How is it?

RACEKING33 · October 12, 2005, 07:13:48 PM

I am looking at a 2000 Blaster, what do you guys and girls have to say about this? Is it a good 4 wheeler? Are they pretty quick? and can they take some trail riding like Jasper?

Honda250ex · October 12, 2005, 07:39:56 PM

They suck, they are 2-stroke, ther not going to make them any more after thise year I think but I got a 2003 TRX250EX im asking $2,600 OBO.

susieblazer · October 12, 2005, 07:52:41 PM

Ask 1FasterBlaster....his is awesome.....................

Da_Mtg_Man · October 12, 2005, 07:59:17 PM

Blasters are a great trail quad. For a 2 stroke they are peppy and in stock form you won't foul plugs hardly at all.
How much are they asking for it and what kind of shape is it in?

RACEKING33 · October 12, 2005, 08:02:28 PM

its a 2000 blaster black w/ new graphics kit (red and white) and a after market FMF pipe w/ silencer for 1400 obo. How fast can u get one up to?

gery350 · October 12, 2005, 08:05:11 PM

i guess the answer would be whos it for. if your a big kid the blaster may seem small for ya, but if your not "big bone" and relatively small then go for it.

remember its a 2 stroke so your not going to have alot of torque in the mud.

Da_Mtg_Man · October 12, 2005, 08:10:06 PM

Quote from: RACEKING33 on October 12, 2005, 08:02:28 PM
its a 2000 blaster black w/ new graphics kit (red and white) and a after market FMF pipe w/ silencer for 1400 obo. How fast can u get one up to?

couple hundred.

They'll run in the low 60's I'd say. If it's in good shape then $1400 is a good price.

RACEKING33 · October 12, 2005, 08:16:02 PM

Well I am 6 ft and 160 pounds and I dont plan on like racing it or anything probley just riding around at my friends down the street w/ 12 acers and a lil trail riding. But if I do like minor mods like exhaust and intake would it be a lil peppy?

TRX450R_Racer · October 12, 2005, 08:40:57 PM

You will get bored with it very fast. I would get at least a 400EX or a Z400. You will have fun with it, don't get me wrong. I started out on a Blaster. It was a great quad, but it lacked the power. I am 5' 3" and it was perfect size for me. You being so tall will be very cramped on it. I woild go to the local dealer and sit on one. Also move around on it like you are riding it. Hang off the side, see how the transition is from sitting to standing. Being 6ft it will be a long way on that little quad. Hope this helps.

RACEKING33 · October 12, 2005, 08:46:42 PM

how about a warrior? are they good atv's?

gery350 · October 12, 2005, 08:51:12 PM

my son and i both have warrior. they are 350cc's. i think they are very reliable and universal. whether your mudding, trail riding, etc. they are very good. they arent great track bikes but we've taken ours out and they've been ok. for trails or mudding i'll take on any sport bike.

you can prob. find one for 1,500 to 2,000.00

hers the link to see them in action:

http://www.atvflorida.com/forum/index.php/topic,7476.0.html

TRX450R_Racer · October 12, 2005, 08:56:14 PM

A Warrior is a great ATV, but the position you sit in isn't going to cut it for a guy your size. You sit really low on the seat and the pegs aren't spaced down far enough. Your knees will be in your chin. I had a friend that had a Warrior for about 2 years, he is big like you. One day we went camping and my friends wife said him on it and said to him you need a bigger quad, you look funny on that thing. Also the transtion from sitting to standing is a mile on that quad even if your short. Do yourself a favor spend a little more money on a larger quad you will be a lot happier in the long run.

gery350 · October 12, 2005, 09:09:13 PM

Quote from: TRX450R_Racer on October 12, 2005, 08:56:14 PM
A Warrior is a great ATV, but the position you sit in isn't going to cut it for a guy your size. You sit really low on the seat and the pegs aren't spaced down far enough. Your knees will be in your chin. I had a friend that had a Warrior for about 2 years, he is big like you. One day we went camping and my friends wife said him on it and said to him you need a bigger quad, you look funny on that thing. Also the transtion from sitting to standing is a mile on that quad even if your short. Do yourself a favor spend a little more money on a larger quad you will be a lot happier in the long run.

i agree but if you budget is limited, a warrior is your best bet.