How many Blurs out there...

itcardoc · Post by **itcardoc** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 3:18 am

Just thought I'd try seeing if we could reply and count up in number each time. Kevin,Ambler Pa. Blur #1

NathanielSalzman · Post by **NathanielSalzman** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 1:31 pm

Nathaniel, Minneapolis, +1 Blur

Post by **illnoise** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 2:19 pm

Bryan, Chicago +1=3

For what it's worth, mine's an 06. We should all list our VINs so we can see how big the import batches were. (don't list your VIN, I'm just joking).

NoogaScooter · Post by **NoogaScooter** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 6:46 pm

Count me as four.

justscooten · Post by **justscooten** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:13 pm

count me in too with a 07 so thats 5

Firestopper12 · Post by **Firestopper12** » Fri Apr 25, 2008 8:50 pm

Me and my buddy Here in Idaho Falls have one each. 06 and 07 so make that 6 and 7.

beelzebubbles · Post by **beelzebubbles** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:46 am

I have one '07 here in San Francisco. I'm sure there are other Blur owners here, but I've yet to come across one!

It's actually nice to feel unique

EP_scoot · Post by **EP_scoot** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:52 pm

Minneapolis, to bring up the count to 9

bs318is11 · Post by **bs318is11** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 3:20 am

Bryan, Indiana Pa...make it 10...and a buddy of mine from here just bought one so you can make it 11

jim_0068 · Post by **jim_0068** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 5:55 am

I saw a girl riding an 07 in the park ridge area of chicago...

babblefish · Post by **babblefish** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:43 pm

Wes in SF with an 06!

showtime2100 · Post by **showtime2100** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:15 pm

showtime2100 checkin in with an 07 in Atlanta!

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 11:08 pm

Count me in with an '06.

Just took delivery on Saturday, and ran the battery down to zilch trying to get the thing to start on Sunday. Spritzed some gas into the carb throat and kicked it to finally get it running, but the idle's rough. Looks to be a gummed up jet, and, as icing on the cake, the idle mixture screw was out 4 1/2 turns instead of the recommended 3 1/2.

So, the scoot's in the garage, the carb's on the bench, and I smell like an oil refinery.

I'll probably have this straightened out in a day or two. Just hoping my '80 Pinto hasn't been reincarnated as a Blur.

-Charlie

EP_scoot · Post by **EP_scoot** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 12:21 pm

Wow, Charlie,
if it is a new scoot you bought from the dealer, why not taking it back and having them deal with it?

jasonkoscho · Post by **jasonkoscho** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:35 pm

Jason Philly with an '06 Blur (elPresidente) - I think we're at 14 ??

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:48 pm

EP:

Well, the dealer's a good 40+ miles away and I have no way of transporting the scoot. Even though I can eventually get it to start, I still don't have the registrations/plates/etc., so driving it there isn't an option either.

For what it's worth, I really don't place much stock in warranties anyway, unless we're talking something in the league of a thrown rod or cracked piston. I've been doing maintenance and repairs on all my vehicles and power equipment for many years and this looks to be a pretty straightforward fuel system problem. Besides, it's a great learning opportunity.

(Truth is, if it's a matter of tearing down a carb or repainting a room for the umpteenth time because Her Majesty isn't quite sure that she likes the current color, well, you do the math)

Regards,

Charlie

NathanielSalzman · Post by **NathanielSalzman** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 2:52 pm

(Truth is, if it's a matter of tearing down a carb or repainting a room for the umpteenth time because Her Majesty isn't quite sure that she likes the current color, well, you do the math)

Ha ha! Long live the Queen!

EP_scoot · Post by **EP_scoot** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 5:40 pm

or repainting a room for the umpteenth time because Her Majesty isn't quite sure that she likes the current color

Been there, done that

jim_0068 · Post by **jim_0068** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 1:57 am

charlie55 wrote:EP:

Well, the dealer's a good 40+ miles away and I have no way of transporting the scoot. Even though I can eventually get it to start, I still don't have the registrations/plates/etc., so driving it there isn't an option either.

For what it's worth, I really don't place much stock in warranties anyway, unless we're talking something in the league of a thrown rod or cracked piston. I've been doing maintenance and repairs on all my vehicles and power equipment for many years and this looks to be a pretty straightforward fuel system problem. Besides, it's a great learning opportunity.

(Truth is, if it's a matter of tearing down a carb or repainting a room for the umpteenth time because Her Majesty isn't quite sure that she likes the current color, well, you do the math)

Regards,

Charlie

Well whatever you do, don't tell the dealer you messed with it. They will use it as an excuse when future things come up.

nissanman · Post by **nissanman** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:44 am

...but nothing else will come up

charlie55 · Post by **charlie55** » Thu May 01, 2008 12:13 am

Veni, vidi, vroom.....

Cleaned the carb and plug, buttoned everything up, then gave it a few kicks to get the gas flowing. Coupla tweaks on the air and idle screws and it's running as smooth as silk.

Now if the damned DVD/VCR had a carburetor, maybe I'd be able to get it to work too.

Regards,

Charlie

shdyldy · Post by **shdyldy** » Sat May 03, 2008 4:52 am

Mine's an 06.......obvious by color, and i think we are at 15!?

KCScooterDude · Post by **KCScooterDude** » Tue May 06, 2008 5:01 am

16 - bought mine last week and already have 250 miles on it.

zuman · Post by **zuman** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:11 pm

Indianapolis: My '06 makes #17

KCScooterDude · Post by **KCScooterDude** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:13 pm

zuman wrote:Indianapolis: My '06 makes #17

BTW, I was in Indy last week. Twice - once out in Speedway and another time near 16th and Talbot (doing the art show there). I saw guys riding their scooters on the sidewalk? WTF?

BeachBuzz · Post by **BeachBuzz** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 7:40 pm

'06 here since 6/9

makes me #18?

zuman · Post by **zuman** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:06 pm

BTW, I was in Indy last week. Twice - once out in Speedway and another time near 16th and Talbot (doing the art show there). I saw guys riding their scooters on the sidewalk? WTF?

We heard about them.
They've been hunted down and killed.

DarkHorse · Post by **DarkHorse** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 9:50 pm

Finally picked mine up this morning from Scooterville in Minneapolis,MN. John was fantastic to work with, will definitely recommend him for any future business. Guess that makes me an official #19! On a side note, I spent all day driving around Lake Calhoun / Lake Harriet. What a great first time ride! -Chris (Tyrjin) Minneapolis, MN

Dav-o · Post by **Dav-o** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:46 pm

I got my 06 Blur (because I happen to like orange) in Tucson back in Feb, but new to the forum. Am I #20 then?

About to move it to Memphis, TN. Anybody around there?

rassilon22 · Post by **rassilon22** » Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:44 pm

I just purchased an '07 Blur from ScooterNerds.com in Greensboro, NC. I think that might just have been the last one in a dealer on the east coast given what folks have been saying here.

This will be a fun experience as this is my first powered two wheel vehicle. The shop owner was nice enough to let me drive it around a Shriner's lodge parking lot to try it out. It was loads of fun!

Now I just need to go get that pesky permit taken care of before the Blur gets delivered on Wed.

Wish me luck!
Bill

Tiki torch · Post by **Tiki torch** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 12:18 am

I have had my 06 since Feb. I have just over 2100 Blur miles on it. Im in Sunnyvale CA. I think I'm 22.

jim_0068 · Post by **jim_0068** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 3:58 am

I did end up buying one so you can add me.

GFridrich3 · Post by **GFridrich3** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:02 am

Sweet, enough people here now for me to claim my lucky #24 on the list!

BiscuitHead · Post by **BiscuitHead** » Sun Jun 22, 2008 4:32 pm

Downers Grove, IL + 1 '06 Blur = 25

BeachBuzz · Post by **BeachBuzz** » Mon Jun 23, 2008 12:51 pm

rassilon22 wrote:I just purchased an '07 Blur from ScooterNerds.com in Greensboro, NC. I think that might just have been the last one in a dealer on the east coast given what folks have been saying here.

when I picked mine up on 6/9 there was one '06 left at Fun on Wheels in Frederick MD and Philadelphia Scooters had one '07 left.

rafaelbracho · Post by **rafaelbracho** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:48 am

I got mine a month ago!! a beautifull thing.
I'am so happy, it is really a sweet scooter!! counting 30

360 · Post by **360** » Sat Jun 28, 2008 12:06 am

Chicago... OG'06 model!
umm, 26? (or 31? according to rafaelbracho)

there's also some guy I've never had the chance to speak with who lives down the block and has an '07 (copycat! ha) so he can be 27.

uh oh, we're rollin' into the "big" numbers now!

pajeanka · Post by **pajeanka** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 10:24 pm

Hey, guys,
I'm posting for my hubby because he hasn't gotten into MB yet, but maybe he will now. Yesterday he picked up his new '07 Blur at True Imports in Chicago on his way home from a business trip. He got home last night and today we gave it the once over and I even got to take it for a short ride this afternoon. I can see why you all love these Blurs!

I'm almost 100% sure that he'll be the only Blur in the Fargo, ND & Moorhead, MN area. We are really looking forward to riding scoots together both individually and two up. So you can find Blur #28 cruising the upper plains. Oh, and a big shout out to GFridrich3 for helping us find our Blur. Thanks man!

groovedirk · Post by **groovedirk** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:30 am

I'll jump in as number 32 or 29 depending on the count. Anyone have any idea how many of these Genuine imported?? Obviously a lot of people might not know about this board but are we talking 100 Blurs in all of America or 1000?? Be interesting to know.

--Dirk--

Post by **illnoise** » Mon Jul 07, 2008 3:05 am

No idea how many, but I'd imagine there'd have to be some sort of minimum order to make it worthwhile to customize/homologize/ship/support it. I'd guess at least 500 06s and 500 07s.

hi2525 · Post by **hi2525** » Sat Jul 12, 2008 10:54 pm

I got mine from Metro Scooter. Got the 07 scooter black and silver.

nickwhite44 · Post by **nickwhite44** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:29 am

I asked one of the Sportique shops in Denver how many Blurs they sold and they estimated 12 or so of the '06 and '07s combined at that location. I've never seen another one on the road though.

Nick

groovedirk wrote:I'll jump in as number 32 or 29 depending on the count. Anyone have any idea how many of these Genuine imported?? Obviously a lot of people might not know about this board but are we talking 100 Blurs in all of America or 1000?? Be interesting to know.

--Dirk--

Modern Buddy

How many Blurs out there...

How many Blurs out there...

blur

Blur Count

Re: Blur Count

Sidewalk

Fargo/Moorhead Blur - #28