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Identification

2006 Blast Models


This section provides left and ride side views of your 2006 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.

2006 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

2006 Buell Blast: Left Side View

2006 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

2006 Buell Blast: Right Side View

Vehicle Identification Number: Blast Model


The full serial number or Vehicle Identification Number (V.I.N.) is stamped on the right front of the frame near the steering head. A Motor Identification Number is stamped on the left side crankcase near the front of the engine.

NOTE:

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

Vehicle Identification Number: Blast Models Built Before May 2005


For Blast models built before May 2005, see Typical 2006 Buell Vehicle Identification Number (All Models Built Before May 2005) and 2006 Buell V.I.N. Description (All Models Built Before May 2005).

Vehicle Identification Number: Blast Models Built After May 2005


For Blast models built after May 2005 see Typical 2006 Buell Vehicle Identification Number (All Models Built After May 2005) and 2006 Buell V.I.N. Description (All Models Built After May 2005).

Typical 2006 Buell Vehicle Identification Number
                    (All Models Built Before May 2005)
  1. WMI code
  2. Model (2 characters)
  3. Engine type (2 characters)
  4. Horespower code (1 character)
  5. V.I.N. check digit (1 character)
  6. Model year (1 character)
  7. Assembly plant (1 character)
  8. Calibration (1 character)
  9. Sequential number (5 characters)

Typical 2006 Buell Vehicle Identification Number (All Models Built Before May 2005)

2006 Buell V.I.N. Description (All Models Built Before May 2005)

POSITION

DESCRIPTION

POSSIBLE VALUES

1

WMI code

4MZ = Buell vehicles originally manufactured for sale within the United States

5MZ = Buell vehicles originally manufactured for sale outside the United States

2

Model

KP=Blast

AX=Firebolt

KX=Lightning CityX

SX=Lightning

WX=Lightning Scg

JX=Lightning Long

DX=Ulysses

3

Engine type

12=984cc (World)

13=492cc (World)

14=1203cc (World)

4

Horsepower code

C=30-35 hp

J=86-103 hp

5

V.I.N. check digit

Can be 0-9 or X

6

Model year

6=2006

7

Assembly plant

3=East Troy, WI

8

Calibration

0=US calibration (DOM,CAL & CAN markets)

1=EU calibration (EUR, ENG & AUS markets)

2=US calibration (Japan calibration JPN market)

9

Sequential number (last five digits)

Varies



Typical 2006 Buell Vehicle Identification Number
                    (All Models Built After May 2005)
  1. WMI code
  2. Model (2 characters)
  3. Engine type (2 characters)
  4. Market configuration (1 character)
  5. V.I.N. check digit (1 character)
  6. Model year (1 character)
  7. Assembly plant (1 character)
  8. Model (1 character)
  9. Sequential number (5 characters)

Typical 2006 Buell Vehicle Identification Number (All Models Built After May 2005)

2006 Buell V.I.N. Description (All Models Built After May 2005)

POSITION

DESCRIPTION

POSSIBLE VALUES

1

WMI code

4MZ = Buell vehicles originally manufactured for sale within the United States

5MZ = Buell vehicles originally manufactured for sale outside the United States

2

Model

KP=Blast

AX=Firebolt

KX=Lightning CityX

SX=Lightning

WX=Lightning Scg

JX=Lightning Long

DX=Ulysses

3

Engine type

01=492cc

02=984cc

03=1203cc

4

Market configuration

A=Australia

L=California

N=Canada

D=Domestic

E=England

R=Europe (formerly HDI)

J=Japan

5

V.I.N. check digit

Can be 0-9 or X

6

Model year

6=2006

7

Assembly plant

3=East Troy, WI

8

Model

(Manufactured after May 1, 2005)

0=Blast

1=XB9R

2=XB9SX

3=XB12R

4=XB12S

5=XB12Scg

6=XB12Ss

7=XB12X

9

Sequential number (last five digits)

varies



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