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Farang Bah

The wee beastie in her new home.

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Keep calm and call Batman

Looks a bit like 'Erik the half XB'!

At the risk of invoking the wrath of Maz.......

Just why is the Blast such a POS?
Seriously interested, honest.

Did own an X1 briefly, but I was always on tip-toe ( yes I know I'm a short-arse )
Sat on an M2 and that was just as bad.

Was considering an XBScg-low thingy but the XB's also seem to be an "unloved" model, so what do I consider???

Any sensible suggestions please

Scg for you...

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08 Specialized Langster

I have both an Scg and a Blast. I love both for different reasons, but, if I am being totally honest, I ride the XB more. The Blast kept me riding when I was seriously going to give up, due to being vertically challenged, and lacking choice of bikes that I wanted to ride. I will never get rid of the Blast as it means a lot to me, plus is also a rare bike (less than 50) in the UK.

I will continue to ride both, as I love Buells.

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

Just why is the Blast such a POS?

at a guess it's a single cylinder , with about 32 hp

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Feros Ferio

I think it is a basic bike, and as such doesn't appeal to those who like bling and technology. As a first/basic/learner bike it is good, as it is gentle to speed, but still has a reasonable rate of speed...mine has been to 90+, so not totally boring. Lots of torque and kind to beginners. Very reminiscent of british bikes, is good fun and user friendly. I love quirky bikes and the Blast is certainly one of these. Has given me the confidence to ride the XB12Scg and I love riding my bikes.... all is good.

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Valencia Orange XB12Scg - serviced by Maz 2018
Black P3 Blast - serviced by Maz and fixed by Maz in 2019

This thread has gone off topic, back to the title... Did Maz get buggered?

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08 Specialized Langster

as Jill says above it is a basic trainer , low seat an learner friendly

but it aint never gonna set your boots alight

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Feros Ferio

only if he paid £4000 for it

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Feros Ferio

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FUBAR pilot

You only need two bikes in life-an S1 and a Multistrada!

Unless you get some kinda oil/fuel leak combined with an electrical short...?

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2001 M2
2001 XLH 883
2016 MT-03 660cc single

I'm still amazed at how many coincidences in the accent of man (or woman ) were required to make that joke happen!

Not really laughing at the Blast. It's kind of quirky and had it's own kind of logic even if it did 'begat' the XB. I will never sell my SRX400 (32.8bhp) if maybe only 25 gee gees at the wheel!