New member looking at 97 blaster

[Blasterbrad1]

Hi everyone
I'm new to the site and new to the blasters I'm looking at a 97 200cc all stock and pretty clean for 1k just curious what to look for when purchasing. I ran a compression test and it showed 145psi wot cold engine any other tips to look for Would be great

 

[Blaaster]

If the owner will let you do a leak test.

Check for green/blue cylinder base gasket, they leak.

145psi sounds a lot for an older engine, ask about re-builds and re-bores.

Check for bent items and any slop in joints.

 

[Blasterbrad1]

Over all chassis is in good condition no bends loose ends it runs great fires easily needs carb work but can't do a leak test

 

[Blaaster]

What carb work?

 

[Blasterbrad1]

It leaks fuel when sitting but not while riding. I'm assuming the float gets stuck I was told it sat for a little while. so I'm going to go though it and clean it up.

 

[Blaaster]

If a bike sits for a while then the carb gets gummed up, it will need a full cleaning.

If you buy it do not start it until you leak test it, you do not need any nasty surprises.

 

[blasterfied]

First off welcome to the forum.

A pictures is worth a thousand words...

 

[Blasterbrad1]

Here it is pretty clean for a 97

 

[Blasterbrad1]

 

[harley1-5]

Looks clean

 

[dirtysquared]

That thing is very clean. I agree what everyone else said when looking to buy. I also give them the bounce and shake to see if shocks are blown, and if wheel and axle bearings are shot.

Good luck!

 

[blasterfied]

Very nice shape and clean. There's no paint wear on the frame (location: front bottom corner of seat) typical wear spot for a quad with a decent amount of ride time especially a '97

 

[Herpderplol]

Very clean, but i would talk him down some.

Its completely stock, which is good, and bad.

With 145psi, it was either never ran, or rebuilt. Probably the latter of the two.

 

[jus_me]

Looks nice. For some reason i love the red blasters. 135psi sounds good. Excessive carbon build up on head or piston will increaese compression but with the look of it i doubt its that. Maybee not ridden much or ask about if its ben rebuilt. Also does it come with paperwork ? just a few things to consider..

 

[Blasterbrad1]

It comes with the title as far as paperwork. I plan on doing a leak test on it at some point this weekend and finding out what I can about the rebuild history on it

 

[bummer981]

Nice and clean. Did you already make the purchase?

 

[Blasterbrad1]

Yep brought it home yesterday

 

[harley1-5]

good deal I would leak test before riding it

 

[blasterfied]

nice purchase....