The $200 Blaster Journey begins...

[mikeyd23]

Here is the quick story so far and some pics (because i know everyone is gonna ask for them). Bought the Blastey for $200 figured why not a good project, only supposed to need new rings but that was well...BS. After removing the head it turns out it needs a full rebuild and a lot of other stuff, first mission was to throw it together and see what I was working with...here are the pics the day it arrived after I got her all together (minus the exhaust I know...)

 

[mikeyd23]

She lasted on a few hours like that and it was time to rip into it...

 

[mikeyd23]

Not Done yet..here is after some more work a lot of degreasing, scrubbing and of course a few beers later...

 

[mikeyd23]

Finally after yet some more beer and some automotive touch up paint, new stock front shocks, and a polished up front bumper as she sits today...

Now just waiting for the parts to come rolling in. New wiseco piston and rings, wiseco crank, main bearings and seals, gasket set, swing arm and pivot bearings and a pile of hardware that I am missing. Already here is the new rear sprocket carrier (old one was bent), new airbox lid (possibly for outwears cover, not sure yet), new head studs, reed spacer, front sprocket and some misc. hardware. Whew, so much for just new rings!

 

[FF/EMT-23]

looking good so far. keep up the good work.

 

[xKroniK13x]

Looking great man.

 

[blasterfreek30]

good start brotha, see how great beer is lol

 

[super noober]

looking good dude, glad you put the shocks back on the right way and not upside down like in the first pics haha I:I. where u at in new york? i live just south of vestal/binghamton in PA.

 

[mikeyd23]

Well after returning from camping for Labor Day I came home to a scene like x-mas morning, stacks of boxes with Blaster Parts!!! Yea!! I was gonna take a pic of the stack but couldn't wait for the camera to charge. All the parts to rebuild the motor...Wiseco everything pretty much, swingarm, pivot works pivot and axle carrier bearings, 400ex shock and a set of bushings from Ken O'Connor Racing...SWEET!!

I will post some progress pics after I go to the store and get some beer and spend some time out in the garage...

 

[blasterfreek30]

isnt that an awesome sight lol..........get the hell off the puter and start wrenchin lol

 

[mikeyd23]

Ahhhhhhh...much better, here is the new swing arm & 400ex Shock

...and Ken O'Connor bushings...man these are the best!!!

 

[Leines]

drinking that great canadian pilsner i see..... thats gotta help with the garage work..


Cheers

 

[blasterfreek30]

yea those great oconner bushings make a PITA job, a 5 minute bolt on

 

[xKroniK13x]

Nothing better then Christmas in September... now like freek said, get to work!

 

[mikeyd23]

Alright just spent the last couple hours in the old garage with a 12 pack of Canada's best Blue Light and here are some pics of what was accomplished...along with finishing the 12 pack...

New swing arm with new Pivot works bearings installed, 400EX shock (easy install with Ken O'connor bushings...only $25 get yourself some...) Axle carrier with new bearings and seals and the axle put in and wheels put back on just to sit on it and enjoy the new shock

Cases are split and ready for the new bearings, seals and crank, and head is ready for its new piston and rings...tomorrow is gonna be a busy day!! have to get some more beers too!!

 

[xKroniK13x]

Man it is definitely going to be a new quad. Looking good.

 

[mikeyd23]

Ok well work has kept me out of the garage for a week but i got the motor done and put back in, just waiting for a few more parts and a leakdown from holeshotman...of course here are some updated pics...

Top and bottom chain rollers and some new oury grips on there way too!

 

[Dude]

Looks awesome. Back tires are flipped though. Tread wise.

 

[mikeyd23]

Yea I noticed...they gotta come off again anyway...thanks!