bentvalve Posted December 10, 2006 Report Posted December 10, 2006 hi i just got my banshee i don't think there is much done to it(yet) the guy i got it off of said it had been recently rebuilt.it looks as if the only thing realy done is a boost bootle, fmf gold series pipes and i don't know what pipes are on the back,a full skid(except the rear skid is stock) and some renthals..lol. anyway where to start? would or should i just get a front and rear seal and bearing kit, and new tie rod ends( feels like the left wheel has a little play in it). i only paid $1600 for the bike it looks good, and i was assured that it was worth quite abit more.anyway i have always wanted one of these bad a$$ machines. i just want it to be reliable, as i trial ride. oh yeah i was thinking about the 2into1 intake if you have one you need to get rid of im in the market if price is right. i started it(it cranked right in the 16 deg weather here(there was one at yamaha shop that was leaking everywhere(beat the hell up that took a while to fire up) so im thinking i did good steering clear of that.i know that the choke is messed up a bit you must hold it out while kicking(thats a pain in the a$$. well let me know what you banshee gods would start out with. i am looking for a rear skid plate,2into1 and what ever is involved with that mod,prob reeds and cages? thanks for any inout don Quote
JET 99 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Posted December 10, 2006 if you plan on keeping it awhile invest in a good compression test set..... craftman makes a real nice set that has the correct fitting you need 60-70.00$ the choke on my stock carbs were the same way.......... timing,compression,pipes and reeds are best power adders for starts.. carbs,porting and evrything else are good after the basics.. dont forget about your suspension it sucks and no one here will tell you different. my motor is out right now getting cyld ported,case ported,bored,crank bearings,true&weld crank,new pistons,rings,clutch,shift shaft&spring,intakes,v3's,33 carbs,nology coil&wires. thats the motor new easy pull clutch handle,trail tech light set,throttle cable,acerbis hand guards,kill switch tether its easy to get into it but you end up working alot of overtime to pay for it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck :beer: ps................ loose the boost bottle bad mod do a search!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
itsaripper Posted December 10, 2006 Report Posted December 10, 2006 Buy a Clymer's manual, you will need it if you are going to do any work yourself on the banshee. I know it is your first post here, Welcome to this forum. Now there is a little thing up at the top called a SEARCH, its a wonderful little tool that get you lots of information. Just ask the right question. Its been covered like 10,000 times. Good luck Quote
bentvalve Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Posted December 10, 2006 Buy a Clymer's manual, you will need it if you are going to do any work yourself on the banshee. I know it is your first post here, Welcome to this forum. Now there is a little thing up at the top called a SEARCH, its a wonderful little tool that get you lots of information. Just ask the right question. Its been covered like 10,000 times. Good luck yeah i know i should have tried the "search thing first". i am a member at turbo mustangs.com and that is the first thing newbs are told.lol. so i have just about mastered the turbo mustang thing i want to kill myself on a banshee now since my 1500hp stang does not interest me anymore.lol. thanks for all of the info, i thought i seen something about the boost bottle thing. thanks again. im in ohio if there is anyone around logan im in southeast ohio and we have few places to ride.. don Quote
bentvalve Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Posted December 10, 2006 yeah i know i should have tried the "search thing first". i am a member at turbo mustangs.com and that is the first thing newbs are told.lol. so i have just about mastered the turbo mustang thing i want to kill myself on a banshee now since my 1500hp stang does not interest me anymore.lol. thanks for all of the info, i thought i seen something about the boost bottle thing. thanks again. im in ohio if there is anyone around logan im in southeast ohio and we have few places to ride.. don well i just got some pics, let me know what you think of the $1600 dollar shee,did i get a good deal? more few more can anyone tell me anything from looking at it? i just went out and started it. kicks 1st time, so i think that means its pretty fresh(motor). only thing is that it don't rev out nice feels a little fat at the bottom. so i think i need to buy a jet kit. but in thinking of getting a 2 into 1 as my first order of mods. what do you guys suggest as far as suspension (shocks first) iwas searching a bit and you can have them set up how you want but who has a reasonable set up? don Quote
JET 99 Posted December 10, 2006 Report Posted December 10, 2006 :beer: looks pretty solid..................... you will be suprised once you start with your mods....... axle looks stock,you might want to check your seals and bearings in carrier..... check your compression that is a good indicator of condition of motor..... check tranny fluid see what it looks like when you change it...... might pop off water pump cover check your impeller for cracks........ if frame is straight, no cracked joints in frame or a arm tabs, shock mounts i dont think you did bad on your purchase. they are cheaper here in the midwest versus west coast...... :beer: Quote
bentvalve Posted December 10, 2006 Author Report Posted December 10, 2006 do you happen to know what the rear pipes are there are no stickers. yeah one of the first things i want to do is all bearings and seals, and maybe the 2 into1. thanks for the info.. don Quote
bentvalve Posted December 12, 2006 Author Report Posted December 12, 2006 well i have ordered so stuff. i got the billet water pump impeller,gaskets, the 20 fin cooler,billet cover. now im looking into getting a cool head have not decided which one yet though! also looking into the adj. billet timing cover too.don Quote
wimpywade94 Posted December 12, 2006 Report Posted December 12, 2006 dont waste your money on the billet timing plate, just get the the regular adjustable, your never going to see the timing plate so no use in wasting money on billet. wade Quote
bentvalve Posted December 13, 2006 Author Report Posted December 13, 2006 thanks, for the info..that will save some cash! don Quote
bentvalve Posted December 16, 2006 Author Report Posted December 16, 2006 well this week i got my clymer manual, e-brake billet cover, billet water pump impeller w/gasket and bearing, rear pads,rear disc,a noss machine head w/ 21 domes, 20 fin cooler, i just ordered the stuff for the tors elim(caps,cables,screws), got the flywheel puller. i was talking to a guy at the local yamahammer shop and they will port (woods port) $200 a cyl is that a deal?? oh yeah im trying to order the v force 3 reeds from fast but i can't seem to get any one:{ next mods coming : front shocks, revalve the rear,replace all bushings (a-arms, and swing arm) would like to pick up a rear axle and stuff. i guess it will take some time. don Quote
06BaNsHeE Posted December 16, 2006 Report Posted December 16, 2006 well this week i got my clymer manual, e-brake billet cover, billet water pump impeller w/gasket and bearing, rear pads,rear disc,a noss machine head w/ 21 domes, 20 fin cooler, i just ordered the stuff for the tors elim(caps,cables,screws), got the flywheel puller. i was talking to a guy at the local yamahammer shop and they will port (woods port) $200 a cyl is that a deal?? oh yeah im trying to order the v force 3 reeds from fast but i can't seem to get any one:{next mods coming : front shocks, revalve the rear,replace all bushings (a-arms, and swing arm) would like to pick up a rear axle and stuff. i guess it will take some time. don Jeff Ports it for 250 for both cylinders.I would also trust jeff over a stealership Quote
bentvalve Posted December 16, 2006 Author Report Posted December 16, 2006 man, how do i get hold of him? thanks for not letting me do that! is there anyone that revalve and sets shocks up? don Quote
06BaNsHeE Posted December 16, 2006 Report Posted December 16, 2006 man, how do i get hold of him? thanks for not letting me do that! is there anyone that revalve and sets shocks up? don (785) 364-5325(Number) [email protected](E-Mail) He responds really quick if you email him and he will give you some great advice.And you can put F.A.S.T. Trail porting in your sig.lol Quote
bentvalve Posted December 16, 2006 Author Report Posted December 16, 2006 hey thanks....i just bought this machine have not even took it out for a ride. i just know i will mod the hell out of it sooner or later! don Quote
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