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    88 blaster

    i have a 88 blaster and I am trying to keep it all original with exception of a tether kill switch that I added. Where can I find an ignition key. I lost it a couple of days ago! The part dealers want to sell you the whole ignition switch.
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    clutch confusion

    I am installing a new clutch OEM. There is 7 friction plates incl. the friction plate 2. There is 6 clutch plates. The clymer manual calls for & shows each clutch plate to be 60 degrres off from each other, therefore no plate overlaps, but it shows every other tab on the clutch plate lining up...
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    seals

    Have a 88 blaster. Replaced top-end gaskets (base, head, intake, exhaust). Cleaned carb, adjusted float to spec. Changed oil & smoked like a mosquito truck. Replaced right &left main seals. Ran great for one day. Next morning went to river & ran good. Tried to start again and had no power to...
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    88 blaster

    I need a little guidance on how to replace main seal on clutch side.
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    88 blaster

    I bought a 88 blaster about 2 months ago, I have played h... getting it running. Finally got it running after replacing top end gaskets. I decided to change the oil since it was low. After changing it smokes like a train (white smoke). This to me indicates a bad seal. How do you replace the main...
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    88 blaster electrical

    My 88 blaster I just bought 100% stock, won't start. It has no spark. I pulled all the plastic off & checked all the connections. I do notice the oil light burns a little when I kick it, but if I cut the headlight switch on it doesn't light up at all. I have extra cdi, coil, control box off of a...
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    update spark &compression

    I went to the dealer and picked up a couple of keyways and bought some locktite. I installed new keyway And got the rotor started, I ran up the nut as far as possible with a 17mm socket. I backed the nut almost all the way out, put in nuetral and took 1/2" drive impact and ran it as far as it...
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    spark & compression

    I told everybody I thought I blew my motor on 2002 blaster. After pulling down and finding only one problem which I haven't figured out, I put motor back together, re-checked compression with new tester (142psi), then I had weak spark. Pulled rotor assembly off today and found broken keyway...
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    another blaster

    I went to Richmond craigslist this morning and seen a 1988 blaster for 500.00. It's in great shape, all original?, garage kept, one owner. This will be the third blaster I bought in two months. What do you think? I am not sure if I posted pic. right but included the link. blaster Pictures...
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    attachments

    I need some quick help. Where do I go to add a attachment to new thread (picture).. Thanks
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    electrical/blown motor update

    Hello everyone! As you know I pulled my motor down due to low compression after it quit running. Like I said I could find nothing wrong with any of the top end components. The only observation was a irregular peice of metal missing in top of the crankcase. Sorry for not getting pics. Well I went...
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    sale ads

    I am trying to respond to someone who has a set of tires and ITP rear wheel for sale. I can't respond to it for some reason?
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    Forum

    I just want to say that this forum is awsome. I used to ride when I was younger,20;s. I am 47 now & recently bought and rebuilding two blasters. All of my questions have been answered with the upmost repect and knowledge. I read some every day and the members links are great and informative...
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    rear shock

    Merry Christmas everyone!! I have only one question and some info. Since I am goning to rebuild my motor(Vitos .040 weisco kit) I have decided to due one more item. I already have the following new items: bolt & nut set, Rebuilt rear axle, Mikuni flat slide carb(nit new), rear hydraulic brakes...
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    sprocket size

    While I am rebuilding my motor I am going to put new sprockets on it. I am going to put a weisco piston kit .040 over, I have a Mekuni flat slide carb., I am looking for speed through 4th gear. Any sugestions. Buying renthal sprockets from rockymountain.
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    sprockets

    Why I am waiting on parts for my blown engine thought I would do some research. What is the best sprocket size for speed in 300' for dirt dragin?
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    Blown motor

    I just installed a new exhaust & intake gaskets, new air filter, new fuel & vent lines and a new NGK Iridium plug. Does any body think the Iridium plug could cause excessive heat in the cylinder or possible I was running to lean? Thanks!!
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    piston kit

    Well I blew my motor yesterday. Motor is stock, only have 80 lbs. of compression. Need to know what is the best piston kit. Not sure exact problem until I tear it down next week. Hopefully no damage to cylinder wall. I hav e seen weisco, wsm and some other kits. What is the difference in the...
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    2002 camber

    Well gentleman, I finally fixed camber problem,feel kind of stupid. I took my left front suspension off my other blaster and it was perfectly staight. Took other 2 spindles and inspected side by side. Both of the were bent where they connect to the upper arm. That was the 1st suggestion. Thanks...
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    camber on 2002

    I checked all air pressure yesterday and its good. Also put 2 spindles on it,no change in camber on left front.