New Exhaust/Pods

[Colorado Red]

First of...sorry to post yet ANOTHER jetting question. I searched and didn't quite find what I need. Also, this is my first time inside a carb.

 

From stock, I just installed FMF Fatties/Powercore 2's/K&N pods....Now its time to rejet. I read some on how to change for the pods, and how to change for the pipes, but nothing on the combo. Here's where I am at...

 

Currently stock jetting (ran decent, but not perfect), house is at 5000-6000 altitude (whatever Denver is), and usually ride at 7000-8000 altitude and 60-70 degrees.

 

I was told to start with something like a 310 main, but didn't get much about the pilot. What would the stock pilot be?

 

The dealer sells all the jets seperately, so I guess if I get a ballpark I can get a couple above and below to tune in until I get it. (at $6/ea, I guess I can get a couple) Or is it worth buying a "jet kit".

 

I did read the post-its on the subject, and that really helped...but I guess I just need somewhere to start.

 

Thanks.

-Mike

[9603banshee]

put in the 310 mains, 300's are closer though, the stock pilots are 25's and they should be fine, if not, go with 27.5's...leave needle in the middle clip (probably where it's at right now) better check though...turn airscrew at about 2 out

[Banshee~]

put in the 310 mains, 300's are closer though, the stock pilots are 25's and they should be fine, if not, go with 27.5's...leave needle in the middle clip (probably where it's at right now) better check though...turn airscrew at about 2 out

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Id try the 300' mains,27.5 pilots, airscrews turned out 1.5 turns like he said. $6 a jet you can get both sides for that price on http://www.magicracing.com/view_category.asp?cat=172&page=2

[Colorado Red]

I'll give both those a try and see wht works best.

 

Yeah...$6 sounded a little steep. I think I'll make a couple more phone calls!

[rzcolobanshee]

Don't listen to these guys (no offense to them but they don't understand elevation) Start with a 290, you will probably end up at a 270 though. Leave the stock pilot, you may even have to go to a 22.5, I've only had to do this to a couple bikes though, most do fine with a 25. Needle should be in the middle clip. You ever coming up to walden? If so I'll help ya get her dialed in

[Colorado Red]

Don't listen to these guys (no offense to them but they don't understand elevation) Start with a 290, you will probably end up at a 270 though. Leave the stock pilot, you may even have to go to a 22.5, I've only had to do this to a couple bikes though, most do fine with a 25. Needle should be in the middle clip. You ever coming up to walden? If so I'll help ya get her dialed in

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Well, being that you're only a few miles away...I'll give your suggestion a try! I'm picking up some jets tomorrow, so I'll buy a couple and see what happens.

 

Not sure when I'll make it to Walden...probably not this year though. I need some paddles for the Banshee. I have some Blackwaters that will probably get me around, but if I'm going to do it....I want to do it right!

 

Thanks again!!

[rzcolobanshee]

I've got an extra set of paddles if thats all that is keeping you from going

[bansheecrazy]

I live at 5500 in Rio Rancho New mexico,

I think when I put on my pipes and and K&N I went up like 20 or 30 from what it was stock on my 2003 banshee. didnt mess with the pilot at all but maybe that is my problem now with me getting more mods. But that 270 quote sounds good to me. you guys are great banshee people stick together.

take care all

[Colorado Red]

Ok...went to the 290. Seems to be a little too rich, plug is pretty black. Runs decent, but a little hesitant at times. I think the 270 sounds right...I'll try tomorrow and see what happens. One thing, I can't get the tops off the carbs. (yes, I took the retainer off!) I still have the TORS, so I really have to get them off sometime. Any suggestions?? I even got the pipe wrench out, but no luck.

[rzcolobanshee]

Get some PB Blaster

[Colorado Red]

Ok...I'll give it a try.

[Colorado Red]

Ok, 270 jets were in...took it around the block, and its not as good as I'd like it to be. Plug looked a little on the light side, so I dropped in a 280 jet. The plug is good now, but its really hesitant from idle to about 3/4 throttle. I guess thats a needle problem then??

I'll try to adjust that and see what happens. I'm guessing its a little lean, so I'll go that way first.

 

Seems like there wasn't too much difference in the 270 and 280....which one would be better at higher altitudes? I don't ride here in the neighborhood much

 

I did manage to get one carb top off...I'll try the other now I guess.

[Colorado Red]

Ok...

I dropped the 270s back in, it seemed to run better with them. Also I ride at higher altitudes than my house, so I thought the leaner one would be better...is that right?

I checked the needle and I was one above the middle notch. I dropped to the one below the middle notch. Seems to run pretty well now. Just a little touchy on the throttle, then smoothes out at about half throttle. It picks up fine, but just doesn't seem to pull quite right at lower speeds. Maybe I'll try the middle notch and see if that gets me there...or the lowest notch?

Plug is pretty good, a little on the grey side of chocolate...is that ok?

Seems like this is coming together!

 

AND...Man this is a new machine! It wants to lift the tires in first, second, and third...haven't been past there.

[Banshee~]

Don't listen to these guys (no offense to them but they don't understand elevation) Start with a 290, you will probably end up at a 270 though. Leave the stock pilot, you may even have to go to a 22.5, I've only had to do this to a couple bikes though, most do fine with a 25. Needle should be in the middle clip. You ever coming up to walden? If so I'll help ya get her dialed in

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Dude, eat shit (no offense)....how do you know if someone understands jetting and what effects it or not? I was just giving him a starting point, better rich than lean. Im assuming your going to run it in the winter, so you will need to go up on the main jet for that. Yea for higher elevations require you to jet leaner than you would be at on lower elevations.

[rzcolobanshee]

Put that needle in the middle clip and I bet it will run perfect. Depending on how high of an elevation you go to you may have to drop to a 260, but it will probably be fine where you're at.

 

Ok...

I dropped the 270s back in, it seemed to run better with them. Also I ride at higher altitudes than my house, so I thought the leaner one would be better...is that right?

I checked the needle and I was one above the middle notch. I dropped to the one below the middle notch. Seems to run pretty well now. Just a little touchy on the throttle, then smoothes out at about half throttle. It picks up fine, but just doesn't seem to pull quite right at lower speeds. Maybe I'll try the middle notch and see if that gets me there...or the lowest notch?

Plug is pretty good, a little on the grey side of chocolate...is that ok?

Seems like this is coming together!

 

AND...Man this is a new machine! It wants to lift the tires in first, second, and third...haven't been past there.

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