| Author | Message | ||
     Ezblast |
Note also - they do sell these tires in the stock sizes as well. GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Carlost |
Most tires do "grow" at speed...yeah...it's called centripetal force  For applications like the R6 where the retrofit to a 120/70 front creates some clearance issues, only a steel-belted radial like the Pirelli Diablo is recommended. The steel belts keep the expansion in check. I doubt that any Blast tire is steel-belted though. | ||
| Mabueller |
Hey EZ, I ordered the Viper Strykes yesterday. Is there any issue with the tires hitting the rear or front fenders? | ||
| Swampy |
Did you get the stock size tires or the larger size? The stock size should be no problem. The oversize front there is no problem. With the larger size rear you need to modify the strap where the shock meets the swing arm. All you need is a 1 lb mallet and drive the strap flat with the contour of the swing arm. There are pictures in the archives | ||
| Swampy |
And here it is: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/231216.html?1159404704 Enjoy, good luck, you will really like the Vyper Stryke tires. They will work with the front fender and rear fender hugger in place. | ||
| Ezblast |
My method also works but takes a more conscious riding style - keeping tire pressure to a racing 30.5 front and rear, and actually correcting said pressure to that after 15 min if spirited riding - you'd be fine in city not checking, but pressure rises as speed increases so pressure must be dropped down to 30.5 when tire is warmed up - I did this even with the Pirelli. GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Mabueller |
I ordered the over-sized tires. I will have them use the hammer method since my son is threatening to get his permit and one less thing for him to think about ... . | ||
| Thechad |
hi there my 2001 buell blast was dropped on its left side from standstill. There is minor cosmetic damage, no biggie. but now the rear brake does not work at all. there is not any resistance from the brake pedal at all. any ideas? | ||
| Ezblast |
No fluid? A break in the line? Try pumping it up? Will it stay pumped up? Have you checked for a rock holding the piston or pad back/jamed? I never use the sucker, but its always good to have it operational just in case! GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
It sounds like it was laying on its side for awhile and the fluid leaked out. Very rare occurrence! Keep us posted. | ||
| Jerzydevil |
So, how important is balancing the tires? I found a local shop to mount the tires for 15 each, but they dont balance bike tires. | ||
| Buellistic |
Jerzydevil: It is important !!! Check http://cyclegear.com/ ... There should be a store in your area ... That is the place to buy tires and they balance the wheels ... In BLASTing LaFayette | ||
| Krid80 |
it's only important if you don't want to die. | ||
| Jerzydevil |
Wow, didnt think it was that critical. Thanks }edit1 Closest cylcle gear is 1 hr 45 min away, abt 100 miles, not really worth the trip. The nearest bike shop wants 40 per wheel to mount and balance, guess ill have ta go there. edit 2 }I just sent an email to cycle gear, maybe they sell the tires cheaper than chaparral. I cant seem to find them on their site, then I can compare prices better. Thanks (Message edited by jerzydevil on April 13, 2007) | ||
| Buellistic |
Jerzydevil: Call Cycle Gear and compare their prices ... Then you deside what is best for you ??? In BLASTing LaFayette | ||
| Swampy |
Or learn to do it yourself! The balancing spindle which can be supported by jack stands is around $60-70. And is very easy to do. I had one made up for around $60. It has paid for itself many times over in less than a year. If you don't like it you can always EBAY it later or post it here. | ||
| Luckyduck |
Hey, My belt broke at 2500 miles and now I want to figure out what may be wrong so the next one lasts better. Here is the story. It is an '06 with 2500 miles on it. 1000 of which are mine. It is stock drivetrain and I drive like a grandma. It has had the oils changed and primary chain adjusted. We ride it 2 up quite a bit. The belt looks like it ran about 1/4 to 1/3 of the width of the belt off to the right of the pulley. The belt was always flush with the plastic guard, until it broke I never noticed that the pulley did not go out that far. Maybe the problem is that I need to align the front and rear pulleys so that it runs on the pulley with the whole belt some how. Since I do not trust the local dealership to work on it, what are your opinions for places to start? Thanks Paul | ||
| Rockbiter1 |
On my 2000 Blast, the belt is not "centered" on the rear pulley either. Also, like you, I broke my (15k mile belt) at 2500 miles. I broke another at 3500 miles. I think they are just crappy belts. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I wonder who put the first 1500 miles on the bike? Is it still under warranty? The belt does run at the edge of the pulley(sprocket). It is possible something is out of alignment and looking at the wear on the belt should show some evidence of that. Belts can break from abuse whether riding or during maintenance (twisting, folding, bending).Is the edge frayed from rubbing on the pulley guard? They should last the full 15k or more. We race on them and dont have a problem. Sometimes you're just one of the lucky few who get a bad belt. So if it prematurely breaks once, okay bad belt. If it continues to break prematurely, something is wrong. | ||
| Swampy |
They are crappy belts! Keep a careful eye on them, when they seem looser than what they are normally....replace them because they are going to break. I like Buellistics idea of spacing the pulley away form the wheel to allow the belt to ride more on the rear pulley. I think that the pulley cover needs to be right tight to the pulley to keep the belt fully on the pulley....Ha!, I made a rhyme! | ||
| Luckyduck |
The previous owner is a mystery. The belt showed no sag. It has a little wear on the teeth, it really looks more like it is just broken in and not any visible wear. After measuring the belt, it has 1/2" on the pulley and 1/4" off. When I go drag the p.o.s. home from my in-laws house where it broke I will look into spacing the pulley. Thanks Paul | ||
| Kimbo |
regarding the avon 140/70 viper strykes- will the plastic fender/ belt cover still fit? is it better to grind or beat the swing arm piece? what is the best way to jack the bike with a non-stock exhaust? thanks. | ||
| Xgecko |
a 2lbs sledge works fine....and the fender still fits | ||
| Slowhand96 |
Kim Bring it over, I have a whole assortment of hammers.. I'm sure one of them can make just the right adjustment. You don't have to lift the whole bike, just lift the rear against the front tire and stand. Ummm... to phrase that better, "I've" stood on the left side of the bike, pulled the rear towards me so the back tire lifted and all the weight was on the front tire and side-stand, then leaned over and slid a jackstand under the swing arm then set it back down. | ||
| Slowhand96 |
Kim Off topic.. Sorry everybody. You mentioned the new exhaust, did you do the jets too? Pick up a set (or I can pick them up for you) and we can take care of that too. Chuck (Message edited by slowhand96 on June 12, 2007) | ||
| Swampy |
I think what Kimbo is asking about jacking the Blast is to remove the rear tire. Use two jack stands and support the Upside down "Y" with the stands. Stand to the left side and pull the bike over on the kickstand, place a jack stand under the "Y" on the right. Then pull the bike to the right and place the other jack stand under the left "Y" and its there! | ||
| Swampy |
The above post needs to be placed under the 15,000 mile belt pulley replacement thread so it doesn't get lost in the archives. Thanks for posting it Luckyduck! I am also wondering if the engine alignment couldn't be adjusted to get the belt more centered on the pulley. | ||
| Luckyduck |
I did this as part of my 2500 mile get the bike back from stranded on the side of the road service. Guess just never thought about doing this as part of regular work. Also, aligning the engine sounds like a big deal, it there somewhere to look at that? If you could move the motor pulley left about 1/4" it would make this a dead center alignment. Paul | ||
| Ezblast |
Done! | ||
| Swampy |
Luckyduck, sounds like a story for the tale section! LOL! |
