Cylinder type?

[midlifecrisis]

OK, so Im still looking for info on the '01 shee Im about to buy. The kid whos selling it has been pretty honest with me by telling me that he figures the left cylinder has seized because the rubber boots on the boost boottle had 2 tiny cracks in them, causing it to lean out in the icy weather, that makes sense to me!

 

Now if I need to redo the pistons, rings bearings etc.. thats fine, but my 2 local dealerships have given me conflicting info. One says that the cylinder sleeve is cast iron and can be machined, the other says that the sleeve is chrome plated and may need to be replaced? What the hell is that? Can someone point me in the right direction, if so what types of parts should I be buying for track and trail riding on weekends, and not die hard everyday rippin!

 

Please keep in mind that if it were made of wood, I could rebuild it with my eyes closed, but since its a machine, layments terms please!

[bansheeseat$$]

If they are stock banshee cylinders then they CAN be bored.I would get them bored and replace the pistons and also dont forget to get new intakes.

[J-Madd]

Any machine shop can bore and hone the cylinders. Don't take it to the dealership for sure. They guy that told you that it was plated is a dipshit.

[midlifecrisis]

Alright, so how do you determine then what size the existing bore is, how much will need to be removed, and moreso, if a set of pistons/rings is available for the size of the new bore? Im asking because I see a buch of guys on here saying that it has been oversized .010, .020, .030 etc..... and although the girl that told me it was plated is a dipshit, she also told me that the rings only come in an.025, or an.050 oversize, it this true or????

[scottd480]

Alright, so how do you determine then what size the existing bore is, how much will need to be removed, and moreso, if a set of pistons/rings is available for the size of the new bore? Im asking because I see a buch of guys on here saying that it has been oversized .010, .020, .030 etc..... and although the girl that told me it was plated is a dipshit, she also told me that the rings only come in an.025, or an.050 oversize, it this true or????

Easy answer....she's a DOUBLE-DIPSHIT!

[bbcmudtruck]

A rebuild will cost you about 300-350 bucks, unless you need to replace your crank. If you need to replace the crank then your looking at an additional $100-150. Do the rebuild yourself and that will save you alot of money, and you will get to know your bike. All you will need is a manual!

[J-Madd]

Alright, so how do you determine then what size the existing bore is, how much will need to be removed, and moreso, if a set of pistons/rings is available for the size of the new bore? Im asking because I see a buch of guys on here saying that it has been oversized .010, .020, .030 etc..... and although the girl that told me it was plated is a dipshit, she also told me that the rings only come in an.025, or an.050 oversize, it this true or????

 

 

She's obviously looking up parts for something other than a Banshee.

 

Look at the numbers on top of the piston. They will tell you what size the bore is. Post them on here and we can tell ya. If the cylinders are in need of boring, but are not deeply scarred, I usually go 0.010" over. You order your new pistons and take them with the cylinders to the machine shop. If you are not sure how deep the scarring is, take them to the shop first then they can tell you what size pistons to order.