official_style Posted August 16, 2007 Report Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) today i bought a 97 banshee, its gone some aftermarket pipes on it, and runs great. the kickstart is not happening, i probably need to get that fixed. im from manhattan, i bought it from a guy in brooklyn. paid 1800, its got some stuff done to it, i know the engine was rebuilt. anyways, i got the title, and it only has the first owners info on it. should i even bother to swap titles, im going to be using it upstate ny mostly. i didnt get a bill of sale, but i did get the title. the plastics are missing most of the screws also. im going to bring it to yamaha and get it fixed up, but my main concern is the title thing. here are pix Edited August 16, 2007 by official_style Quote
375hp banshees Posted August 16, 2007 Report Posted August 16, 2007 (edited) welcome get A clymers service book & do it yourself... you might want to start w/ the kicker, depending on what it is, it could cause major problems if you ride it broken!! or does it work but it won't start using it? Edited August 16, 2007 by 375hp banshees Quote
ohiobanshee Posted August 16, 2007 Report Posted August 16, 2007 Welcome. There is enough people on here that will help you fix any problem you might have with your shee, all you have to do is ask. :beer: Quote
wwhite749 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Posted August 16, 2007 I had a problem with my kick starter sticking and would'nt let me pull it out, pretty easy fix and you can do it yourself if thats your problem. I think its only one screw to take it apart. Quote
KaosBanshee44 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Posted August 16, 2007 My kickstart sticks sometimes to when you go to pull it out to start the shee, i thought you were talking about the kickstart ratteling i haven't seen one banshee that the kickstart didn't rattle but do it yourself the yamaha shop will rip you a new asshole. You can get OEM parts on many of websites for cheap. Welcome to the HQ goodluck. Quote
official_style Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Posted August 16, 2007 My kickstart sticks sometimes to when you go to pull it out to start the shee, i thought you were talking about the kickstart ratteling i haven't seen one banshee that the kickstart didn't rattle but do it yourself the yamaha shop will rip you a new asshole. You can get OEM parts on many of websites for cheap. Welcome to the HQ goodluck. yea the kickstart will turn the motor over easily, but its just wont start it when its cold. what about the title thing? Quote
375hp banshees Posted August 16, 2007 Report Posted August 16, 2007 yea the kickstart will turn the motor over easily, but its just wont start it when its cold. what about the title thing? thats up to you, it'll cover your butt ( or tell ya there is a problem before it's to late) it all depends on where you ride,ect ... & it might be good to have when you sell it? get A GOOD compression gauge & check your compression, on the starting problem Quote
SoCalinIt Posted August 16, 2007 Report Posted August 16, 2007 Good words right there... Get a gauge! Welcome to the HQ man! Lots to learn here... Really cool people too! Quote
official_style Posted August 16, 2007 Author Report Posted August 16, 2007 well i have the title and all the forms to switch the title to my name. im going to bring the bike to this place 4 aces in the bx to check it out. i dont even know whats done to it, i know it has a FMF fat pipe, and i think different carbs. lol is this was a mustang i would be all set, but im new to the banshee thing. im sure within a few weeks ill be up to speed. btw, which is the safest brand helmet to buy? Quote
350BANSHEE350 Posted August 16, 2007 Report Posted August 16, 2007 nice bike man i hope you love it and get it nice and good lookin but i hate to break it to you but those look like stock pipes that are chromed or painted and the silencers are fmf good luck and have fun with it Quote
White06Shee Posted August 16, 2007 Report Posted August 16, 2007 Welcome To BHQ Post Better Pics Of Your Shee Get A Compression Tester, Clymers Manual, That Helps Out Alot Also Your Shee Looks Good Quote
official_style Posted August 17, 2007 Author Report Posted August 17, 2007 (edited) yea i guess the front pipes are just chromed and the silencers are fmf. where can i get the owners manual and parts sheet from? i am pretty sure the starting prob is the low compression, im going to bring it to this place in the bronx to have them check it out. my friend has a blaster that has the exact same problem, so we both need to get our quads fixed now. thx for the help! just ordered the clymers. the guy i got it from just changed the pistons, but i doubt he changed the rings, so thats prob whats causing it. Edited August 17, 2007 by official_style Quote
White06Shee Posted August 17, 2007 Report Posted August 17, 2007 One Of The Site Sponers FAST Racing selss Clymer Manuals For i Think Like $30 Bucks Or So, ANd Compression Checker At A Local Automotive PLace Quote
official_style Posted August 21, 2007 Author Report Posted August 21, 2007 i have another quick question, i did search and didnt find anything. my bike has no ignition on it currently, and i want to add an oem one so the bike will have a key. i saw one on ebay for $50, is it a big deal to install? where is it usually mounted? Quote
official_style Posted September 9, 2007 Author Report Posted September 9, 2007 banshee is running great now, the previous owner had it jetted wrong. starts first kick when cold now. still needs a few minor things, but I LOVE IT!! here are some better pix! Quote
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