Got a banshee... think i flooded it [Help!]

[Dahz]

Well today i got a 87 Banshee with a 91 motor 421 stroker kit in it. well when i got it he started it up in two kicks. my  experiencing with quads is a 2004 honda 400ex. So when it didn't start pushed the throttle. nothing still. My help i need is on how to properly start a banshee and what to do if the motor gets flooded. Thanks for the help

[sheerider11]

Okay let's keep this simple and work our way up.

-gas in the bike? Mixed correctly?

-gas valve on?

-key on? ( if it has one)

- kill switch in the on position? ( if it has one)

- may have a tether. Have that hooked up?

 

If it has none and just starts or the above scenarios check out;

- did you use the choke?

- going on its a 421 I'm gonna assume aftermarket carbs. If that's the case, did you use both choke knobs?

 

If all that checks out;

- did you try changing spark plugs?

- if not, do it. And for shits and giggles keep one out and kick. Check for spark.

- this bike is new to you. Where did you get it? Did you drive from your mountain top home down to the valley to pick it up?

 

Ask questions. Someone will be able to get it sorted out. But start with what I said and then we can work from there.

[Dahz]

Okay let's keep this simple and work our way up.

-gas in the bike? Mixed correctly?

-gas valve on?

-key on? ( if it has one)

- kill switch in the on position? ( if it has one)

- may have a tether. Have that hooked up?

 

If it has none and just starts or the above scenarios check out;

- did you use the choke?

- going on its a 421 I'm gonna assume aftermarket carbs. If that's the case, did you use both choke knobs?

 

If all that checks out;

- did you try changing spark plugs?

- if not, do it. And for shits and giggles keep one out and kick. Check for spark.

- this bike is new to you. Where did you get it? Did you drive from your mountain top home down to the valley to pick it up?

 

Ask questions. Someone will be able to get it sorted out. But start with what I said and then we can work from there.

 The Gas is mixed correctly its 32:1

Gas valve is on

Has no key

Kill switch is on the on position

 

yea i used the choke but a pushed the throttle and only has one choke

no haven't changed the spark plugs, is there any special tool needed like a Honda does?

ill try that i got it locally it it starts like in two kicks. just im new two kick starts.

 

Also if its flooded what do i do? 

[Dahz]

 The Gas is mixed correctly its 32:1

Gas valve is on

Has no key

Kill switch is on the on position

 

yea i used the choke but a pushed the throttle and only has one choke

no haven't changed the spark plugs, is there any special tool needed like a Honda does?

ill try that i got it locally it it starts like in two kicks. just im new two kick starts.

 

Also if its flooded what do i do? 

Actually does have two chokes i found it by opening the seat.

PIcs:

[sheerider11]

In that picture your gas valve is off

Try putting it in reserve. No special tools to pull plugs

[uman1030]

In that picture your gas valve is off

Try putting it in reserve. No special tools to pull plugs

rut roh shaggy,  long side up would be "reserve" so long side down is "on" and as stated that is the OFF position.

[Dahz]

In that picture your gas valve is off

Try putting it in reserve. No special tools to pull plugs

ya i know i put it to off.

[Dahz]

In that picture your gas valve is off

Try putting it in reserve. No special tools to pull plugs

Also do you want me to pull the both chokes up?

[sheerider11]

Also do you want me to pull the both chokes up?

Yeah. Also change the plugs. With both out give it a few kicks to air it out and check for spark.

How about elevation or temp change?? That's why I asked where you got it to where you live.

[Dahz]

Yeah. Also change the plugs. With both out give it a few kicks to air it out and check for spark.

How about elevation or temp change?? That's why I asked where you got it to where you live.

I live in Santa Maria ,CA close to Santa Barbara CA