2000 buell blast 500cc? - Page 3

BobTheBiker · 02-05-2010, 07:01 PM

the buell blast is a great vibrator, but thats about it. I've ridden two, one started easy, but wasnt beat to shit. still shifted like a clunky BRICK, and wasnt a fun bike, the other wouldnt start and stalled a lot.

I'd look for a ninja ANYTHING over the buell. JUST because the ninja shifts better. even going into first is better on ninjas.

OneSickPsycho · 02-05-2010, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

the buell blast is a great vibrator, but thats about it. I've ridden two, one started easy, but wasnt beat to shit. still shifted like a clunky BRICK, and wasnt a fun bike, the other wouldnt start and stalled a lot.

I'd look for a ninja ANYTHING over the buell. JUST because the ninja shifts better. even going into first is better on ninjas.

Funny you should mention that... I liked the clunkiness of the gearbox on my Buell.

BobTheBiker · 02-05-2010, 07:26 PM

I couldnt stand to handle that. its downright irritating to me. if someone GAVE me a buell other than an 1125, it'd be parked with a FOR SALE sign on it just because of that gearbox. thats how much I hate it.

OneSickPsycho · 02-05-2010, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

I couldnt stand to handle that. its downright irritating to me. if someone GAVE me a buell other than an 1125, it'd be parked with a FOR SALE sign on it just because of that gearbox. thats how much I hate it.

That's a not uncommon reaction...

marko138 · 02-08-2010, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Funny you should mention that... I liked the clunkiness of the gearbox on my Buell.

I've grown to like it too. But non-owners don't understand.

Porkchop · 02-08-2010, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Angee

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

Technically speaking.... the Ninja 500 is dead too.

Dave · 02-08-2010, 01:57 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.

its amazing how much fun small bikes are. My 450 was practically free and that things a riot

02-05-2010, 07:01 PM	#21
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	the buell blast is a great vibrator, but thats about it. I've ridden two, one started easy, but wasnt beat to shit. still shifted like a clunky BRICK, and wasnt a fun bike, the other wouldnt start and stalled a lot. I'd look for a ninja ANYTHING over the buell. JUST because the ninja shifts better. even going into first is better on ninjas.

02-05-2010, 07:26 PM	#23
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	I couldnt stand to handle that. its downright irritating to me. if someone GAVE me a buell other than an 1125, it'd be parked with a FOR SALE sign on it just because of that gearbox. thats how much I hate it.