Hello Guys... been lurking on here for about a week now, collecting information for my blaster build...
Quick history:
I build street bikes and race bikes typically... currently I have a ZX7RR that is getting a build from the ground up as a Replica bike, I have many former WSBK and AMA parts to bolt on to this beast... aiming for 145bhp
I had 3 bikes, traded one off for a 2003 Raptor 660R... did a maintenance build on it, replaced ball joints, bearings, seals, cleaned up the aluminum and just finishing the fairings and decals this weekend. This is my first 4 wheeler that isnt a slow 4x4 and I love it!!
So I didnt want to leave my girlfriend at home all the time... she is a student and doesnt have the income I do, I am a Civil Eng. Tech.... So i wanted to buy her a cheap 4 wheeler to follow me around on.
I stumbled upon this 1999 Yamaha Blaster, engine had been completely rebuild last may... I have the invoice and here is a quick over view of what was done:
New Cylinder & Con Rod
New Crank
Carb rebuild
All new seals through out
Transmission was looked over (comments - great condition)
Complete tune up
Cost $1500
There is a set of new Maxxis Tires on it.
I paid with ownership $900 canadian
The Bad:
-rear bearings shreaded
-front end had not been greased in a while
-rear brakes shot
-front brakes on the way out
-sprockets worn out
-chain worn out
-grips are torn up
-seat needs a recover
-plastics are split in half and missing tabs
-front bumper is mangled
-heel guards are beat up
Here are some pics the weekend I picked her up.
Quick history:
I build street bikes and race bikes typically... currently I have a ZX7RR that is getting a build from the ground up as a Replica bike, I have many former WSBK and AMA parts to bolt on to this beast... aiming for 145bhp
I had 3 bikes, traded one off for a 2003 Raptor 660R... did a maintenance build on it, replaced ball joints, bearings, seals, cleaned up the aluminum and just finishing the fairings and decals this weekend. This is my first 4 wheeler that isnt a slow 4x4 and I love it!!
So I didnt want to leave my girlfriend at home all the time... she is a student and doesnt have the income I do, I am a Civil Eng. Tech.... So i wanted to buy her a cheap 4 wheeler to follow me around on.
I stumbled upon this 1999 Yamaha Blaster, engine had been completely rebuild last may... I have the invoice and here is a quick over view of what was done:
New Cylinder & Con Rod
New Crank
Carb rebuild
All new seals through out
Transmission was looked over (comments - great condition)
Complete tune up
Cost $1500
There is a set of new Maxxis Tires on it.
I paid with ownership $900 canadian
The Bad:
-rear bearings shreaded
-front end had not been greased in a while
-rear brakes shot
-front brakes on the way out
-sprockets worn out
-chain worn out
-grips are torn up
-seat needs a recover
-plastics are split in half and missing tabs
-front bumper is mangled
-heel guards are beat up
Here are some pics the weekend I picked her up.
