| Author | Message | ||
     Syonyk |
Will a Blast run happily on 87 octane? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Not recommended. Its your risk and a bad one during the summer months. Happy, if you have a weak wrist, are gentle on the gas, never ride 2-up and purely ride for mpg optimization. | ||
| Indybuell |
Yes, but you are risking issues from detonation. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
...or Concur! Also not sure why you would bother if you're running an exhaust and intake (unless 87 was just for emergency/temporary running). | ||
| Syonyk |
Mostly was curious as to how the Blast would handle it if needed. I've run into gas stations that don't have anything other than 87. My old CX500 was actually happier on 87 than on premium, and made noticably more power due to the faster burning. I'll keep fueling with premium, though. Sounds like it can run it if needed, but wouldn't be a great option. | ||
| Echofivekilo |
Just curious if buying an aftermarket exhaust is worth it? what exhaust sounds best? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
It's the most bang for your buck of any mod. Sorry, but the one that sounds the best is NLA. | ||
| Ezblast |
Mine sounds best! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
And yours is made from unobtanium! | ||
| Ezblast |
Actually - more than a handful now have copied either the Force or the Terry Parsely Custom LSR - if you can weld, it seems to be a pretty simple thing to - EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
My bad: almostounobtanium! | ||
| Bilito |
2006 Blaster, loud clicking noise top end. Took it for a ride after it was sitting fir a few months, after 2 or 3 minutes it started clicking what can it be, sounds metalic | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
"Sounds" like a collapsed lifter. How is the oil (full, half full, overfull) and what weight is it? | ||
| Bilito |
The oil is full, Bought it from and had it serviced by HARLEY a couple years ago and put only a few hundred miles on it since, oil is very clean. I guess they put 20/50 in it. Is it possible to change the lifters with out taking half the bike apart | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
You'd have to pull the head or convert to collapsible pushrod tubes. They might pump up with a good warm-up and without actually listening to it, I cant really be sure thats what the problem is or if you actually have a problem! 20w-50 is good. Only check the oil when fully warmed up and dont add more than a few ounces at a time if its low (between the lines is okay!). | ||
| Ezblast |
Lifter or too loose primary - lol EZ | ||
| Bilito |
Could the primary chain possibly make that clicking sound if it is out of adjustment? I have a mechanics stethescope I borrowed from a friend I will start it up tomorrow and see if I can narrow down the area the noise is coming from, i tried the old listen with a screwdriver and could hear nothing . | ||
| Bilito |
where is the primary chain adjustment and how do you adjust it, there is no info in the owners manual other then how to change the oil and filter and to have the chain adjusted by a dealer. | ||
| Bilito |
I listened with the tool and the clicking is definatly coming from the top end. It is not as loud now but is is the loudest at the rear rocker area | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Get a repair manual. Its like gold. Sorry, but none of us wants to write out the whole procedure. Its simple and posted here on Badweb, but it really helps if we can both reference the same manual (there is only one repair manual) if you have a problem or need help. Its a must have for any (any) kind of work on your Blast. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Start here: http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/201 64/69705.html?1091406412 then do a search for primary adjustment if you'd like to read more. | ||
| Indybuell |
+1 on Service manual. GET IT! | ||
| Bilito |
We plan to sell it but I want it running perfect first. Went to the Harley dealer today to get a part from my Sporty and the Buell mechanic told me it sounds to him like a flat lifter and that, as you have advised, I should drive it around for 4 or 5 miles to let it pump itself up and if it does not go away it is probably some dirt in the lifter and they have a proceedure for clearing that. It should not take more then an hour or two for them to fix. Damn the shop rate is 85.00 an hour. | ||
| Geelp |
Okay, I didn't have a chance to ride my Blast for a couple of weeks. When I finally had some riding time, I eagerly hopped on the bike to start it, and I had to rev it once to help it catch. The bike was popping and "pulling", and a few minutes later, when I tried to shift it into third gear for the first time, it died and refused to start. I figured maybe I had flooded the bike, so I pushed it back home, waited a little while, and sure enough, it fired right up and ran okay. I took it around the neighborhood and it seemed to be running fine. But then yesterday, I started to take it out, and again I had to rev it to get it going, and again I get the popping and pulling and this time, the bike dies before I am out of sight of my house. So today I figure, maybe I am revving it too much during starting. I check the spark plug, and yes, it looks pretty bad. After changing the plug, however, the bike now won't start and only clicks. I'm keeping my hand away from the throttle to keep from flooding it, but all it's doing now is clickclickclickclickclick! I suspect I need a battery tender or a new battery, but would this take care of the popping and pulling I experienced on the bike earlier? And the dying when shifting? FYI, I changed the pipes from stock to Vanson but I haven't rejetted yet. Was planning to do that when it's a little cooler here. Mistake? Part of the problem? Not related to the problem? I've checked the archives and while the clicking seems to be easily solvable, the popping and pulling I was getting from the bike hasn't seemed to be a problem for anyone else.... | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Clicking is a dead battery probably from trying to start it. Unplug the headlight for repeated starting. Sounds like an ignition module or safety switch. If the battery is on its way out that could cause ignition problems. I doubt it has anything to do with the exhaust unless you're not using premium gas ( again unlikely). If the plug looked bad, change it. If its got close to 10,000 miles, it's bad. As far as the "pulling", nobody else has described it that way, but I'm sure it's happened to others here. I can't say for sure where to start looking unless you tell us if it has spark when it won't start. That is checked in 2 ways: first at the ignition module (LED flashing light ). 2nd at the spark plug (you can use most any other good spark plug to check for spark, you don't have to remove the plug unless everything up to that point shows spark, but it still doesn't seem to be firing. At that point you'll need to check the plug. That's where to start. Spark? Fuel? Compression? The basic 3 for diagnostics and for most cases compression is usually good except for high mileage or catastrophic engine failure. | ||
| Geelp |
Thanks, Gearheaderiko. The "pulling" that I'm talking about is the sensation that while I'm going forward, the bike is being "pulled back", then whatever is pulling the bike back, or keeping it from going forward at full speed, is released, and I can go forward. I'm taking your advice on things to check. Once I make sure the battery is good to go, I'll look at the ignition module or safety switch. And no, I'm NOT using premium gas, lol! (I do use 100% gas in the Blast, though.) | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Lean running (V&H exhaust without jetting) and regular grade fuel in the summer and you are begging for trouble. | ||
| Ezblast |
Pop goes the weasel! - lol EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Lol! | ||
| Ezblast |
Sounds like das boot as well - it doesn't matter though - sounds like your gonna trash it anyway - running regular, and a bad boot will do that, especially with aftermarket exhaust. EZ |
