1st and 2nd only

[robmoney]

I purchased a 2001 banshee, all stock. Checked everything out, test drove...everything checked out good. I noticed Neutral was a bit hard to find, but easier when it was shut off. I havent had a chance to ride it good since I purchased it. Mainly a couple putts around the backyard. I jumped on it tonight and noticed I only had 1st and 2nd gear. More smoke than usual, there is a slight knock on tranny side, and the oil is a little low (light grey in color) Im a novice when it comes to repair, espically since this is my first banshee What should I look for? I searched the forum and found things similar but nothing the same as what Im experiencing.

[jaredvh]

I purchased a 2001 banshee, all stock. Checked everything out, test drove...everything checked out good. I noticed Neutral was a bit hard to find, but easier when it was shut off. I havent had a chance to ride it good since I purchased it. Mainly a couple putts around the backyard. I jumped on it tonight and noticed I only had 1st and 2nd gear. More smoke than usual, there is a slight knock on tranny side, and the oil is a little low (light grey in color) Im a novice when it comes to repair, espically since this is my first banshee What should I look for? I searched the forum and found things similar but nothing the same as what Im experiencing.

 

I have the exact same problem on my 1994 banshee... i thought my tranny was maybe going but i dont know much about banshees. oh but i still have all my gears...

Edited December 6, 2007 by jaredvh

[chevrolet banshee]

I purchased a 2001 banshee, all stock. Checked everything out, test drove...everything checked out good. I noticed Neutral was a bit hard to find, but easier when it was shut off. I havent had a chance to ride it good since I purchased it. Mainly a couple putts around the backyard. I jumped on it tonight and noticed I only had 1st and 2nd gear. More smoke than usual, there is a slight knock on tranny side, and the oil is a little low (light grey in color) Im a novice when it comes to repair, espically since this is my first banshee What should I look for? I searched the forum and found things similar but nothing the same as what Im experiencing.

 

 

I have the exact same problem on my 1994 banshee... i thought my tranny was maybe going but i dont know much about banshees. oh but i still have all my gears...

 

 

Ok so i just went threw the same problem. my banshee only had 2-3-4 gears tho so i tuck off the clutch cover and the clutch. then i pulled the little thing that keeps the shift hub in one place off. after that i played with the shift star a little bit till it freed up. i think that i have a bent shift fork so i will replace that.

[Screaming Yellow Zonker]

can you shift through the gears with the engine off?

if no you could have a bent shift fork, or damaged shift "dog" or barrel.

is the fluid sparkley like gears or dull like clutch material?

 

all banshees have a problem finding neutral.

[robmoney]

I played with it a little bit, I didnt remove the cover, but I have all gears, it seems as though it "skips" gears when shifting. The clutch doesnt slip or anything. My fiances cousin is coming over to look at it tomorrow, but I wanted to get familiarized with certain errors before he comes over.