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I'm 36, but I can only hope that I can still rip it up on a Banshee when I'm retired.

most trails have muddy spots here in pa too, at least where i'm at. never had any trouble with that though. but it's always a good idea to clean the carbs really good after getting it all mudded up. at least they'll be 100% clean when you head out and less likely to hang up.

haven't heard that one for a while. could be a collar bone or seperated shoulder also. shoulder injuries can be a real bitch, and come back to haunt you later on. best to get it checked out now or it will catch up with you later.

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The cold starting issue could be completely seperate from the mid range bog. Make sure the carb bowl with the 'starter jet' is in the left side carb and that the choke tube/crossover tube is on between the carbs. Jetting always starts with the mains. If you've done a plug chop and have the mains dialed, great. If not do that first then move on to the needle & pilot circuits. If the midrange still has a bog raise the clip a notch at a time to see if it smooths out. If you still have issues, the pilot and air screws may need adjusted.

Yep, start with the mains and do a plug chop. Once you get the mains right, then move on to the needle and pilot circuits.

Herr Jugs gets another vote from me. Not that I would not recommend FAST either because I've heard nothing but good things about their work also. I sent mine to Kevin and have 0 regrets. I mostly ride trails too and he did an aggressive trail /dune port on mine. I have a 4 mil long rod stroker, custom cut 20cc domes in NOSS head, + 5 timing, .020 over, v3's, pro flow filter with no lid, and PC pipes. It is an absolute beast in the woods and trails. 110 gas is a bit pricey though. Call either Jeff or Kevin, tell them what you're looking for and they'll hook you up with the best port for your riding style.

Take it apart and clean them again and check the float height. Use some carb & choke cleaner, and remove the jets and use compressed air to clean them out.

Before ripping it down, I would contact the guy you bought it from and see if you can get some details from him.

It's most likely in the carbs. Pull them off but take notice to a few things as you do it. When you pull the slides out make sure that the cut out side is facing toward the back. That lets air flow through at 0 throttle for idling and can affect starting also. There should be a crossover tube between the carbs. It's just a small piece of rubber hose near the top of the carb bodies. If it's missing you'll have starting issues. When you pull the bowls off of the carbs to clean them, youll notice one of them has a small jet in the bottom of a 'tube' that's molded into the body of the bowl. That is the 'starter jet' and it has to be in the left side carb or you will have trouble with cold starts. Otherwise, clean them thoroughly and be sure to reinstall as listed above. And make sure your slides are synced when you put them back in. If you still have issues with cold starts do the other basics - new plugs, clean filter, fresh gas etc. If you still have issues, check your compression. If you're much below 110 you may be in for a top end.

Not in your area, but it's something that is well worth sending away to a reputable shop. I sent mine to Herr Juggs Racing. Quick turnaround and very helpful over the phone for any questions or set up issues. Give Kevin Herr a call, you won't regret it.

i put the pro design impeller in my shee several years ago and it's holding up great. whichever you pick will should be fine, just don't go back to the stocker. they are notorious for disintegrating, blowing out the seal, and leaking coolant into the tranny, which reeks havoc on your clutch.

hmmm, interesting. thanks for the advice snop. i'm not going to switch it out now but the next time I'm due to I'll look into that.

you sure you don't have the slides backwards or flipped?

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