Wont start

[01bansheefox]

Just bought a banshee off of ebay and it wont start, not even close like the key is off. Uhh has no key so I know thats not even an option. It also seems to have low compression? I can push the kickstart down with my hand. Has some but enough to turn with hand. No tools at the moment so I cant check much.

Any ideas? Has gas..... but the compression thing kinda worries me he did say it needs some seal on the left cylinder but it runs he says. It is the LA Sleevs 400 big bore kit.

[svtkid78]

Do you have spark?

[bigboybanshee]

I wouldn't try to start it anymore....especially if you know it has a bad "seal" of any sort in there. For all you know it could be a bad crank seal...or maybe a bad reed gasket. I strongly suggest you take it apart, inspect everything for yourself and replace all seals and gaskets. That is the for sure way of knowing 1. what is/was wrong and 2. know that it has been put together correctly.

 

Say you do get it running and that bad seal turns out to be a worn/cracked ring or an air leak of some sort.....you could do more damage than good by getting it started now. Better safe than sorry

 

Post the auction that you won. It would be interesting to see the listing..

Edited November 16, 2004 by bigboybanshee

[banshdog]

what he says.

 

if your compression is that low, and you know that you need a seal, then dont try to start it. probably only make it worse.

 

fix it first, you'll be glad you did.

[01bansheefox]

what he says.

 

if your compression is that low, and you know that you need a seal, then dont try to start it.  probably only make it worse. 

 

fix it first, you'll be glad you did.

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I just dont want to have to take it to the shop and pay them $100 an hour just to see what it will cost to fix and find the problem, If i take it apart would I notice the problem? I have a friend who knows how to do the mechanical part, and i know some

 

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[01bansheefox]

It has good spark and fuel.

[bigboybanshee]

Don't take it to the shop!!! Go to your local dealership and buy a clymer's manual. I noticed Autozone has started carrying manuals for ATV's now too. The dealer will rip you a new bung hole if you take it there to let them "diagnose" the problem. Honestly, you should take it apart anyhow and overlook everything just for knowledge of the condition of your engine. Replace all the gaskets anyway, that way you know they're all good. If you know there is a bad seal somewhere you should tear it down and see what else needs to be replaced...

[BenBB]

Bigboybanshee is dead on, invest in a Clymer and dive in man. If you've got fuel and spark, all you need is air and compression to make it run...but if low compression is the problem I would get in there and replace all the seals while you're at it. Good luck.

[01bansheefox]

Well then it has to be compression. I took off the head and there isnt a head gasket, just some homemade silicon shit, Should i replace the pistons and rings? They do not look dammaged in anyshape, I just have no gaskets on it now.

[bigboybanshee]

Well, it would be a good idea to replace the pistons and rings; wiseco has a kit that comes with everything...pistons, rings, gaskets, etc. for around 150-160, depends on where you buy it. First you'll have to check your cylinders for piston to cylinder wall clearance to determine whether or not you'll need a bore job. If you do, the take the cylinders to the shop, have it bored, and then buy the pistons to fit the fresh bore. If you don't need a bore job, just find out what size pistons are in there now and replace those along with the rings, etc...While you have the top end off, it would be in your best interest to split the cases and inspect the crank and replace your crank seal. Check all your gears for any broken or chipped teeth, and so on...just give it a thorough inspection. You haven't ridden it yet, so you don't know what shape the tranny is in...I'm glad to hear you're tearing into it yourself; you'll be glad you did.