Hellacious Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) The other day a buddy of mine wanted to go riding so I pulled out the Banshee and put fresh gas in it, fresh Bel-Ray, made sure the filters were clean, etc. The bike had not been moved in about 3-4 months. I do however go out and crank it up at least a couple of times a weak. Ok well while we were riding and we hit the first straight-away I had a hard time getting it to go into 4th, (took me about 3-4 tries) but after it went in I didnt have anymore problems. Yesterday I went out and was going to putt around the yard a bit andd after getting it warmed up I pulled in the clutch, went to first, and bam! Choked off. Tried several times and everytime Id go into gear with the clutch in the bike would choke off as if the clutch is doing nothing and it will not start in gear with the clutch pulled in. Can anyone help me out with this? Edited June 22, 2012 by Hellacious Quote
kawa110 Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 Might need to clean carbs, one or two jets could be clogged or half clogged. Quote
Hellacious Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) ... My carbs are clean, and that has nothing to do with my clutch not holding. Any advice anyone? Edited June 22, 2012 by Hellacious Quote
Zwiser Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 Does it idle in neutral? Did you try check to see if your clutch cable is to loose? Quote
Rotax Raptor Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 It sounds like you may need to adjust your clutch. If it dies when you put it in gear, the clutch is not disengaging. If it starts and runs good, leave the carbs alone. Quote
BUILDER Posted June 22, 2012 Report Posted June 22, 2012 LOL your carbs are fine do not mess with them. How does the clutch feel when you pull it? If it feels normal just does not release then the plates are probably just stuck they will do that some times. Usually if you work the clutch a few times with it running you will get them to free up. Quote
Hellacious Posted June 22, 2012 Author Report Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) Starts first kick everytime and idles like a champ. Just stalls when put in gear. The clutch feels fine and the cable isnt loose or anything. I'm lost guys. I've never replaced the clutch or adjusted one so I don't know where to start. I'm gonna try starting it and pulling the clutch in and out like you said before trying to put it in gear. Hopefully that'll get it. Edited June 22, 2012 by Hellacious Quote
RaptorDuner Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 Do you have proper freeplay? You need to have freeplay on your clutch lever or your clutch is never completely disengaging. Quote
toytech Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 did you just chang oil? cable could be bad. Quote
shanYE west Posted June 23, 2012 Report Posted June 23, 2012 It sounds like you may need to adjust your clutch. If it dies when you put it in gear, the clutch is not disengaging. If it starts and runs good, leave the carbs alone. ^^^ This ^^^ Quote
Hellacious Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) I should be able to make my adjustments there at the clutch lever correct? Or will I need to pull the cover? How much free play would I need? Edited June 25, 2012 by Hellacious Quote
Rotax Raptor Posted June 25, 2012 Report Posted June 25, 2012 Start by screwing the adjustment on the clutch perch out. This will make a longer throw for the clutch cable and lever to disengage the clutch. As far as free play, just set it to where when the clutch is engaged you can move the lever slightly without pulling on the cable. If you run out of adjustment on the clutch perch, you'll have to take the cover off and adjust the pressure plate adjustment. Quote
Hellacious Posted June 25, 2012 Author Report Posted June 25, 2012 Just done what you told me and it's back to normal!!! Thank you so much man! Quote
Tommilicious Posted July 10, 2012 Report Posted July 10, 2012 I just bought a banshee that's doing the exact same thing except it will take off and run. I'm thinking I just need the adjustment. I'll get out my clymers when i'm home and get it fixed today. Glad I saw this thread! Quote
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