Time to get my build thread going. I've been plotting this for awhile, but haven't done anything except gather parts. Until now. Finally got the motorcycle running and out of the building, so now there's room to pull the Blaster inside and start stripping things... I'm getting ready to go high-performance, and not just with power. Handling and suspension aren't forgotten. And as the title says, its all gonna run on 93 Octane from the local Shell station. High time some 450's get a reality check! 
I'm starting with a fairly nice 2005 Blaster that I bought almost new. SO, good brakes and styling came stock. It still runs great and needs nothing. Just time to upgrade and get rid of that factory cast piston in the process.
Not going to do much cosmetically; I can live with the red frame and love the black/white plastics. Just gonna paint a few things, put on a black Gripper seat cover, polish the axle/oil pump cover, and call it a done deal.
Here's how it sits now, looking sad with no exhaust now that the Toomey pipe that was on there has been sold.
Parts I Have:
-Handlebar risers
-Full set of new Maxxis RAZR tires
-Spider grips
-CFM airbox
-G-Force rear axle
-VF3 Reeds
-TM Designworks chain slider kit
-DID 'O' Ring chain
-Aluminum oil pump cover
-Oil injection already blocked off
-TORS system already gone
Parts in the Mail:
-American Star +3 +1 A-arms
-Stainless front brake lines
-Works triple-rate front shocks with piggyback rezzies
-Aluminum front bumper
What's on the Way:
-450r rear shock
-4mil stroker crankshaft (possible Falicon-built crank...need to talk to OConnor racing and see if this is necessary)
-Heavy-duty crank bearings
-CT full exhaust
-UNI air filter
-Wiseco piston kit
-Possible 240 BBK, but not likely as of now due to the current shortage of kits
-Probable aggressive trail port and polish
-34mm PJ or 35mm PWK airstryker carb (depending on engine work)
-Stainless steel rear brake line
-Full frame skid plate
-Colored fuel/vent lines
-Aluminum grab bar
-Swingarm skid plate
-Aftermarket heel guards
-Nerf bars? (Not sure yet...)
-Frame gusset kit (Later on)
-Frame PC job (Later on)
-And probably a few more things I'm forgetting. Basically, I'm gonna build a potent, reliable engine and drop it in a well-handling and trail-friendly chassis. I ride for fun, hit a lot of trails, and really need to embarrass a certain cocky neighbor who thinks his stock YFZ450 is the bomb. Hehe, not for long. Let the build begin. Be patient with me, guys. I'm fixin' to change jobs and IDK how fast this build is gonna progress. But it will be running by the start of summer. I'll post lots of big pics as things come together.
I'm starting with a fairly nice 2005 Blaster that I bought almost new. SO, good brakes and styling came stock. It still runs great and needs nothing. Just time to upgrade and get rid of that factory cast piston in the process.
Not going to do much cosmetically; I can live with the red frame and love the black/white plastics. Just gonna paint a few things, put on a black Gripper seat cover, polish the axle/oil pump cover, and call it a done deal.
Here's how it sits now, looking sad with no exhaust now that the Toomey pipe that was on there has been sold.
Parts I Have:
-Handlebar risers
-Full set of new Maxxis RAZR tires
-Spider grips
-CFM airbox
-G-Force rear axle
-VF3 Reeds
-TM Designworks chain slider kit
-DID 'O' Ring chain
-Aluminum oil pump cover
-Oil injection already blocked off
-TORS system already gone
Parts in the Mail:
-American Star +3 +1 A-arms
-Stainless front brake lines
-Works triple-rate front shocks with piggyback rezzies
-Aluminum front bumper
What's on the Way:
-450r rear shock
-4mil stroker crankshaft (possible Falicon-built crank...need to talk to OConnor racing and see if this is necessary)
-Heavy-duty crank bearings
-CT full exhaust
-UNI air filter
-Wiseco piston kit
-Possible 240 BBK, but not likely as of now due to the current shortage of kits
-Probable aggressive trail port and polish
-34mm PJ or 35mm PWK airstryker carb (depending on engine work)
-Stainless steel rear brake line
-Full frame skid plate
-Colored fuel/vent lines
-Aluminum grab bar
-Swingarm skid plate
-Aftermarket heel guards
-Nerf bars? (Not sure yet...)
-Frame gusset kit (Later on)
-Frame PC job (Later on)
-And probably a few more things I'm forgetting. Basically, I'm gonna build a potent, reliable engine and drop it in a well-handling and trail-friendly chassis. I ride for fun, hit a lot of trails, and really need to embarrass a certain cocky neighbor who thinks his stock YFZ450 is the bomb. Hehe, not for long. Let the build begin. Be patient with me, guys. I'm fixin' to change jobs and IDK how fast this build is gonna progress. But it will be running by the start of summer. I'll post lots of big pics as things come together.
