cold start issue

[Pat the one the only]

Ive had my banshee apart for about 3 monthes, because it was totaled when i got it, and after doing just about everything to it, although it still needs some things here and there, i got to ride it. its really hard to start cold, and this is with stock jetting on a stock motor, although it does have a Rick's hot shot cdi box, but once its warm, it starts easily. also i know it should be more powerful, it has a fare amount of top end, but it isnt very ballsy or that fast, what could be causing this, thanks.

[sheeowner31]

Ive had my banshee apart for about 3 monthes, because it was totaled when i got it, and after doing just about everything to it, although it still needs some things here and there, i got to ride it. its really hard to start cold, and this is with stock jetting on a stock motor, although it does have a Rick's hot shot cdi box, but once its warm, it starts easily. also i know it should be more powerful, it has a fare amount of top end, but it isnt very ballsy or that fast, what could be causing this, thanks.

well i would guess time to rebulid ur topend if its that hard to start u need pistons then just replace ur plugs make sure ur getting goood spark to

[1996dragshee]

What's your compression and elevation?

[Pat the one the only]

ive had bikes with really low compression, and they run worse or shut off when hot, my banshee runs just fine when hot, this is wierd.

[SheezFast02]

Mine was the same way when I bought it. Finally cleaned the carbs up real good and with help from the BHQ guys on jetting, my Banshee fires up easily. It's great.

[Larry's Shee]

X-2 on carb cleaning, comp test. Make sure tester is same length as spark plug, both plugs out ,fuel off, throttle wide open , kick till guage stops moving. Low comp can make it hard to start but that is NOT the only possibility.

[Pat the one the only]

i took both of the carbs apart, cleaned them, put stock jets in them, then i put new fuel lines on it, and a new choke tube, i did all this before i rode it, but it sat with no gas in it, so it should be fine. i just did a compression test on the left cilinder and it read 97 psi, but i didnt get to do it to the right side yet.