| Author | Message | ||
     Reuel |
It seems like it's not charging. If they fully charged it, 11.6 is definitely bad. If it is running, I think it should be up around 14, which tells me that you are not charging. | ||
| Acr860 |
It is 11.6 while running, "EZ" the shop said that it was not the battery. The 11.6 voltage was after I rode it home, should the bike keep running after I take the positive cable off. | ||
| Reuel |
It should keep running. If you put the battery on a charger for a while, it should be able to maintain more than 12 volts. I'm going to suspect the charging system. | ||
| Ezblast |
I suspect the battery - because stock is supposed to hold a minimum of 12.3 - regular of 12.9 to 13.2 - could be both the regulator and the battery, but definitely the battery. And you know what they say - if the regulator is going - how far behind is the stator - I would test that as well - it is easy. EZ | ||
| Swampy |
OK, I am back, I was up at the lake with no internet. I caught another Walleye, I was sitting at my desk today and I could still feel the waves rocking the boat....I fished my butt off! Charging system.... Charge the battery, if it does not come off the charger with 12.6 or so volts and stay that way for 10 minutes it is the battery. The AGM battery is fool proof, either it is good or it is bad, no in between . To check the charging system: use your volt meter, set it for AC voltage, measure the voltage between the two stator leads while engine running, it should be 26-28 volts AC. If is 0-24 it is the stator, if it is 26 or more it is the voltage regulator or a bad connection between the voltage regulator and the battery. Easy peasy! Now you can move this to the KV....LOL! Am I being too bossy, that is what an ex-coworker told me the other day.... | ||
| Johnk |
Getting closer to having a Blast to ride!!! Took the MSF class a couple weekends back and they said they would bring a Blast out for me to test out but there was a variety of medical mayhem that happened during the class so I was on a Virago the entire time... Still fun but I really wanted to take a spin on a Blast. The HD dealer doesn't even show them unless you take their class and it was to far out before there was an opening. Meanwhile there is a Blast available in Denver area that will need a new battery and rear tire. Of course 3 days after I made the deal on that one another one came up for sale with no problems at all. :-) | ||
| Ezblast |
LOL - welcome back! EZ | ||
| Baf |
I've got a cold start issue with my blast... When it's cold, it starts up and backfires a bunch. As it warms up it smooths out, and it seems to run fine when it's up to operating temperature. I've changed das boot, and that didn't seem to change much. Any ideas on this? Bad coil or plug? Bad autochoke? Something else completely? I've run through quite a few tanks of gas (ran most of the way through reserve on couple tanks as well) and the problem has persisted, so I'm pretty sure it's not bad gas. I've been running 93 octane in it. The idle speed is the same at cold as it is when warm, though for the first few miles when driving you have to hold it above idle if you stop so it doesn't die after backfiring. If it stumbles and dies when cold, it seems to be a little more difficult to start than normal. Also, on an unrelated note, if I flip the middle diode in the fusebox, it lets me crank with the clutch engaged, but it won't start unless I pull the clutch in. | ||
| Ezblast |
Das Boot! | ||
| Baf |
I thought it was that too. I put a super boot on and it hasn't made a difference. I'll double check to make sure it's on correctly, but it looks like it's something else. | ||
| Ezblast |
I figure one of two things then - a partially cloged slow jet - replace with a 45 and turn air screw 2 turns out - I would do this anyway, will make starting easier a and the motor better - factory is way too lean. That said - it sounds like it is the auto-enrichner/choke has gone south - replace and reset per manual. I always mention das boot because it is the first thing that should be checked and replaced if old, because it is the root of 90 percent of a Blasts problems - so that will always be my first answer. EZ | ||
| Themagster |
Hi ya'll - as usual, I just disappear for weeks at a time, then suddenly reappear. Still riding the Blast, only 7,000 more miles to go before I will officially hit 100,000 between the '05 & '09 wooooo whoooo Took my "other" bike on the long trip this year just because it was new and you what it's like when you get a new toy, you play with it exclusively for a while, then it is suddenly not new and you split your time between all of your favorite toys. Going between that bike and the Blast was a little bit of a challenge at first, they are so totally different. My heart is still with the Blast, it is running very well. Will be putting a new rear tire on this week and it will be ready for plenty more miles. Hope all is well with everyone here, I know most of you are by now deep into your summer riding seasons. Be Safe, Happy Trails | ||
| Ezblast |
Hi Mags - how many miles did that last rear give you? EZ | ||
| Themagster |
It's a Pirelli and so far 11,328 and it still has some miles left if I wanted to push it, but there is really no need, so it will most likely get new rubber this week. I've had the replacement hanging in the garage for a couple months, I've just continued to squeeze mileage out of this one. Hope all is well with you  | ||
| Baf |
EZ - I'll keep the rejetting in mind. Where do you pick up different jets, at an ex-Buell dealer? It may be the auto-enrichener/choke going out - Frog said the same thing to me. It ran like crap Friday night after it sat for a few hours after I swapped the boot, but maybe that's because the airbox was open. When I was in there, I also saw that the air filter was in backwards, so the air supply into the airbox was blocked by the sealed end of the filter. I have no idea how it even ran like that. At any rate, yesterday morning and this morning, the bike ran fine while cold all the way through warm up. I felt it backfire once while pulling up to a stop light coming off the interstate - other than that, it ran perfect. | ||
| Ezblast |
Jets at any HD service or dealership. EZ | ||
| Indybuell |
Jets are super super cheap as well. | ||
| Syonyk |
I got jets at a local custom cycle shop. They were about a million times friendlier than my local Harley dealership & actually had jets in stock (according to the local dealership, "Harleys don't ever need to be rejetted for altitude - they auto-compensate.") This is the same dealership who, after I asked for a quote for a rear Q2, gave me a quote for a front Corsa III & blamed "no lunch break, no time for drugs, 'ya know?" It's easiest if you take the old jets in - it's really quick to match them up & make sure you're getting the good parts. If you need to take the bike there, just make sure you know what type of jets are being used. | ||
| Johnk |
Anything new on the MAC version of the Blast? I saw some earlier info sharing but I can't seem to actually find a when this stuff might be able to be seen on this side of the water... | ||
| Ezblast |
Not so far - will bug them and see if they respond. EZ | ||
| Syonyk |
I've seen that they're pricey... but I still kind of want one  | ||
| Swampy |
There! I posted on every active thread! I am now an official Post Hoor! Wish me luck, I am applying for a different job within the department tomorrow... | ||
| Sycho |
Good Luck Swampy!  | ||
| Ezblast |
Best of luck! | ||
| On_blast |
Hello all, I recently purchased a 2000 Blast. When I bought it, the rear drive sprocket was cracked... I have no clue how this might have happed. Anyhow, I purchased another one off ebay, but it is the newer/larger sprocket with more teeth that Buell replaced on the 2000 model. So now I have the joy of buying the larger belt with more teeth. Problem is, I cant seem to find one. Can anyone direct me to a site that sells these? | ||
| Ezblast |
Attention all recent purchasers of an outerwears filter for your Blast - they sent you the wrong filter, and will send you the correct filter upon contacting them. See any of our sponsors - I recommend American Sport Bike for your belt. EZ | ||
| Crackhead |
on blast, It sounds like your 2000 Blast has the recalled belt and pully. Check the Buell Blast Recalls, Tech Bulletins, Notices, & Concerns section for more info. | ||
| Ezblast |
Call Outerwears! My letter to them: The filter you are sending out under part number is wrong - the viscosity is less and it is visibly denser than the ones I have from you - I switched them around in the second picture to show it was not a matter of lighting but the filter itself - part # 12 - 1267 - 01. This was sent to me in package and the one in the package on the side is mine ordered from you on my last order that was test in comparison. You owe those people new filters - they will be contacting you. Edward Z. Their verbal response - was - an apology, and they said to contact them as soon as you can, and they will make it right, and send you the correct filter - sorry guys - Averages of viscosity test: DB - 53.20mm EZ - 76.98mm but the real tell is the picture of them together on a white surface - DB,s is obviously denser allowing less light through - even switched around you can tell which is which.    After a few complaints from folks about their bike's not running right, and doing fine without the filter, DB was good enough to send me his to test against my own new spares - you can see the results. Earned my beer for the day - lol EZ | ||
| Twack |
i wouldnt think that much of a density difference would matter but i guess it does | ||
| Ezblast |
Yeah it does - the other is about twice as dense - that's a lot of air blocked - lol EZ |
