GFB Posted January 18, 2007 Report Posted January 18, 2007 I purchased a 95 banshee yesterday. It was used as a pit quad for somebody who raced, so some bolt on stuff eventually made it onto it from the race quad. Previous owner claims it has a major port/polish and the top end has about 30 hours on a rebuild. I bought it from the racer's nephew and he did not know specifics of the build. It runs strong with no hiccups but it starts way too easy. I can push the kick lever down with my hand almost. Got any ideas what to check? This is my first quad but I'm no wrenching rookie. Quote
woodro77 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Posted January 18, 2007 do a compression test , thats the only way you can tell true compression , some signs of low compression are it is hard to start when its cold . does it start on first couple kicks or do you have to kick the hell out of it to get it going ? Quote
yamaha04 Posted January 18, 2007 Report Posted January 18, 2007 well do a compression test but i bet its just because your not use to it. all banshee are like this well most of them. your not like a 2 stroke and are very easy to kick start and even puch down with your hand but do a test just to make sure Quote
SoCalinIt Posted January 18, 2007 Report Posted January 18, 2007 It runs strong with no hiccups but it starts way too easy. I can push the kick lever down with my hand almost. Got any ideas what to check? This is my first quad but I'm no wrenching rookie. Sounds like you have a nice Banshee man! Quote
Washburn Posted January 19, 2007 Report Posted January 19, 2007 Yeah do a compression test to make sure. You never know where your compression is and you could end up blowing a motor if you dont know. As far as it kicking over easy thats just how 2 strokes are I can start mine at 150 psi in each cyl with an easy kick. Its when its cold and flooded out when you have to hold open your throttle and kick it like a muel. Quote
kubiac3 Posted January 19, 2007 Report Posted January 19, 2007 Yea i agree, in the summer I can almost get it started with my hand. Winter is another story. I have 125 compression as of a week ago. Quote
BigRed350x Posted January 19, 2007 Report Posted January 19, 2007 Must be nice... I've had them with up over 200psi compression and they get to be a bitch to kick over when they get up there. Especially if you are fucking around with jetting and don't have things dialed in yet. LOL! - Jared Quote
GFB Posted January 19, 2007 Author Report Posted January 19, 2007 I assume a compression test on a two stroke is just like I would do on my car? Hold the throttle open and give it a couple kicks? If it was rebuilt to stock compression what should I be seeing? Thanks for the help. Quote
yamaha04 Posted January 19, 2007 Report Posted January 19, 2007 compression should be around 120 Quote
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