Zugs new ride

Zugzug · 04-22-2011, 06:49 PM

Heres a few pics. I was going to wait until next weekend to put the drive belt on since it was going to rain but after a lil research I seen it was pretty easy to do. It took about 30 mins with most of that trying to get a couple crudded up torx screws off and about a minute to actually put the belt on. A lil clutch cable adjust and took it for a spin down the drive. I already love this thing

FastDoc · 04-22-2011, 07:01 PM

Nice! What did you pay for that thing?!

I like the exhaust and bags especially! How many miles?

I've sat on some Blasts in the past (I know, lousy pun) and they are VERY compact small easy unintimidating motorcycles.

2LZ · 04-22-2011, 07:11 PM

That is COOL!

Like Doc, I've sat on them and have read great reviews about them but no actual experience.
Awaiting a review!

FastDoc · 04-22-2011, 07:14 PM

I always resected Erik Buell's engineering. Sometimes he met with more success than other times, but he was always different and interesting. There is only so much you can do with a Harley engine, and he did it!

Jim · 04-22-2011, 07:37 PM

Nice bike

Weldangrind · 04-22-2011, 09:43 PM

Really nice. Love the giant front rotor. Try any stoppies yet?

Zugzug · 04-23-2011, 12:43 AM

Sorry for the slow reply, I was out ridin

The bikes a BLAST! I picked it up for $800 so I couldnt pass it up. Well NOW it has 6120 miles. Its a sweet lil thumper. Speedo's right on the mark and I easily took her up to 80mph. The V&H exhaust sounds sweet but is a bit on the loud side. Actually this is the type of bike I been waiting for the right deal on. Mid size frame and motor with standard stance. It has cast wheels (tubeless tires) which are easy to plug n go if you have issuses out on the road. Hydrolic valves which mean no adjusting, belt drive which is almost as maint free as a shafty, air cooled. The bike came as you see it but with no belt installed. They threw in a new belt they just bought at HD for $90 plus the low pro seat and a new handlebar. The ones that are on their now have a very slight bend that I wouldnt have even noticed if they didnt give me the new bars. I need to adjust and tighten a few things and will need a rear tire soon but I think I got a great deal. I'm very satisfied.

Jim · 04-23-2011, 12:53 AM

Awesome, what a great deal

Zugzug · 04-23-2011, 12:59 AM

Oh I forgot to mention they lived 40 miles away and delivery to my apt was included in the deal.

FastDoc · 04-23-2011, 01:06 AM

Awesome deal! Less than a CB!

SpudRider · 04-23-2011, 02:21 AM

That is a very nice motorcycle, and you got a great deal on it , Zug!

We eagerly await more updates, and photos of the Blast in its native habitat.

Spud

Weldangrind · 04-23-2011, 12:01 PM

What size is the thumper?

FastDoc · 04-23-2011, 12:04 PM

Five-hunerd.

SpudRider · 04-23-2011, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

What size is the thumper?

The Buell Blast is 500cc of air cooled, belt driven delight.

The Blast is a great motorcycle; I am very glad Zug acquired one! Please continue to update us regarding your experience with the Blast, Zug.

Spud

Weldangrind · 04-23-2011, 01:06 PM

It's tough to tell from the pic; is it a single? My guess is yes. Who makes the engine?

04-22-2011, 06:49 PM	#1
Zugzug Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 84	Zugs new ride Heres a few pics. I was going to wait until next weekend to put the drive belt on since it was going to rain but after a lil research I seen it was pretty easy to do. It took about 30 mins with most of that trying to get a couple crudded up torx screws off and about a minute to actually put the belt on. A lil clutch cable adjust and took it for a spin down the drive. I already love this thing
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04-22-2011, 07:01 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Nice! What did you pay for that thing?! I like the exhaust and bags especially! How many miles? I've sat on some Blasts in the past (I know, lousy pun) and they are VERY compact small easy unintimidating motorcycles. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-22-2011, 07:11 PM	#3
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,098	That is COOL! Like Doc, I've sat on them and have read great reviews about them but no actual experience. Awaiting a review! __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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04-22-2011, 07:14 PM	#4
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I always resected Erik Buell's engineering. Sometimes he met with more success than other times, but he was always different and interesting. There is only so much you can do with a Harley engine, and he did it! __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-22-2011, 07:37 PM	#5
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Nice bike __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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04-22-2011, 09:43 PM	#6
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Really nice. Love the giant front rotor. Try any stoppies yet? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-23-2011, 12:43 AM	#7
Zugzug Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 84	Sorry for the slow reply, I was out ridin The bikes a BLAST! I picked it up for $800 so I couldnt pass it up. Well NOW it has 6120 miles. Its a sweet lil thumper. Speedo's right on the mark and I easily took her up to 80mph. The V&H exhaust sounds sweet but is a bit on the loud side. Actually this is the type of bike I been waiting for the right deal on. Mid size frame and motor with standard stance. It has cast wheels (tubeless tires) which are easy to plug n go if you have issuses out on the road. Hydrolic valves which mean no adjusting, belt drive which is almost as maint free as a shafty, air cooled. The bike came as you see it but with no belt installed. They threw in a new belt they just bought at HD for $90 plus the low pro seat and a new handlebar. The ones that are on their now have a very slight bend that I wouldnt have even noticed if they didnt give me the new bars. I need to adjust and tighten a few things and will need a rear tire soon but I think I got a great deal. I'm very satisfied.
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04-23-2011, 12:53 AM	#8
Jim Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 4,880	Awesome, what a great deal __________________ "Be excellent to each other" "We are all human. Let's start to prove it!"
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04-23-2011, 12:59 AM	#9
Zugzug Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 84	Oh I forgot to mention they lived 40 miles away and delivery to my apt was included in the deal.
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04-23-2011, 01:06 AM	#10
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Awesome deal! Less than a CB! __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-23-2011, 02:21 AM	#11
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That is a very nice motorcycle, and you got a great deal on it , Zug! We eagerly await more updates, and photos of the Blast in its native habitat. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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04-23-2011, 12:01 PM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	What size is the thumper? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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04-23-2011, 12:04 PM	#13
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Five-hunerd. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-23-2011, 01:06 PM	#15
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	It's tough to tell from the pic; is it a single? My guess is yes. Who makes the engine? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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