it is all stock except for the tires. 00 Yamaha Blaster
This would be my first 4 wheeler and blasters seem to be getting good reviews.
This would be my first 4 wheeler and blasters seem to be getting good reviews.
tell me what you guys think
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That's about what Blasters go for here in North Texas, so the price sounds reasonable. If the bike starts and runs well, and the owner lets you check it out and test ride it before buying, that may just be a deal. Remember, though, that it is nearly 10 years old. If the engine has it's original top end, this Blaster may soon be due for a rebuild. Just saying.
It looks pretty clean. I wonder why the new handlebars? Kinda makes me think that it got wrecked, then repaired, since the plastic, rear bearing carrier, and bars are all new.
These parts could all be damaged at once during a rollover.
All in all, I'd say it's worth a look. I'd do a compression test and a thorough air filter inspection before handing over cash. Anything below 120 psi compression (cold) is not good. A dirty air filter, and especially dirt sitting in the intake beneath the filter, indicates a lack of proper maintenance. Keep on looking for a bike if this is the case. One nice thing about this Blaster is that it is almost all stock, so you can mod it however you choose. I'd get rid of that oil injection right away. Not trustworthy. Just my .02. Check it out! You may have just found a new toy. If something doesn't seem right, just keep looking. There are always other deals out there... I:I
It looks pretty clean. I wonder why the new handlebars? Kinda makes me think that it got wrecked, then repaired, since the plastic, rear bearing carrier, and bars are all new.
These parts could all be damaged at once during a rollover.All in all, I'd say it's worth a look. I'd do a compression test and a thorough air filter inspection before handing over cash. Anything below 120 psi compression (cold) is not good. A dirty air filter, and especially dirt sitting in the intake beneath the filter, indicates a lack of proper maintenance. Keep on looking for a bike if this is the case. One nice thing about this Blaster is that it is almost all stock, so you can mod it however you choose. I'd get rid of that oil injection right away. Not trustworthy. Just my .02. Check it out! You may have just found a new toy. If something doesn't seem right, just keep looking. There are always other deals out there... I:I
That's about what Blasters go for here in North Texas, so the price sounds reasonable. If the bike starts and runs well, and the owner lets you check it out and test ride it before buying, that may just be a deal. Remember, though, that it is nearly 10 years old. If the engine has it's original top end, this Blaster may soon be due for a rebuild. Just saying.
It looks pretty clean. I wonder why the new handlebars? Kinda makes me think that it got wrecked, then repaired, since the plastic, rear bearing carrier, and bars are all new.
All in all, I'd say it's worth a look. I'd do a compression test and a thorough air filter inspection before handing over cash. Anything below 120 psi compression (cold) is not good. A dirty air filter, and especially dirt sitting in the intake beneath the filter, indicates a lack of proper maintenance. Keep on looking for a bike if this is the case. One nice thing about this Blaster is that it is almost all stock, so you can mod it however you choose. I'd get rid of that oil injection right away. Not trustworthy. Just my .02. Check it out! You may have just found a new toy. If something doesn't seem right, just keep looking. There are always other deals out there... I:I
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It looks like the grab bar is bent up. Possibly from flipping it over backwards. This could explain the new parts as well......
Inspect the subframe as well as some of the others mentioned. I bought my 2000 Blaster for the same price and put another $160 into getting it running. Had I don't it myself it wouldn't have taken as much to repair. Parts totaled less than $100.
Once again, if it is all straight and runs well it sounds like a decent deal. Just check EVERTHIG!
the only bad thing is that it has a twist throttle. Also the plastic was replaced because the guy cut the fender to make it look racey but then he decided it looked like crap. I dont have alot of money so if this machine isnt good im pretty much screwed
looks decent to me, bu tlike everyone said take it for a ride, tell him you dont want it warmed up when you get there you want to start it cold. if possible take a comp gauge with ya and test it, only takes a minut.
Like said before, $700 seems a resonable price if it is in good running order. If you decide to look at it do all the checks what braaaptor 195 said and you should be good to go.
I would go and have a look at it, remember pictures most of the time lie
I would go and have a look at it, remember pictures most of the time lie
wow some lucky bastards all the blasters where i live go for 1200 and up. And if you ride like a man 120psi isent good i dont know why everyone thinks thats good compression. Mine had 125psi then blew up a week later, but i ride it like its sopposed to be ridden in the POWERBAND.I:I my manual says if it has compression lower than 140psi check the top end out.
