yes i would definately say that the blaster is a reliable quad. i would get and oil blockoff kit if i were u but other than that they are an excelent quad. i own a 1993 blaster and its stock and a fun ride. a stock blaster makes a good quad to fool around on and one with a lot of mods and stuff can make a great and fast quad. especially with a 240 kit. the thing that i like about the blaster is you can do so much to them. you can really pimp out the blaster. i like a lot of other quads but there is something that just draws me to the blaster. you might find an occasional problem but what quad doesnt have a problem or mishap every now and then?

 

well personally i think 250ex is a piece of junk too. my friend just bought a brand new one and he already had to redo the front brakes cuz he went throught some water. and my blaster has taken alot more of a beaten than that and it's still runnin like a top

 

UH blasterdude Hondaman didnt say the 250ex he said the EX that coud mean the 300, the 400, the 250, or even the 90, read carfully befor you open your mouth.

 

1st generation blasters, the only problem your gonna have is issues with the rear brake. Other than that, they are very reliable. They fixed this problem with the 03+ models.

 

i think out of all the quads under the 300cc class the blaster and the trailblazer 250, and the z250 are the most reliable.



98 blaster-fmf pipes, k&n air filter+jetts, mier plastics, msr handle bars
02 tb 250-msr handlebars,uni
03 scrambler 500 4x4-k&n

 

I recently purchased a 99 Blaster that was completely stock from what I can tell except for tires. I'm not sure if it's been rebuilt as I got it from a dealer, but the thing is a blast to ride. I'm 39 yrs old and 6'1" at 230, and couldn't be happier with it. It runs like new and nearly looks like it. While I'm sure I don't ride it as hard as most would, I have pushed it pretty hard and have no complaints! Great quads for the money as far as I'm concerned and there seems to be a never ending supply of aftermarket goodies for it. Good Luck!!

 

the blaster is tough all the hell we have put my brothers through and it till runs like a top. had a 290 lbs guy ride the hell out of it and nothing has ever went wrong jumped it and everything

 

A 250 EX???? No way! The blaster is way better then A 250 EX by A long shot.

 

I would have posted sooner, but my blaster broke down. J/K