Ok, I've searched and read about everything I can find on Blaster exhaust systems here and other places. I still have a couple a questions on what comes with each system and what is the best value.
First off my engine is completely stock but I plan to upgrade later with port and head work. I'm looking for a good all around rider. I've had this Blaster for less than a week, bought it just to see if I liked it. It was cheap and in good shape and I enjoy riding more than anything I've had in a long time. I've rode 2 strokes forever but this is my first 2 stroke quad. Bike wise, I've always had KX and CR 250's.
With the exhaust I plan to buy and install new reeds (thinking Boysen dual stage) reed spacer or a set of VF3 reeds/cage, a new air filter, remove air box lid and install and Outters pre-filter. (I'll be installing a 400ex rear shock that I already have at the same time, that's the main reason I plan to remove the air box lid).
I want to get the most for my money but am willing to spend what I need to to get the best value (cheaper isn't always the best value). First is the Toomey, the kit I'm looking at is $399 plus the ride but comes with alot of stuff that I will have to buy separate going with another brand. Here's the Toomey B1KC Toomey Pipe Systems It comes with everything, just install and go. The other pipe is this DMC DMC Chrome Exhaust Pipe Muffler Alien Yamaha Blaster Silencer 93 94 95 96 97 98 | eBay much cheaper but appears to not come with anything but the pipe and silencer.
I will have to buy a filter, exhaust flange, springs, hangers, jets and a needle and deal with the jetting and getting the needle set. I can do all that but at some point the leg work, guess work and risk of a jetting mistake takes time and could cost alot more money.
For $140 extra is the toomey a better value? I realize that they each are better in certain rpm's and as an all around rider, each is a draw back. How reliable will the Toomey jetting be? Which pipe will be better down the road with future upgrades? Which would sale better in the used market should I want to sale it later? Which has better after the sale customer service? I would assume buying the Toomey straight from them the customer service after the sale would be better with the Toomey.
Sorry if that got too long but I like to only buy once and not be on my own when something goes wrong.
BTW, if someone wants to make me a good deal on a nice system, let me know. I'm not opposed to buying clean used parts.
First off my engine is completely stock but I plan to upgrade later with port and head work. I'm looking for a good all around rider. I've had this Blaster for less than a week, bought it just to see if I liked it. It was cheap and in good shape and I enjoy riding more than anything I've had in a long time. I've rode 2 strokes forever but this is my first 2 stroke quad. Bike wise, I've always had KX and CR 250's.
With the exhaust I plan to buy and install new reeds (thinking Boysen dual stage) reed spacer or a set of VF3 reeds/cage, a new air filter, remove air box lid and install and Outters pre-filter. (I'll be installing a 400ex rear shock that I already have at the same time, that's the main reason I plan to remove the air box lid).
I want to get the most for my money but am willing to spend what I need to to get the best value (cheaper isn't always the best value). First is the Toomey, the kit I'm looking at is $399 plus the ride but comes with alot of stuff that I will have to buy separate going with another brand. Here's the Toomey B1KC Toomey Pipe Systems It comes with everything, just install and go. The other pipe is this DMC DMC Chrome Exhaust Pipe Muffler Alien Yamaha Blaster Silencer 93 94 95 96 97 98 | eBay much cheaper but appears to not come with anything but the pipe and silencer.
I will have to buy a filter, exhaust flange, springs, hangers, jets and a needle and deal with the jetting and getting the needle set. I can do all that but at some point the leg work, guess work and risk of a jetting mistake takes time and could cost alot more money.
For $140 extra is the toomey a better value? I realize that they each are better in certain rpm's and as an all around rider, each is a draw back. How reliable will the Toomey jetting be? Which pipe will be better down the road with future upgrades? Which would sale better in the used market should I want to sale it later? Which has better after the sale customer service? I would assume buying the Toomey straight from them the customer service after the sale would be better with the Toomey.
Sorry if that got too long but I like to only buy once and not be on my own when something goes wrong.
BTW, if someone wants to make me a good deal on a nice system, let me know. I'm not opposed to buying clean used parts.
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