Yamaha Blaster Left Outside for Months - Will it run and Ride? (I was Shocked...)

[@MichaelSabo]

Thank you for taking the time to watch my video; I can't do this without your support! I hope you guys like the Blaster series so far 🤘🤘

[@downtoearthconstruction7768]

Absolutely my man, tbh I don’t think there’s a single video I’ve ever missed or not liked.

[@carsonseegers5874]

make a whole rebuild video on the engine

[@callefnattffs9363]

@@downtoearthconstruction7768 same

[@carsonseegers5874]

make a whole rebuild video on the engine

[@mikeolson7188]

We use to build quite a few 240's back when the Blasters would race against the Honda 300's at our local TT Events.Put a 100 pound kid on a decently built 240 Blaster set-up for TT/Flat track and your DEF Goona get a Bunch of Smiles Per Gallon,lol.Keepup the good work Michael,I really enjoy your channel.

[@rzl07375]

Maybe I'm getting old, but I just seem to appreciate the more simple, basic have fun machines over high hp 15 grand machines. Thanks for reviving these smaller machines that we rode in my younger days.

[@MichaelSabo]

Not sure man but I seem to be getting the same appreciation for these smaller "less serious" machines.

[@joeyholthusen6495]

34mm carb and intake keep the oil injection on it. Install a 10.3:1 compression piston do a full port n polish. Fun! I built my daughter's Yamaha blaster and even worked the transfer ports. It pulls with taller front sprocket and smaller rear sprocket. More top end.. also matched the head with the piston because it was 1mm over . Took it to the limits of pump gas. My daughter likes the straight line hook up of 22 inch rear tires out Back and 23x7 up front. Top speed is around 72mph. On GPS .. stock was 55mph

[@dubiousf00d]

Imagine being one of Sabo's neighbors. Seeing him rip the streets on this tiny quad. 😂 Lookin like Donkey Kong flyin around. Actually a decent find. I need a Blaster now

[@Codyjames83]

Haha my thoughts exactly

[@boiiiali8734]

Your better than 2vintage love your vids keep up the good work

[@tyler238]

Been waiting on this update

[@off-roadprojectsandfun6868]

I’m sure a couple people saw this and thought it was funny as well as I did, but the throttle is sticking on the handle bar grips 🤣🤣 funny to see something like that😂

[@Ellwoodsss1]

I’ve had 14 quads in my life but the blaster will always be one of my favorites. I had an 88 and 94. Great machine to learn mechanical chops on for a young teenager

[@philliphols]

Agreed. I spent more time on my Blaster than any other machine. Tore the top end down for fun and everything. Best days of my Young life

[@josephaiello747]

I rocked a blaster back when I lived in Long Island. We had banshees and 450s but when there was snow on the ground combined with me being 250 lbs , the blasters hooked in the snow and we're always in ftom of the pack 🤙🤙

[@mrblaze8191]

Thanks for the tip on screwdriver on carburetor

[@hhstarwars]

Yaaaaaaaaas! Currently building my 3rd blaster, so excited to see how you do this one up!

[@petroliavfd1774]

Cannot wait to see the 240 build! I started racing with a white and red 06 blaster. Easy upgrade would be a stock banshee axle in the back. I always ran the Vito’s 240 kit with Vito’s head, vforce reeds, toomey pipe… no issue smoking stock banshees. Can’t wait to see that build

[@Ville45]

He’s Keeping it stock

[@MichaelSabo]

Man you're getting me excited to put the 240 kit on!

[@MichaelSabo]

I will be doing a 240 kit after the stock series though!

[@shonrob1620]

Ken o conner stands by his ported cylinder says they run. Circles round vitos 240s I'd like to see a compassion on cylinders would be so bad ass if you could show us a compassion on a Vito 240 and a Ken o conner race ported cylinder

[@justforlaughs8988]

I recently just bought a 04 blaster for my older sons and wow was I surprised if wasn't stock by all means either it has deleted oil injection, Vforce 3 reeds, fmf Gold Series pipe, power core silencer, upgraded bigger 28mm mikuni flat slide, nerf bars , new chain and sprockets and new tires she's pretty clean picked her up for $1600 and she definitely rips! Love the videos!

[@itsmattman2118]

I’m so excited that the blaster is finally getting the chance it deserves. The blaster is my favorite mid size quad of all time. The 2 stroke sound and the small and nimble body makes it one of the most fun quads of all time.

[@MichaelSabo]

I agree man; super fun machine!

[@-jeffreybollenbach-]

Hey man just wanna say thanks. Had a really bad day and didnt realize there was going to be a video tonight. Definetly brightened me up. Cant wait to see how this turns out. Keep up the great work

[@MichaelSabo]

Well I just wanna say thank you for watching and commenting about it dude; reading these comments brightens my day too. I'm glad I could make your day better dude!

[@karl6823]

Ive had my blaster for 24 years there definitely fun when you put some money into them!! I just did my 4th restoration on it 😎🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@ianrochon1728]

and with some porting and a head re-cut, they can be proper fast too. I'm putting out stock Banshee power out of the stock bore & stroke on mine. Best sport quad ever made in my book!

[@karl6823]

@@ianrochon1728 you should go check mine out, i do have a milled and re-chambered head ken oconnor did on it thats just one of the many many mods ive done to it!!

[@TravisJones1979]

Blaster and 400.ex will always be my two.favs.. two stroke and 4

[@jefferybye2169]

No Mike, thank you for posting your videos..keep em coming...Happy Holidays

[@erikmeneses1828]

I had a 2005 blaster with white plastics and i restored them using a sponge, water and soda, they ended up looking almost brand new!! Really love your videos🤙🤙

[@dennissciannajr2615]

Looking at the decay to the seat cover and foam that’s exposed, along with the staining on the fenders I feel confident to say it was setting outside for considerably more than 6 months. Either way cant wait to see you work your magic 👍🏻

[@letsgobrandon6969]

The blasters all run really Smokey like that

[@MichaelSabo]

Probably the oil injected ones run rich

[@twistit6307]

one of the most unappreciated pocket rockets in the woods I've had them all and I always love the blast from the past 😆

[@BlueSharkRides]

When I was a youngin we got a brand new at the time 06 blaster SE and it was a little ripper. Took that thing all over the dunes. If the YFZ's I have had didn't sell me on Yamaha these things definately did. Glad to see you bringing this back to life.

[@kinleygresham9309]

Just before I started watching this vid my 14 year old son just got his 1st resto which was a 2001 Polaris Trailblazer 250

[@fishing3396]

Thank you for the tip on the screw drivers . I always knew something was wrong but never looked into it .

[@cavanjenne5219]

Can’t wait for this project to be completed and can’t wait for the before and after

[@jdm4569]

Great bikes easy to work on. I built one for my son ported and polished, 4” over lone star swing arm, long travel a arms, works shocks, +2 steering stem, banshee brakes front and rear, lone star +4 axle and more. Great reliable bike fun to ride for even me. If you want to take it out riding before you tear it down pull the clutch cover off and adjust it first tho. Great purchase Mike you cant touch those in phx for under $2000 last time I checked

[@MichaelSabo]

Good call on pulling the clutch cover if I do decide to rip this thing. Sounds like you built one hell of a machine for your son!

[@zappa2456]

I have had two of them and they were Great little Quads. Both had Drum Brakes. The turning radius made it really fun to ride.

[@melanymazler5347]

Smart Call on the Electrical issues! I wouldn’t run any machine without a proper ignition! Had my Yamaha Zuma hotwired and stolen! When recovered the stator gave out! Maybe she needs a stator if the battery dies in u! Enjoy man! Beast machine

[@j.need4qlife483]

Great video Michael, I abosolutely enjoy all the details you share on making decisions when doing these rebuilds. Some are risky but you express that and regardless of results, its information and results that makes your videos top notch. I can't wait for your next video on this build, especially as I am working on my buddy 2002 Blaster. Well done.

[@Stick_talk216]

It sounds healthy

[@gordonellisjr331]

Dude your builds from mild to wild are fantastic. I really can appreciate your attention to detail which really makes your builds stand apart from the rest. I am a true Honda lover. I used to have a 1988 TRX250X as a young man. Then my first street bike was a 1987 Pearl White Honda VFR700 Interceptor. I I've owned 2 Honda Civic EX's and I currently own a 2020 Civic Sport. I just love the reliability and quality Honda has to offer. Anyhow I am going to purchase another Honda Quad as a project to restore and ride. I am a retired auto tech with over 30 years turning wrenches. Keep up the good work man. Your Honda 250R build is eye candy. I love it.

[@floridaman8482]

I had a 2001 blaster with a 240 kit. I had so much fun on it

[@dv6426ca]

Please never stop doing little edits like the one at 19:27. Those little things crack me up haha

[@MichaelSabo]

The explosion? Haha, I'm glad you enjoy the edits man, thank you for the feedback!

[@dv6426ca]

@@MichaelSabo Those little goofy ones are the best haha. Enjoying the older/budget machine content!

[@PeteHager]

So excited about this build! 😬 you got an awesome buy on that thing! Can’t wait to see more 🤘

[@MichaelSabo]

Pete you’re gonna be right at home on this thing; it’s so light and nimble; so much fun

[@austinATV-ATC]

Honestly man, I dig the white plastics and the red Yamaha seat. I think if you made the frame match a new red seat, the white plastics would look great. I’m sure you could come up with some trick graphics to go with the white plastics…

[@o0DraastiK]

I used to own a YFZ 450 with white plastics. One thing that helped keep the plastics nice and white was mixing some bleach with hot water and scrubbing it after a muddy ride.

[@MichaelSabo]

Bleach might be the way to go; thanks for the tip!

[@VermontLife]

Really looking forward to this series. These little quads are so simple to run yet so much power can be squeezed out of them making them woods ninjas. One thought, get a good bar riser. I've surprised myself a few times with my adult legs hitting the thumb throttle when cornering hard in the woods. Ask me how I know :)

[@Clapped_400ex_rider]

I love the look of the banshee next to the blaster 🥵

[@TylerLangdon-sf9gv]

Im currently building a 300ex and can't wait for what comes when you get one!

[@SCWagner]

The Assdyno really cracked me up. 😂😂 Love the videos man, I enjoy watching.

[@shawnloftin]

Black red silver with a hint of gold in the decals. Black wheels. Black plastics red shocks.

[@jordonswisher]

Awesome man! Love those old blasters they are so simple and a fun bike to ride, also heads up if u didn't know already banshee shocks fit perfect on the front an u can buy or make a bushing kit to run a 400ex rear shock, I did that to mine an it was a great improvement that didn't break the bank

[@MichaelSabo]

I did not know that; thank you for the info man!

[@kellyvandam4594]

Yes the 400ex upgrade is a must for full grown men and yes the bushings for that change are all over on eBay bought mine from Vito’s

[@ianrochon1728]

@@MichaelSabo JD Customs makes a relocation bracket for the front shock top mount to run a taller shock. I run TRX450ER front shocks on my Blaster and the rear Elka with remote res from the same 450ER. Transforms the quad. The stock Blaster and Banshee pogo sticks are awful. I do have the stock 450ER rear shock that will fit the Blaster np. If you want it, it's yours. :)

[@waylon7371]

Man tht Banshee is so nasty!! Thts my fav color scheme on a Shee!! 🤘 U did a amazing job on it!! Heck what am i saying.......everything u build is sick!!! 👍🤘

[@lucascady4992]

If I remember correctly the blaster had a flange and bolts that help the pipe to the jug, I had to mod the flange on my DG pipe to use the stock bolts?🤔 She Sounds awesome, can't wait to see the Top Quad, and The Hi HP Build!!!

[@hank1556]

Thanks for bringing metal back into the vids!

[@IFIXATVS]

I have the same FMF Fatty pipe and silencer on my 01 Blaster and it makes a great difference in power! Loving this series!

[@MichaelSabo]

Glad you're enjoying the series man!

[@HighHuaskaMuzik]

Hey Mike, my left ear enjoyed a lot 😅 Awesome video as always . Greetings from Portugal

[@isaiahlyons6137]

No one gonna mention how Mike casually threw the carb straight in the trash good shot bud

[@Amac1825]

Can't wait for this build. It was my first race quad growing up!

[@MichaelSabo]

That's awesome dude; enjoy the build!

[@downtoearthconstruction7768]

Mine too I’m sure it was for a lot of us 30-35 yr old guys

[@Darkswift16W]

Nice video! thanks for adding a blaster on your builds. My first quad & a super fun bike looking forward this build.

[@cheto2952]

Ok meat check it out I have a buddy who used to work for yamaha back in the day he had never seen one in red. His thought on it is if you find one it was some special model for something.when I was on the phone with him he also said if you find red plastics they will be expensive AF. But red seat covers and other plastics won't be hard to find.

[@outdoorfunwithb]

I would definetly go with red plastics shes gunna b a pretty sweet machine when you're done with her u always do a great job on all ur projects been watching u for a while now and im never disappointed in ur work keep it up 💪👍

[@ianrochon1728]

Stock is 230(Mikuni jets). With the pipe and no lid, 250-260 should do it perfect. Looks like the clutch side main seal might be gone and it's sucking in case oil, hence the smoking/bogging. Also, keep the stock bore and stroke and go for porting and head recut... Blows a 240 BB right out of the water no contest.

[@remady5827]

Blasters in my opinion are the best price to performance quads, cheap to work on, cheap to fix and it rips hard!

[@Shano1983]

I'm enjoying this build. Keep the coming

[@northernjeep942]

For the color I'd do the red and white of the first year for the blaster. It's a classic looks and ypu already have the red frame and seat.

[@thescrapmetal2810]

I can’t wait for the 240 build I’ve been wanting todo the vitos 240 but just need to get it running first

[@callingallbassmorgan339]

Love can’t wait to see it built to the max!

[@matthew_409]

The way you threw that old carb had be on the floor😆😆. Absolutely love your videos man💪

[@matom4652]

Awesome Mike 👍 Can't wait to see you start ripping the blaster down! Any how, I hope things are going well for you and your family! Thanks for the great content 🔥🔥🔥✌️😜

[@cavanjenne5219]

I can’t wait for the completed build of the blaster!! It is going to look amazing🎉

[@aadilmoola2916]

Apply a Colgate and water mixture to the plastics let it sit for a while ,then scrub it with a dishwasher sponge. I did it on my white blaster and it worked well

[@MichaelSabo]

I might have to try this; I read about using toothpaste. Thank you for the tip!

[@jordanrhoades77]

We had a scrambler and it had same problem like yours where it cut out and leaked gas out hose's and it happened when I go to give it gas. It ended up being the carburator jets.

[@alexpichardo5977]

Mike you all ready won the series just port the cylinders they won’t beable to hold up.

[@kfxguineapig8266]

The the power band kick in in 6 it’s one little fast quad

[@DonWesenberg]

I would try a wrap in your original proposed color scheme, a flat finish cany red would look great. Cover all the staining, and also would be a good test if wrap would hold up to quad use/abuse.

[@dirtybirdy530]

Sweet buy, can't wait to watch it go through the rebuild process and to see where you take it

[@devin1808]

I love blasters, parts are so cheap, so easy to work on and once you got em dialed in they are pretty reliable, good budget quad with decent power

[@ianrochon1728]

With a head recut and porting, 35hp on the stock bore & stroke is not an issue. Blasters can be Banshee fast if done right.

[@brian400ex1]

We always use mother's aluminum polish on plastics. Works great!

[@MichaelSabo]

I'll have to try this!

[@xdrmurdochx]

Bro I am stoked for this build. Had two of these growing up, last one I built as an MX quad. Dumped a good 4 grand in mods in that thing, had to get rid of it when I got my new YFZ450 years ago. I miss that thing... giving me the itch to build another one. Love the vids, best quad channel on here. Keep it up!

[@whitey2579]

that thing is gonna be nice. Cant wait to see it.

[@richardholland1640]

Barkeeper's Friend works pretty well on plastics to get that stuff off. I used it on the Suzuki 50 I bought used for my son.

[@thoroughbredbullterriers9039]

Glad your doing a Blaster my cousin had one when I was a kid I used to dream of having one

[@infidelmat]

I parked my old DT200 (same engine but water cooled) outside in winter and all seasons for multiple years, and basically would fire up with a few kicks in the spring every year whether it got ridden or not. Gave it away eventually for a father/son bike project.

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[@davidstoner27]

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[@connergallagher1815]

Love to see oem blue plastics

[@theexisting1514]

its pretty coooooo excited to see the 240 build! well im excited to see it all but definitely excited for that part lol

[@sethmartin2891]

Is it just me or was the throttle sticking because of the grip 😮 7:42

[@B_ROB_82]

dude im so happy to find your channel again. last one i watched was you buying the blaster...took a YT break for a while but glad to do so and have all these new vids!!

[@waylon7371]

🤘🤘🤘🤘 love the little Blasters......fun little machines

[@SpartanGaming-lo9en]

Another great one man. Loved watching you ride it and have a blast.

[@Ville45]

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[@christopheravery5808]

I have an OEM carb wit the TORS system still attached. You’ll have to order the Vito’s TORS delete kit, but pay for shipping and I’ll send you the carb

[@christopheravery5808]

I actually have a few parts, I might even have a new Weisco piston and rings. Get in contact with me and I can go through what I have. I’ll give you a low low price on some stuff if I have it.

[@christopheravery5808]

Matter of fact, I can do the carb, brand new Weisco piston and rings still in the package, brand new Durablue foam filter still in the package (with stickers 😂), and I have Red race cut front fenders I’ll throw in. $350 plus shipping. Carb will need cleaned and a TORS delete, the fenders are in pretty damn good shape, just need cleaned. I might even have a red tank cover to match it, and I have some blue rear fenders that you MIGHT be able to polish up and make it look decent for an extra $100 for the tank cover and blue rear fenders with it.

[@MichaelSabo]

Gez Chris, this is mighty generous; what sold me is the stickers! I really want to keep the OEM look but with the limited availability on plastics, I may take you up on the race style fenders. I can't remember if we've been in touch before but shoot me an email at [e-mail]

[@christopheravery5808]

@@MichaelSabo I’ll send you an email after work man, I’m just curious to see you build a blaster

[@christopheravery5808]

@@MichaelSabo I’ll email you some pictures of the stuff too so you can see it all

[@shonrob1620]

Had to tighten the cylinder bolts on ours too yesterday lol

[@jordanpanich]

Seems like a rad little quad!

[@sirjonplum]

Get the white plastics and jazz it up with custom graphics 👍🏻

[@dennisbrooks186]

Bro, the last blaster I flipped. Base nuts were all 4 loose. Jug lifted up cpl mm. Still ran. Made a knock at high rpms so that's what led to me noticing. Fixed the knock and jetting issues lol. Current blaster build is a near prestine full oem bike. All new internals including bearings. Gonna put top end on 2moro and be done. Same style as yours but blue. Deff a slouch compared to my 521 but I'm still stoked for this build and the vids that come with it!!! Call it Lil dually lmao

[@MichaelSabo]

Dude... the fact that it still ran... 😂😂😂 That's amazing dude; it must have had ZERO torque haha

[@roreyheinzeroth5216]

Awesome video... Very descriptive... Well done... Just wish you up loaded more..

[@calamitycycles5994]

You got a great deal on that bike! By the sound of it there’s no reason to rebuild the top end.

[@kmx509]

I honestly think you should make it look exactly like the banshee! Blue and white!!

[@avishal1445]

Awesome Video mixed with great humour as always!!

[@Stay6sic6]

Awesome episode 👏 , I had a 05 yfz with the same color scheme as your blaster and out of every quad I owned it was by far my favorite. Magic eraser works great on those white plastics like ya said, id use on every wash. This is gonna be a great build, God I remember my first blaster brand new at 11 years old lol, loads of fun! That was a great buy, looking forward to this one 🤘

[@OlePickle]

I prayed you would rebuild the engine! I’m so stoked!!!! Finally I can now rebuild mine once your videos out! Let’s gooooo!!

[@factionfx]

90 percent of us are not Michael and would not buy one if these to completely strip down and rebuild. The fact that he keeps finding things to fix before he even takes it for a test rip.... Whew... I've learned that lesson of what to look for... I hope you do too.

[@MichaelSabo]

It's really challenging to find all of the issues on a used machine like this to make it ready for the trails without tearing it down; usually to be found DURING a ride on the trails... breaks on a hill climb usually 😂

[@ianrochon1728]

I did just that during lockdown. I completely rebuilt an 03, in my living room with cardboard on the hardwood. LOL

[@bobbyroberrrt579]

Blaster was my first quad as a kid!! Then went to 450 yfz but man do I miss my blaster!

[@shroomiestshroom3655]

I found using a mould cleaner for the home, one that is based off bleach removes those marks, its great at breaking down organic material, just need to make sure your run off isnt going in to the storm drains the first time you wash after using, not great for aquatic life.

[@Stuntnsinda80s]

Cut the rubber on the bottom of the handlegrip with a boxcutter or blade where the thumb throttle is. That should help it not sticking.

[@richknight7307]

Damn that brought me back to the good ole days I wanted to jump through the screen and take it for a ride that thing is in great shape for a blaster which everybody beat the hell out of when they owned one lol man this is going to be a great series Mike keep it up brotha

[@keithnowak9]

I want to do a blaster next!!! Nice work so far. Def got a good deal.

[@internetttroll1908]

Man i just love your jokes, and that you keep the fails and wins in here like the compressor starting up.. your face was priceless, and i can relate so much when i do videos too. every time!

[@MichaelSabo]

Lmao; the compressor will get you man! Thank you for the love on my videos!

[@PavelessAdventure]

You need to try spray nine for cleaning! It will take so much grime off plastics it works so well!! 😊

[@DawidSlodyczka]

I notice putting a little bit of diesel can clean up plastics. Especially white plastics. Gas works as well but I found diesel to be the most effective.

[@MichaelSabo]

I've heard of gas cleaning up plastics before; have not tried diesel but I use that in my parts cleaner and it works great!