New Fish!!

[Dave_hutch]

Hi guys,
Recently I purchased my first ever bike, a 2004 blaster. When I bought the quad it was mechanically sound all it required was rear tyres. Cosmetically it's showing it's age but no cracks or broken plastics, front bumper has taken a hit but not all that bothered at the moment. So as a first timer with an 11 year old bike I would very much appreciate any helpful tips and hints from you guys. As of just now the bike is bog standard with a full fmf gold series exhaust. I would like to know the best set ups for front and rear suspension inc. swing arm also rear axle upgrades. I don't have access to tracks where I am but i do live on a farm with a good bit of land so I'll only be riding non-competitively with friends on dirt and snow, no sand if i can help it! Although I do want it to be as fast as possible without a re-bore!!

Thanks in advance for the help guys I look forward to sharing and learning with you all!!!

 

[josh519]

I just got a 400 ex rear shock and the difference is amazing, not sluggish,,I'm buying another asap for my new blaster! You can put a banshee rear axle on it,

 

[deeeebeeeeee]

Nice e lookin bike, you need to do a leakdown test and check the jetting by doing a plug chop. It might not hurt to clean. The carb especially if you have any trouble getting the jetting set.

The shocks aren't really adjustable
Except for the spring preload
Check out the dit section as well as the stickies at the top of each thread for all the info you could want on mods and required maintenance.

The guys on here know their stuff and have probably forgotten more than I know which after a month of learning here on the forum and linked sights is actually quite a bit.

That said when you get a new bike , there is a handful of maintenance items that need to be checkchecked.

You would be surprised how much power can be found just by putting a new plug, air filter and properly sized jets into a leak free motor.
The reeds are often overlooked and upgraded dual stage reeds can be had for not much more than stock.

And the list goes on, welcome enjoy, and go ahead and get you some tools , a leak tester , flywheel/clutch holder, and flywheel puller at a minimum. As these are needed to do a timing mod and for basic engine care. Of course a good metric wrench and socket set is required as well.

 

[Dave_hutch]

I just got a 400 ex rear shock and the difference is amazing, not sluggish,,I'm buying another asap for my new blaster! You can put a banshee rear axle on it,

Nice one, will definitely add that to the list of stuff to get! Thanks for the reply!

 

[Dave_hutch]

Nice e lookin bike, you need to do a leakdown test and check the jetting by doing a plug chop. It might not hurt to clean. The carb especially if you have any trouble getting the jetting set.

The shocks aren't really adjustable
Except for the spring preload
Check out the dit section as well as the stickies at the top of each thread for all the info you could want on mods and required maintenance.

The guys on here know their stuff and have probably forgotten more than I know which after a month of learning here on the forum and linked sights is actually quite a bit.

That said when you get a new bike , there is a handful of maintenance items that need to be checkchecked.

You would be surprised how much power can be found just by putting a new plug, air filter and properly sized jets into a leak free motor.
The reeds are often overlooked and upgraded dual stage reeds can be had for not much more than stock.

And the list goes on, welcome enjoy, and go ahead and get you some tools , a leak tester , flywheel/clutch holder, and flywheel puller at a minimum. As these are needed to do a timing mod and for basic engine care. Of course a good metric wrench and socket set is required as well.

Okay thanks, i did a bit of research on the site and did notice that a clymer manual is a well recommended buy, one on way, got a haynes just now but in true haynes fashion its jump there to get to here! On a ride one day the chain slipped off rear sprocket got herself wrapped around the front! Lucky no obvious leaks or damage to casings but it has sat for a little bit between getting parts etc. So was going to remove, strip and clean the carb anyway?? Just thought it would be good practice! I'll get myself those tools you described all i have just now is sockets spanners etc. nothing too technical! Will have to do a bit more reading i think and actually learn from the guys. Thanks for the advice bud very helpful!!

 

[dirtysquared]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[deeeebeeeeee]

A lot of people here have per copies of the factory service manual. I'm am sure someone can tell you where to get it or send u a copy

 

[bummer981]

Welcome to the forum, nice looking Blaster.