OLD bicycle shop trick and it makes changing bars, brakes, shifters etc, a snap. Yes the bars will lock but only after you trip the horn or the starter switch. I'm gonna try and switch the hown and the passing light switch since the neighbors don't mind a bright light the do mind a horn at 6AM...Then again I'm tearing my top end down in 2 weeks so maybe I'll save the electrical work for the time when it won't run. | ||
| Dansherman |
Maybe I drilled the holes a little bit off then, because I can go into full lock (right) without tripping the starter. Swithiching the brights and the horn is a pretty good idea though, I might have to do that. dan | ||
| Xgecko |
drilled holes?????????  please explain | ||
| Dansherman |
The way the kill switch/start button and turnsignal/horn/lights attach is two little phillips screws. The way they stay in place (not spin or slide) is a little nub of plastic that fits into a matching hole on the bars. It's on the front side of the bike. The angle you drill the holes at on the new bars is how the angle those assemblies will sit at. On my bike the right hand assembly must be twisted a little bit, because I can go into full lock on that side. Did that make sense? dan | ||
| Xgecko |
Oh thats right y'all have post 2000 blasts. The way mine doesn't move is to wrap a piece of ducr tape around the bar twice and then bolt the housings to it | ||
| Sarodude |
Tony- Loli's old Blast was a 2000 and it had the little nubbly things on the controls and corresponding holes in the bars. Was it a mid-year switch? -Saro | ||
| Xgecko |
Mine is a March 00 Blast so maybe. All I know is from the get go there hasn't been any nubbly things on my controls On the original bars there was a piece of rubber under them. I use tape cause it wears better and is easier to place/replace | ||
| Robtinker |
hi, i just bought a 2002 blast , this is my first bike and i take delivery of it on thursday. i had them switch the colors from purple, which is an ok color to black , from a 2001 blast. i can't wait to get on the road here in so cal. i've heard alot of bad press on the blast until yesterday when i saw the firebolt at my local dealer and some guys from SCAB (so cal area buellers) were there and we were all drooling over the firbolt! 2 of the guys already have firebolts on order, i hope to get one in a year or two.....see you all out on the highways and byways! | ||
| Dansherman |
Dantheman - I was thinking about the highway pegs, and it occured to me that it wouldn't be too hard to mount them directly onto the engine casing. Piggyback on the existing bolts, much the same way that the Crossroads "Custom" Rearsets attach. If you don't want controls on the new pegs, the hardest part would be machining the brackets. I'd bet that any decent shop would be able to work with you on that. Doesn't seem like it would cost too much either. Anyway, it's something to look into. -- dan | ||
| Southernmarine |
Newbie to working on bikes and have a question about handlebars. I ordered some and hopefully I'll get them in this week. I know I'm going to have to drill holes, but am I going to have to adjust the throttle or clutch when I swap these bars out. I'm replacing them with ones that have only a 2" rise, 4 1/2" pullback and are 29 1/2" wide. I could use any advice anyone has to offer. Thanks. | ||
| Jmartz |
Report on the CRG adjustable levers. Smart design and good quality construction. Available in short and long. The fit directly w/o any modifications, as advertised. Tabs exist for both the clutch and brake switches. I chose the shorts, mostly for looks. Can be adjusted on the fly with 1 finger. On the brake side there is absolutely no problem. On the clutch side a bit more stress is felt due to the loss of leverage. When running you can adjust it short as incomplete disengagement is fine for in between shifts. Form a standstill position #5 is minimum for a non-clunking engagement of 1st. My only criticism is that all the parts are held with nuts and bolts rather than the bolts threading into the aluminum parts themselves. If I did not know better I would venture to guess that in automated manufacturing the use of an additional tool (the tap) would undoubtedly add cost. The units are somewhat heavier than stock but the cool factor is undeniable. | ||
| Ezblast |
Went product hunting for those who prefer bars over clipons - even totally adjustable ones like mine;0) - these bars are superbike height in the up right but are 4 way adjustable inc. height -too trick http://www.rearsets.info/edsvrs2.html I figure if you want the trickest bars - these would be it and they are 60 less than what I paid for my clipons. Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Jamaicadog |
Hey EZ, Did I read somewhere in here that you're about my size (six feet, 200 lbs)? I ask because I've got X-Roads bars on order, and wondering if I'll NEED to get rearsets to have any semblance of comfort...or start practicing yoga. | ||
| Ezblast |
Yoga's good - your girlfriend will apreciate;0) - lol - rearsets do give you a little more leg room. I got them because I had my pegs 3/4 scraped off;0) Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Jamaicadog |
Cool, I'll get the rearsets and have HER take a yoga class! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Forgive me,I'm still trying to figure out how rearsets give you more leg room? If I move my footpegs back 8" I come up with less leg room. | ||
| Ezblast |
If your upright - if you are leaning forward with knees down as with clipons, clubmans, or drag bars then in that position you get more stretch with your feet further back and up a little - an extreme example is using the passenger pegs. If your using a super bike style bar I would go with the Banke that would give you an XBS style of ride while the earlier mentioned is very simular to the XBR stance. The standard stance is a little cramped for the tall because the knee is brought higher up, where in the foward position the knees are aimed at more a downward angle with the feet going back - my biggest worry was that I wouldn't be able to find my peg - lol - you only gain a few inches , however you now have your legs at a more comfortable angle for the body.;0) Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Blake |
Rearsets will fold your legs up tighter, but what is surprising is how comfortable they really are. They take a lot of weight off your butt and put it on your feet. If your knees can bend okay, rearsets are a worthy thing to try. | ||
| Ezblast |
True Blake - but with a standard your knees are at an upward angle towards your chest, where as with the rearsets - because of the forward body position - your knees are at a downward angle - more ergonomically comfortable (a good example of this is a regular chair versus one of those ergonomic chairs - with no back). I'm tall enough so that the standard seating position was a bit cramped. So I went to clipons - that helped stretch my reach a bit - more comfortable, then I went to rearsets - my knees were further away from my chest and my feet further back - if I'm bending my knees more then I'm probably not noticing it because the pressure is off my knees - thus more comfort in less space - sounds like a volkswagen add - lol - Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Jamaicadog |
Update: Got the new handlebars in yesterday, went with the Crossroads Performance, a little pricey but they look and feel great. Such a difference than the stock ones, I felt like I should have had a sissy bar and banana seat to go with the original bars! I'm mechanically inclined but never worked on a bike before and have to tell any other newbies that the swapout was very easy. Xgecko's tip about Windex helped, but there was a bit of rubber cement in there that had to be forced through with a screwdriver, but the clutch side grip was salvaged! Mine is a 2002 Blast, and there was no need for drilling or throttle cable adjustments...just take a good long look at how things should come back together before you take them apart. Can actually see more than just my shoulders in the mirrors now too. Will post a pic as soon as I'm done with the graphics. | ||
| Deb |
I am looking for footpegs to replace my stock pegs. I am only 5'4" so I don't want the Crossroads set-back pegs. (Crossroads is only 25 minutes from my home let me know if you want me to check on something). help???????????? My bike is all custom except footpegs! Try the Banke set up less money and smartly done - though I do love my Crossroads - either will fit you - Moderator;0) | ||
| Buelliedan |
Does anybody know the part number for the seat retainer pin on a Blast? The tapered bolt on the bottom of the seat that gets locked in when you push your seat into place. I'll look it up and post it tonight - if somebody doesn't beat me to it;0) - Moderator | ||
| Ravensmith22 |
I need some advice. I'm looking for an inexpensive set of bars that go as low and as far forward as possible. I'm going to be making a carbon fiber fairing, and want to change bars first. Thanks. | ||
| Ezblast |
Here ya go Dan - M0078.K - is the part number and now a question a little off topic but I'm always curious - whats the diff. between the rr1200 (my personal fave besides the little Bolt, and the Blast) and the rss1200 you have? Got Thump?! (Dans got tons most in twin versions though;0)) Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Jamaicadog |
For anyone who's curious about Banke rearsets: I'd looked everywhere for a good pic of these on a Blast before I bought them but could'nt find one...so I was sort of buying a blind item. However I'm happy to say I'm thrilled with these! Installation is very straightforward and they are engineered extremely well, everything bolts back up very cleanly with minimal effort. Just make sure to have a 9/16ths swivel headed socket on hand to get the stock footpeg support arms off the bike. The riding posture for me (6 feet) is changed for the better, but not dramatically and it just feels more natural to have your feet back there. Below are a few pics of them   | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
J-Dog,Did you paint them black? | ||
| Jamaicadog |
Nope, the brake side mounting plate came black powder coated. What I did have to paint was the pulley wheel, when I took off the black plastic cover that thing was so rusty, I was surprised it wasn't shooting sparks when I put the bike in gear. |
