| Author | Message | ||
     Andymnelson |
Great thanks EZ! I found a couple that show what I wanted to see. Cheers, -Andy | ||
| Garlic_sauce |
I'm just partial to black that's all. Plus everyone knows yellow is the fastest, right ErikO? I found a piece of aluminum in my garage and have the rough cut done for the brake side. Soon I'll post pics. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
'Aluminum' grade is what I would have said! And yes, yellow is fastest (as long as James is on the throttle)! | ||
| Awf_hand |
Yellow and red are the two fastest. The black is right behind with the sunset orange close on it's heels. Blue is only faster than white which is the slowest one of all. (I have a white one) This, according to a nationwide DMV search of speeding-ticketed Buell Blasts as crossed-ref'd to color of bike. This study was performed in 2009 by me and is completely made up by me. The outcome of this study was skewed by me to reflect my opinion/interpretation of reality. I reserve the right to change my opinion at any time for no reason other than 'I feel like it'. Results may contain a plus or minus 5% error, but in my opinion, they're spot-on. _______________________ Firing order: 1 | ||
| Indybuell |
Lol! What an awesome day today! 80 degrees, perfect riding weather in Indy! | ||
| Subvert |
Wondering if anybody here lives near Berkshire. If so, could you kindly stop by his house, smack him in the head, and tell him to get in touch with me please? Thanks in advance. | ||
| Indybuell |
Hmm... Haven't seen berkshire on in a while. | ||
| Gussie |
Got the "2 skeletons in a tin can" noise in the bottom end of my 2000 model, 4000 mile blast. All fluids changed and will check primary adjustment but do you think may be timing issue? Just joined you guys Bike runs great, no vibration but noise really ruins a nice evening ride! Help What is a flat? Thread? | ||
| Ezblast |
Try tightening till sound quiets down, then loosen till sound returns then tighten again till sound is gone. Done - enjoy your ride! EZ | ||
| Kustomklassix |
Hey Ed, I think I may be having the same issue as Gussie with my new XB. Would the procedure be roughly the same? If I recall, a while back I made a comment about the rhythmic clacking coming from my Blast's engine and I thought it was the rockers. You informed me that it was my primary instead. My XB has a nice clack to it, so should I try tightening the primary on it? Thanks! | ||
| Evilbetty |
I'm sorry I know this has been covered a billion times and I should have it committed to memory by now, but Patty's 2 hours out of town and having problems, and my searches are not finding what I'm looking for in the forum. She was about 1:30 out of town and filled her tank. When she checked her oil it was half way to the full mark on the stick. She rode another 30 minutes and shut it down. When she left, she rode 60 miles to the next gas station and checked her oil. Nothing. She rode another 17 miles to the nearest parts store and checked it again, nothing. Then she sat in the store trying to get me to answer my phone and waiting about 15 minutes before I could call her back and tell her which oil she needed. When she got it purchased and went outside to add, the oil was on the stick again. She added till it was about 3/4 to the full mark. Question: I remember something about the oil foaming, or maybe needing to let the oil "settle" before checking it, but I could be making all of that up. We are not sure if it was actually low or if she was just too quick to check it. Thanks guys  | ||
| Ezblast |
With the XB or Tubbers - you have a chain inspection window - and you just adjust to a certain amount of flex - see XB manual for specifics. Blast book method is way too tight - I would go at least 8 to 12 flats more out from the book method. Sound method works as well. Flat is the side of the bolt head - there are 8 sides, therefore 8 flats. On the Blast oil - check hot motor freshly turned off. Checking cold is no good - bike needs at least 1/2hr of running to warm up to show proper level. EZ (Message edited by ezblast on May 20, 2009) | ||
| Gussie |
Will try tonite EZ. thanx | ||
| Rlm |
ditto on checking the oil when it is hot; I usually checked the oil just before taking off in the mornings and was getting concerned about the amount of oil the bike seemed to be using.Then after reading a post somewhere on here that oil should be checked hot I started checking the oil level just after after a run. Guess what; the oil level has not dropped at all after a week of fairly steady high speed riding. | ||
| Gussie |
Hey Ez. Checked primary setting with motor at idle. Motor sounds great. Took a ride and rattling sound was still there. noise is present at low speeds or when motor is not pulling. Sounds like something loose or a linkage. When cruzing at 50 or better it goes away. i'm stumped. I'll check the bike over again for loose stuff but seems to be around the bottom. Does not do in neutral. Anyone got suggestions | ||
| Crackhead |
I am moving more into the shadows this weekend. I have been enjoying the pro-series cams for a little while now. I ordered superbike bars and napoleon bar end mirrors yesterday from chaparral. I hope to have them installed this weekend and go for a nice long ride. | ||
| Crackhead |
This is one pink blast http://www.facebook.com/photo_search.php?oid=71870 142717&view=all#/group.php?gid=71870142717 | ||
| Kustomklassix |
Great cause, but ouch...it hurts my eyes...  | ||
| Garlic_sauce |
Gussie, my bike does that too. drives me crazy, let us know if you figure it out. | ||
| Ezblast |
Gussie - check your bike thoroughly for rattles, if you cant find - then it is time to go into the primary and check things out. It could be a bad shoe, a loose Stator bolt, etc., however, I would not be riding it till I figured out what that the problem is. You could try retarding the timing a degree or two. EZ (Message edited by ezblast on May 21, 2009) | ||
| Garlic_sauce |
If anyone who has the banke rearsets can trace the plates for me it would be greatly appreciated. Or if they could give me the dimensions and where the holes are. thanks | ||
| Gussie |
Will do. Thanx EZ Can I check things out with just the primary off without taking clutch assy apart and all that or should I take it in? They'll charge me an arm and a leg. Have manual. Appreciate your time | ||
| Ezblast |
Yes - just get a primary gasket, primary inspection gasket, o-rings for primary drain and adjuster bolt, and shift shaft seal. Open her up and check to make sure both major bolts are tight - one is reversed thread,and that drum bolt is tight, check that the tensioner shoe - if the primary was too tight that would go, and factory specs are too tight and would go at around 4 to 5000 miles. Replace. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
GS: Use the pulley cover for hole location and that will give you an approximate size (but you can make it any size you want). I'll be taking the primary side off (hopefully) this weekend, so I could fax you a tracing. There is a diagram or two here at Badweb of exactly what you need. | ||
| Garlic_sauce |
Ok thanks. I saw the crossroads tracing here and another one that I think someone drew up. I think I got it though. I just wanted to know where the pegs were on the banke's. | ||
| Gussie |
Thanx again ez. You sure beat trial and error. I really enjot riding "El Diablo" I'll do it this weekend and let you know. nothing against the Harley Mechs but would rather spent $ on 389 Tri-power rebuild for 65 Goat. let you know. let me know if I can research any legal stuff for you. Do mostly bankruptcy. | ||
| Gussie |
will let you know sause | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
GS: Look at the pictures of the Banke rearsets and you can gauge where they mount the pegs. However, the Bankes put their pegs really low (unless you got the high drilled option) and you'll scrape them easily. I'd put them at the height you feel comfortable at. | ||
| Garlic_sauce |
OK thanks, I'm all set now. The quality of the Tarozzi universal rearsets I got are impressive for the price BTW. | ||
| Garlic_sauce |
Thanks Gussie, I read your post wrong though mine makes noise at 35mph under load and 45mph under load. If you find it still let me know. thanks (Message edited by garlic_sauce on May 22, 2009) |
