| Author | Message | ||
     Jrs |
I got the intermittent stall figured out. All the switches turned out to be functioning fine and on my third pass inspecting the wires I found wire #4 (grey) coming out of the ignition switch had worn out and broken right at the base of the male-end of the connection behind the headlamp. Every time I turned the handle bars at low speed that connection would falter and cause the stall. I clipped the wire, stripped it back some and re-crimped it to the contact, but it seems to me that all of the wire coatings are brittle... if your Blast is 12 years old watch out for this! | ||
| Ezblast |
Joycedivision - use the stock lower mounting hardware - even if you have to buy new. EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
http://dnmshock.com/scooter-shock/mt-bag-middle.ht ml Your next Blast shock - perhaps - just asked about a heavier spring. 900 to 1000 lb range. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
How much? | ||
| Lew |
Going to be riding cross country, a friend suggests an oil cooler. Any thoughts, suggestions, or experience? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
You don't need one. Extra protection yes, but not necessary unless you'll be running in extreme conditions (worked engine, running two up, death valley, riding WOT for extended periods, etc. ) If you decide to get one, don't spend a lot of money. Yours will need to be 'custom' and that also means cheap. | ||
| Ezblast |
Got it - will prolong engine in hot climates - lol - http://buellridersonline.com/forum/modifications/6 658-buell-blast-oil-cooler.html | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
If it were a twin, I'd say get one without hesitation. But a Blast cross country? I'd spend the money on a seat, before an oil cooler. If you've done a 300-600 mile day on a Blast with the stock seat and you're okay, then nevermind! *But if you do decide to get one, get a real one, not some rinky dink little item. You've got to run 2 lines anyway, so it might as well be to something decent. Generally speaking, if its made for a Harley it'll withstand the vibrations. Thats always something to think about when adding on parts to a Blast. 10-20 miles to work or around town and you have a problem, its no big deal. Out in the middle of nowhere, then its a big deal. Days on days of 300+ mile riding will break stuff that you'd thought would last forever! I think I've given you way more information than you asked, but I've been there. You'll also pack way too much stuff, fwiw! | ||
| Moblaster |
Alright so I am looking at a bike that was laid down. It had the shifter broken off during the crash. Now it has a new shifter will not go in or out of gear and grinds/sounds horrible. Any thoughts on what the worst case scenario is? If i can get it cheap enough I would like to have another one for the wife to ride with me. | ||
| Ezblast |
Chances are its fixable 500 standard price. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Concur! But you dont say what year and overall condition, that will certainly determine the price. If the bike looks like a total beater, then there are better deals out there. You also dont say what they want for the bike. There might be better deals out there for that price too for a bike that works and looks better. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
PS worst case scenario is total engine disassembly. Unless you do it yourself, that would be more than the bike is worth. Total disassembly means total. The Blast will be completely taken apart. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
PS It could be simply that the clutch is just waay out of adjustment from the crash. | ||
| Sweetp |
Hey folks! New member here! Great site! I have a quick question for you all, while riding the other night my blast died. I found the fuse to the ignition circuit blown, replaced the fuse, bike started and ran normally, as soon as I started to take off the fuse blew again! Before I start tearing into all the wiring, obviously there is a direct short somewhere, I was wondering if any of you have the same experiance, and could point me in a more direct manner. Thanks guys for all your help! PS-It is a 2006 Blast SweetP. (Message edited by sweetp on July 15, 2012) | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome ! Could be a short or pinched wire. It could also be a bad safety switch. Your problem is not common, so it's not a simple "it's this" answer. Is your bike stock? Check the wires on the handlebars and especially where they transition from behind the headlight the frame. These are common areas for pinching. More questions: is your clutch cable getting hot when you start the bike? You might also have a loose ground or battery cable playing havoc. But you are certainly correct in assuming that it's probably just a common variety short. Start there. | ||
| Sweetp |
Thanks Gear, I appreciate the info! I will check all those areas you suggested. Yes it is completely stock. I'm hoping to find something simple rubbed through...but I'm not planning on simple!! Thanks again! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Keep us posted because your problem is very similar to a bad safety switch problem, except for the blown fuse part. A bad safety switch usually causes your bike to stall the moment you put it in gear or let the clutch out. | ||
| Sweetp |
Will do Gear, quick question, that safety switch you're referring to, would that be the clutch switch? Thank you sir! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
and the kickstand switch. | ||
| Moblaster |
The guy wants $400 for it, 2005 Blue 15k miles, some road rash on the side from the lay down (said going about 20mph), vance and hines exhaust. Thinking probably just going to take that $400 and dump into handlebars, bar ends, tires (shinko) and intake mods for my current blast. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I'd buy it for that price, but thats just me. I'm a Blast whoreder. Shinko tires? Sure about that? Pirelli's are cheap too and I'm betting a lot better tires for the money. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
PS Welcome Rocky! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
...and welcome Mark too! Using the iphone a lot lately to post and it just isnt conducive to doing more than just answering questions. | ||
| Ezblast |
What is the Blast shock measured at psi wise - 900? EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I have no idea. It seemed to also have been a bone of contention with Buell as they refused to give out the specs on it when asked about it years ago. Sure 900 seems the number I remember, but I dont know if its the number you're looking for!?! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
900 is what a search reveals. But I dont know if that answers your question. | ||
| Patd |
Hi all. I just entered the website yesterday. I'm an older woman who is returning to riding and purchased a 2001 Buell Blast about a month ago. There was an oil issue that my dealership handled in 2010 and 2011. The rocker box gaskets would not seal. The seller of the bike was upfront about the issue and when I took the bike into the same dealership, they assured me it was a cracked grommet. Long story short, it is the various gaskets on the rocker box. They have had the bike in three times in the last two weeks and have put more test miles on it than I can riding it until the next breakdown. Does anyone know if this is an issue that's been around since those bikes were manufactured, or am I stuck with a "special" bike? Is there any way to enhance the bike and eliminate this issue? BTW, the dealership is reputable and has taken good care of the two 2001 Buell Cyclones we have. Any suggestions?} | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Welcome Pat! Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 11:44 am: I purchased a 2001 Buell Blast about a month ago. It was in for rocker box gaskets in 2010, 2011 and three times in the last couple weeks. Are there any known problems sealing the rocker box on this bike? Shop doing work is reputable and has serviced our other Buells for years.} (Message edited by Patd on July 17, 2012) Gearheaderiko Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 01:31 pm: No. Somebody is not doing the work correctly, using the wrong gaskets, parts are damaged or a bad PVC grommet seal is being misdiagnosed as a bad rocker cover gasket. Gearheaderiko Posted on Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 01:35 pm: PS shouldn't they being asking themselves "what are we doing wrong"? 3 times in the past few weeks and it still leaks? It's not rocket science. Pat, I understand if you dont want to take just my word for it, there are plenty of other people here who are qualified to answer. The only other question I have: "is the bike completely stock"? I do know of some modifications that can cause your problem, but they are ruled out if your bike is stock. FWIW: Because of the Blasts simplicity, sometimes mechanics and the people who employ them, take the approach that the Blast has a glorified lawn mower engine and put their newest or least experienced wrench on them or simply dont put in the time or effort to do it right. This can happen at even the most reputable shop. | ||
| Patd |
Hi Gearheaderiko. Thanks for responding. I'm guessing you may be right about their failure to take the bike seriously. When they first told me there was nothing that can go wrong with a Buell Blast I assumed they thought me an ignorant woman, but it could also be due to the type of motorcycle (not a big Harley). I believe the bike is stock, but I will check into this. It only had about 2,800 miles on it. Yesterday I was informed that they purchased older style gaskets and they seem to be holding. The newer ones didn't. They also told me that they finally experienced the bogging, backfiring issue I complained about after the last time they fixed it. They said they believe it is in the ignition and have ordered a new part. I'm wondering if they actually compromised other parts of the bike while spewing oil into the engine all this time? Is that possible? } | ||
| Crackhead |
You do not want the older style gaskets, they are make of paper and will leak and you will have to pay for another replacement. Buell and HD update the part numbers of a reason. I am guessing the mechanic was trying short cuts instead of following the manual. |
