New Front fairing/Exhaust Help (pictures)

[fluffy26]

Just installed a new fairing and windscreen on my Blast. Just wanted opinions, I am still thinking about one with modern headlights. Also, it currently has a Kirker exhaust system on it. It's way too loud and wakes up my neighborhood even after packing the silencer with new material its just too obnoxious. Does anyone know of a muffler that is closer to the stock sound? Anyone looking to buy this exhaust cheap or trade for a quieter exhaust let me know.

 

[fluffy26]

 

[TCazes]

That's rad. Love it!

 

[KennyG]

Fluffy,

That is really a good looking Blast. What kind of fairing is that, and where did you purchase it?

And how did you paint the body work?

Kenny G

 

[Neal98]

EMGO 70-52501, off of ebay, but you can find them all over the internet. The Paint is Dupont Hot Hues Perplexed Pink, No poblem painting the plastic, just have to have a rough sand (around 400) and use a plastic adhesive (like bulldog) before primer is applied, and flexable additive in the clear.

 

[SWATcltch]

I just changed my exhaust from a Kerker to a Jardine. The Jardine is a lot more tame than the Kerker but I'm starting to miss my Kerker. Loud pipes save lives.

 

[supermel74]

Does the fairing mount right on easily or does it require modification?

 

[Neal98]

Holes and mounts seem to be straightforward, bt it did need a lot of trimming on the windshild for a proper fit.

 

[supermel74]

thanks

 

[KennyG]

Fluffy,

What kind of tools did you use to trim the windshield?

Kenny G
PS That is about the best looking Blast that I have seen for a while.

 

[supermel74]

KennyG, a dremel should do the job. I bought one of these fairings and put it on and it didn't need to be trimmed much so I didn't even bother.. It would rub just a bit when the handlebars were turned all the way in. I decided not to use the fairing because it blocked out my miniature aftermarket turn signals and I didn't want to add extenders to them.

 

[Neal98]

Kenny,

Thanks, I have a firebolt, and I built the Blast for my girlfriend, But I really like the way it turned out, and its a fun little bike to ride. I had to use it to commute to work while my car was down, and I think it's the best bike for that purpose I have ever ridden!

As for the windshield, I used a fiber cut off wheel, you want to use something like that rather then any kind of a saw, as the plastic is a little brittle and can crack from the saw. She (fluffy) has fallen in the driveway on the thing, so I have painted it orange, and think I'm goiong to have to sell it, as she won't even try to ride it again!

 

[KennyG]

Neal,

Where are you located?

I would buy your Blast just to get the paint job.

Are the "White Stripes" around the edges paint or tape?

Kenny G

Kenny G

 

[Neal98]

Kenny,

I'm in Asheville, NC. And the stripes are tape, but I put 4 coats of clear over them, so they are now, part of the paint job!