J.J.

Dude, do you have a hearing problem? I'll say it once more. Don't even think about starting that bike without a proper filter on there! Listen to the advice given by the previous posters; if you insist on running the bike like that you're gonna toast the motor if you haven't done so already.

I fully agree with rubberneck, If the compression has dropped that low at sea level, then it's time for a fresh top end, not just a hone and re-ring.

Dude, let me help you out before someone shouts at you... read here http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?...t=0&start=0

Awesome project! Any possibility of keeping the banshee plastics, at least the front clip?

Jack, G'day mate, that's a real clean looking bike you have there, I've always loved the old school yellow. I have a Pro Design Stator Plate and IMO for up to +4 timing advance you can get by with just modifying the stock plate for free, do a search or take a look at BenBB's Electrical FAQ, Question 54. The plate is hidden, so there is no purpose in putting the bling where the sun don't shine... The crank is not a one piece design and is built up of pressed in sections. In high HP applications the crank is trued and welded as a safeguard against "slippage" of the interference fit sections of the crank. Crank slip would lead to the two crank journals being out of phase with each other. If the present compression is good and the motor has low hours on it then stick with the stock cast pistons, nothing wrong with the original Yamaha pistons and they can be used with 20~21cc domes. Once it's time to rebuild your top end, you can go with a set of Wiseco Pro Lites.

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Nice unmolested LE, hope she treats you well.

Post whores can listen to this http://www.illwillpress.com/FOR33.html

I only rode the bike around a gravel oval track for about 10 laps, it was fitted with Hoosiers at the back and I thought it handled better than my banshee. I also like the ergonomics and seating position of the 450 better, feels like a smaller bike. I didn't notice any vibration more than my banshee. The pipes are DG's not PC's my bad...

Good luck with your build, would love to see some progress pics. Two- Stroke Performance Tuning by Graham Bell I've ridden Airtite's Bike with modified Pro Circuits and it runs strong. Pipes are crossed over, so the left cylinder exhausts to the right and vice versa. Check it out.

Fitting too that a "banshee' won the last proper Dakar. 2008 was cancelled and this year they are running the race in South America.

Howzit bansheesa, Not anywhere close to Durban perhaps? If I read your post correctly then you haven't fitted either the 33's or the 35's, does that mean you're on stock carbs right now? If so what main jet and needle/position? IMO you should be able to jet the stock carbs to run cleanly throughout the rev range, shouldn't be bogging, should be snappy with small carbs. For interest sake, how much was the shipping and duties?

I've long ago disabled the signatures, what pisses me off even more are persons who reply to posts in the images section and then quote all the pictures of the original poster and say "nice bike" Most of the time I'm travelling in China, spend a lot of time at airports etc and operate on a cell phone connection. Obviously not the best idea to be browsing the images section when on a weak connection, but still, pisses me off no end. The End

All you ever need to know can be found in BenBB's Electrical FAQ Question 56

Home made.

Like this... No need to modify the wires to the key switch, just re-route the wires, they should be long enough.

Excellent fabbing skills!

Thanks J, was hoping you would reply!

Stock bore/ stock stroke, GRR Cylinders, FMF Fatty, V-Force II, K&N in the box, no lid, 3000ft. Some real dusty desert riding so the filter chokes up fast. Did some searching and came to the following conclusion: 152 45 CEL I'm worried this choice of mains & needles too fat considering the restrictive pipe/filter set-up? Taking advantage of Jeff's Christmas Special! All replies appreciated. J.J.

Chuck never saw it coming. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VeSvmzYqH8

Me. http://www.bansheehq.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=97816

Go with a plastic type case saver if you can, they have the ability to absorb impacts much better than a metal one. That said, here's my billet modquad with a 15 tooth.

Hey Brutis, Choke tube in place? J-Madd suggested it earlier... (Little black hose connecting the two carbs) Also check for air leaks around the carbs/boots/cross-over tubes. Any 'sneezing" before it dies?

I bought the MotoGPX "Club", about USD200 cheaper than the carbonfibre "Sport", the "Club" offers the same level of protection as the more expensive "Sport" Check out their online shop or website. Online shop

Bought mine in South Africa, about USD360 for the cheap model. My personal insurance does not cover quad biking...