Well a few on here may know that my Banshee is need of a rebuild. About 2 1/2 - 3 year's ago my dad was riding the shee around on a track and all the sudden I heard a really loud snap sound. At first I thought the chain had snaped, but the chain was still good. At this time the shee was still running but I noticed that it was running on 1 cylinder. Well he rode it back to the trailer and we pulled the plugs and stuck a small screw driver into the cylinder's and the left side was not moving up and down. The new's soon got worse when we noticed the big crack in the case's. The shee has been sitting in the barn ever since. We never tore the motor down to see what happened, because I just have not had the money to dive into this project.
What do you all think happened here?
Right know I'm trying to get a estimate and alittle advice on the best way to go about the rebuild here before I get started. I know I need a set of case's, I do not belive they can be welded because the crack is right where half's mate together. What's your take on this could they be welded? Does it sound like the crank can be rebuild? Or do I need a new crank? Would I be better of with a stock crank balanced and welded or a hot rod's? Which would be more reliable? If it can be rebuild who is the best person to send the crank to for the rebuild? These are just the main question's I have at this moment. I'm sure I will have alot more once the tear down begin's. This is going to be the first motor I've rebuilt so any tip's you all would have would be greatly apreciated.
Also. I really don't want to go back to a stock motor during this rebuild. What would be the best mod's for a good all around, and reliable build. Race gas is not a problem for this build either as I use it in my LTR and will have it on hand. I'm wanting to stick to a stock stroke build.
I know this is a loaded question, but I'm not to knowledgeable when it comes to 2 stroke's.
Thank's, Erick.