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Chipmyers
| Posted on Saturday, March 21, 2015 - 07:59 pm: |
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That's what I did. Worked fine. Did a little 15 mile ride today after work and all went well. Thanks again for your help |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Sunday, March 22, 2015 - 11:43 am: |
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From the "just in case" file: make sure the gasket sealer is rated for gasoline use. If it's not it will come apart and clog up the carb. |
Chipmyers
| Posted on Friday, April 03, 2015 - 12:18 pm: |
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Troubles continue........ Last night the blast cut off on my wife, just DIED. No electrical at all. Tugging on the wires the ignition switch came apart. Melted plastic and some melted wires. Looked like toast, no pun intended. Any ideas on a replacement? Nothing on Ebay and American Sport does not have a listing. Hoping to please the Blast Gods and get some divine guidance... As usual, Thanks |
Ezblast
| Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2015 - 03:59 pm: |
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Loose front ground grounded and fried the ignition. Goes for that and clutch line. So check that as well. To replace it just order it from - https://shop.newcastlehd.com/https://shop.newcastlehd.com/ EZ |
Chipmyers
| Posted on Saturday, April 04, 2015 - 06:23 pm: |
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Thank you |
Chipmyers
| Posted on Sunday, April 05, 2015 - 10:58 am: |
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No luck. Found a second hand one @ TD Motorcycle in Denver though. This bike was wrecked and I patched together with all sorts of tape and bubble gum. I have found all sorts of kustom repairs. I am gonna keep sorting them out and should have a brand new 15 year old motorcycle soon. |
Ezblast
| Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 11:07 pm: |
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http://www.c5ignitions.com/motorcycle-ignitions.ht ml For your stock and performance ignition needs! EZ |
Blueblast
| Posted on Friday, April 17, 2015 - 12:04 am: |
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Awesome! Thanks EZ |
Ezblast
| Posted on Friday, April 17, 2015 - 12:14 am: |
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Since ignitions will be first on the parts kill list, I brought these guys up because first their ignition can be bolt on for stock configuration, and for modified motors they are willing to help there as well with raised rpm limits, custom curves, or even a programmable ignition. Their cost is explainable since a 80,000 volt coil and wire system also comes with the ignition package - making it about a little over 60 bucks over a stock ignition alone - if you can find one - lol EZ |
Vicenzajay
| Posted on Sunday, April 19, 2015 - 11:00 pm: |
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So let's talk about the C5 ignition... Is it simple plug-n-play? How much wiring work is needed? Can we raise the RPM limit with it (just a bit) for a stock (stage 1) motor? Same timing procedure as with stock ignition? (talking about static timing here) |
Ezblast
| Posted on Monday, April 20, 2015 - 03:19 am: |
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They have a plug in type that is pure plug and play with it already set for 6800 rpms - the highest a stock bike will go. I have a friend going with a custom one - with the tps adapter - two curves - 1st curve the SE 5 curve with 6800rpms, and second curve the SE 9 curve with the rpms set at 8000. The guy who runs the company seems very sharp and flexible - give them a call and see what would be right for your set up. EZ |
Vicenzajay
| Posted on Monday, April 20, 2015 - 06:56 pm: |
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Sounds like the stock setup already gives us a small increase in RPM limit...which would be nice without having to incur much in the way of further work. Speaking of work - how's the install - plop it in there and attach wires? Set timing and go? |
Ezblast
| Posted on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 - 05:04 am: |
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Give him a call, he installed it on both of his Blasts. He'll be able to answer any questions. EZ |
Roblast
| Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 01:47 pm: |
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I stupidly left my bike w/ the parking lights on overnight and killed the battery. I didn’t have time to wait for the trickle charger to do its thing, so I wanted to pop the clutch to start it. Got it rolling in neutral but as soon as I shifted into gear (w/ clutch pulled in) it stops rolling before I could pop the clutch. I couldn’t move it in gear w/ the clutch pulled in. What gives? |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 03:25 pm: |
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Blasts have a very sticky clutch until it’s warmed up. It will also only bump start in 2nd or 3rd gear. |
Missionbolts
| Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 04:00 pm: |
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I've tried bump starting my Blast a few times. Done a couple scary 1st gear sliders too! I've tried dropping hard on the tail of the seat right as I hit the shifter. Just slides I've tried over-tightening the clutch in order to be up in 3rd when pushing, didn't work And I've tried shifting for 3rd while coasting, shifter won't go into 2nd until the bike stops rolling Only thing that works is to charge the battery or get a jump. So a small jumpstart box or cables would be good to have I've used a lawn tractor battery with short jumpers, to start my Blast. It's not so heavy to walk down the street with and easy to haul in a backpack. My street has a very tempting downhill off my driveway - tempting like the Devil! |
Gearheaderiko
| Posted on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 - 05:34 pm: |
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You CAN push start a Blast. 3rd gear is easiest, but you have to be quick getting it into gear. But the clutch drags when cold and that makes it a real pia. Thats typical for Sportster motors. |