MorrisJL Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I just trashed the boost bottle set-up and replaced it with a Chariot performance billet intake (crossover)… My banshee is now starting on the first or second kick (original problem leading to the decision to get rid of bottle due to possible leak issue)…However I am now running very rich (lots of smoke), and my banshee will not idle and is seemly starving for air. I’m sure it’s a re-jetting issue due to how rich its running, but I’m not sure if that will fix the idle problem. Can anyone help me with the idle issue and what size jets to use: -FMF Fatty pipes -K&N air filter in stock air box (no-top or snorkel) Vforce 3 Reeds -Stock Carbs -Main jet: 300 -Pilot Jet: 30 (based on what FMF recommends with pipes) -All screws settings per Clymers manual…. -I’m riding at 4-5k elevation (NM) I am unsure where my needle should be positioned… FMF recommends 3rd clip… could this be causing the “starving for air” issue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeboy44 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 I just trashed the boost bottle set-up and replaced it with a Chariot performance billet intake (crossover)… My banshee is now starting on the first or second kick (original problem leading to the decision to get rid of bottle due to possible leak issue)…However I am now running very rich (lots of smoke), and my banshee will not idle and is seemly starving for air. I’m sure it’s a re-jetting issue due to how rich its running, but I’m not sure if that will fix the idle problem. Can anyone help me with the idle issue and what size jets to use: -FMF Fatty pipes -K&N air filter in stock air box (no-top or snorkel) Vforce 3 Reeds -Stock Carbs -Main jet: 300 -Pilot Jet: 30 (based on what FMF recommends with pipes) -All screws settings per Clymers manual…. -I’m riding at 4-5k elevation (NM) I am unsure where my needle should be positioned… FMF recommends 3rd clip… could this be causing the “starving for air” issue? Your main is too high for your mods and that elevation....the pilot also.... but you said it ran fine and idled fine previously with the same jetting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisJL Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Your main is too high for your mods and that elevation....the pilot also.... but you said it ran fine and idled fine previously with the same jetting? Yes... it idled and ran great, just hard to start... I failed to mention its been ported also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeboy44 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Yes... it idled and ran great, just hard to start... I failed to mention its been ported also. My only suggestion then would be to take that intake off and put the stock one back on and confirm the issue stops. I think in a different post you said you took the carbs apart to clean, etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeboy44 Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Yes... it idled and ran great, just hard to start... I failed to mention its been ported also. Make sure that black tube, that goes between the stock carbs, is on. It's a common mistake and actually fits your described problem. Let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisJL Posted April 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 My only suggestion then would be to take that intake off and put the stock one back on and confirm the issue stops. I think in a different post you said you took the carbs apart to clean, etc? I can't put the previous intake back on... both boot necks were cracked where the boost bottle fit in (reason for replacing)... Yes... I took the carbs off and sprayed them out with carb cleaner... took the bowls, and main jet off just to make sure no built up crap was in there... black tube is clear and in place. I think I'm going to adjust the needle clip... move it to 2nd position to lean out the mixture... or would it be the 4th... point is I should try and lean out the fuel mixture right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quikshee Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Try a 27.5 pilot and 3rd clip on the needle, if it's too boggy at about half throttle try the 2nd clip. As for a main I'd start at 270. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorrisJL Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Found the problem... I overlooked a simple task and put the slides back in the carbs backwards.... I appreciate all of the suggestions and help. Now on to the next... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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