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Posted by: RoostKing
I think a Blaster would be fine. Where on earth can he find a decent warrior for $1600. Let me know, cause i want to buy 3 of em and sell them for double that price...
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Posted by: RoostKing
They are bad, but dont let that stop you from getting a blaster... You can upgrade them later if you like. You will have a great time on the Blaster...
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Posted by: RoostKing
Unless your not running enough 2 stroke oil, you should not have to rebuild the motor every year. And with oil injetion, tht should not be an issue..
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Posted by: weedy
The Blaster is a good machine but NO REVERSE.
Get a machine with a reverse!
Reverse is a must have for trail riding. The Warrior is a very good machine (a friend has one).
Posted by: ftwflh
Blasters are TOATAL junk.Terrable brakes,lousy oil injection system,motors need rebuilt every year.I know this from experiance we had one and it was more of a pain than both my polaris put together.Granted you can remidythe brakes with a hydrolic upgrade,and fix the injecter by removeing it.But by the time you do the brakes you have spent enough more cash to get a good used Warrior or 300ex.
Posted by: ftwflh
I justhad real bad luck with it.My wife rode it mostly and didnt understand that a 2 stroke had to be riden hard not dogged around in the higher gears.Another minus on the Blasters is the lack of grond clearance.On the pluss side when they are running you cant beat one for wheelies and play riding.When i sold mine it had a fresh topend and had the brakes working.Gave it a new home for $900 and felt bad for the guy who got it.You can find all quads for less than a grand if you lok and dont mind to fix them.
Posted by: ftwflh
sr2 ditch the oil injector before it ditches you.A mix of 40:1 would be good.
Posted by: garyc660R
Welcome SR2! The Blaster is an excellent, sporty, entry level quad with plenty of upgrades available.
Posted by: LT80
after having a blaster,I bought my kid a 300ex,there is just something about "working brakes" that made my decision
Posted by: gaff
welcome sr2,
The blaster is excellent, thiers many things that are said to pick apart all our quads, but more poeple have had blaster than any other for sure.
It's a graet quad, pretty cheap to buy and fast.
Thiers bunches of after market stuff for it, and it's plain ole fun!!!
Posted by: gaff
I found the reeds braek easy, but easy to replace and cost $25
The a-arm bushings need replaced, because poeple don't grease them, also cheap fix.
And you will hier that the brakes suck, because thier drums, seal them well or clean them after water rides.
The head bolts need tourqued every so often.
The quad runs a lot better if you disconnect the oil injection and mix your gas.
Use one kind of good two stroke oil.
I know I listed some things but I work on lots of blasters and all these problems came from young guys who just needed to braek it to learn how to keep it up.
Very reliable and fun quad!!!
Posted by: gaff
This is a low dallor up keep quad.
The top end will last as long as you keep it up.
I've seen them last for years and I've seen them last a month, but it's a two stroke!!
The motor can be built in frame in about two hours time at about $100 machining included.
You will always hier some crap from every one about any quad you pick.
From my experience that same friend will be telling every one thet the blaster is the graetest thing sense sliced bread a month after you get it.
Put amsoil in the tranny and amsoil two stroke oil in the gas, will run for ever!!!!!!!!
Posted by: gaff
I totally agree with roost king.
Although all the bikes listed are graet ones, for the price, the blaster is the best, not to mention the simplest. A beat up four stroke can not only get expensive to bring back to life, but very confusing for a new rider.
The blaster is simple, and probably one of the cheapest as far as initial cost and parts.
Not to mention you will learn so much from working on your blaster, it will better help in your future quad indevers
Posted by: gaff
hay lt
Posted by: gaff
when we all only had drum brakes no not bad but now all of us have disc brakes yah real bad.
Thier not good but if you don't have much riding experience you probably can't tell.
The blaster is a good exciting quad that the braek issue will probably have to be adressed as soon as you buy one (used I'm speaking of)
Now don't get me wrong, if you look close you can find a mojave 250 or a 300ex out thier in your price range, but they do have a rear disc braek up grade for the blaster for $300, I know kinda steep.
Off hand I can't tell you one bad thing about any bike that has been mentioned.
Knowing your budget and will to ride, a blaster is a graet bike, if you find any other in that price range, you know, go take a look at it, it may be a deal.
But what ever one you go with, make a real good inspection of the frame, and if it is real clean more than likely thats the way it has been kept.
We all are very spoiled and older now, and we all seem to nit pick all the quads, but realy thier all pretty damn fun and I can't think of any you won't enjoy.
I had a talk with my nephew before christmas, and all he would come over and tell me was his friends at school had this that and the other thing to say about every quad he went and looked at, and the best thing I could tell him was it doesn't matter thier all fun.
Well he bought a recon cheap in good shape, and he loves it, hasn't had one bad ride on it yet.
Hay even if you get a raptor your gonna want mods, more power, more speed.
Get one, experience the experience and in another year or two you will know exactly what you want.
Wouldn't you agree LT
Posted by: gaff
sounds like a nice oneBR>two things I've notice, under the seat by were the grab bar bolts up, usualy they are welded under thier.
swing arm and a-arm bushings, if you could bring a milk crate and set the quad on it, try shaking the swing arm side to side, and then grab the front wheels and shake them up and down and side to side.
This is what they like to do:
turn the front tires around so valve stems are inside, this is good.
Drill holes in air box or remove cover, get the cover holes or not.
wiesco piston or bore kit, get the reciepts or write down dates and what was done, also look were the head mates to the jug, is thier an oil leak.
has the carb been jetted, jet kit or just changed the main, when was the reads changed last.
Look closely around were the engine mont bolts to the frame for cracks.
All of these are easy fixxes, but the more you save the more you have to work with.
just a badly broken or cracked frame is going to be a no deal, the rest of the stuff is some what cheap and just about any of the yamaha guys can help you out.
Good luck!!!!
Posted by: gaff
the rear disc is a 300 up grade, graet!!
The oil injection tends to run rich, most block it off and mix thier gas.
I'm not sure what the mixture ratio is, just call the dealer or it may be in the owners manual.
Hope you have fun!!!!
Posted by: biggerisbetter
You could also get a pretty good warrior for that amount. It is also a very good,reliable quad(four stroke)and has good power,not to mention reverse.
Posted by: biggerisbetter
Believe it or not $1600.00 Warriors do exist,Granted you must know what to look for when buying one so you don't get screwed. But I my self have seen good quality warriors 87,88,89yr models for as low as $1400.00. The good thing about Warriors and Banshee's is that they've changed very little since 1987. So if you can find one that is in pretty good mechanical shape,It really does'nt matter what year it is. Put some new plastic on it(which is cheap)and Walla. The Blaster is a fun and light little Quad, but if you are not done growing you will soon out-grow this machine. Good luck and have fun whatever you decide.
Posted by: FasterBlasterBoy
Hey just replying to your last question. I think the places to look for craks would be where the bend point's are but make sure you check it all reall good. Oh yeah just wanted to say Iv'e had a blaster( red/white yr.1989) for a year and I have been reall happy with it, oh and iv'e never had to rebuild the top end. Also, make sure you get the oil to gas mixture right so ya dont burn your engin up, and check your trnsmission oil evry once and a while. well good luck with your blaster. fell free to send me a message for my acount on here. oh and let me know how it go's with the blaster
1989 Blaster
Red and white
Boyseen power reed's
22-12-8 bearclaws on rear
Just got full set of ice tires
Posted by: SR2
Hello everyone this is my first time posting here. I just have a couple of questions. Im a begining rider and i have about 1600 to spend on a quad. I am leaning towards a used blaster, any pros and cons of this bike? All suggestions are appreciated. btw im only 150lbs so im thinking a 200cc bike is good start right? thanks in advance.
Posted by: SR2
Thanks guys im almost sure im going to get the blaster cause ive heard nothing but good things about it. What are some general maintence things aboutthis quad that are important so i dont blow up my engine?
Posted by: SR2
A freind of mine told me that on 2 strokes the engine has to be rebuilt after 500 hours of riding is this true? Do you think id be better off with a four stroke? Sorry so many questions but id rather learn the easy way. Im a mechanic by trade so if the maint is simular to cars im still getting the blaster. thanks for your help.
Posted by: SR2
Hey thanks everyone for all the good info esp. Gaff. LT80 i would like a 300ex but right now im on a budget. As soon as i feel comfortable enough ill get a bigger quad. Are the brakes really that bad on the blasters im only weigh a buck fifty?
Posted by: SR2
Well i think i found the perfect quad its a 96 blaster with aftermarket exaust,handle bars,nerfbars,and wheels and tires for 1500 it does need a brake cable though. Im going to go look at it tommorrow is there anything in particular i should be looking for? Where are they most prone to cracking in the frame?img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif"border=0>
Posted by: SR2
Well i picked up my blaster today its a 94. So far the only thing it needs are new brake cables and yes it does have front drums but its got a rear disc. Just wanted to know if im better off leaving the oil injection as is or should i mix my own gas? whats the mix ratio? thanks fellas.
