"BLASTER" not much of a Blast! Did I make a mistake? Banshee???

[mud runner]

Hey Everyone! I just recently picked up an 04 Blaster for about 750 dollars, and it ran alright when I got it, however, I put some work into it. First I went over the entire machine, cleaned it up well, changed fluids, new plug and filter. Then I had to rebuild the front brakes because one of them was locking up on me. I checked the reeds and the compression and such, and all was ok.

Sooo, I finally took my "new" machine out for the day, and I must say...I was disappointed. First of all, it really didn't have the power I was expecting to climb hills and such. Some people say "my blaster will pull wheelies in 1st and 2nd gear pure throttle"...well while mine pulls up a bit when I slam it, it doesn't rip up like my bikes do, which I guess is to be expected.

Second, the suspension was less than desirable. It felt like I was sliding belly first over the rocks!

I guess what pisses me off is that I probably put another 400 in the machine just with bulls#%t stuff, and now I just saw an ad for a 1989 banshee with a fresh top end and works suspension for 1500 dollars.

Would I have been better off buying the Banshee? How do "Blaster Lovers" stay so content with Blasters when they really aren't much of a "blast"? I mean, I guess if I was 13, it would be one sick machine...but being older and experience in MX,-so far, it doesn't quite do it for me.

PLLLLLLLLLEEEEASSSEEEE HEEEEEELLLLLLLLLPPPPPPPPPP!!!

Thanks guys.....and I in no way am trying to offend those that have a passion for these machines....I hope to feel the same way at some point.

david

the cheapest way to make one go faster is porting, take the air box lid off and get a good pipe 150 to 200 (for a fmf) and a head mod 60

 

[89blaster89]

i sold my blaster because honestly i felt like it just didint have the power, yeah there fun quads to rip around in the trails but its nothing compared to my banshee, i ride sand alot and the blaster was overworked in the sand.....

 

[08yfzman]

Done upright it will compare to a trx250r . Here is my long travel 40+ HP build

 

[Wifesblaster]

i sold my blaster because honestly i felt like it just didint have the power, yeah there fun quads to rip around in the trails but its nothing compared to my banshee, i ride sand alot and the blaster was overworked in the sand.....

You also didn't have a ported cylinder....... Just saying. Banshees are definitely better in the sand. Blasters (if built right) are better in the trails. Every quad has a purpose. Both suck in deep mud cause they aren't made for it.

 

[08yfzman]

Takes time research and money but worth it in the end

 

[08yfzman]

I can't wait to get mine on the track against some lt250s and trx250rs, IMA make em cry lol

 

[Wifesblaster]

I love having a blaster and showing everybody that the underdog can and will shine.

 

[dirtysquared]

I love having a blaster and showing everybody that the underdog can and will shine.

Its even better when they look puzzled when you blow past them

 

[Jradd127]

I still regret selling mine, Blasters are great quads...fairly cheap (depending on your market, right now what they're posted for on CL in my area is ridiculous) & pretty easy to come across parts. Once you take care of a few different engine mods get wheel spacers (cheap upgrade for a better wheelbase) and there's a way to get yfz450, 400ex, or 250r shocks on to the quad for better suspension and they are fairly cheap as well.

If you like bikes so much a friend of mine put a yz250f engine in his Blaster to race it as a 4 stroke 250cc

 

[Dthbypsi]

I always keep a blaster around just because. Its just fun to go out and fool around on for an hr or so. I have a garage full of toys. Xc built 450r mx efi yfz450 all top level bikes, utilitys and new dirtbikes. Everytime i sell a blaster at some point i get another one because it is just a blast. Not a caddy or a long haul rider just a fun as heck low maintainence blast

 

[woodrow wilson]

View attachment 939 Takes time research and money but worth it in the end

Bike looks good.. cant tell the different blue on the a arms In the pic.. I like the white on the blue frame.. nice build