| Author | Message | ||
     Nurider |
I got my carburator back today from John's Custom Cycles and Installed her on the beast. Started her up, readjusted the timing, adjusted the clutch twice... lol and away we go. Wait for it, Wait for it.... NO No more problems!!! for now at least. Its like a different bike zippy through acceleration, and I can finnally reach highway speeds... Its like the bike had an epiphany. It sounds like a box of rocks in the rocker cover and she will probably go 90 but I dont need to go that fast. I am just happy to have it on the road in good running shape! Tales from missouri ozark country sure to follow   | ||
| Ezblast |
Way to go! Do factory primary adjustment, then loosen primary till box of rocks sound appears, then turn in till disappears, then set in place and tighten. Done! Congratulations and enjoy! Bike should do 95 top. EZ | ||
| Nurider |
And back in the garage she goes... She was blowin oil out the transmission vent line and the engine oil keeps disappearing lol... sooooo.... I get to change the crankcase seal in the primary... I am thinking that I'll eventually get all the bugs and kinks worked out. But for now  lol... | ||
| Swampy |
The hardest part of that job is loosening and retightening the crankshaft sprocket nut! While you are in there...remove the protector plate that covers the stator wire and remove the sharp edges that cut throught the stator wires, then for good measure, spooge some RTV under the plate to glue the wires in place and blue loctite the screws. Then either glue your shift drum pins in place or get the correct size dowls. Finally make that shift pawl adjustment, and red loctite the shift drum retaining bolt. You will like how it shifts...... | ||
| Nurider |
Have a quick question.. I was running that bike with the engine oil draining into the transmission and im pretty sure it ran out of engine oil, while I was riding. prolly for a few miles. I am hoping that I didnt screw anything up. It was still running fine when i got home other than some engine noise from low to no oil. Im just wondering/hoping that everything is fine... any insite? wisdom? | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
I wouldnt worry about it. | ||
| Ezblast |
Concur! | ||
| Nurider |
Sweet thats a releif!!!! I found a parts supplier in my town so i dont have to pay for shipping or driving an hour to a dealer. But thanks for the insite. I appreciate it. | ||
| Ezblast |
Once you get that bike stabilized, you'll find it is quite a tough little machine, with quite a heart, and ability to take punishment - lol EZ | ||
| Nurider |
I think its close now... I didnt notice anything else when I was riding the other day except for some adjustments. And they might go away if theres the proper amount of transmission oil in the primary. Funny story a tale from the MO ozarks. When I was riding the other day I came through a little town and at the outside edge the bike sputtered and died like it would if you ran out of gas. I was running low so I just rolled the bike down to the closest gas station. I filled her up and nothing... I was puzzled for about ten min. I finally decided to go through the proper no start diagnosis. Am I getting spark? I looked on that side and the spark plug wire was dangling down under the gas tank lol..... The screw on tip of the spark plug that the boot snaps to rattled loose and fell off! lol... I put it back on tightened it up and reinstalled the spark plug wire and she fired right up. I was laughing as I rode off out of town. | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Red Loctite!!! That happens to many who change out the stock plug (which doesnt have a removable tip) and replaces it with a different brand. You are not alone!!!  | ||
| Nurider |
UPDATE... I got my oil seal in a couple weeks ago and installed it. While I was putting the rest of the primary together the transmission main shaft nut ( the big special one ) stripped on me. The guy I said that could get parts for me in my town turned out to be an unreliable parts source. He told me the oil seal would come in on a tuesday but when I called him tuesday he hadnt even ordered it. And then he said he could get that nut for me lickety split but he again didnt order it when he said he would and failed to mention he was leaving for vacation for two weeks. Also HD back ordered the nut... so I have been idling for a while. The machine shop at my work was able to make the nut and get me back in business.... NEW MATERIAL The prvious owners of this bike neglected and ignored the bike and in this neglection they replaced the factory primary adjusting bolt with the wrong bolt. When the primary cover is off it is clear to see that the bolt is too short. I replaced the bolt with a bolt that seems to be a little long. Theres no problems clearing the exhast but I was wondering how to adjust the primary when the bolt stops moving and there is still lots of adjustment to go in or out. I would assume just follow prior instructions loosen till box of rocks sound disappears.... I havent tried that yet but Im going on a test ride tonight so I just thought id throw my thoughts on here lol... | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
Primary adjustment is the same as long as the bolt is long enough. | ||
| Themagster |
Nurider: I rode my Blast out to the Ozarks last year and fell in love. If it did not get so cold it would be my first choices for relocation when Florida becomes too crowded. Enjoy the ride! | ||
| Nurider |
Well it is pretty countryside down here with the clearwater streams and such but the hills are kinda hard on the blast. Also I wasnt able to enjoy the ride for long..... I was riding with one of my friends the other day he has a GSXR 600 and rides kinda fast. I was just trying to keep up enough not to be a pain for him to ride with when I went down on a corner with some washed out gravel on it. It wouldnt have been so bad but theres a 4 foot drop on the other side of the road and the bike went off that and hit a tree. I didnt hit a tree, but tore a ligament in my shoulder. Im still waiting for word from the insurance adjuster on whether they are going to total the bike. It bent one if not both forks and the handle bars but thats pretty much it. I am going to take the MSF course before riding again and not ride with my wreckless friend on tight twisty roads. The turn was right handed and rated at 15 MPH I was going 20-25 he was going 35-50. Im just a little disapointed that my blasting time was a little short lived. | ||
| Sycho |
Nurider, that sux to hear. Hope you recover fast. In the future ride with friends who are more aware of your riding skills and experience. Hope your Blast is not a total loss and that you continue to grow and become more in tune with it. | ||
| Rainman |
The second day of the MSF course will help on those curves. The Blast can hang with the big bikes on the tight twisties, but let your pal go in the straight aways and make arrangements to meet up the road. That way you can get used to riding and taking the turns. Start slow, get experience on the roads and bike and then WICK IT UP!!!! | ||
| Swampy |
Heal fast, get back on! Good advice Rainman! | ||
| Styxnpicks |
I can keep up with my buds in the twisties because some of them arnt as experienced. I can usually out corner them most of the time. then again, most of those guys dont shift their seat position and I'm hanging off the side of the bike... I spent alot of time watching youtube vids of guys lowsiding. almost all the wrecks were caused by poor riding position, poor corner entry or going into it too hot and grabbing the front brake | ||
| Nurider |
Great tips every one. Thank You. I think it was a little bit of what Sycho said mixed with a little of what Rainman said and then most of what Styxnpix said that led to me crashing. Im pretty sure i came into the corner low which I know is not good entry and then with my lack of experience I didnt get my body in the correct position for that kind of turn. That and the gravel freaked me out before I entered. As for the grabbing the handbrake and crashing been there done that scratched my new paint job... but that was it. I did it at low speeds. I think the MSF course and a track day would be a world of good. Bike Update: I tore the front end apart and sorted all the broken peices not too many... still waiting on word from the ins. company on weather they wanna total it or repair. When they give the word I will repair the bike. Hopefully they call back soon. | ||
| Styxnpicks |
the first week I had my bike I went into a blind lefthand corner in a residential neighborhood WAY to hot and as soon as I hit the apex I saw a van coming... it was way down the road but it was enuff to spook me and grab a fist full of front brake. I also didnt pull the clutch and rolled the throttle on and the same time... I had only been riding for a week at the time. I actually didnt lowside it tho... I stood the bike up hit the curb and it flipped my ass onto the sidewalk... and the kicker was I wasnt wearing my helmet at the time.. I also found out my last name isnt Rossi either | ||
| Nurider |
Wow sounds like a bad day in anyone's book. I was out my first day on a kinda busy road and was riding a normal distance behind a car, if i was in a car it would be a normal distance. The car in front of me hit the brakes and I grabbed at the front brake. I did pull the clutch in but it was enough for me to lose my ballance and fall off. I didnt hit anything and it was more embarassing than anything else. But I havent grabbed at the front brake again lol... | ||
| Styxnpicks |
lol, that front brake is crucial to stopping the blast... just dont grab too much of it.. or any of it if your leaned over in a corner. whats fun is getting the rear tire to hop as you downshift real hard coming to a stop light | ||
| Cvc |
well I have wanted for more power but I rode a sv500 suzi recently and up to 70 a blast is more nimble and light to light quicker plenty to get in trouble . also the rear wheel hop thing is kinda fun though I think I could use a fork brace next. I am getting more time than ever on my blast this year an decided that until I can out ride the bike keep learning before stepping up 25 can total man and bike! | ||
| Gearheaderiko |
"an decided that until I can out ride the bike keep learning before stepping up " A wise idea. Sadly, too many people put a season or 1000 miles (or less) on a Blast and think "I need to move up to a bigger bike". Nothing could be further from the truth as they've barely scratched the surface of riding or the Blasts capability. | ||
| Cvc |
I watched the video assembly of 1190rs what is the bolt pattern on the 4 valve head would it fit on a blast? could I run a timing chain through the push rod tube opening in the case? Hmm 10k rpm four valve 500 cc should make close to 70hp possibly more then I would probably keep a blast till I couldn't buy tires anymore! cake and eat it too. | ||
| Themagster |
Nurider, sorry to hear about that rough day in the saddle. We all have them, don't let that ruin the ride for you. It's a learning curve. The MSF course is a must for anyone and you will be thankful you took the time. Here's wishing you on the mend soon. | ||
| Nurider |
Thanks a bunch... I havent decided yet what I am going to do... I like the bike and feel like i have learned a lot with my spills but I am in need of a fuel efficient car. That plus the $200 MSF class and I dont know if I can swing getting back on... financially that is. I have yet to hear back from the insurance and if they total it I dont know how much $$$ they are willing to pay out and how much they will want to buy it from them. Its a big game of what ifs. I did put it up for sale after I wrecked and have a potential buyer if I cannot afford to keep it. I would love to get back out there and get some more hours in. That is the only way up. If anyone wants to take bets on how much the insurance company will pay out nows the time to place them.  the facts are 2000 buell blast with 4000 miles on it. Thats what the ins. sees I know theres more miles than that. |
