whats wrong with it

[Duneking]

i got a 98 banshee. the thing does not wont to kick start cold, i can pull it and it will fire up, and run sweet, and it will kick start all day while it's warm. wondering if anyone has experienced this problem. and what i shoiuld do to fix it.

[ledofthezep]

For future reference, try the 'repairs & mods' section for a quicker & better response. Perhaps a mod will migrate this post there for ya... Also, mods & info on the bike(never too much) will help too.

 

I'd start with the simple shizzle...clean air filter? tried cleaning the carbs? Jetting? How's the plugs look? Done a compression check by chance?

 

Welcome to the HQ!

[Dunsmoor86]

I would say you need to change your piolet. What size do you have in it right now?

[sheefreak]

If everything simple checks out as led suggested, that is a good sign of low compression, also something to check is to make sure you didn't put the float bowls on wrong carbs if it has been happening since the last time you had them off. They are labeled 1-1 and 1-2. 1-1 needs to be on the choke side carb. Good luck, and welcome to the HQ.

[Duneking]

thanks for all the info, I'm going to try a compression check and see what that tells me. does anyone know the ft/lbs of compression of a stock banshee.

[bigboybanshee]

Should be 120 psi in each cylinder at sea level, respectively. You mainly want to look for a variation in compression between the two cylinders, like if you get 110 in one and 90 in the other....time for a top end rebuild. If you have more than 10 psi difference between the two cylinders, it's time for a rebuild....or, if your compression is below 100, than it's time for a rebuild

[hittintrees srh]

try cleaning your carbs, dont be affrade to hose them f**kers out with carb cleaner!

your pilot is probably clogged.

 

cover the basics before you start tearing it down.

 

good luck!