happy hour Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 Hey I have been going to the dunes for several years now and have had all kinds of toys. I started with a POS VW home built rail, moved to a LTZ400, then a Busa Powered sand car. I have always seen the banshees flying around so I figured the next toy would be one. So I got the 06 SE in yellow. I am used to riding a 4 stroke so the 2s are a new animal. What do I need to do to break the banshee in? Also i have to rev it up into the powerband before it will even start to move, is that normal? I test rode a banshee about a year ago and I dont remember winding it out to get it to move. Is that normal with the fuel being mixed rich for the breakin? Thanks joe Quote
flipcarre Posted December 19, 2006 Report Posted December 19, 2006 Hey I have been going to the dunes for several years now and have had all kinds of toys. I started with a POS VW home built rail, moved to a LTZ400, then a Busa Powered sand car. I have always seen the banshees flying around so I figured the next toy would be one. So I got the 06 SE in yellow. I am used to riding a 4 stroke so the 2s are a new animal. What do I need to do to break the banshee in? Also i have to rev it up into the powerband before it will even start to move, is that normal? I test rode a banshee about a year ago and I dont remember winding it out to get it to move. Is that normal with the fuel being mixed rich for the breakin? Thanks joe Hey there, Welcome to the HQ. As for your problem and some of my knowledge, i think that your jetting is off. There are a couple good jetting guys around here, so if your not sure just ask. Have fun with it. Quote
baddsheee Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 Did you buy this brand new? If you did talk to the stealership you got it from. If not, then it is a good idea to go over the whole bike. Clean filter, carbs, chain, change tanny oil. Those are just some. While the carbs apart, check what size jets it has. New plugs might help. That's a good start, let us know. A plug chop is helpful to do and not expensive. Welcome to the banshee world, and being broke because of it. Many mods that can be done. Best web site for it. You can almost find everything by searching for it. Good luck. Quote
happy hour Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Posted December 20, 2006 Did you buy this brand new? If you did talk to the stealership you got it from. If not, then it is a good idea to go over the whole bike. Clean filter, carbs, chain, change tanny oil. Those are just some. While the carbs apart, check what size jets it has. New plugs might help. That's a good start, let us know. A plug chop is helpful to do and not expensive. Welcome to the banshee world, and being broke because of it. Many mods that can be done. Best web site for it. You can almost find everything by searching for it. Good luck. It is a brand new bike. The dealer is telling me it is normal, but I fell like I am reving it up to drag race and feathering the clutch just to get it moving. Quote
flipcarre Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 Ya, if it's brand new, it does that. It did it to me the first time. It'l do that for about the first tank and a half then it gets better and so on. Just break her in and she'll come around. Quote
happy hour Posted December 20, 2006 Author Report Posted December 20, 2006 Ya, if it's brand new, it does that. It did it to me the first time. It'l do that for about the first tank and a half then it gets better and so on. Just break her in and she'll come around. cool thats what I was hoping. It is very responsive and full of pep once I get moving. Its just the start up. Thanks Joe Quote
moneybags Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 Maby try to back the air screws in half a turn. I could not believe what a differents it mabe on mine. stock setting is 2 turns out. Try 1 1/2 turns. Be sure to do both carbs. It should take 20 seckends to take affect. Welcome to the HQ Quote
scooter Posted December 20, 2006 Report Posted December 20, 2006 id say thats normal for a new shee break it in a little. there not that impresive stock.get some pipes and let it breath,rejet, and its a new machine the sickness starts there.welcome to the banshee world it only gets better Quote
happy hour Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Posted December 21, 2006 took it out today and put 2 tanks fo fuel through it. It runs much better. I am also more comforatable with the kick of the power band. As for upgrade I have a fortune in parts ordered. FMF pipes, jets. 2+1 front arms, +4 rear arm, Sand stars, ITP bajas. Let me tell you the wife is thrilled. Thanks for the advice Joe Quote
happy hour Posted December 21, 2006 Author Report Posted December 21, 2006 What dunes do you go to? We go to Gordons and Olgeby. We try to stay out of Glamis it is kinda nutzo. Quote
Jhughes7 Posted December 22, 2006 Report Posted December 22, 2006 Dont forget to order a new air filter, If your just gonna run dunes, I would suggest A twin K&N Pod Filter set up with no air box. Quote
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