trent04shee Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 my banshee will not start by kicking it over, i can kick it over until im blue in the face and it will not start, but if i tow it and jump start it, it will fire up and run all day. as soon as it starts and warms up it will start first kick everytime. it has brand new plugs, i cleaned the carbs and air filter and it still wont kick start while its cold. any ideas or sugestions on how to fix this problem. any feedback is much apprieciated. thanks Quote
simonsays Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 my banshee will not start by kicking it over, i can kick it over until im blue in the face and it will not start, but if i tow it and jump start it, it will fire up and run all day. as soon as it starts and warms up it will start first kick everytime. it has brand new plugs, i cleaned the carbs and air filter and it still wont kick start while its cold. any ideas or sugestions on how to fix this problem. any feedback is much apprieciated. thanks did you try pulling the choke, what is your gas/oil mix? and i d also check the jetting. Quote
dsmrx7 Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 Try the choke and check if your pilots are clogged if the choke doesn't work. Mine had the exact same problem... Quote
AKheathen Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 my banshee will not start by kicking it over, i can kick it over until im blue in the face and it will not start, but if i tow it and jump start it, it will fire up and run all day. as soon as it starts and warms up it will start first kick everytime. it has brand new plugs, i cleaned the carbs and air filter and it still wont kick start while its cold. any ideas or sugestions on how to fix this problem. any feedback is much apprieciated. thanks is this just since it got colder? i don't know what climate your in, but i know that when mine is above 50 degrees, it usually starts one kick. when it sits a few hours in below freezing temps, it takes 4-8 kicks holding the choke out as far as it goes. sometimes i tap the carbs, not sure if it helps or not. point is, that colder air needs more fuel, and cold cylinders are harder to prime with cold fuel. check your choke tube and richen 1 clip Quote
dajogejr Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 If the jetting is far off, it will be very difficult to start... I would start by checking compression. Worn motors are notorious hard starters when cold but much easier once warmed up... Quote
killshee Posted November 25, 2008 Report Posted November 25, 2008 i would test compression i had this problme and it was my rings changed them and bam starts first kick Quote
trent04shee Posted November 26, 2008 Author Report Posted November 26, 2008 i would test compression i had this problme and it was my rings changed them and bam starts first kick i checked the compression today and it was 102 in the left side and 98 in the right side. and if im right stock compression is 130psi each cylinder so i guess im looking at a rebuild. thanks alot guys. Quote
dajogejr Posted November 26, 2008 Report Posted November 26, 2008 trent..if you're at or near sea level, and you're sure the compression tester is valid and the test is done right, yes...it's time. A machine shop can measure the piston and measure the cylinder bore and tell you if you need rings, rings and pistons, bore, hone...whatever.... When my bike got to about 110 PSI...it was 5 to 10 kicks to start, it was tired.... Quote
hylander88 Posted November 26, 2008 Report Posted November 26, 2008 my banshee will not start by kicking it over, i can kick it over until im blue in the face and it will not start, but if i tow it and jump start it, it will fire up and run all day. as soon as it starts and warms up it will start first kick everytime. it has brand new plugs, i cleaned the carbs and air filter and it still wont kick start while its cold. any ideas or sugestions on how to fix this problem. any feedback is much apprieciated. thanks how's the spark????????weak spark will cause hard starting check the gap on the pick-up might want to re-gap it and try from there Quote
dajogejr Posted November 26, 2008 Report Posted November 26, 2008 His spark is fine or else it wouldn't start perfect when warm.... Electrical parts tend to fail when it's warmed up...not cold. Quote
killshee Posted November 26, 2008 Report Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) how's the spark????????weak spark will cause hard starting check the gap on the pick-up might want to re-gap it and try from there i have the same problem if u have low compression i would deff try new rings im sure there is other things it could be but it worked for me i had the same prob when i first got my shee my buddys always had to pull me down the road so we could go riding 4 the day!!! i just put new rings and gaskets!!! good as new!!! Edited November 26, 2008 by killshee Quote
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