Exactly what I feared would happen, happened.

[herbanshee]

So, I bought this 98 banshee that was in very rough looking condition. The thing screamed but looked like hell. I decided that I wanted to strip it to the frame and give it a restoration (I will post pics later). I think the bike turned out pretty bitchin if you ask me:) Anyway, I did nothing with the actual motor itself since it didnt need anything, so I just changed the oil. I did decide to give the carbs a good cleaning (glad I did since most of the jets were clogged). Anyway, before I touched it, it had excellent crisp throttle response, and outstanding power throuout throttle. I didnt change any jets or anything! The only thing that changed was I got some used tops for my carbs to eliminate TORS. I did just swap out slide with needle, but I double checked the needle position (set in the middle), checked needle size, checked stamps on the slide and they all match up. So now when I start it (it was 45-55 degrees out) I dont even have to choke it, but I do have to throttle it to get it to start. I think it seems waayyy too rich but Im no expert in carb jetting. The throttle response sucks if you fan throttle it give you what I like to call, a FFFAAAHHH......hope that makes since. And response is very delayed, and super super smokey so Im thinnking waaayy too rich.

 

It just sucks since we have been walking around the dunes for 6 FRICKIN YEARS!! Saving up cash to buy some shhees and finally we bough some. So Im SSSOOO excited to go riding and my now beautiful bike runs like hell..........I was so Pissed

 

I tried reading some old threads but I can only find idle/air screw to adjust and right now they are 2 full turns out (bike is stock with pro circut pipes). I have the carb sync tool but have to figure out how to use it. I really think its a carb issue but I dont know what make it leaner/richer. So, the positive thing..................Im very teachable, and I have a mechanical background but I just suck with carbs. I change out a transmission but I cant adjust my own carbs.....................help!!

[mpbanshee]

Did you possibly put the slides in backwards? The half-moon shaped cutaway should face the airbox.

[spike]

sounds like you didn't put the choke tube (little 2in rubber hose) back between the 2 carbs.

[herbanshee]

I double checked a few things and the tube between the two is connected and yes the slides were in backwards. I swapped them around and its much better still a little FFAAHH from idle to 1/4 throttle. Also sounds like one side is running better than the other, hopefully it will be better after carb sync.

[KlotzBanshee]

There is more to eliminating the TORS than just changing the carb tops. Did you instal idle adjuster screws? Unplug all of the TORS wiring? Sync the carbs?

[Snopczynski]

Backwards Slides? Is the choke balance tube on? Tors completely unplugged and no wire are touching on it?

[Animalman294]

Oops................