Derek E Posted May 27, 2012 Report Posted May 27, 2012 I was given this banshee as payment for 3 hr. of welding on a nova. The guy said it had been sitting a year. He said he thought it had low compression but it runs. Well it does run but like shit It Boggs in first and in 6th and backfires and overheats. I checked that plug wires were not crossed and bought new plugs checked the reeds they are not cracked but don't lay flat also a reed cage gasket was ripped. Put silicone on tear and put back together and have same problem. I pulled impeller and it looked rough but spun with kick starter. What do I do next I'm clueless. The bike has boost bottle fmf fatty gold jugs and power core 2 pipes any help would be greatly appreciated. Quote
stokes77 Posted May 27, 2012 Report Posted May 27, 2012 I was given this banshee as payment for 3 hr. of welding on a nova. The guy said it had been sitting a year. He said he thought it had low compression but it runs. Well it does run but like shit It Boggs in first and in 6th and backfires and overheats. I checked that plug wires were not crossed and bought new plugs checked the reeds they are not cracked but don't lay flat also a reed cage gasket was ripped. Put silicone on tear and put back together and have same problem. I pulled impeller and it looked rough but spun with kick starter. What do I do next I'm clueless. The bike has boost bottle fmf fatty gold jugs and power core 2 pipes any help would be greatly appreciated. Check for spark, check compression(should be around 125psi stock), clean carbs and air filter, make sure you have no air leaks. If it has compression, good chance the carb just needs a good cleaning. Quote
Derek E Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Posted May 27, 2012 Ok thanks I'll try to find a compression tester Quote
Derek E Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Posted May 28, 2012 Left side was105 and right side didn't even give a reading pulled top end and the piston looked like jaws chewed on it. Thanks for all the help Quote
stokes77 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 No problem. Good to hear you found the problem, You should probably rebuild the bottom end if the piston was that chewed up. That is if your going to fix it. Quote
350333 Posted May 29, 2012 Report Posted May 29, 2012 rebiuld top and bottom end and new seals and make it the way you want it and have fun!!!!! Quote
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