2000 buell blast 500cc? - Page 2

Particle Man · 02-05-2010, 01:55 PM

why's he want to get rid of the sled dood?

JARVIS518 · 02-05-2010, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Particle Man

why's he want to get rid of the sled dood?

because of the lack of snow this year he was only able to get out 2 times so he would use the bike a lot more and me and othere friends have bikes and not sleds

JARVIS518 · 02-05-2010, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by karl_1052

Tell him to look for a Ninja 500 instead.

problem with this is he can only trade for what ppl are interested in trading with him, if that makes any sense. it did when i typed it

G-Rex · 02-05-2010, 02:30 PM

Carolina has one. It was her first bike, and even after she started upgrading, she kept it.

I'm in the process of bringing it back to life. It has sat for the better part of the last 2-3 years. I'll tell ya this. That bike is STUPID easy to work on.

I'm doing some YouTube videos of the revival as well if he wants something to look at once I get it done.

Apparently it's a pretty fun bike to ride. She has the 1098 now, but insists that once I get it running and roadworthy, she will ride it some.

I haven't had any trouble finding parts. There were a couple of things I had to snag from eBay, but all of the maintenance stuff I've needed I've been able to pick up at the Harley/Buell dealer. They had everything in stock too. I haven't had to *order* anything yet.

JARVIS518 · 02-05-2010, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Rex

Carolina has one. It was her first bike, and even after she started upgrading, she kept it.

I'm in the process of bringing it back to life. It has sat for the better part of the last 2-3 years. I'll tell ya this. That bike is STUPID easy to work on.

I'm doing some YouTube videos of the revival as well if he wants something to look at once I get it done.

Apparently it's a pretty fun bike to ride. She has the 1098 now, but insists that once I get it running and roadworthy, she will ride it some.

I haven't had any trouble finding parts. There were a couple of things I had to snag from eBay, but all of the maintenance stuff I've needed I've been able to pick up at the Harley/Buell dealer. They had everything in stock too. I haven't had to *order* anything yet.

thanks man, i'll past the word along

and thanks to the others for there input too

Rider · 02-05-2010, 04:10 PM

Didn't T-Homo have one before he bought the R1?

101lifts2 · 02-05-2010, 04:14 PM

They have a seal leaking issue, but the replacement seal (crank?) was supposed to be better.

I was going to buy a 2001 with 3400 miles for 1500...still need to talk to the dude about it.

OneSickPsycho · 02-05-2010, 06:36 PM

I'd say it all depends on how much the sled is worth... I might have missed that in the thread. Personally I wouldn't pay more than $1500 for a Blast with low miles and in perfect condition... Its like a Ninja 250 but more rare. You can get a 500 Ninja with more power and more flexible of a machine for $2k or so in great shape. If it makes financial sense from a "good deal" standpoint go for it.

Angee · 02-05-2010, 06:40 PM

There was a 500 Ninja on CL today in the Albany area...I'd stick with something still being made if it were me...

JARVIS518 · 02-05-2010, 06:42 PM

The sled isn't worth much more then 1500 and the guy never showed up to the meeting spot so he never got it

02-05-2010, 01:55 PM	#11
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	why's he want to get rid of the sled dood? __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

02-05-2010, 02:30 PM	#14
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	Carolina has one. It was her first bike, and even after she started upgrading, she kept it. I'm in the process of bringing it back to life. It has sat for the better part of the last 2-3 years. I'll tell ya this. That bike is STUPID easy to work on. I'm doing some YouTube videos of the revival as well if he wants something to look at once I get it done. Apparently it's a pretty fun bike to ride. She has the 1098 now, but insists that once I get it running and roadworthy, she will ride it some. I haven't had any trouble finding parts. There were a couple of things I had to snag from eBay, but all of the maintenance stuff I've needed I've been able to pick up at the Harley/Buell dealer. They had everything in stock too. I haven't had to order anything yet. __________________

02-05-2010, 04:14 PM	#17
101lifts2 WSB Champion Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Anaheim, CA Moto: 2009 Kawi ZX6R Posts: 5,570	They have a seal leaking issue, but the replacement seal (crank?) was supposed to be better. I was going to buy a 2001 with 3400 miles for 1500...still need to talk to the dude about it. __________________ Train Hard Ron Paul - 2012 Mark of Excellence GM

02-05-2010, 04:10 PM	#16
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Didn't T-Homo have one before he bought the R1?

02-05-2010, 06:36 PM	#18
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I'd say it all depends on how much the sled is worth... I might have missed that in the thread. Personally I wouldn't pay more than $1500 for a Blast with low miles and in perfect condition... Its like a Ninja 250 but more rare. You can get a 500 Ninja with more power and more flexible of a machine for $2k or so in great shape. If it makes financial sense from a "good deal" standpoint go for it.

02-05-2010, 06:42 PM	#20
JARVIS518 BOOBS!! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Saratoga, NY Moto: 06 CBR 600RR Posts: 1,188	The sled isn't worth much more then 1500 and the guy never showed up to the meeting spot so he never got it