| Author | Message | ||
     Ezblast  |
Happy Thanksgiving! GT - JBOTDS! EZ  | ||
| Spooky  |
Happy Thanksgiving from me too!!!! | ||
| Ezblast |
Finally changed out the ignition on the red bike - bike is cured of that weird hick-up, and the on line diagnosis was the correct one - lol - thats rarer than you'd think sometimes - but when you rule out a whole bunch of other things you start getting a smaller list of things it could be - lol - life is Blasting good! GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Halfaharley  |
So what exactly did the problem end up being? | ||
| Ezblast |
A glitch in the ignition somewhere - the contacts where fine and the new one switched out easy enough - I'm going to go over the old one and see if I can't find perhaps a break in a wire - something - tried my darnedest to get it to do its hiccup but to no avail - usually a little high rpm engine breaking would bring it on around 4000 to 5000 - now - nothing, just smooth sailing once again - the origional was a 2000 so is just a tad suspect just because of that, still doing all those checks has done nothing but help the bikes general performance and now both bikes are fresh for winter performance on the road! Gotta luv Cali for that - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Wzz |
Hi Everyone: I just got my 2001 Blast (Black with no decals) 10 days ago and I have already put 250 miles on it in this •••••• New England weather. The bike had 1334 miles on it, I bought it from Ebay for 2075$ I think I got an awesome deal, because this bike kicks •••! I rode to work this morning and while doing about 85mph on the highway, I was so exilirated(sp) I let a "Whoo Hoo!" go in my helmet. I felt like a million bucks. Anyway, I have always been a fan of cafe racer style bikes and have owned a 73 CB550 SuperSport in the past and some other bikes as well. I like "Clubman" style bars. I am betting that someone on this site has fitted, or tried to fit Clubman's on their Blast. They come in 7/8's like the Blast and are only about $30. Someone please tell me this can be done with no tank rub. Great site and I'm glad I have this resource to go to. Thanks for the help in advance. | ||
| Wzz |
The CB was a 75' BTW and these are the bars I mean: [IMG]http://bikepartsoutlet.com/images/r050504ab.JPG[/IMG] | ||
| Blaster_s  |
Wzz, Welcome. I just added a set of low moto bars to my Blast. Here's a pic w/ the current XB9s bars but I'll post later w/ the new ones:  | ||
| Ezblast |
Clubman bars will fit - check out our picture section for examples - a trick setup are the adjustable Laverda cafe Bars - regular clubbers fit fine though - Welcome to the Board! GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
BTW: Laverdas will hit the tank (grinder solvable) but Tommasselli makes adjustable Clubmans that I dont think will. | ||
| Ezblast |
yeah, but the adjustability for wrist angles must be great - I know my adj. clip-ons are the bomb for that reason - how many folks ever tell you their clip-ons are comfey - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ (Message edited by ezblast on December 08, 2004) | ||
| Wzz |
Thanks for all of the replies and help. I am going to order the clubamns today from ebay, but my one concern was the 5 1/2" center span (or section of the bars where the clamp points are - 5.5" isnt much space to fit around the tank. Could someone recommend a model number or size and exact brand of Clubman's that will fit, oor are they basically universal? Thanks guys and BTW I read some F'd up sites mybuell.com and another one that basically bash the Blast. Makes me mad. Also I need to get some oil today and top off the oil tank. What would you suggest for this purpose ie topping off the oil tank? 20w 50? | ||
| Ezblast |
Only do the oil after a 1/2 hr riding to warm bike and oil up, turn off, then check - thats fine - my personal fav is Mobil 1 15/50 - good for booth primary and engine! GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Wzz |
How do you check the Primary Oil Level? I just bought a quart of Red Line 20w 50 - $7.99 at Advance Auto. The Red Line was always the best stuff for the 2 strokes I used to ride (and still do). | ||
| Ezblast |
you only need to do that if your changing it - loosen the left peg arm side to get through to the torx screws - 3 - take cover off - oil should only be touching the bottom gear teeth, drain is plug under cover - not quite a qt is used - do not use redline heavy duty - will gunk up the primary - regular is fine. GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Wzz |
EZ: Back to the Clubman's: Can I order these?:  http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=4510724156&category=35587 | ||
| Ezblast |
I couldn't answer - perhaps someone else - I never ran the Clubman bars - others have - looks narrow enough though - GT - JBOTDS! EZ (Message edited by ezblast on December 09, 2004) | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Any bars lower than superbike bars may have clearance problems. Check return policies. Laverda bars are sweet but thought you should know about the clearance issue. Redline Heavy Duty SHOCKPROOF is the one to avoid in the Blast (Sporty,Buell) trannies. (good in Big Twins).Redline recommends the 75w90 gear oil for the transmission (sounds heavy,but its not). 20w50 is the engine oil thats recommended by the owners manual unless you are cold weather riding (below 40F 10w40) | ||
| Naustin  |
We need a "For Sale Forum" around here. | ||
| Ezblast |
LOL - it is in the regular part of the BADWEB section, because a lot of Buell parts can switch out - aka - the Black levors on the M2 2000+ can switch out, mirrors, bars, etc. http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/21/21.html?1102695163 That will take you there. See - ask and ye shall receive, seek and ye shall find! - lol GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Wzz |
I would love to avoid ordering a set of clubmans and hve them not fit. If anyone else knows a brand and or size that does fit please post up. Or if there are any drop style bars that you like post em' up. I am about ready to go to home depot and have a 22" length of 1/2" inside 7/8" outside gas pipe cut for me. IT comes black and I am running it on another bike right now. Problem is, straights wont work on the Blast - tank rub.... | ||
| Ezblast |
Yes - you want the shortest center profile that will fit - I think its like 5 1/2 inches - longer would just cause bumping into the tank. GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Yes,straights wont work unless they are really wide. I've tried 'broomsticks' but hated them.Too uncomfortable. The Laverdas are the best of all worlds. Clubman,drag, superbike. They just have to be ground off where they contact the tank.(though the adjustable clipons look good too). I plan on trying the Tomasselli adjustable clubmans next as I dont think they will hit. (Message edited by gearheaderiko on December 11, 2004) | ||
| Naustin |
EZ - thanks for the heads up on the for sale forum. I link directly into the thumper page and skip the rest of badweb, so I don't even know what is there.... lol. the problem with the tomasselli adjustables is that they are only 2-way adjustable whereas the Laverdas are 4-way adjustable. You can't adjust the back angle on the Tomasselli's, only the up/down angle. I think the Tomasselli's would hit the tank at full lock too due to the sharp back angle. Wzz--- I don't think those clubmans with work so good. They'll fit, but the grips will hit the tank at full lock (I THINK). Can anyone confirm, as I suspect - that the $45 non-adjustable clubmans at Omars will NOT work? I'm sure they won't, but hey maybe I'm wrong?? I'm || that close to ordering the 4 way adjustable Laverda's right now... Can you explain a little further about what exactly needs to be filed off?? Last night I was up until 3am flipping and rotating my stock bars over. They ended up being super aggressive as far as the rise(forward 6"  );. It would be OK I think, but instead of a back angle, they angle forward slightly (which anticipated.) I figured it was worth a test drive, but unfortunatly it isn't liveable. Anybody have some wrist braces left over from carpal-tunnel surgery I can borrow for a few days until the pain subsides? (Message edited by naustin on December 11, 2004) (Message edited by naustin on December 11, 2004) | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
The Laverdas hit the tank where the adjuster bolt is (the extra one the Tomassellis dont have).Pictures are on the yahoo site.You need to cut/grind off a piece about the size of half a quarter (25 cent). If you use them as superbike bars or clubmans, those positions wont require any cutting.In all positions to get the steering to lock (w/cutting) it will just barely clear the tank, but you will not be able to hit the steering stops on the frame. PS Baxter and I spent a lot of time trying to figure out how to make them work w/o cutting. I do believe he tried some handlebar clamp risers, but they still hit the tank. PPS Also, the cutting/grinding will not affect the structural integrity,provided it is done right (overheating,ginding welds,etc.). Mine were bent (& broken)like a pretzel and every adjuster point was intact. | ||
| Naustin |
Thanks -- I decided not to go with the ajustables.  (Message edited by naustin on December 12, 2004) | ||
| Wzz |
I am thinking about the Tommaselli's, as I think they will work. I emailed a couple people in the industry and asked what will work. I'll wait and see what they say and report back. | ||
| Kdk102 |
hay EZ did your bike hickup when it was warm or did it do it all the time im still fighting what sounds like the same thing it acts like its backfireing i have it happen most when i get on the interstate and start driving with the dallas traffic when it gets warmed up its been known to backfire or hickup itself dead on to the side of the road id let it cool for what seems like an eternity and it starts up again ive been so frustraited i have put 45 miles on this bike in 2or 3 monthes. im literaly afraid to drive it becouse its so unreliable but its so fun to drive if my problem sounds the same where did you get the part and what is the part #  | ||
| Ezblast |
First I would try a few other things before assuming its the ignition - the intake coupling, air mixture screw, clean jets, check battery termanals for tightness, a few degrees of timing added, exhaust header torqued correctly, plugs and wires, then if all that is good - the ignition could be the culprit - the back fire was in no way consistant - as in always happening, but it would hit hard and usually at higher rmp, go away for a while then hit again - crazy - figured all along because of the lack of any real consistancy that it was electrical, but its always good to rule out inexpensive stuff first - I'd do the same if I where you. GT - JBOTDS! EZ | ||
| Kdk102 |
hay ez i have already changed the intake slave i blew the first one of when it backfired it has calmed down but still is un reliable i have replaced the header gasket again just to make sure it was not leaking i have gone threw the carb and rejeted it cleanin out the carb when i did it the only thing left would be the timing which i have no idea how to do guss ill have to consult that section of the forum and the spark plug wire i think ill try changing to a ngk plug to when i do that med heat how much did the ignition cost you and do you have the part # |
