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So, to update my saga: Today after work, I pulled the engine from the bike. Took it to the guy that I spoke to last night, and here is the conclusion.... Parts and labor to: Tear engine down completely apart, replace all seals, pistons, pins, bearing etc. Hes going to machine the head for O-rings, machine the head for more compression, and weld the crank and make sure its true. Price : $400 Parts and Labor. I'm happy. He said I could pick it up Friday. Only downside is, hes not going to replace the crank bearings unless they need it. He said they were $20 a piece. I guess I have to trust him on this. I think I can trust the guy. I rolled up into his driveway, and behind his wooden fence laid a machine shop and 4 or 5 drag banshees (totally sick by the way) He also does turbo kits for quads. I was checking one he had just did for someone on a new yzf 450, he hid the turbo underneath the seat, was a total sleeper. He was a cool and nice guy. So far I recommend him. We will see how the engine turns out. I live in Monroe, Michigan. I am about 45 minutes away from the place. Hes got a website www.tysonracing.com

I'm not so much mechanically inclined as I am pressed for time. I just don't have time to deal with it. I would much rather spend a couple bucks and not have to worry about it. It took me around an hour to pull the pistons with the engine still in the banshee. The $400 is for new pistons, pins, bearings, machining the head, replacing all gaskets throughout the entire motor. Hes going to split the case etc. So its for parts and labor. You still think that's to much money?

So, to continue on my saga, There was Tyson Racing inscribed on the outside of my cylinders. So, I googled them and found a website and a phone number. I called the number at a guy picked up, its a guy who qworks out of his shop. I talk to him for a few minutes, and he gave me a price of $400 to completely tear down the engine and rebuild it with new pistons, gaskets seals, etc. Do you guys think this is to much for this type of service and parts?

So, since I got so many responses to my last post, thought I would add to it lol. I was going to keep working with the jets, trying to get them worked out, then I figured, well, let me check the compression. The left cyl was at 107 PSI, the right cyl was at 110 PSI. So, I came to the conclusion it was time for a rebuild. I tore the motor down, got the pistons out, and to my surprise I had a crack in one of them, at the bottom of the skirt. So I ordered a top end kit for $186. Does anyone know if this will make the bike easier to jet, or run better, or any of the above??? Also, I want to confirm if the seller was lieng about the port and polish job or not. Anyone got pics of a standard cyl not ported and polished or vise versa? I would appreciate any help guys!!

So, I bought a 1999 Banshee over the weekend for $1,500. Came with an extra set of rims and paddles, helmet, boots, pants and jersey. The bike has almost new FMF Fatty