| Author | Message | ||
     Ezblast |
Check the speedo connection - especially the pins, and the wires - might need a new speedo - if all looks and is hooked up ok, rolling mileage means the sensor is ok, it is the speedo where the trouble lies. EZ | ||
| Stumper |
Hello everyone First time on this forum. Seen lots of great info and decided to join. Been riding for 40 years, from Vespas to big HD twins, several Brits and a smattering of Orientals and found myself back astride a thumper. Have a 2001 Blast and commute about 30 miles to work mostly on "all weather" (read ball-bearing gravel) and several miles of two-track (ungraded dirt) roads. Two main questions. Anyone know of 16" tires of a more dual-purpose design? In the chassis section I read about putting a Buell into a Sportster frame. Does that include the Blast? I need more ground clearance, even with the Vance and Hines running up under the right foot rest. Any info is much appreciated. Thanks in advance. Stumper | ||
| Ezblast |
What bulb does the tail light bulb for a Blast correspond to for a car? EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
1157 | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome Stumper! Better tires that fit will be hard to find. You'll likely need a little swingarm modification. A 16" front will be near impossible to find. The Blast is the same as a Sportster or Buell engine, but you'll need to figure out mounting. Crossroads used to sell some of the conversion mounts, but I'm sure they are discontinued. An XB swingarm bolts right on to the back of a Blast, but you'll need to find a place to mount the shock. Or buy an XB minus the engine and make your own Thumper Uly. Convert to chain drive and you can jack the back up some more. The wheels can be converted to 17" and 17" wheels can be mounted. Almost nothing "bolts right on". It all needs a little fabrication and that comes down to ability, simplicity and availability. Its all been done! | ||
| Sycho |
 Finally hit 25,000 miles since buying in Oct. 2007 | ||
| Stumper |
Gearheaderiko Thanks for the info. The conversion sounds like a dandy winter project. I'll see what I can scare up. Stumper | ||
| Ezblast |
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?tpc=20164&post=1819186#POST1819186 shows the tires you want. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I forgot about those! I guess I was thinking of a more aggressive design, but the Pirelli ST66's are definitely a step in the right direction. | ||
| Themagster |
In the words of EZ and Gearheaderiko: Concur! I've got 4200 miles on my ST 66 so far and I love it. By this point with the MT 75 I would already be stressing the cost of a replacement. It's not a race tire, but then again, I'm not rushing to beat someone to the finish line, although I really admire those that do and love to watch it on TV, from the safety of my couch!  Thanks to all who suggested it. Sycho - congrats on the 25,000 miles  | ||
| Nibolat |
Oh no bad news. My thought was wrong, the speed sensor actually doesn't work at all. I turned on the mile count clock and it didn't work. Should I open everything and check or just buy the replacement for the sensor. Everytime I turn the bike on. The speed needle kinda move toward direction of number 10 for a litle bit, like it is trying to "wind up" for starting or something cause it makes the "wind-up" like sound too. But then after that it comes back to almost 0 and stay there forever when I ride my Blast . BTW where does the sensor locate. Thank you everyone. Yo have great weekend. (Message edited by nibolat on October 02, 2010) | ||
| Nibolat |
I have the service manual as pdf file so I can open any part if needed and I can send the manualto anyone that wants it. | ||
| Ezblast |
You probably need to replace both, but do the sensor first. EZ | ||
| Paulsc |
Hey guys, new blaster here. I just got a 2006 blast, my first motorcycle, a week ago and have pretty much been riding it every free minute I have since  This place looks like the ultimate buell hangout which is great! I tried to find info on tweaks you can make for tall riders. I'm 6"3 and I tend to slide forwards on the seat especially when breaking. Do you guys know of anything ? I was thinking maybe changing the shape of the seat so that sitting further back would be more comfortable. I also read something about the footpegs in here but I'm not sure how one would go about that. Oh and also, if anyone is up for a ride in the nyc area, let me know! cheers | ||
| Swampy |
Welcome to the Thumper Forum Paulsc! The Blast seat is really too soft, it is best rebuilt with a more firm foam, or changed out for an aftermarket seat. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome Paulsc! Sounds like you have the low seat. If the seat has two definite seating areas, its the low seat. The tall seat is much better (there are only 2 stock seats). A Corbin seat is better still. Put lower handlebars on the bike. That will also help. If its still got the stock bars it will feel small and very scooterish. | ||
| Ezblast |
Sensor located above and behind front pulley on top of engine case - rest is easily traceable - 10 minute job, new gauge - easy, but around 15 minutes due to being careful. EZ | ||
| Nibolat |
Thanks EZ. I found the sensor. Before ordering the new one, I did the diagnose test and got d01, d02 and d05 set. The rest is clear. If I unplug the sensor connector. d02 is set and the rest is clear. Do you have any idea about this situation EZ. Anybody? Thank you | ||
| Ezblast |
Sounds like both are shot - happened on early models. Replace both. Still replace the sensor first, since it is obviously shot, inspecting and cleaning out contacts with contact cleaner can sometimes bring back a speedo, then if it doesn't work, install new speedo as well. EZ | ||
| Essmjay |
You have all probably seen this, but maybe not. Blast potential- http://www.mac-motorcycles.com/roarer_black.html Shane | ||
| Ezblast |
HD refuses to sell to them. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
No surprise there  "Die Buell, Die" seems to be their cry. | ||
| Paulsc |
Thanks for the tips hearheaderiko I actually have the tall seat, only one seating area. I test drove a 2000 blast which had two seating areas, and I almost feel like that was more comfortable because of being able to sit further backwards. The corbin looks great, although at $500 that's a quarter of what I paid for the bike so that doesn't seem to make sense I'm curious how lower handlebars help in the tall rider scenario? cheers Paul | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I think when they coined the term "sit up and beg" riding position, it was after they rode a Blast. The stock seating arrangement makes it feel very 'scooterish' and small - ideal for a beginner rider. Lower handlebars increase your reach to them. The stock 'baby apes' feel literally in your chest. The lower bars pull them away and do make the bike feel bigger. (imho) I'm not sure how the low seat makes it more comfortable to sit further back (on the passenger section). Both seats are the same in the back. But you wouldnt be the first tall person who prefers the low seat either. The Corbin is pricey at $439, but apparently you can get it fully custom for that price. They were on sale for $250 years ago and its almost a guarantee to get at least that for a used one now. Stock seats can also be customized. It all depends on how badly you need a more comfortable seat. I've also heard frequently that rearsets make it more comfortable for a taller rider. I'm not sure how thats even possible, especially when you consider you're actually decreasing seat to footpeg peg distance. But to each his own. What works for one doesnt work for all. | ||
| Ezblast |
On the rearsets - I'm sure it is the angle of the leg and knee. Most Blast riders agree super bike bars should have come stock on the Blast. Seat customizing wouldn't too hard, and an upholstery shop could do it as well for a couple hundred. More or less. EZ | ||
| 556blaster |
Is this blasphemy? I don't think we're getting one in the US, but it definitely reminds me of the blast, just much smaller: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4108/5054280976_83256a3f38.jpg http://hellforleathermagazine.com/2010/10/ktm-125- duke-underage-sex/ (Message edited by 556blaster on October 07, 2010) | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Okay, I'm off to Buellton for a few days (I'll be web-deficient). Should be 4 days of prime riding weather  You all have a great Columbus Day weekend! | ||
| Ezblast |
Nice looking,however, it makes the Blast look like a power house - lol EZ | ||
| No_rice |
oh ya...! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-Buell-Blast-cu stom-made-/320600113586?pt=US_motorcycles&hash=ite m4aa54181b2 so who on here is going to bid on it first? huh? huh? | ||
| Ezblast |
Not a bad start for converting to a Bobber Blast - there are some wrong/rough cues, however, there is a lot right also, and a world of old school touches - not bad at all really, in fact I like it. If I had the money, I'd bid on it, if I got it, I would change a few things, seating - lower and no back and smaller width, rounded, and some black chrome Z bar handle bars, matching black chrome head light housing, etc. I could make that bike look really nice pretty easily - yeah not a bad start at all.    Definitely has potential - a lot of the hard work is done already - a diamond in the rough - really. EZ |
