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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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Sup im new here. Im lookin at a 200c Blaster and i want to know if its a good atv. Im 6 ft 140 lbs. This will be my first atv but ive ridden a Big Bear and Rancher alot. Oh ya im 17
 
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 09:33 PM
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This would be a good start for you. Don't go crazy with doing any mods. Save your money up and get a Banshee or a YZF 450, or a Raptor later. Learn how to ride on the Blaster first.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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dude, ur way too tall to fit on a blaster.... really... u would be screwd
 
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 10:09 PM
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is 200 enough power? and ive heard that the shocks r really stiff. Ittl be for trails and if it rains, lots of mud on those trails
 
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 10:17 PM
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Your weight is fine, but at 6' the Blaster is to small for you. I'm 5' 7" and the Blaster seems like a little toy.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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The Blaster is a great machine especially if you add an aftermarket pipe/silencer combo.
Like most others have already stated your weight is fine however I suggest that you ride the Blaster first to make sure your knees don't hit the fenders or handle bars when you turn. At 6' it really depends on how you are porportioned (spl?)

 
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Old Dec 10, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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i guess you could say im lanky. also, i have no experience with 2-strokes so i wonder if id mess up the engine and have to rebuild it alot. Is it as loud as a 2-stroke dirtbike?

i sat on it a few days ago and my knees seemed to be clear, but i didnt think to turn the bars all the way.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 10:33 PM
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it isn't nearly as loud as dirtbikes are unless you put an aftermarket pipe on them. keep the oil injector filled up and keep the air filter clean and your engine will last you as long as you want to keep it. unless you keep it for over three years. It really depends on how much you ride it.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 12:01 AM
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I am about 6 ft 2 and my knees hit the bars on a blaster (on bumpy trails). Go sit on one and turn the bars left and right. The clearance will be close I bet. I also would suggest getting a 4 stroke with an electric start. You will like the start feature and the 4 stroke will be easier for you to maintain.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 05:12 AM
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The Blaster's a great choice for a 1st bike. I had mines for 2 months and loved it, but, with your height its not a long termer. Im 5'9 and found the bike to be just slightly on the small side, bur it definately did the job and was excellent to learn on, but if you plan to keep it for any length of time then its perhaps better to look at something bigger like the warrior. The 2-stroke doenst require too much maintenance I never had any problems with mine, evreything was just routine, I also have a friend that has a blaster and really doesnt look after it, and thats still going strong. As has been said above, try the bike for size and see how it feels to sit on, thats the best wayto determine if its the best for you size wise.
 
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