Copenhagen Posted June 20, 2009 Report Posted June 20, 2009 I have a 2006 banshee that runs great once I get it running and, but is almost impossible to kick start when its cold. I will kick and kick until I'm wore out and still nothing. The plugs are brand new, I drained the fuel and put all fresh fuel in it. What could be ther possible problems to check out. Thanks
Copenhagen Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Posted June 21, 2009 do a compression test The thing is it will kick over just fine after you have run it for a bit. Like I said the only problem is when its completely cold. You still think a compression test is worth doing? I dont have the proper gear to do it so I'd have to buy it.
Cannon Posted June 21, 2009 Report Posted June 21, 2009 Try first kicking it a few times with the switch off & choke on. Then switch it on and kick it. Works for mine cold.
fastrthnu Posted June 21, 2009 Report Posted June 21, 2009 if it has run fine before with the jetting you are setup with and in the same temp range,. and it runs fine warm, but not cold, its most likely a compression issue. have you done anything to it since its been becomming a problem? A loose top end has a lot of leak/blow by losing compression. Once the motor warms up, the metal expands giving you a slightly tighter seal.
Copenhagen Posted June 21, 2009 Author Report Posted June 21, 2009 if it has run fine before with the jetting you are setup with and in the same temp range,. and it runs fine warm, but not cold, its most likely a compression issue. have you done anything to it since its been becomming a problem? A loose top end has a lot of leak/blow by losing compression. Once the motor warms up, the metal expands giving you a slightly tighter seal. I'm getting a compression tester and going to check it all out ASAP. I have done nothing to the bike in terms of work since its been giving me problems other than changing the plugs and fuel. I'm thinking of pulling the carbs off and giving them a clean as well. I just like to have input from others that may know more than I do about these bikes. Thanks.
Sandfrk33 Posted June 21, 2009 Report Posted June 21, 2009 I think some of them are just cold blooded. My buddys was always hard to start. Had good comp. and we changed the jetting a few times. Still a bitch to start after 5 years.
Copenhagen Posted June 25, 2009 Author Report Posted June 25, 2009 OK so I checked out the compression and I'm getting about 112 psi on each cylinder. The bike runs great once warm and will kick over easy, but the first time starting it before its been ran that day you have to bomb start it. What else can I check out here that could possible be causing my bike to be so diffiucult to start cold?
pr0blumz Posted June 25, 2009 Report Posted June 25, 2009 Try screwing your air screws all the way in while it's cold and then try and start it.
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