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Talked to this dildo, asked his cash price and he said he would go 1800.00 on the banshee. http://nmi.craigslist.org/bar/4308337306.html

After new crank bearings, new seals, and a #2 transmission bearing the banshee passed the leak down test this morning. How do you guys hold the flywheel to torque it?

Another question. Pistons look almost new and jugs look good, so should I hone and install new rings or just slip the jugs back on with the old rings. Am I going to loose some comprehension reinstalling the old rings? Trying to put together an order assuming my crank bearings are good and before my puller shows up.

Well I found the problem. There is a small plate with two screws that holds the bearing in the case on the clutch shaft. As soon as I got the clutch basket off I noticed one screw was missing and the bearing has play. Lucky for me I found the screw stuck between my crank seal and the gear on the crank. The seal isn't destroyed, but I can see one edge damaged. How do I get the gear off the crank? First gear came off easy and the second one on the key looks like it should slip off? Do I need a bearing puller or something or should I just pop the crank out and tap it off? I am all set other than the fly wheel and this gear. Ordered a fly wheel puller yesterday.

leak down test really sucks. I couldn't build any pressure. After getting new clamps for the boost bottle and new gaskets for the right side reeds I am now getting air out of my crank case. I took the covers off and have to borrow an impact for the clutch and crank nuts.

I looked and it seems like 48pilot and 150-155main is common for a similar setup.

I forgot it has T5 exhaust.

Hey Guys I just bought my first banshee and need some help with jetting. Banshee motor is a 4mil stroker with 21mil domed heads. The carbs are Keihin. I measures the intake side of the carb and it measures 35mm "not the filter side". The main jet now is 135, pilot 55, and the needle is CE G with the clip in the second groove from the top. There are 2 K&N filters with no air box. I would like to have a set for 30 degrees and 70 degrees. My elevation is 610. Thanks, Mike

Well I measured the intake side "not the filter side" of my carbs and they are 35mm. The main jet is 135, the pilot is a 55, and the needle is CE G with the clip second groove from the top. My elevation is 610ft and I wanted to jet it for 30 degrees and 70 degrees, so any ideas where I should be?

I did the compresion test today and both sides were just over 125. I have it down to the frame with the motor on the bench. A leak down test is planned for tomorrow night or Sunday. Lots of mismatched bolts, fuel lines without clamps, bolts missing, and the 4 mil stroker is a 4 mil spacer kit. The leak down test will probably prove to be disappointing. Do the kits with the spacer typically use a different crank or a longer rod?

The leak down test is a good idea. I have never done one, but I you tubed it and what a great little tool. Any ideas where I can grab a cheap tester that will work well?

I will borrow a compresion tester and see where it is at.The guy I got it from claims our local dealer checked it out when he bought it and they told him both sides had 130. Tomorrow I will also see what size the carbs are and what it has for jets. It is -9 right now.

Hey, I just purchased a banshee. It has been 10 years since my dirt bike racing years so I have some mechanical skills but they are rusty. I saw a 99 banshee for sale and after a test ride I bought it. The guy I bought it from seemed honest and this what he tells me, paid 2500.00 for it this June, It has a 4mil stoker engine full Toomey T5 exhaust, and domed heads. He bought it this way and doesn’t know much more about it than that. It was very clear he had no mechanical skills. Like I said I am no expert, but I could just visually see it has a coolhead, t5 pipes, and 2 Keihn flat slide carbs with K&N filters. The thing just ripped on the test ride. The motor sounded great, but it seems to be running a little rich even in the cold. I ended up getting it for 1300.00. So my question is what should I do now? I have 3 months before I will be riding it. Should I tear it down and see what the real deal is inside or should I just wait and play with the jetting when I ride it. I will be taking the motor out to have the frame repainted over the coming weeks. Thanks Mike