| Author | Message | ||
     Blastman |
Howdy all, A few thoughts: EZ started out asking if we should take steps to protect ourselves from legislation arising from so many gxrs eating it(yes?). The discussion then veered to (I think) how/should we try to pass legislation to protect younger riders from killing themselves, and does someone in the USA have the right to go kill themselves on hayabusa if they are so inclined. EZ I think your concern that legislators are going to start ...well um ...legislating motorcycle use is legitimate and there definitely is an issue to address here both in terms of saving lives and protecting our rights. I personally have experienced several 16-17year olds saying things like, "man, soon as I get the money saved up I'm going to go buy a cbr929." Which, of course, is a really bad idea for someone who doesn’t even know how to drive a car…. Several of the people in my MSF class had bought BIG sport bikes as soon as they got their permit (at least they went to the class though). However, I feel that we should make an effort to teach responsibility and safety before we start passing laws i.e. legislation should be used when nothing else seems effective. Young people see all the cool movies with people (trained professionals) on large sport bikes going really fast and looking really cool. Of course they want to get exactly what their favorite TV/movie hero has. What they don’t know is that there is no safety margin with motorcycle and one tiny mistake or misjudgment will kill you(unlike the movies where the good guy always walks away). People of any age need to know that riding within their ability and comfort zone is so important to safe riding. This is achieved by taking small steps at a time (my opinion). MSF courses are great, but I paid $350 for mine. You really have to want to take it at that price. If we want to start making a change how about we lobby (every state is different of course) for federal or state funding to subsidize the cost? A lot more people would take it if it only cost $50. If the classes are free wherever you take them then we could work raising funds for other programs that raise awareness, etc. Enough for now just thought I would add my 2cents………… Travis ak blastman Final Thought...... Making bad decisions on any size bike at any age can still be really bad(duh!). We should try to encourage education to everyone so when that crucial time comes they make the right decision................. | ||
| Ezblast |
Helmet laws - dead subject. You mistake me for an altruist - I see this as a pre-emptive strike!I figure if we pass something simple that we agree we can live with - then we won't have to watch motorcycles eliminated or severely restricted for being too dangerous. Both groups are worthless in my eyes - because they couldn't draw a line and hold it on helmet laws in the first place. I know having a law made is a very risky thing, however, the path of inaction will put us in an unacceptable position. The Helmet Law scenerio is a great case in point - because of no inner agreement to deal with the issue directly - we now have oppressive helmit laws. I'm saying we should pick something that we could live with, would benifit people (more safety for neebees) and business (insurance rates would drop due to tier system). I really don't believe cooperation and voluntary measures will work because no one volunteers - lol. As for enforcement - you can't buy without proof of ability to ride, and the law covers the rest. As for the kid with dad's Gixxer (lol - still too funny) f**k him - let him die - I'm not trying to protect the world, just our freedom to ride. This would be alarmist BS, however, the statistics are rising rapidly and its only a matter of time before some dudley do right decides its time to take serious action and then we are screwed. However, if we as a group were to come foward first and request some kind of tiered licensing program our rights could be saved - thats where those groups could actually try working - using their voice instead of just voicing - lol. If GP thinks motorcycles are sport vehicles and limits their riding to the track - leaving us only cruisers to ride on the street - that would suck - and I've already heard dumb shit like this bandied around. All I'm saying is that action will have to be taken soon either by us as a body or by those who know not what they do - its our choice! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ  edited by ezblast on November 07, 2003 | ||
| Ezblast |
Halfharley - sorry for not answering sooner - no - you should be ok if installed correctly - if you go to the XB head talk to Nallin - they have a custom unit. GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Ezblast |
Sorry to bore you all with politics - its just that after hearing the same news on the radio day in and out, my mind started thinking - never a good thing. Will be gone from the Boards this weekend moving a very old - 300 yrs + - grand father clock from Victorville to SF. Try not to blow up the board, but if you must - have fun! Safe Riding all! Rubber side down! Damn it! - lol Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ  | ||
| Iamike |
If you want to know where this law would go just look at how the Greens are slowly getting dirt bikes banned. It started out as just a few areas that were restricted and now there are just a few areas left that AREN'T restricted. Motorcycle restrictions would go the same way. Join the AMA, you will learn a lot about how these european laws would affect us. | ||
| Sandblast |
Hey everyone... Just my opinion, but I think any laws limiting peoples freedom to ride what they want would be horrible, every single person who gets on a motorcycle, no matter how stupid they are, knows they are taking a big risk. These "kids" on the sportbikes included. If they want to start out on something that will kill them then that is their own decision. Of course the motorcycle community should try to educate and hopefully convince young/ new riders to grow into more high performance machines, but the bottom line is that these idiots who kill themselves are a minority, and introducing laws that would limit the choices of a huge group of riders would be a pretty pinko commie kind of deal. I know your heart is in the right place EZ, but are you going to tell me that I can only ride my Blast- I cant ride my old zx-10, because I might hurt or kill myself? That sucks. And aside from the fact that people have no right to tell other people what to do (especially in our freedom loving moto culture) it would be nearly impossible to come up with a decent actual legal solution. cc limits? OK I guess nobody is learning on sportsters anymore. And that 40 year old who was going to buy a Harley surely wont now. What about age restrictions- under 25 year olds can fight in wars and die, but cant come home and ride a decent bike? No thanks. Maybe it works in other countrys, I know Ireland has a step up system, but laws like that have no place in America. The AMA is brawling out there for us to keep our rights, I dont think a preemptive throwing ourselves on our sword kind of thing is cool at all. By the way I might feel different about this if these nuts were killing other people very often, I have a family, but they are not. Keep your laws off my Bike! Respectfully, Shawn who likes to go fast. | ||
| Ezblast |
CONCUR, thats how I feel, the problem is what to do with a looming trend? Educate? Who listens? Its a hard road I see ahead - I for one am going to get in plenty of riding - lol - just in case - ya know?  - lol Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Detexan |
Folks, I've just put rearsets and the new Buell factory exhaust and air filter on my bike. Absolutely love it. Of course now I have all these stock parts. If anyone is interested and is the NJ/NYC area, let me know. You can email me at brain164@aol.com. Keep the rubber side down. | ||
| Evaddave |
Hey Peggysus, Are you the editor of FUELL? (I just got my issue today and may have put 2 and 2 together...) | ||
| Tripper |
HEY; this is a no-ask-no-tell zone. If she is we don't want HD to know she's hanging out with Elves. or worse. | ||
| Evaddave |
ok ok ok ok ok Let's just say I read something somewhere that inspired me to ask. But I'll be happy to go without a response. It won't happen again, officer. I swear.  | ||
| Ezblast |
NewBlaster! - was that you I passed going the opposite way this morning around 6:45 am - a black Blast? GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Newblaster |
6:45 am? Nope, was still asleep at that time. lol... Scott | ||
| Halfaharley |
Where can I get a 3 13/16" stroker crank for my blast and how much can I expect to pay? I wrote an Email to Nallin and after a week, still no response. Thanks. --Nik | ||
| Ezblast |
You should be able to call them - thats what I've always done. Their number is on their web site. Wasn't the XB - 12 stroke achieved by different sized connecting rods? Shouldn't we be able to use it with a little clearancing? Just thinking out loud - lol Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Mikej |
Stroke is determined by the flywheel not the connecting rods.  When you change the flywheel you then change the connecting rods to lengths appropriate for piston to head clearances with the new stroke length. | ||
| Spooky |
sounds like EZ needs to go back to school.  | ||
| Ezblast |
OK - so it is a total crank change that has to happen. part of changing the stroke of a VW is rod length but yea that alone won't do it. So a custom crank is in order - is the XB adaptable or is it S&S/Pauter time? BADWEB is my school - and be afraid - you are my teachers! - lol Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Mikej |
S&S is good. All parts are adaptable if you have the skills and tools and machinery to work/rework them. What's a "Pauter"? (I'm here to learn too.)  | ||
| Mikej |
And please don't say: "I don't know, what a pauter with you?". | ||
| Ezblast |
He's a machinest who has a certain nack with cranks - he specializes in VW now, however, for enough $ he'll do any engine style. His stuff became famous here in the West Coast for being more durable than the rest of the motor it was in. He's done Suzuki, Chevy, Porsche - any who can afford his price - he's famous in the machinest industry - lol - What would it take to adapt either as a whole or parts of an XB12 crank to the Blast crank to make it work - are we talking just press work, or is resizing nescessary (milling, rework, etc.)? GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Glitch |
Is this the makings of a stroked 700cc Blast? What a concept! | ||
| Ezblast |
Halfaharley - am looking into the mater further because this is info I will require down the line also. I'll get back to you here at the days end with what I've found out. - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
OK - I called some vendors - Nallin, S&S, Truitt & Osborne, Pauter, and Falicon - all are top of the line and the most reasonable is also the one that Nallin recommends. There should be no clearencing problems for the stroke - so that is not a worry. Falicon - though they have as yet to stroke a Blast crank, have done balancing and lightening to them and they figure - stroking, balancing, and lightening will likely come in just under a grand for the crank you supply. Not a bad deal all things considered (the other vendors wanted twice as much, or more - lol). I put a link to them in the links section of things you can't find here in the Thumper knowledge vault. Also a big thanks to Nallin with providing the source in the first place! One Nallin 600cc kit plus one 3 13/16" stroked,balanced, and lightened crank equals 44 Mag. fun! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ  | ||
| Ezblast |
I guess my reputation as a Blastaholic proceeds me, however - though at this time I can't make use of this info - I thought I'd pass it on - 2000 Blast parts bike - newbe didn't check his oil - lol - complete - needs piston and some head cleaning (head ok otherwise - so told) $1000.00 out the door - maybe this appeals to someone out there! Email me if you want the guys number. Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Shotgun |
I could supply a spare stock cylinder and piston and rings boxed and ready to send if somebody picks up the project bike. Cheap. Zero miles or close. | ||
| Snotires |
I was wondering if anyone has a shop manual for a 2001 blast for sale. I'm hoping to have my bike in tip-top shape for Daytona this year, I'll be trailering down (from Toronto Ontario), but will be spending three weeks touring your country (i've been to the states twice, and that was chicago), so I figure it's about time I educate myself, and what better way to do that than on a buell? Thanks in advance, chris | ||
| Ezblast |
Just a quick FYI - American Sport Bike has a new reusable SS oil filter that is Blast usable http://www.americansportbike.com/clickcartpro/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi?pg=store&sub_pg =prod&ref=496 Never have to pay the Stealership another penny for filters and looks nice! Got Thump?! Just Blasting on the Dark side! EZ | ||
| Evaddave |
Due to a puncture,  it looks like I'm in the market for a new front tire. This board has been too quite for too long, so I'll ask: What's the best front tire for the Blast?  Also, while trying to find the hole, I noticed that the front brake seems to be dragging a little bit. How would I adjust this, or is this normal operation? Once I get the new tire, is there any trick to taking the front wheel off? It looks like just the axle bolt and the safety bolt. Is that right? Thanks! -Dave | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
The wheel should spin freely, the pads may seem to drag,but the wheel should spin freely. If it is dragging, there is no adjustment, so something would be have to be wrong. The manual says stuff about disassembling the caliper & pads but all you really need to do is just unbolt the whole caliper assembly (2 bolts through fork leg) and weasel it off.Undo axle nut only,you shouldn't have to loosen the pinch bolt. They used to make automotive type tire plugs for bike tires (saving wheel removal) or you should be able to patch it. I liked the Dunlop better than the Kenda 110/70/16,haven't yet tried the matching front Pirrelli. GearheadErikO |
