bigboybanshee Posted November 1, 2004 Report Posted November 1, 2004 At the end of the LS trip and especially now after riding this weekend my banshee doesn't want to idle on its own anymore. I'm also having touble getting it started...I checked/changed the plugs and it didn't affect anything. I cleaned the carbs and jets; no real noticeable difference. Cleaned the air filter and played with the idle screws but it didn't help. I noticed my throttle cable was a bit loose and when I tightened it up it helped out a lot, but it still will die after about a minute of idling. I guess my main question is could worn reeds cause this? I doubt either one of them is broken; once it starts up I can ride it and it feels like normal, just won't idle for shit. I also drained all the gas and mixed up a fresh batch and that didn't make much difference if any....Anyone have any ideas? Thanks in advance for the help! Quote
PatrickRay007 Posted November 1, 2004 Report Posted November 1, 2004 Check and make sure the carbs are opeing and shutting properly or that they arent stuck open or closed. I was working on a buddy's banshee and it wouldnt start unless we sprayed starter into the air intake and it was hard as hell to start and would idle really high and then die. Turned out the right carb was stuck open. It was really easy to fix, we just took off the top of the carb and reseated the piston inside. Hope it helps. Quote
bigboybanshee Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Posted November 1, 2004 Both slides are in sync and move smoothly. Any other ideas? Quote
tats4life Posted November 1, 2004 Report Posted November 1, 2004 are the slides in the right way with the cut away towards the airbox? Quote
bigboybanshee Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Posted November 1, 2004 are the slides in the right way with the cut away towards the airbox? Yep Choke tube is in place...no pinches in the fuel line...Can worn reeds cause this problem? Quote
banshee04le Posted November 1, 2004 Report Posted November 1, 2004 A bad reed(s) could cause that. They are cheap enough and easy to replace. I'd do that and go from there if the compression is good and even. If the reeds don't fix it and your sure the carbs are ok then a leakdown test would be in order. Or do a comp. and leakdown test first . Quote
FIRST BANSHEE Posted November 1, 2004 Report Posted November 1, 2004 your reeds will make it hard to start if there chipped or hanging open and it will effect your idle. if there not chipped you could try flipping them. To get the most life out of your reeds you should flip them about every 10 hrs of riding. Hope this helps. Quote
bigboybanshee Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Posted November 1, 2004 To get the most life out of your reeds you should flip them about every 10 hrs of riding. Really? I didn't know that, I'd be flipping my reeds every two rides I really appreciate the help on this guys, I have a new set of reeds I just didn't want to tear into it if I didn't have to...my jugs aren't in the best of shape where the cages bolt to... I noticed it started giving me trouble after I put on my noss head, they were probably already worn out and when I bumped up the compression it went ahead and did them in. I guess I know what my project is for the weekend!! Thanks again! Travis Quote
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