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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Another small update, spent another couple hours on the bike over the last few days, reassembled the whole front end, slight problem, I only ordered the Diamond J widening kit as opposed to the widening and shock conversion kit so the standard front shocks are on at the moment until I get the...
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Ye I might aswel look for one, can't imagine they would be too expensive anyway :) thanks for the reply!!
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Quick question, while rebuilding the carb with the kit I purchased I noticed I don't have a a splash guard? Is it advisable to purchase one or can I run without one?
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Slow progress lately, death in family and busy with other more urgent items the past few weeks, as it stands I've got the frame and swingarm back from the Powder Coaters, I've not done much else to be honest spent an hour or two with it yesterday, attached steering stem and front brake lines...
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    Feedback thread

    Jus_me 5/5 - Very very helpful, ordered me a bunch of jets and shipped to Ireland so I could avoid large shipping fees from jetsrus, great guy to deal with
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    My 88's progress

    That's the danger, where do you stop putting money into a project. As mine stands I've basically paid for everything I need except one or two things (approx 200-250$ left to purchase) but I see $100's worth of stuff I'd love to buy so I'll slowly start adding them once mine is back together...
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    My 88's progress

    Just keep ticking one or two things off the list at time, I'm hoping to have mine done in the next 3 months hopefully :)
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    My 88's progress

    Must say I'm really liking this :) Orange on Black will look sick if you go ahead with it :cool: Best of luck with the rest of the project
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Ok slight change of plan, frame is being galvanised first before powdercoating just to ensure no rust in the future, I don't plan on selling this anytime soon once it's finished so and the whole process will more than likely end up costing me no more than $30 :) May have a buyer for the Tri Z...
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Dad rang me while I was at college with a nice little surprise, the bike is located in his work factory at the moment and he had some spare time so decided to make himself useful and remove the swingarm bolt for me :) I didn't get a chance to do anything this week so that will help move things...
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/threads/best-penetrating-oil-for-stuck-nuts-bolts.773380/ Interesting read, going to try the acetone/ATF mix and see does it help :)
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Yes I've sprayed both ends but only with WD40, maybe I'll a stronger penetrating oil will do the trick and a vise grips to grip it while pulling, I'll report back once I try that :) Thanks
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Stripped some parts from the Blaster, it has a Durablue extended axle and good condition full maier plastics so with those alone I'll nearly make all the money back :) Now to my project I tried the swingarm bolt again with a bigger hammer, got it to move slightly but now its gone as far as a...
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    After further investigation it turns out it's a 1986 Tri-Z 250 engine, not exactly a YZ250 but still at least it's a genuine yamaha engine which I can break and sell :)
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Plan to widen the front either with new arms or a widening kit depending on funds, the bike won't be jumping or driven hard so, once widened then I'll fit the shocks I've read some members here have fitted them with much better results than stock :)
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    I got the parts blaster but no close up photos yet, according to the number (1LU) it's a 1986 engine
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    It's sold and all just preparing it for transport :) sold for approx $12000 and it's running a SR20DET with approx 350bhp
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Not to get off topic but have been busy this week preparing this S15 for sale. Me and my dad collect cars and its time to move one or two on :( sad to see this one go, planned on driving it myself at some stage. Plan for the blaster this weekend is to have the frame with the Powder Coaters :)...
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Same here, that's why I'm a bit weary, but since I'm only buying it to part out I feel more confident. The guy selling it broke his leg so doesn't want/need it anymore apparently
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    2003 Blaster Restoration

    Here's some photos of the parts blaster, the deal also includes a set of nerf bars and exhaust and few other bits that aren't attached in the photos :) plan is to view this Saturday and if all is ok bring it home :)