Results 1 to 7 of 7

Thread: 2000 Blast will not start

  1. #1
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    5
    Sounded like battery was out so jump started the bike. It started the engine but then after riding couple miles it died again. It sounded like it was about to explode! Just recently bought the bike. It's 2000 but has only 3800 miles. My guess is previous 2 owners had it sitting in garage more than riding. Battery is supposedly new. Looks new as well. According to the previous owner, oil was last changed last year... so that could be part of the problem. Currently on a tow truck to the local shop to have them check. You guys ever heard of this? know any estimation on what it may be and how much it may cost to fix??

  2. #2
    Can you explain in more detail about the "sounded like it was about to explode" ?

  3. #3
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Posts
    1,307
    Maybe backfire from a fouled plug?

  4. #4
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    271
    Did you jump it from a running car? If so, bad news.

  5. #5
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    5
    yes and no. Initially I was able to jump start without starting the car. But it died again after riding a mile or two, then jump started while the car was running because it wouldn't start anymore :/ It started fine then until it stopped again after another about a mile of riding.
    As far as explosion, it was loud sputtering noise. Bad carb? dirty oil?

  6. #6
    Senior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    271
    Unfortunately you probably fried your battery, maybe your regulator? Your charging system might be shot. In the best case scenario you just fried the battery.

    You live, you learn. Never jump a motorcycle with a running car. Use the smallest car battery you can possibly find and jump it without the car being on. However, I never jump a motorcycle, instead just use a trickle charger.

  7. #7
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2012
    Posts
    5
    Thanks for a good tip. But since the problem started even before jump starting I have a feeling it's more than just battery or what I did to revive it. I'll find out next week! ::crossing my fingers::



Similar Threads

  1. 2000 buell blast help
    By blaster86 in forum Buell Blast
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 10-13-2013, 02:55 AM
  2. 2000 blast fuel eco...
    By birdduck in forum Buell Blast
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 08-26-2013, 08:14 PM
  3. looking at a 2000 Blast
    By happyhunter in forum Buell Blast
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 07-03-2013, 07:21 PM
  4. 2000 blast or 2001 blast?
    By burnboy07 in forum Buell Blast
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 06-22-2012, 03:13 PM
  5. 2000 Blast in Nc
    By BigKen in forum Buell Blast
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 07-12-2011, 08:36 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •