So hello everyone! I am new to blaster forum having just bought my first quad about a week ago....and yes, 33 is a bit old to own your first quad, but I have 4 bikes and have always envied quads, so I decided to join the fun!! Well, after searching for about a month, I finally found what I thought was a pretty good buy....I picked up a 2004 Blaster for $1000 bucks after negotiating and haggling the guy down from $1500,-so I felt like it was a great deal!! The overall condition of the quad was pretty good, so I figured I could just fix the few minor issues that could arise.
Well, as expected, my first ride out with the quad (after I bought it of course) the front brakes locked up. I ended up spinning the wheels until they broke free and was able to get it back to my shop, but now I am doing a brake rebuild. Among other little things were a new skid plate, new front tires, and a good carb cleaning.
So here lies my questions: I did a compression check and it registers at about 110. Being that it should be around 150, do I ride it until it starts making noise or change it now (piston and rings)? It sounds pretty smooth, but I am curious as to how much power I am losing with the compression down like that?
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated greatly. Thanks guys.
Well, as expected, my first ride out with the quad (after I bought it of course) the front brakes locked up. I ended up spinning the wheels until they broke free and was able to get it back to my shop, but now I am doing a brake rebuild. Among other little things were a new skid plate, new front tires, and a good carb cleaning.
So here lies my questions: I did a compression check and it registers at about 110. Being that it should be around 150, do I ride it until it starts making noise or change it now (piston and rings)? It sounds pretty smooth, but I am curious as to how much power I am losing with the compression down like that?
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated greatly. Thanks guys.
