Wounded Shee

[2001JLShee]

Hey Guys,

 

So I was home from college for Christmas Break in SW Iowa, I decided to get my Banshee out and ride around for awhile in the snow just because it had been sitting in the shed for awhile. I rode it down to my garage to air up the tires and as I was riding it, it made an extremely loud crack/backfire sound and now it is only running on the right cylinder. I swapped out the plugs for new ones. Whenever I try starting it, I kick it for at least 40-50 tries and it will finally start and the right side cylinder idles just fine but nothing from the left side unless I have the choke out on full and basically have the throttle pinned wide open. I think I may have lost a reed but I wanted to consult the experts first before I go tearing into the unknown. After I get her fixed it will most likely be for sale if anyone is interested!

[RUDEDAWG]

Did you leave gas in it? Gas left in the carbs can gum thing up if left sitting for a while. Check to see if you don't have a clogged pilot jet since it will run on that side with the choke on. Just my .02.

[lowbuckracing]

Do a compression test to see whats going on before running it anymore..A little prevenative can save you a bundle..

[hollisatp]

yeah Id check the carbs... they look at the reeds... easy to do.. just take off the aif filter, lift the slide and shine a light in there..

[ledofthezep]

yeah Id check the carbs... they look at the reeds... easy to do.. just take off the aif filter, lift the slide and shine a light in there..

That's what I would do...1st check your compression; then if that checks out ok, take a look at your reeds; it may have chomped one.