| Author | Message | ||
     Ezblast |
Nice paint job, ditch the Dunlops for safety's sake - lol EZ | ||
| Sycho |
I agree on that paint job!! And the Dunlops, lol. | ||
| Absolutezerofun |
Pirelli's are already ordered... The paint job on the bike represents the "Thin Blue Line" which is a memorial for fallen officers. Seeing as how my sister inlaw bought this bike for me and she was and Officer (as am I) after she passed away last year I decided to turn it into a tribute bike. The picture of it all black was how it looked about a year ago when i was going to sell it back to Harley... After they only offered me $500 for it I decided to keep it. I've been reading up on these forums to get ideas for it.. (a lot came from reading EZ's posts)and now here it is almost complete. Let me know of any other advice or things to do to it. | ||
| Sycho |
Now your paint scheme is even more Awesome!! Yeah, EZ, Gearheaderiko, Swampy and alot of others on here are your best source of technical advice for these bikes. EZ has tweaked his bikes so much that they should be on the race track, and GearheadEriko does race his. | ||
| Ezblast |
Latest look - lol -      EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
Reposting Absolutezerofun's pics - nice job!    EZ | ||
| Absolutezerofun |
Hey EZ which do you think is better to do the 600cc kit or the 515cc? | ||
| Ezblast |
Dan makes a killer stock style rear set - very nice. EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
You didnt ask me but..... Do the 600 kit. The 515 is only a 3% increase in displacement and you can get similar results with just an over bore (with a good piston) or much better results with a stock bore XB piston. However, the 600 kit will require complete engine teardown and case boring, but when both kits are the same price its hard to spend the money on a 515. Also 515's with CP pistons have had numerous failures (within 1000 miles). I dont trust them. Wiseco makes a big bore piston now. I've never had any problems with CP overbore pistons. I run them now and will again (just not in a 515 until they admit a problem and its been fixed). | ||
| Absolutezerofun |
So where would you get the kit from? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
http://revperf.com/ last time I called them they said they were using Wiseco pistons! Some other places still use CP, so if you find a better deal ask what piston. And if you find a better deal ask if Revolution Performance will match the price (they are a Badweb sponsor & good people). There are also two different kinds of cylinders. Nikasil and iron (stock). Nikasil usually costs more and has its advantages, but I'd go with whatever is cheapest. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
https://www.mt-llc.com/rpStore/product_info.php?cP ath=101_68&products_id=101 | ||
| Absolutezerofun |
How much of a difference does the 600cc kit make? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Well its 20% bigger, so you can at least expect a 20% power increase, just leaving everything else stock. It'll come with a high compression piston, so that will bump the power a little more. Thats almost 7hp and if you add some cams or even an XB top end, you'll have a real screamer. My opinion is that if you can go that route, its the best way to go. + 7hp with everything else stock, thats a good investment! I've also heard that the 600 screams. EZ? It should be noted that EZ and I are a bit Blast obsessive. If we pulled the cases apart, there a whole bunch of other stuff we'd do while we're there and I'm biting my tongue as we speak. We both could have 2 XB's (at least) for what we've spent on our Blasts! An XB is a lot more bike too! | ||
| Themagster |
Blastanirvana: A world where being Blast Obsessive is not only only accepted, but required  | ||
| Ezblast |
I like the 515cc because it makes a rebuild less likely, and because you can always go to a stock set up in an emergency - lol - surprise! I'd do the 600cc if I had to split the cases for some other work as well. Hey - Ray G. got 2 more HP out of the stock displacement than Wilson got out of his 515cc 44 Magnum - Which tells you Brian N. knows his stuff better than Wilson as well - lol. As for sound - Terry's bike roared - no muffler - so it was mega loud, but attach a Supertrapp and 18 discs and your rocking to a really great sound. I miss the extra RPMs ole Vader had and will next put a different ignition in the Daily rider Starkiller - with better springs, guides, 1.75 ratio rockers, and seals as well - lol EZ | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
"515cc because it makes a rebuild less likely" I'm not sure on the logic? The 515 isnt any different than a stock performance piston, so why would a rebuild be less likely? The Blast crank can easily handle the 600 piston as well as the same HP from any other method and the 600 piston wouldnt wear any different than a stock bore or 515. You can still go back to a stock bore if you go 600. For those who may not know, Brian N. (or Nallin) = Revolution Performance (a Badweb sponsor). He is the former owner of the other business that still bears his name (no longer a sponsor). | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Maggie: I dont know if that makes you co-dependent or me! LOL! | ||
| Themagster |
Can we settle with mutually supporting? But I guess it's obvious I depend on the knowledge ya'll provide me much more than any I could hope to offer. Maybe just my spirit for the love of riding the Blast will hold up my end of the mutually supporting role. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Hey, many here have a specific field of experience and knowledge. You are the "Queen of the Road"! When it comes to long distance riding, your name always comes up first.  There are very few Blast riders that can offer up that kind of experience. | ||
| Ezblast |
I'm just supposing long off into the future, when such a kit may be discontinued, and then what are your options for the 600cc kit? At least with the 515cc kit, I can go back to the stock jug and a hi comp. piston. There are no options for the 600cc kit that I know of. Sorry for the confusion. EZ | ||
| Ezblast |
 Guess who this tester is? EZ | ||
| Themagster |
The Stig? | ||
| Themagster |
BTW - beautiful background  Awesome photograph. | ||
| Themagster |
Oh yeah and THANKS Erik, I spread the word of badwed everywhere the Blast goes! | ||
| Themagster |
Back on topic - So, The Stig, right?? | ||
| Ezblast |
LOL - Yes - though I thought it was Court when I first saw the picture - lol - taken in Death Valley. Its not Court or the Stig - anyone know? EZ (Message edited by ezblast on September 08, 2010) | ||
| Thump |
I rode a silver Blast with the moniker "44 Magnum". There was a diff. b/t it and my 'mostly' stock at the time Blast. It was noticeable, but not like, whao, I've GOT to upgrade. More like, if you are going through the hassle, might as well make it worth the while and go up to 600. Though, my insurance won't be that happy... I am trying to get together and do another ride with the guy who has the Magnum. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Big bore Sportster/XB parts will be around a long time (long after most people sell their Blasts). The cylinder isnt a tight fit in the case, its not that critical. Unless you're going to go back to stock bore and build a real screamer, there isnt much reason you cant bolt a stock size cylinder back on. And if your really worried about it, you can get a 600 cylinder sleeved back down to stock bore. FWIW Stock Blast pistons come in overbore's up to .030" and aftermarket availability is about the same. The 515 kit is a only .063" overbore and you can overbore a stock cylinder to that size. I just think there are much better places to spend your performance money than on a 515 kit. | ||
| Ezblast |
Over bore the cylinder and get a Wiseco piston with Total Seal rings, Cometic gaskets,add Crane Cams 1.75 ratio rockers - that would be a good start. EZ  |
