rruser350

Are you using stock clutch plates(metal plates) that have a tear-drop like shape with one side that gets smaller and has a small tab sticking out? If so, I know the Banshee service manual has a specific way to point the tab as you install the plates. I have no idea if this would cause your problem or not. Also check your springs, torque on the spring bolts and make sure the clutch pressure plate can move freely without getting wedged up. I don't know what you have tried already. If you find the problem make sure you post the fix.

Yes, I don't mind having to put new rings in every year or two. I just don't want to dump $200 on pistons or a bore that often (i know it will be needed at some point)

I was thinking about picking up my first banshee this winter and had some questions. I noticed a lot of posts dealing with having to rebuild the top end often. I could see this happening on modded out engines but is this really as bad on stock bore/stroke engines? Would replacing the rings before anything bad happens lower the risk of needing a bore/ new pistons? I have seen a slightly modded banshee (ported, reeds, larger carbs, milled head, pipes) be put through hell for close to 3 years without a rebuild yet. Is that the effect of well built engine or just luck? maybe both? If it helps, I would be putting less than 500 miles a summer on the quad and maybe some snow riding.