Picking up a blaster

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Rabbit317

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Looking at buying a blaster to mess around on this season. Just curious if there's certain years I should stay away from and what else I should be aware of. I know that the brakes suck and that the oil injection pumps fail on certain ones..?
Any input is appreciated. Thanks

 

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The 2003 to 2006 blasters have hydraulic brakes, but you will pay more for them! I also think a lot of the oil injection pump problems may be from lack of proper maintenance.

 

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Make sure you check out the LEFT (corrected from the right) side crank case by the clutch push lever (my two fingers are pointing to places where I have seen the cracks). I've had three out of four broke or cracked there from improper chain adjustment and maintenance). A good TIG welder can fix it as mine are, but you can haggle the price a little more maybe. Also have someone lift up the rear end by the grab bar and try to wiggle the axle to see if rear bearings are good or not.

 

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fouchis

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Here is another angle from a spare I had fixed.

 

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Awesome, thanks! What are the 03+ going for nowadays? There's a guy near me who has an 04, completely stock asking 1200. I thought that seemed high. He didnt really have much other info on it or have any idea if the top end has ever been done.

 

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I paid 1k for both of mine and 800 for my neighbor's son. They were 2000's and 1998. I guess the hydraulic brakes are worth the extra couple hundred. If it is missing a lot, take heed, the little parts and new top end start to add up quick!! Good luck.

 

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What do you guys think about this.. 99 with rebuilt top and bottom end. But stock brakes and everything else. He's down to $850

Also, a 2002. fresh top end. front hydraulic brake conversion. nerf bars. DG bumper. Slip on DG muffler and tors delete kit. $1100

 

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• Feb 11, 2016

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From cruising CL seems like asking prices have been going up a bit.
Any major work should have receipts at least for parts, or be willing to allow comp test, 120# Minimum.
General overall condition/looks says a lot on how it may have been cared for.
Having a milk crate to set it on makes it easy to check suspension and bearings/bushings.

 

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Does AWK still sell the rear brake conversion on here?

 

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Currently no he's too busy with work fast6hand has one but 2 others r interested and I don't think you'll b able to get it just get 03+ caliper, carrier, axle, master cylinder and fab up a bracket for the cylinder