Banshee_82 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 I got a 99 banshee that I'm having a problem with. It won't start. I tryed cleaning the jets and that didn't work. But when I put a little gas in the heads it's starts right up. If I keep the rpm's high it will keep going. But once I let it off it dies. So it must be starving for gas. Any idea's on whats the problem. I'm new to banshees and 2 strokes so I don't know much about them. Quote
hoppedupandcutdown Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 Choke cross over tube in between carbs? Quote
Banshee_82 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Posted July 21, 2015 I was thinking of the two tubes that gives gas to the carbs. I'll take a look at it. Quote
hoppedupandcutdown Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 This black hose between the 2 carbs... Quote
fastbanshee8 Posted July 21, 2015 Report Posted July 21, 2015 First off, if you're going to own a Banshee then you need to buy a Clymer's manual for it, and do some reading. Reading your first post gave me a headache with the lack of punctuation, and misspelled words. When someone asks you a question, give a proper, and detailed answer, not a vague answer like the first one you gave. People on here are willing to help, but good grief, you need to help us out some, so we know exactly what is going on. Quote
Banshee_82 Posted July 21, 2015 Author Report Posted July 21, 2015 Yea I understand and I'm thankful for you guys taking the time to help me out. This is my first post. I'm going to check that tube right now and see if it's cracked or something. Thanks for your help. Quote
hoppedupandcutdown Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 That's just the start of things to check, the info you give us the more we can help diagnose. What has happened since the last time it ran fine? Quote
Banshee_82 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Posted July 22, 2015 Last time I rode it, I was riding it for about 30 mins then it started to bog out. The same thing happened the ride before that. Right after it dies, I go to kick it and it doesn't start. Once I got back I took a look at the plugs to see if I fouled one and they both looked fine ( put brand new ones in anyways). A few days later I went to start it and it started right up then died in 5 seconds. Then I tryed putting a little gas in each head then it started right up and ran for 15 seconds then died. I then checked the jets and they were clear. The powerband also seemed to be weaker from it starving for gas. Quote
fastbanshee8 Posted July 22, 2015 Report Posted July 22, 2015 If the jets are clean, and it starts when you put gas in the spark plug holes, then you've got a fuel delivery issue. Do you have a vent tube on the gas cap going into the steering stem? If so, see if the stem is full of water, keeping the tube from drawing in air. Next empty the fuel tank, take the valve out, and clean the screens. Quote
Banshee_82 Posted July 22, 2015 Author Report Posted July 22, 2015 I got a aftermarket gas cap with a smaller tube on it. I'll give it a look. I noticed it was leaking a little gas from it. I'll see if the tank screens are dirty or clogged also. Thanks for the help. I'll let you know if they fix the problem. Quote
Banshee_82 Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Posted July 26, 2015 Wasn't the gas cap. How would I go about removing the screens for the gas tank? Quote
hoppedupandcutdown Posted July 26, 2015 Report Posted July 26, 2015 The screens are attached to the petcock. Best to remove the tank from the bike, being low on fuel helps,lay it on its right side and remove the petcock from the tank. Just clean the screens if needed and check the bottom of the tank for junk. Quote
Banshee_82 Posted July 26, 2015 Author Report Posted July 26, 2015 Did that and the screens were cleared. Took a look at the tube between the carbs and it had gas it in. Might need carbs rebuilt? Quote
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