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Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 05:28 pm: |
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Thats some righteous engineering tapping the Kuryikan spacer. The Buell way-one part, several functions! |
Xgecko
| Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 06:20 pm: |
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the float vent hole was filled in with epoxy and then I dremeled it out like the early Forcewinders were. The original design was Ray's with the finishing touches being mine, somewhere in the carb section there is a link to the original build thread. It works very well and look nice toooo |
Ezblast
| Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 09:19 pm: |
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IXU01-27 Iridium racing, 12mm thread, 19mm reach, 16mm(5/8") hex, gasket seat, 51mm height, 0.4mm iridium center electrode, diagonal 0.8mm platinum ground, resistor, .024" gap This is the correct corresponding plug to the NGK DCPR9 which is the correct heat range corresponding to the 10R12A range - the DCPR7 range is too hot, and their recommended IXU01-24 is a bit hot as well - corresponding to the 8R12/DCPR7 heat range that used to be the HD recommendation, however, was changed in 1999/2000 to 10R12/DCPR9R. Many Buellers still make that classic mistake of using the hotter MFG. recommended plug instead of the true correct heat range. GT - JBOTDS! EZ |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2007 - 09:34 pm: |
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You the man, EZ! .024" gap? Is that whats recommended by Iridium Racing for the Buell? If thats the case, I'm not surprised it fires through anything! |
Swampy
| Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 02:03 am: |
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Thanks Xgecko! Thats just a black pvc 90, right? Is the 90 smaller ID than the spacer ID? |
Xgecko
| Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 07:46 am: |
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it's a trimmed 90* ABS Elbow. The Elbow OD is a bit bigger than the spacer ID so you need to sand a bit of the elbow to make it fit. Then it's just JB Weld and a dremel to sculpt the inner edge and join the float breather hole. |
Swampy
| Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 10:48 am: |
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So then the ABS elbow ID Is smaller than the intake adapter? or is the adapter ID opened larger? |
Buellistic
| Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 11:37 am: |
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Xgecko: It is good to see someone that knows how to "IMPROVISE" to make PRODUCT IMPROVEMENYS !!! IN BLAST LaFayette |
Xgecko
| Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 01:59 pm: |
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Folks this isn't new Ray built his almost 6 years ago mine is at least 5 years old. That said Yes the ABS ID is smaller than the spacer ID, sanding ABS is a lot easier than sanding metal, sand the OD of the ABS so it fits into the spacer and then bond with JB Weld. The Dremel is used to smooth out the inner junction and of course the floatbowl breather. |
Swampy
| Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 02:25 pm: |
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No, what I am saying is, the carb inlet is 40 mm, the ABX goes into the spacer, so the ABS ID is something less than 40 mm? |
Sking1973
| Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 02:32 pm: |
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A pic from my Memorial Day run. I almost ran by this sign, but made a u-turn just to take a pic.
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Xgecko
| Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 02:40 pm: |
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yes Swampy the ABS ID is less than 40mm....not a lot and the better breathing pretty much makes up for the loss of diameter nice sign....I would have stolen it |
Swampy
| Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 03:14 pm: |
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OK! Thats what I was thinking, the ABS must be pretty thin? A hardware store item? The CV 40 is probably a little too large for optimum on the Blast anyhow. Probably helps with the low medium right? |
Mar_wilmington
| Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 02:10 am: |
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I was wondering if anyone has tried MOTRAX Micro Arrow Turn Signals (Short-#27599) http://www.cyclegear.com/lpgm.cfm?L1=2&L2=&L3=&L4= &item=MRX_AAIN1_G If so what did you think of there quality and signal strength? Is the CF(ish) ones as chincy as they look in the pictures? (Message edited by mar_wilmington on May 29, 2007) |
Sking1973
| Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 07:59 am: |
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I have those signals and have been very happy with them. I've ridden nearly 7000 miles with them and never had a bit of trouble (not even a bulb replacement). As for signal strength I would say they are average. They are bright enough, but they are small and they're not LEDs. |
Mar_wilmington
| Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 10:17 am: |
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Thanks for the info Sking1973. Did you go with the solid black or with the carbon fiber-esk covering? |
Sking1973
| Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 - 11:54 am: |
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No problem. I went with the flat black. I liked the lenses on these lights especially. Instead of the really bright orange that a lot of lights have, these have a "smoky" tinted orange look to them. |
Themagster
| Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 07:04 pm: |
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Sking1973 - When you changed out your blinkers for LED, did you change your Flasher too? I bought the LED's today and switched the rear. They worked but blinked fast. I began switching the front, but with the LED attached, that side quit working. I could hear a sound like an electric motor. I think I need to change the Flasher since the LED's draw less current than the buld. Do you know which one to try? Thanks |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 08:05 pm: |
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You can get a 'Signal Minder' from Kissan. It states (double check that) they work with LEDs. You'll have self canceling turn signals, your signals can be used as running lights and you'll have 4 way E flashers. About $100 though. Simple installation, almost plug in (the flasher part is, the running lights take a little more work). American Sport Bike also sells one - for less. (Message edited by ezblast on May 30, 2007) |
Ezblast
| Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 10:31 pm: |
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Remember - this is the Blast picture section - lets see them! GT - JBOTDS! EZ |
Slowhand96
| Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 11:50 pm: |
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Here you go EZ.. This is the Blast I just sold. A 2002 with only 1400 miles.
The Nelson Rigg bags were a bit large for it. |
Slowhand96
| Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2007 - 11:58 pm: |
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Nice behind huh?
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Slowhand96
| Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 12:06 am: |
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I just heard that the person who bought it just wrecked it. She is evidently OK but I guess the bike is a mess. There goes a couple weeks of detailing and a winters worth of buying nice black plastic off Ebay
This pic was taken the day I sold it to her. |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 12:16 am: |
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Are you going to buy it back?
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Slowhand96
| Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 12:23 am: |
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Welllll.... unlike SOME people I know, I don't really need 3 blasts. I will check and see what she is going to do with it. Her husband says she is afraid to get back on it. I don't think he wants it because at 6'4",... when he rides it... he resembles a circus bear. You looking to add to your stable? |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 12:34 am: |
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Circus bear! LOL You looking to add to your stable? No, It would have to come with a new wife and I'm not currently looking for either! |
Slowhand96
| Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 12:40 am: |
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No, It would have to come with a new wife and I'm not currently looking for either! LOL!! |
Swampy
| Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 12:41 pm: |
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I am looking for a Blast for myself. |
Drfeelgood
| Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 03:11 pm: |
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Whats the story on the two yellow blasts all prettied up in race outfits.... they look fast. |
Themagster
| Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 07:24 am: |
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2005 with Cortech bags, Rick Mayer custom seat, GIVI screen, HVMP bar end weights, Kuryakyn footpegs.
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