Opinions anyone have one on the beull blast

recracer · 09-05-2012, 12:02 PM

I still have the megelli 250r . it is on craigslist , had a trade offer for a buell blast . read reveiws on it,but would like to hear the valued opinions of Chinariders .

FastDoc · 09-05-2012, 12:19 PM

I'd take that trade!

The Blast is not very light, fast, or powerful. It is not blessed with a particularly good chassis or suspension or sophisticated motor.

But...

It is solid, simple, reliable, easily maintained and modified with a strong aftermarket support. It is low, small and easy to manage and fun to ride and comfortable with good mileage and range.

Most of all I find it interesting, which is an important criteria for me. :wink:

recracer · 09-05-2012, 08:35 PM

Thanks for your reply Doc . I really like your thought process on this . I have seen the Buell blast ,she rode it over to see the megelli . I did not ask many questions at the time , Trading was not in my thoughs at all . I am thinking now that her and i should take a bike swap ride to see if we would both be happy . Her Husband/boyfriend ? Knows exactly what the megelli is and is happy if shes happy about it . the buell is orange so i think 2003 was the year for it and shows 9000ish miles . looks really clean , however i now think the biggest bonus is the ablity to get parts . Hard to tell about the megelli parts uk,china ,australia the later seems to be the largest market of megelli at this point .

**cheesy** · 09-05-2012, 08:46 PM

I know very little about the Blast but my brothers' company was involved in the design of it. He said it was a pretty decent bike. Not great, not bad. Was used in a lot of motorcycle classes. Looked at one before the CX and I crossed paths.

SpudRider · 09-06-2012, 01:37 AM

I don't have personal experience, but I have read good things about the Buell Blast. I would accept the trade offer for a variety of reasons.

Parts for the Buell Blast are readily available.
I really like the 500cc, air cooled engine.
The Blast has self-adjusting hydraulic valve lifters and an automatically tensioned belt final drive.

Spud

katoranger · 09-06-2012, 11:15 AM

And a resale value later on.

SpudRider · 09-06-2012, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katoranger

And a resale value later on.

X2! If the bike's in good condition, I'd quickly accept the trade offer.

Spud

Weldangrind · 09-06-2012, 10:16 PM

recracer, you need to grab it, so we can live vicariously through you. You owe us after we wore out our clicking fingers voting for you.

SpudRider · 09-06-2012, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

recracer, you need to grab it, so we can live vicariously through you. You owe us after we wore out our clicking fingers voting for you.

X2.

My clicking finger is permanently deformed. :(

Spud :P

katoranger · 09-07-2012, 08:29 AM

I had to buy a new mouse. My old one squeaked.

recracer · 09-07-2012, 12:04 PM

OMG had no idea the recovery would take so long . i have a text in to the blast owners , to see where there head is at this point

recracer · 09-12-2012, 11:37 AM

No buell , she decided to keep her bike .

SpudRider · 09-12-2012, 12:29 PM

That's too bad. :? Thanks for the update, Racer.

Spud

09-05-2012, 12:02 PM	#1
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	Opinions anyone have one on the beull blast I still have the megelli 250r . it is on craigslist , had a trade offer for a buell blast . read reveiws on it,but would like to hear the valued opinions of Chinariders .
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09-05-2012, 12:19 PM	#2
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I'd take that trade! The Blast is not very light, fast, or powerful. It is not blessed with a particularly good chassis or suspension or sophisticated motor. But... It is solid, simple, reliable, easily maintained and modified with a strong aftermarket support. It is low, small and easy to manage and fun to ride and comfortable with good mileage and range. Most of all I find it interesting, which is an important criteria for me. :wink: __________________ Happy to serve.
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09-05-2012, 08:46 PM	#4
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,834	I know very little about the Blast but my brothers' company was involved in the design of it. He said it was a pretty decent bike. Not great, not bad. Was used in a lot of motorcycle classes. Looked at one before the CX and I crossed paths. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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09-06-2012, 01:37 AM	#5
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	I don't have personal experience, but I have read good things about the Buell Blast. I would accept the trade offer for a variety of reasons. Parts for the Buell Blast are readily available. I really like the 500cc, air cooled engine. The Blast has self-adjusting hydraulic valve lifters and an automatically tensioned belt final drive. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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09-06-2012, 11:15 AM	#6
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	And a resale value later on. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-05-2012, 08:35 PM	#3
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	Thanks for your reply Doc . I really like your thought process on this . I have seen the Buell blast ,she rode it over to see the megelli . I did not ask many questions at the time , Trading was not in my thoughs at all . I am thinking now that her and i should take a bike swap ride to see if we would both be happy . Her Husband/boyfriend ? Knows exactly what the megelli is and is happy if shes happy about it . the buell is orange so i think 2003 was the year for it and shows 9000ish miles . looks really clean , however i now think the biggest bonus is the ablity to get parts . Hard to tell about the megelli parts uk,china ,australia the later seems to be the largest market of megelli at this point .
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09-06-2012, 10:16 PM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	recracer, you need to grab it, so we can live vicariously through you. You owe us after we wore out our clicking fingers voting for you. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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09-07-2012, 08:29 AM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I had to buy a new mouse. My old one squeaked. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-07-2012, 12:04 PM	#11
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	OMG had no idea the recovery would take so long . i have a text in to the blast owners , to see where there head is at this point
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09-12-2012, 11:37 AM	#12
recracer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Charles Town W.V. Posts: 849	No buell , she decided to keep her bike .
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09-12-2012, 12:29 PM	#13
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	That's too bad. :? Thanks for the update, Racer. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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