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The4ork
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 04:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

just wondering if i can upgrade to maybe some tuber forks or something on the blast... i'll be buying new forks and trees soon to replace my possibly bent units from a crash

thanks
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 06:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I've seen tuber and XB forks adapted to the Blast and for what you'd spend buying new Blast parts, you could probably get a used set.

Do you really need new forks and trees? They're pretty sturdy units and unless there was serious damage, they should be fine. If the forks need replacing, I'd be concerned about how bad your frame is.
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The4ork
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 07:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I know the right one is bent and the lower tree is cracked

it hit hard, the whole headlight assembly is shifted to one side by about 2"
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 08:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Then definitely replace it all. Some parts may be salvageable for reuse by others (I strip everything for parts!).
Take a good look at the frame. It probably has the telltale mark on the engine from the engine hitting the lower front tiebar mount. That doesnt mean its bent though, just take a good look around the frame neck.

If you have to replace the headlight bucket.... I need the wiring!?
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Crackhead
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 08:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

you might be better off searching for a cheep non running blast and use yours for parts.
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Gearheaderiko
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 08:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

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Ezblast
Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 12:31 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have an extra frame - no title though.
EZ
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The4ork
Posted on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - 01:12 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

frame seems fine it's a little gouged at the steering stops what I need is an s1 tuber frame and title
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