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  1. YZ Otis

    Chain thing?

    Hey folks, memory's failing and I need some help. This chain roller device was on a Blaster I bought long ago. I looked it up then and read a magazine article on it. Can't remember what it was called or who made it. It mounts on the end of the swingarm pivot bolt just before the washer & nut...
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    Old Blaster, New Generation

    Things don’t seem to busy round here so I’ll use up a little bandwidth. Haven’t been around much since my Son outgrew Blasters and started his own family. Now it’s time to think about the next generation. Early in the year I freshened up our LT80’s to get the Grand-kids started. That led me...
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    YZ400 Flash Back

    Flash back .. stopping by Blaster Forum brings back lotsa memories .. years ago "Pauli B" created my all time favorite hybrid Blaster, inspiring me to tinker with Blasters .. a super sanitary conversion .. thought I'd share a link to his build for those members that weren't around back then...
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    New Tool

    I sometimes browse Goodwill for stainless part making material disguised as household items. I don't need more junk so I seldom buy anything ... but ... I came across this giant aluminum crimping tool for $4.99 and couldn't help myself :) ... I have no idea what it was designed for and it...
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    Annual RC track prep

    Every year bout this time I cut the grass/weeds around our R/C track ...I drag an old LT80 outta the shed to till out the weeds and fill in the elk divots... Always amazed when they start ... Rip it up a bit, rake it out and all set for the summer :) ... It can't be as much fun for you as it is...
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    Banshee Chopper

    Wonder what happens to stolen banshees? ... ooops ... my bad ... it's a brew day :) ... to an old guy like me there's something inherently wrong with a 2-stroke chopper ... Looks like a good calf warmer but the radiator prolly wont last long ... burp > Road Warrior/Banshee powered
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    Steering Stabilizer/Damper ? Poll

    This is for folks that have used or are currently running a steering damper ... I'm working on a project and would like to know if you use the adjustment to dial the damper in to your bike and leave it ... or ... do you often adjust it for different conditions ... Not nessasarly what you think...
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    ITP cast front rims

    I'm lookin for a set of old style ITP cast front rims 4/156 in good shape. VVVVVV - Like these - VVVVVV
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    Got wire :)

    I know most folks want to remove wiring from their Blasters but I've been workin on a wiring plan for our Blaster and it keeps gettin more complicated. Floating 12v with regulator/rectifier, battery, assorted lights, a couple sensors, cooling fan, Vapor and cell/gps charger. Figured it should...
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    Bump Steer

    Thought I'd post a simple definition here for bump steer. Some peeps think it's from bumping into things and some think it's the bump your hands feel when ya bump into things. Bump steer is a result of your suspension geometry and the change in toe as the suspension travels through it's arc...
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    Good old USPS

    Everyone was havin so much fun with steering stems I decided I needed to build a new one for my build. eBay - New & used electronics, cars, apparel, collectibles, sporting goods & more at low prices So 15 days later I see my bar clamps are going through a USPS sort facility in Jacksonville...
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    Swing arm gang wars :)

    Sometime product reviews can be very entertaining ... LOL For peeps lookin for an extended swing arm. Just build to your needs & budget so you can enjoy riding. If you're not drag racing ya don't need an extreme port job. If you're not going to be riding a famous rock mountain ya might not...
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    Find the Best Blaster

    Here's a little search game. Ya have to be able to read so you can follow these instructions. Follow this link, look at the pictures & read whatever seems interesting. No time limit, take as long as ya want...
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    Sway bars ?

    Can any of you folks running sway bars post some pics of them installed. I've looked at the Rath ad's and this one on ebay (Yamaha YFS200 Chassis '88-'03 Blaster Vintage Graydon Swaybar Oval Track Racing | eBay) but I'd like to see some installed pics. Home made is ok too. I want to fab one...
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    Congrats xKroniK13x

    Congratulations for goin blue xKroniK13x the moderator I:I Hope you get a chance to use your talent here.
  16. YZ Otis

    Hey Busco boys!

    Been enjoyin all this drag talk ... How bout settin up some kinda informal timed slalom or trail run so we get a king of the hill trail bike ... and Blasters & Shee's can play together ... nothig fancy ... a few tight turns, a giant jump, some hairy whoops, a sloppy mud hole and a rock pile ...
  17. YZ Otis

    DIMWIT parts

    Freeform stainless or DIMWIT Otis parts (Did It Myself With Inferior Technology) ... figured I couldn't present a ATV for BF approval without a bit of homemade bling (only kind I can afford) and heel guards ( ya know how Awk is :) ) ... LOL ... Here's a couple pics so ya know I'm still workin on...
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    Ooooops

    Family reunion weekend landed the guest Blaster bout 30' below the trail. No harm, no damage ... just glad Blasters are small & light ... still took 4 of us to get it back to the trail ... burp ~
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    Another homemade grab bar

    Was fitting new exhaust and wanted to go for a little different look on the back of the bike.. Picked up a piece of 7/8" od. stainless pipe at the scrap yard. Enough for matching heel baskets :D ~ ......burp
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    Save Oregon Dune Trails

    Anyone that has enjoyed or may want to experiance the sand trails around the Oregon dunes might be interested in this. PETITION AGAINST THE US FOREST SERVICE OREGON DUNES NRA MANAGEMENT AREA 10 (C) ROUTE AND AREA DESIGNATION PROJECT v v v sign the petition v v v...