Chris64

If it works better with the choke on, then you're pretty lean. Also the choke is only for one cylinder so don't run it long like that...very dangerous state to be in (lean burns hot and will destroy your motor quickly). Air screw will make allow some adjustment but it sounds like your problem may need more. The needle position is easy and will help mid range (move needle down). If you don't have power at full open then your mains need to be bigger. The air screw affects everything (I don't remember whether in is less air or less fule...I think less air). Usually the measure those by turning it all the way in and backing it out around 2 1/2 turns. (refer to the manual - or the web) It's better to get your main dialed in first but as a precaution I'd move the needle clip too. it's easy to do. Remove the carb cap, coil the spring up (out of the slide) and hold it upside down and the needle retainer will drop out. Then you can disconnect the cable and adjust it. Also, check your plugs. They'll tell you for sure if the mixture is good. Have fun. Jetting Banshee's is a drag.

Sorry about the bad images. Let's try this again. I guess yamaha doesn't like direct links to their stuff. $330 for Yamaha Plastics? That's a smokin deal. Too bad they can't get the 2008 colors. I wonder if I could order these graphics from a Canadian dealer.

Canada indeed! ($8,400! Yikes! I paid $5,200 for mine new... :ermm: ) Now...I guess I need to find a sample of Maeir "Zest Orange" and see if it looks similar. Also...I think an orange frame would look better...maybe black. It's good to know you can still buy new ones though.

Sure you can...for around $900...seriously. Rear fender is about $350, front is around $300, radiator shrouds are about $200...etc. UFO seemed to me like the best choice in quality (besides stock), but the colors are limited (white, black, blue). Maier used to make kinda bad looking plastics (no shine, almost textured finish), but now they appear to be pretty shiny and they make lots of colors (including orange and black). I looked on the Yamaha website but no luck...I'll go look some more.

First post (woo-hoo). This is a great site BTW... Anyway, my point: Do you have a better picture of that "2008?" (concept or actually exists?) The SE color graphics look awesome. My Banshee is the hideous 1995 purple and yellow. I just repo'd it from my wife (long story) to go spend desert season in the dunes, so I want to make it look respectable. I considered going all Blue to match the bikes (my normal ride)...but I saw the 450se in the store and really dug that color scheme. Thanks.