first-banshee Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 I have a 96 banshee with a stock cylindered 7mil. I bought this engine from a buddy who rode it twice & went bigger. He ran 8 degrees timing with no problems. I ran it at 8 for a weekend, but it was very hard to start, especially when warm. I thought the hard start may be a stator going bad so replaced it with a ricky stator. Its started right up but wont idle, kinda does a rev....rev....rev.... I talked to my builder & he's never seen this on a newer model. I swapped cdi boxes & also installed a new coil. I've bumped it back to 6 and have had no problems since, just doesnt have the power it did at 8. Has anyone else seen this or have any ideas. I'm thinking about having my old stator rebuilt & trying that since it does seem that replacing the stator did change things, somewhat. Any input is appreciated. Quote
jbooker82 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 Did you check the Clearance between the 2 nodes on the flywheel and the picup coil. Use a buisness card or match book cover to set the proper gap. If that doesnt work then. Try putting the other stator back on at the same timing point to see if it is any better. Some people claim that it takes 3 different stators from ricky stator to get a good one. Quote
sheerider1026 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 yea ricky stators are not that great, my opnion is that if you get a good one the first time you are lucky. Quote
first-banshee Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Posted January 27, 2008 I hadnt heard anything good about them lately either. I was pressed for time before a big ride so I bought it. I think i'll send my old one out & get it rewound & start with that... Thanks for the input, i'll keep ya posted. Quote
jbooker82 Posted January 27, 2008 Report Posted January 27, 2008 Did you check the pickup coil gap. That can really cause your shee to run like crap. They dont come set. Quote
first-banshee Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Posted January 27, 2008 yep, its been checked over & over. Even opened & closed it some to see if that made any difference. Quote
first-banshee Posted January 27, 2008 Author Report Posted January 27, 2008 yep, its been checked over & over. Even opened & closed it some to see if that made any difference. It runs perfect...just not as much power as when it was set at 8. Quote
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