tom582

I just picked up second banshee it had low comp in left jug and would not kick start but would bump start. I had it punched out and hoaned put it all back together now it is 130 psi both sides im .080 over rest of bike is stock. it has keihin pwk 29 sboodr carbs with 140 main 48 pilot my elev is 1100ft its about 40 out now. i have tested stator,pick up checked gap of pickup . new coil. i run klotz 32:1 it will kick once in a while when its cold but usally only once a day..it bump starts in about two feet and runs great and will sit and idle fine. i dont understand why i cant kickstart it? i dont know if its a carb issue or something else..any ideas would be great

ok hears the story..lol i tore it down today and it is not stock!!!! it has .050 pistons and port job..the left cyl had bad rings ..when i took the jug off the front stud bolt was finger tight so it let the jug move around and chewed up the rings...turns out the onlything stock on the bike were the pipes... thank you all for the ideas and help offered.. i liked taking care of it now and saving cash i just had to a rebuild from the crank up on my other banshee..glad i didnt let this one go.........THANKS AGAIN for all the help

they say pwk 29 so i guess they are 29 not 34..and the choke circut had me confused also... I cant upload pics it never lets me..lol

140 mains 48 pilot center clip position 1100 ft no other mods i dont know why the carbs were even put on..i think 34mm

ive been wondering about the carbs..i did adjust the floats but it does seem little rich..i do know i can pull the choke up while its running and it doesnt change anything..

i pulled the plugs and it had decent spark..? it almost acts like it is floded but bumps so easy i dont think it is

Hey all, I just picked up a 96 banshee it has keihin carbs and rest is stock. once in while it will kick . It will bump start very very easy after started will run great idle great.. it does seem slight rich but not bad. right cylinder is at 120 left is 100.. I know 100 is about time for rebuild. but it runs great and idles great . why cant i kickstart it ...it does not have tors and key seems to have been bypassed.. ( i do have title and key not stolen)lol thanks for any ideas you may have.

thanks for the info. very helpful

im just running stock head.

hello all i have an 01 banshee fmf gold with powercore 2. i have mild portjob. .040 over pistons with about 6 hours on them. i am at 1200feet above see level. The bike runs incredable i did a compression test held gas wid open and kick afet prob 8 kicks im hitting 150 psi on both sides..sounds little high to me. i had 90 psi before rebuild..? what im trying to find out is 150 psi too much for pump gas and what should i watch for..? It does run great currently on 93 pump gas. im just little scared i guess i dont want to scarp my new top end. here is short vid of it .thanks for any feedback.

i just havent checked price...but i will get some in next few days for sure.

i agree however i just bought new house and rubuilt the motor on the banshee i have to be cheap for little while...thats why i asked, i dont even know what the cost havent checked yet.

my plug wires are arching can i wrap them in something or do i need new.. they dont look bad but if you get near them when its running you know it... when it gets wet you can hear and feel it it missing....

i think 100 is about time for rebuild...but i do know elevation does affect your readings

great post. i just tore mine down and wish i would had this info..lol i did get flywheel puller and i bought an air impact for the clutch nut..and that half moon clip had me hemmed up for a min..

that sounds like a great idea....i did find the tool, Jeff from f.a.s.t. a site sponsor has them for $30 if you have stock carbs ..price goes up if you need lager boots.. I will def be getting one

I dont have the tool either.. and am having same problem..if both carb slides are same and move at same time does that mean you are in sync???

any motor has a (power band) its simply where your bike makes peak power.. in two strokes they hit high and higher rpm.. v8 chevy has a power band its just smooth not a big hit like a two stroke.. i agree with you i am just trying to say it in a different way..

I saw that sweet shee on you tube knew it right away..lol treverton pa....

thanks i got ya now

on the jugs where the pipes hook on.? i feel dumb..lol

what are the o'rings in a banshee top kit...is it for aftermarket domes?? they are lagre o'rings .?? there were none on tear down.

pics are to big

99 with few goodies