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Identification

2005 Blast Models


This section provides left and ride side views of your 2005 Blast motorcycle. Please refer to the CONTROLS AND INDICATORS and OPERATION sections for specific details about each component.

NOTE:

Specifications in this publication may not match those of official certification in some markets due to timing of publication printing, variance in testing methods, and/or vehicle differences. Customers seeking officially recognized regulatory specifications for their vehicle should refer to certification documents and/or contact their respective dealer or distributor.

2005 Buell Blast: Left Side View
  1. Speedometer
  2. Fuel supply valve
  3. Ignition coil (under tank)
  4. Battery (under seat)
  5. Voltage regulator (below seat)
  6. Shock absorber (below seat)
  7. Drain hoses
  8. Sidestand
  9. Primary and transmission drain plug
  10. Clutch inspection cover
  11. Primary chaincase cover
  12. Gear shift lever

2005 Buell Blast: Left Side View

2005 Buell Blast: Right Side View
  1. Fuses and starter relay (under seat)
  2. Electric starter motor
  3. Carburetor
  4. Engine oil dipstick
  5. Front brake master cylinder
  6. Ignition/headlamp key switch
  7. Oil filter
  8. Air filter (behind cover)
  9. Rear brake master cylinder
  10. Rear brake master cylinder reservoir
  11. Rear drive sprocket

2005 Buell Blast: Right Side View

Vehicle Identification Number: Blast Models


The full 17 digit serial or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the steering head and on a label located on the steering head. A Motor Identification Number is stamped on the left side crankcase at cylinder base.

NOTE:

Always give the full 17 digit Vehicle Identification Number when ordering parts or making any inquiry about your motorcycle.

Typical 2005 Buell Vehicle Identification Number
  1. Market designation (1 character)
  2. Manufacturer (2 characters)
  3. Model (2 characters)
  4. Engine type (2 characters)
  5. V.I.N. check digit (1 character)
  6. Model year (1 character)
  7. Assembly plant (1 character)
  8. Sequential number (6 characters)

Typical 2005 Buell Vehicle Identification Number

2005 Buell V.I.N. Description (All Models)

POSITION

DESCRIPTION

POSSIBLE VALUES

1

Market designation

4=Domestic

5=International

2

Manufacturer

MZ=Buell

3

Model

AX=Firebolt

KP=Blast

KX=Lightning SX

SX=Lightning S

WX=Lightning Scg

4

Engine type

12=984cc (World)

13=492cc (World)

14=1200cc (World)

56=492cc (California)

57=984cc (International)

59=1200cc (International)

5

V.I.N. check digit

Can be 0-9 or X

6

Model year

5=2005

7

Assembly plant

3=East Troy, WI

8

Sequential number (last six digits)

varies



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