Hello to all of you. I would just like to say I finally joined after creeping around this site for roughly a month. This forum has been a huge help with me getting my project under way.
I recently acquired a 2001 Blaster from a friend of mine. He purchased it new and rode it for less than 50 hrs. before it was put in his parent’s basement. He took it on a trip to an off road park and the second night he was there, someone in his group took it out and ended up wrecking it. My friend claims it never ran right after that and it sat in the basement until I dug it out. Everything on it is stock except for the DG front bumper. I did a visual inspection on what needed to be replaced and started my part list. I wish I had taken pictures of it before I disassembled it buy here is where it’s at now.
Engine:
I ran a compression test on it and could only get 65-67 psi after putting a cap of oil in the cylinder. That is when I started reading on here. I then ended up tearing it down and am in the process of building it back. My first actual call was to Ken O’Connor. I gave him the information I had gathered and he suggested to have it bored and rebuild the top end. Before I did that I took it to a local machine shop and they did a bore measurement. Nothing was out of spec so I decided to not do the bore yet. They ended up giving it a quick hone and I took it home. I am going to port and polish the jug as well with the help of Ken’s video. I ordered a Cometic top end rebuild gasket kit, Yamaha piston rings, cir-clips, Boyesen Reeds, carb rebuild kit, oil-injection block off kit. I will start this rebuild after I get the chassis rolling.
Chassis:
Completely took everything apart except for the stem and handlebars. All the arms, foot rests, pegs, front hubs, backing plates and swingarm have been cleaned, sandblasted, etch primed and are now sitting with 4 coats of sandable primer on them. I decided on replacing the mechanical brakes with hydraulic. I bought the front and rear brake system and right foot peg with brake pedal off a 2003 Blaster. The rear axle was bent so I bought a rear axle from a Banshee. I am now trying to locate a 03-06 rear carrier and skid plate since it was smashed against the sprocket and rotor so I can get it sandblasted and ready for new bearings and paint. I still need to pick up rear hubs, wheels and tires from a Banshee or whatever with a 4x115 pattern.
Other than that, this is where I stand. Any suggestions or comments are welcomed. I will keep in touch with the progress of the project. Here is the list of what I am still searching for if anyone may have something.
03-06 Blaster axle carrier, A/M Exhaust, Handlebars. Hubs, Wheels & Tires with a 4x115 pattern. Rear brake reservoir Just send me a note if you happen to have any or all of these.
Thank you all,
Bodyshopmike
I recently acquired a 2001 Blaster from a friend of mine. He purchased it new and rode it for less than 50 hrs. before it was put in his parent’s basement. He took it on a trip to an off road park and the second night he was there, someone in his group took it out and ended up wrecking it. My friend claims it never ran right after that and it sat in the basement until I dug it out. Everything on it is stock except for the DG front bumper. I did a visual inspection on what needed to be replaced and started my part list. I wish I had taken pictures of it before I disassembled it buy here is where it’s at now.
Engine:
I ran a compression test on it and could only get 65-67 psi after putting a cap of oil in the cylinder. That is when I started reading on here. I then ended up tearing it down and am in the process of building it back. My first actual call was to Ken O’Connor. I gave him the information I had gathered and he suggested to have it bored and rebuild the top end. Before I did that I took it to a local machine shop and they did a bore measurement. Nothing was out of spec so I decided to not do the bore yet. They ended up giving it a quick hone and I took it home. I am going to port and polish the jug as well with the help of Ken’s video. I ordered a Cometic top end rebuild gasket kit, Yamaha piston rings, cir-clips, Boyesen Reeds, carb rebuild kit, oil-injection block off kit. I will start this rebuild after I get the chassis rolling.
Chassis:
Completely took everything apart except for the stem and handlebars. All the arms, foot rests, pegs, front hubs, backing plates and swingarm have been cleaned, sandblasted, etch primed and are now sitting with 4 coats of sandable primer on them. I decided on replacing the mechanical brakes with hydraulic. I bought the front and rear brake system and right foot peg with brake pedal off a 2003 Blaster. The rear axle was bent so I bought a rear axle from a Banshee. I am now trying to locate a 03-06 rear carrier and skid plate since it was smashed against the sprocket and rotor so I can get it sandblasted and ready for new bearings and paint. I still need to pick up rear hubs, wheels and tires from a Banshee or whatever with a 4x115 pattern.
Other than that, this is where I stand. Any suggestions or comments are welcomed. I will keep in touch with the progress of the project. Here is the list of what I am still searching for if anyone may have something.
03-06 Blaster axle carrier, A/M Exhaust, Handlebars. Hubs, Wheels & Tires with a 4x115 pattern. Rear brake reservoir Just send me a note if you happen to have any or all of these.
Thank you all,
Bodyshopmike
