RollinRhino

Here is the schematic of the 1990 Banshee's front suspension.

I wanted to do mine when it was new as a baseline so when I mod it I can check and see the numbers, but I never made time. However, this spring when I pipe it and do some other things to it I'll get a sheet.

I have built hot rod motors, MX motors, Snowmobile motors, and all things un-godly. The procedure for boring and honing is this: You Determine if the bore is out of round and cone shaped from wear and by how much. Typically you have to bore it out. Now usually not by more than one over-size. You first order the pistons you want. Wiseco Pro Lites are what I always shoot for and if not them then Pro X pistons will do on a two stroker. Now you find a reputable shop that specializes in racing engines. Usually they have the equipment to get this right. They will order the correct piston(s) and use them as a prop to determine if they have the bore correct. No two pistons are perfectly alike no matter what the brochure or website tells you. They vary by thousands of an inch and its barely noticeable. Once the correct size is determined they bore to match the exact piston size so that you get a perfect seal with the ring. The ring is built to take the wear, but it only works in conjunction with the correct piston. After the bore is done you should get what is called a "cross-hatch" hone job. If you want to spend some real money get a Carbide Bore job done like what this guy does: Bore-Tech's Carbide Bore process This ensures a perfect seal and you are done. It is inexcusable for any shop to have done this without first having the pistons to match the bore job.

I used to run Tranny fluid in all my MXers and it did shift great. However it should be pointed out the it reduces clutch life. If you want performance go with Type F, if you want longevity go with the recommended gear oil. I prefer performance over everything else.

Your pilot jets are dirty.

If nothing else you got a parts bike! I'd say do it.

Got new ITP wheels and tires mounted. I'm down for this! Lets Rock!! Sunday it is.

I'll go if you go. Thermals I can wear to deal with it.

Supposed to be nice. I was thinking Haspin but not sure. Let me know who is going if they are going. Never mind......cold front coming in Friday. Sheesh I was hoping this would last.

Revolutionary Two Stroke by Boyesen Read this.

Welcome!! Lots of good info here.

Oh yeah.....a stock skid plate. Tsk Tsk. Get a better one. Fast!

This is about the best you can do for the present time: Klotz Warehouse

My next Helmet will be an Airoh. Best helmet made and cost is affordable. Currently I use and HJC 5 series. Its okay.

I don't think he sold it at all or if he did he took a beating on it. He was busted and had to try to E Thug someone to save face.

Tighten up the rear shock for starters. Usually they are too soft. Advance the timing and run premium fuel so it don't detonate. This will quicken it up a little off the bottom end. Find an empty parking lot or field and practice dumping the clutch and gassing it without stalling it. As you do this the front end will get lighter and lighter. Pretty soon you'll be standing it up.

How else do you sell a POS but say it will smoke a 'Shee?

Two things you have to have if you plan on putting more miles on the rear tires than the front tires: Get a stator plate that allows you to adjust your timing. (advance that sucker) Get a set of some really good rear tires. It takes practice because it isn't a torque monster like some of the 4 strokes out their, but you can do some good ones with the right setup.

The beauty of the Banshee is that since it came out in '87 until its demise in '06 any year is really as good as another. I love my '06 but I have ridden an 88 that is just as much fun. Buy one taken care of. Buy one that the owner appreciated the machine.

It might just be me, but whenever I see a "Boost Bottle" thread I can hear the famous Beavis Laugh in the background for some unknown reason.

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Smartest buy you can make for that 'Shee :thumbsup: Grips and bars made a lot of difference on mine especially jumping the thing.

This happens on a couple other sites I visit from time to time. It gets worked out eventually.

PMed my info to you. RollinRhino~~ Stan

I got an adjustable plate on my shee. In fact it is the only real mod done to the engine and +4 is about as far as I can take mine. What a difference that makes. Good to hear you got it figured out.