Jive Turkey Posted August 6, 2008 Report Posted August 6, 2008 I took this Banshee for a ride yesterday and I was hoping to be impressed by the power and speed, I walked away unimpressed. This Banshee I believe has carb issues because when you start out from a dead stop you have to feather the shit out of the throttle to keep it from stalling also one exhaust seems to put out more smoke and more pressure than the other side under gentle acceleration could the carbs be out of sync? The person selling it told me he had it to the shop a couple of months ago and the mech tuned one carb differently (lower idle) from the other one. Once you accelerate into the power band area it seems fine but unimpressive for what I thought a Banshee should be. Anyhow the guy wants 2k for it should I walk away or if it is not a deal breaker get the carbs in syc and see what happens? I am a mechanic with 11 years exp in construction equipment and medium sized trucks with shit for exp on 2 strokes but I am sure it wouldn't be a problem to learn them. Any and all advice welcome. Quote
xXBlessedWithDeathXx Posted August 6, 2008 Report Posted August 6, 2008 Is it a stock banshee? and if the carbs are not in sync it will run like shit. 2 G is not that bad if its a decent bike but sync the carbs first. Quote
Jive Turkey Posted August 6, 2008 Author Report Posted August 6, 2008 It is not stock I was told that it has been punched out but he doesn't know any specs, he bought it from the person who had the work done. Quote
xXBlessedWithDeathXx Posted August 6, 2008 Report Posted August 6, 2008 well, if its not stock and he said one carb is set different from the second i would get that fixed and then give it a shot. i cant say much seeing i dont know what the bike has but i can say them carbs need to be in sync. Quote
dragbanshee Posted August 6, 2008 Report Posted August 6, 2008 I took this Banshee for a ride yesterday and I was hoping to be impressed by the power and speed, I walked away unimpressed. This Banshee I believe has carb issues because when you start out from a dead stop you have to feather the shit out of the throttle to keep it from stalling also one exhaust seems to put out more smoke and more pressure than the other side under gentle acceleration could the carbs be out of sync? The person selling it told me he had it to the shop a couple of months ago and the mech tuned one carb differently (lower idle) from the other one. Once you accelerate into the power band area it seems fine but unimpressive for what I thought a Banshee should be. Anyhow the guy wants 2k for it should I walk away or if it is not a deal breaker get the carbs in syc and see what happens? I am a mechanic with 11 years exp in construction equipment and medium sized trucks with shit for exp on 2 strokes but I am sure it wouldn't be a problem to learn them. Any and all advice welcome. Too bad you dont have pics of it so we could check it out a little better, I got my 97 for 1800 out the door. And that was from a dealer pure stock and in decent shape, actually good shape. You can always find a better deal, prolly someone on here has one close to ya. Quote
BenBB Posted August 6, 2008 Report Posted August 6, 2008 It is not stock I was told that it has been punched out but he doesn't know any specs, he bought it from the person who had the work done. Sounds like the current owner is clueless, no telling what kind of damage he's done; you could make a low offer or walk, but something ain't right with the current state of tune. Carbs out of sync will have the most affect right off idle up to about 3/4 throttle, could be that and/or simply a clogged jet on one side, could be worse like worn/broken ring on one side or crank seal, head gasket, broken reed or ripped reed cage boot (etc. etc.). Even with a few bolt-ons from stock it oughta pull hard from a dead stop...'course most of the power is at the upper RPM's so it's not anything like riding your garden-variety 4-stroke... Quote
travis6767 Posted August 6, 2008 Report Posted August 6, 2008 it sounds like it may have low compression in the one cylinder. ask him if you can do a compression check? and go from there Quote
banshee33boy Posted August 7, 2008 Report Posted August 7, 2008 i got a 1998 banshee 1100 it has lots of power Quote
98_banshee_newbie Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 that's a hell of a deal I got my 98 for 1400 broken Quote
98_banshee_newbie Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 talking about the guy that got his shee for 1100 that is Quote
LiftdT4R Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 Id stay away for 2k. You can pick up Bnahsees in good running condition all day here in the north east for $1500-1600, just keep your eyes open. You don't want to pick up a basket case, youll be kicking yourself again and again. Quote
INFINITIED Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 (edited) DONT DO IT ... THATS NO DEAL , PLUS IF HE HAD ANY CLUE HE WOULD HAVE THE BIKE RUNNING GOOD, HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS GUY EVEN MIXED THE 2 STROKE OIL MIX CORRECT ???? IT SOUNDS LIKE A DEAD PISTION .. ALSO SOUNDS LIKE HE MAY HAVE ADJUSTED THE CARBS TO KEEP BIKE RUNNING SO HE CAN SELL IT AND BLAME THE CARBS!! IF IT WAS 800 THEN I WOULD TELL YOU TO TAKE A CHANCE .. BUT IN THIS CASE PASS FIND A GOOD RUNNING BIKE FROM SOMEONE THAT KNOWS ABOUT THEM .. 2 STROKE REQUIRE PEOPLE WITH BRAINS ..... THERE ARE PLENTY OF BANSHEES OUT THERE .. CHECK EBAY , CRAIGSLIST ,ECT/// .. Edited August 11, 2008 by INFINITIED Quote
2 STROKIN' Posted August 11, 2008 Report Posted August 11, 2008 DONT DO IT ... THATS NO DEAL , PLUS IF HE HAD ANY CLUE HE WOULD HAVE THE BIKE RUNNING GOOD, HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS GUY EVEN MIXED THE 2 STROKE OIL MIX CORRECT ???? IT SOUNDS LIKE A DEAD PISTION .. ALSO SOUNDS LIKE HE MAY HAVE ADJUSTED THE CARBS TO KEEP BIKE RUNNING SO HE CAN SELL IT AND BLAME THE CARBS!! IF IT WAS 800 THEN I WOULD TELL YOU TO TAKE A CHANCE .. BUT IN THIS CASE PASS FIND A GOOD RUNNING BIKE FROM SOMEONE THAT KNOWS ABOUT THEM .. 2 STROKE REQUIRE PEOPLE WITH BRAINS ..... THERE ARE PLENTY OF BANSHEES OUT THERE .. CHECK EBAY , CRAIGSLIST ,ECT/// .. I agree !! Don't do it ! You should be damn impressed with a Banshee...used or not ! Got my '96 for $1400 and my fingers were pealing off the grip during the test ride ! The hell with the TORS unit, I went with the 2 into 1 manifold and never looked back...Awesome throttle response, I want it, it's there !!! Quote
Jive Turkey Posted August 11, 2008 Author Report Posted August 11, 2008 I agree !! Don't do it ! You should be damn impressed with a Banshee...used or not ! Got my '96 for $1400 and my fingers were pealing off the grip during the test ride ! The hell with the TORS unit, I went with the 2 into 1 manifold and never looked back...Awesome throttle response, I want it, it's there !!! It's a little late I got it for 1800. I haven't been here for a couple of days. here in Alberta everything is expensive. you can't touch anything here that is in halfway decent shape for under 5k for most quads Quote
xXBlessedWithDeathXx Posted August 12, 2008 Report Posted August 12, 2008 It's a little late I got it for 1800. I haven't been here for a couple of days. here in Alberta everything is expensive. you can't touch anything here that is in halfway decent shape for under 5k for most quads when you need help drop off a post and i`m sure we can get you rollin. Quote
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