Flint707 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 So I'm new to this forum and wanted to get some opinions on carb choices. I currently have an 01 banshee w/ a hotrod oe replacement crank, wiseco pistons, milled head and T5 pipes. The builder told me my carbs were old and should be replaced with PWK 35mm's. However, I contacted a reputable shop to get a 2nd opinion because 35's seemed big for what I have and they told me to just rebuild and jet the carbs I have now. Anyone with a similar setup running bigger carbs and have good results? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprinklerman Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Stock carbs are fine for your level of mods (and more). Clean completely and check jetting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint707 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Stock carbs are fine for your level of mods (and more). Clean completely and check jetting. My engine builder said he took the carbs apart and cleaned em, but even after the cleaning it's hard as shit to start when cold. Compressions fine, especially since I just had the whole thing rebuilt. The crank and pistons might have 20 min on them from riding up and down the street. The shop I spoke to told me they charge $325 to completely rebuild and jet the carbs for my setup. Does that seem like a fair price? I figured it was kinda steep since I can get new pwk's for $360 ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Wtf?! No where do you live? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint707 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 I believe that price was me taking the bike to him and having the work done also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint707 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Wtf?! No where do you live? I'm in So Cal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 You're "engine builder" is a third rate hack who is just trying to make a buck off you. No that price to rebuild and jet is not fair, and no you do not need 35's on a build like that. It's always funny when you bump in to guys who think instead of putting bigger jets in what you have, they think you just need bigger carbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint707 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 You're "engine builder" is a third rate hack who is just trying to make a buck off you. No that price to rebuild and jet is not fair, and no you do not need 35's on a build like that. It's always funny when you bump in to guys who think instead of putting bigger jets in what you have, they think you just need bigger carbs. I can't argue with that. Moving forward, what do you recommend? I know jetting is to get my bike running like it should, but like I said in my initial post... I'm new to this. Someone said the issue with my bike not firing right away could be tolerances, carb issues, a bad reed; I just want the thing to fire up on the first or second kick and run like it does when it actually does turnover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Ok, you need to crack open the carbs and see what jets are in them. What other mods does the bike have other then the milled head and T5's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint707 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Ok, you need to crack open the carbs and see what jets are in them. What other mods does the bike have other then the milled head and T5's? That's it. The wiseco pistons are standard bore and the crank is a factory replacement but it is welded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 No airbox mods, OEM filter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint707 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 No airbox mods, OEM filter? I'm sorry, the factory airbox was trimmed down and it goes to a single cone filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Should have 27.5 pilot, 280ish main. 3/4 turn on the air screw. Needle should be second clip from the bottom possibly middle clip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flint707 Posted January 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 Should have 27.5 pilot, 280ish main. 3/4 turn on the air screw. Needle should be second clip from the bottom possibly middle clip. Thank you for that. I appreciate the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willaduncan Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 (edited) Should have 27.5 pilot, 280ish main. 3/4 turn on the air screw. Needle should be second clip from the bottom possibly middle clip.Agreed Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited January 22, 2015 by willaduncan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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