Just picked up a 2001 Yamaha Blaster - Have questions

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Sep 19, 2011 | 11:59 AM

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IronBear

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DONT JUST THROW ANY OIL IN THE TRANS ON A BLASTER!!! It must be ATV or motorcycle specific oil or oil that is "wet clutch compatible" or "contains no friction modifiers".... Reason being the blaster uses a wet clutch. Meaning that clutch is lubricated with the transmission oil. If you use an oil that is not compatible with a wet clutch then your clutch will slip. If you want more details check out the link in my signature. I have a TON of how to vids. Some are on the banshee but most apply to any two stroke ATV.

Thank you for the info JLSparky! I will be sure to use Yamaha specific fluids.

Pete

Sep 23, 2011 | 02:55 PM

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I just ordered new Boyseen reeds, air filter, spark plug, new Scott grips, FMF Gold Series Fatty pipe/silencer and oil injector blockoff kit.

I'm hoping to install all these parts this weekend. I'd also like to replace the factory wheels and tires so would anyone know where I can get a nice package deal? How are the Douglas aluminum wheels?

Thank you,
Pete

Sep 23, 2011 | 03:22 PM

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Good choice for the upgrades! DONT FORGET TO REJET! (the exhaust may come with some jets, but they might not be spot on) Also dont forget to drain out the gas and put mix fuel in! do that before you even install the kit just so youre sure its done!

Rockymountainatv.com has aweseom wheel/tire combos and I believe they even come mounted if you order as a package deal!

Sep 23, 2011 | 09:41 PM

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Also, to gain a bunch more wheel/tire options, change the rear hubs to Raptor660 or gretaer rear hubs, or YFZ450 rear hubs.... wider lugs, you can put larger wheels with a wider choice of tires on with that lug pattern. Se ebay for cheap hubs. (or expensive ones if that's your poison).

Sep 23, 2011 | 10:49 PM

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^ good call. I believe banshee hubs work as well...

Oct 7, 2011 | 01:55 PM

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Thanks guys!

I finally had the chance to install the exahust, silencer, new spark plug and air filter last week. It sounds much different than stock, but I like the sound.

I haven't jetted the carburetor yet but will need to order the FMF power up kit. Hopefully it will give me a noticable power difference. My better half will be riding the blaster.

Pete

Oct 7, 2011 | 04:40 PM

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oil injectors go out sometimes.. when they do you may not know it, and your engine might blow, i would disable it and mix your mix with your gas.. And i use Yamalube 10W-40 on bottom end