Zugs new ride - Page 2

SpudRider · 04-23-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

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

Yes, the Blast enjoys single cylinder, air cooled simplicity.

By all reports, the Blast is very easy to maintain, especially with the belt drive, instead of chain drive.

Spud

Zugzug · 04-23-2011, 01:18 PM

Its bascially a sportser motor with one lung removed. Its been raining since I got home last night so no updates yet. I cant wait to get back on it.

SpudRider · 04-23-2011, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zugzug

...Its been raining since I got home last night so no updates yet. I cant wait to get back on it.

I don't blame you, Zug!

I hope you get to ride to celebrate your birthday.

Spud

TheSkipper · 04-23-2011, 01:24 PM

I test rode one the other day im thinking about getting, i love how compact they are. The seem extremly simple too plus its a 500.

Zugzug · 04-23-2011, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by Zugzug

...Its been raining since I got home last night so no updates yet. I cant wait to get back on it.

I don't blame you, Zug!

I hope you get to ride to celebrate your birthday.

Spud

Me too! I have a nice long day of riding planned for tomarrow with a local grp if the weather breaks. I think Im gonna take it for a spin at least down to the diner today even if it doesnt stop raining.

This bike is a riders bike. Minimal maintainence and maximum funage.

Zugzug · 04-24-2011, 11:23 PM

I had a nice 300 mile ride today thru some mountain backroads. I would like to share but in my rush to get out the door I forgot my camera phone sitting on the bedside table. :( Ill jack a few when they are posted to give ya a sample of the ride. It was nice but probably not quite as scenic as some of the other members have posted here. The rain was off and on but it was great to get out and away from the city.

SpudRider · 04-24-2011, 11:30 PM

How well did the new drive belt work, Zug?

Spud

Zugzug · 04-24-2011, 11:40 PM

No probs at all. This is a solid but very loud bike. I definately need to put on some new rubber. At least the rear one anyway. These 8yr old worn out dunlops suck in the turns especailly in the rain with debris on the road.

Zugzug · 04-24-2011, 11:46 PM

For anyone thinking about a Blast..DO IT! lol It loves to run 70-80 and its smooth in that range and it will go over 90 but thats as fast as I got it on the wet dirty roads. I read that the Blast is a oil user and its true. Not sure how much I used but it was near the full mark when I left this morning and didnt touch the stick when I got home. Ill find out tomarrow when I stop and get a qt to top it off.

EDIT: I only ran that fast on a little bit of hwy we were on. Most of the ride was backroads and the torque kept me right there with the big bikes. I averaged over 60 mpg too.

Heres a link to our photo album from todays ride. I'm pretty sure you can goto the album since its not a private meetup site.

http://www.meetup.com/phila-moto/pho...1480/22938750/

FastDoc · 04-25-2011, 12:08 AM

Sounds great Zug. Your happiness with that bike is wonderful. I'm so glad you are enjoying it.

dmmcd · 04-25-2011, 08:02 AM

Nice! Glad you are enjoying the new bike. Where did your ride take you this weekend? I wish I had more time for rides like that.

Zugzug · 04-25-2011, 08:10 AM

I rode over to Skippack PA to meet up with the grp and then we took the backroads up to Bills Bike Barn which I think is near Bloomsburg PA then back home.

dmmcd · 04-25-2011, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Zugzug

I rode over to Skippack PA to meet up with the grp and then we took the backroads up to Bills Bike Barn which I think is near Bloomsburg PA then back home.

I grew up two minutes from Skippack, and my parents still live there. I know that Wawa in your photos quite well.

Zugzug · 04-25-2011, 08:34 PM

You should come out and join us sometime. All bikes welcome and a nice friendly group of folks of all ages and walks of life.

SpudRider · 04-25-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Zugzug

I rode over to Skippack PA to meet up with the grp and then we took the backroads up to Bills Bike Barn which I think is near Bloomsburg PA then back home.

I would love to visit Bill's Bike Barn; he has a lot of great bikes!

When it stops raining in East PA, please post more photos, Zug. We want to learn more about your Buell Blast.

Spud

04-24-2011, 11:30 PM	#22
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04-25-2011, 12:08 AM	#25
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Sounds great Zug. Your happiness with that bike is wonderful. I'm so glad you are enjoying it. __________________ Happy to serve.
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04-25-2011, 08:02 AM	#26
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04-23-2011, 01:18 PM	#17
Zugzug Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 84	Its bascially a sportser motor with one lung removed. Its been raining since I got home last night so no updates yet. I cant wait to get back on it.
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04-23-2011, 01:24 PM	#19
TheSkipper Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 74	I test rode one the other day im thinking about getting, i love how compact they are. The seem extremly simple too plus its a 500.
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04-24-2011, 11:23 PM	#21
Zugzug Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 84	I had a nice 300 mile ride today thru some mountain backroads. I would like to share but in my rush to get out the door I forgot my camera phone sitting on the bedside table. :( Ill jack a few when they are posted to give ya a sample of the ride. It was nice but probably not quite as scenic as some of the other members have posted here. The rain was off and on but it was great to get out and away from the city.
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04-24-2011, 11:40 PM	#23
Zugzug Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 84	No probs at all. This is a solid but very loud bike. I definately need to put on some new rubber. At least the rear one anyway. These 8yr old worn out dunlops suck in the turns especailly in the rain with debris on the road.
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04-24-2011, 11:46 PM	#24
Zugzug Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 84	For anyone thinking about a Blast..DO IT! lol It loves to run 70-80 and its smooth in that range and it will go over 90 but thats as fast as I got it on the wet dirty roads. I read that the Blast is a oil user and its true. Not sure how much I used but it was near the full mark when I left this morning and didnt touch the stick when I got home. Ill find out tomarrow when I stop and get a qt to top it off. EDIT: I only ran that fast on a little bit of hwy we were on. Most of the ride was backroads and the torque kept me right there with the big bikes. I averaged over 60 mpg too. Heres a link to our photo album from todays ride. I'm pretty sure you can goto the album since its not a private meetup site. http://www.meetup.com/phila-moto/pho...1480/22938750/
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04-25-2011, 08:10 AM	#27
Zugzug Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 84	I rode over to Skippack PA to meet up with the grp and then we took the backroads up to Bills Bike Barn which I think is near Bloomsburg PA then back home.
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04-25-2011, 08:34 PM	#29
Zugzug Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Bensalem PA Posts: 84	You should come out and join us sometime. All bikes welcome and a nice friendly group of folks of all ages and walks of life.
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