pitz0022
New member
So I've got the itch for another project. I don't want to spend a lot of money, but I thought it would be nice to have a second ATV so the wife can go riding with me. I was kind of thinking she can ride my Rincon and I would buy a cheap Blaster for screwing around on.
Anybody know anything about them? It looks like they are pretty affordable, but I don't know if they are more child's toys being only 200 cc's and having a fairly small frame. I've been doing a little research on Blasterforum but thought someone here may have valuable input as well?
Anybody know anything about them? It looks like they are pretty affordable, but I don't know if they are more child's toys being only 200 cc's and having a fairly small frame. I've been doing a little research on Blasterforum but thought someone here may have valuable input as well?
madzx2
Member
i am in the same boat. the girlfriend has a wheeler and i dont. im looking at banshee's. i figure i ride an srx i might aswell ride a banshee.
pitz0022
New member
Yep, Banshee's are nice. Liquid cooled twins with better suspension, and maybe wheel base, etc. But you pay for it.
I'm looking to keep my investment less than $1000 and I'd like to spend about half that for one 2003 or newer that needs a top end or something. They are around, I just need to get a little more serious about it. I assume as it gets closer to spring there will be more on the market too. There is one in Wausau that piqued my interest, but that's about a 4 hour drive for me. Pulling a trailer, I'd spend almost as much in gas going to pick it up as I would rebuilding the engine. Maybe we'd make a weekend mini vacation of it.
I ride a viper so I just hope a Blaster is going to keep my interest on the fire roads and such.
I'd even consider making a trip to Hurley or Hayward or something like that. I think Wisconsin has a pretty good ATV trail system.
I'm looking to keep my investment less than $1000 and I'd like to spend about half that for one 2003 or newer that needs a top end or something. They are around, I just need to get a little more serious about it. I assume as it gets closer to spring there will be more on the market too. There is one in Wausau that piqued my interest, but that's about a 4 hour drive for me. Pulling a trailer, I'd spend almost as much in gas going to pick it up as I would rebuilding the engine. Maybe we'd make a weekend mini vacation of it.
I ride a viper so I just hope a Blaster is going to keep my interest on the fire roads and such.
I'd even consider making a trip to Hurley or Hayward or something like that. I think Wisconsin has a pretty good ATV trail system.
madzx2
Member
ive been looking on craigslist for months, couple decent looking shees for 1500-2000. ive thought about a blaster but im 6'2" so im not sure if it would fit me.
yami1
Member
If ur a midget a blaster would be good for you. More of a teenage wheeler in my opinion. There quick but think you get bored quick. Not much top end. Save your pennies n get a raptor 660.
nvr2fst
New member
I have had Banshees,and a yfz 450 and my brother found a blaster last year for cheap so I had a chance to ride one of those for about 3 minutes until it got boring. They are way too small in every way, in my opinion. I have friends that are very happy with their raptors and they seem to have very good power and stability. You can find them used starting at around $1500 that I have seen. Just seems like anything you spend has to be worth it and the blaster, no matter the cost I think will let you down, unless you are young.
