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    Oldie but a newbie...

    Yea, it runs like a top. Saw the voltage regulator on the frame, will check the voltage there. Thanks for the advice, much appreciated.
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    crank case drain plug

    Get a tap, re-tap the drain hole and you can put in the appropriate sized drain plug for the new tapped hole. Autozone can talk you through it if you aren't sure how to do it. http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070720180252AAvEJOS It's easy to do!
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    Oldie but a newbie...

    Hi racerx - I haven't fixed the no voltage problem yet, but swapping a stator isn't too bad. I haven't been able to ride yet because of the brakes which I fixed yesterday so hoping to get on the trail soon! Will let you know when I look at that issue, I found the service manual online at...
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    Oldie but a newbie...

    Well, I decided to upgrade the brakes right off the bat. The bike runs awesome, but stops not so hot. Of course the back brake was the stock cable drive junk and had not been maintained, so I picked up a banshee hydraulic setup. With a little bit of fabrication work and some welding, I have...
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    Oldie but a newbie...

    You guys have some great looking blasters... Thanks for the info, will check the stator and the voltage regulator and see what's up. New tires going on today to play in the snow!
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    Oldie but a newbie...

    Hey guys, I'm Dave in southwest Ohio just north of Cincinnati. I'm 38 and haven't ridden in about 20 years, decided to buy a blaster to get back into it. Seems like a great bike, can get them inexpensive, and I love two strokes, they run!! Have the blaster torn apart in the garage. It's a...