BelleauCarl Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Hi, been many months that i read everything on banshee on this awesome forums and i just decide to pickup one up here. Im from quebec Canada and these bike are kinda really rare in good shape. I finally found one, its a 2003 limited edition as clean as new. The guy that own the bike store it since 2005 hiding that thing to anyone. The bike came with complet t5 exhaust, ac nerf,ac front and rear bumper, vforce2,msr handle bar and still on original front tire! This bike is clean, i found the original air filter under the lid and is like unused. As people love picture here is some picture of its after i picked up. Now here is my question, since the owner leave its like that for like 7 year with carburator not drained and old fuel in tank, i have not started its yet. But i take compression, i got 115 psi each side on the original top end as this engine never been open. My question is do you guy recommend a complet rebuilt at this time or simply drain fuel, clean carb and fire it up. I do mostly trails and sand pit with the bike. Im a cummins diesel engine mecanics so not familiar with 2 stroke engine. Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjdgriff Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Clean carbs, fresh fuel and plugs and ride it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggzy Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Mix your fuel with a high quality semi-synthetic 2-stroke oil at 32:1. Many full synths. separate out in cold weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleauCarl Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 So ill take the carb off and remove the tors by the way. And should have to make some jetting as its cold up here about -10F and last jetting was for t5 in summer. Must flush transmission i believe to. My concern was about the compression was thinking its low. Will make a leak down test after more reading i think. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Compression is relative to elevation. But do a leak down regardless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steady Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 clean find by the way.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleauCarl Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Ok my elevation here is 1000ft. And yes will do leak down just have to built my tester. Thanks steady been one year of searching around here and they were expensive and not in order. This one cost me 3750 canadian and i even dont know if its run The owner first want 4300! But as i said up here those bike are rare and expensive. And this one is strong even the kick start is not loosse. Thanks for advise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muggzy Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Compression is relative to elevation. But do a leak down regardless. Check the table near the bottom of this page: http://www.nossmachine.com/banshee_heads.htm It's for a fresh build but it'll give you a basis for comparison. Stock heads are comparable to 22cc domes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleauCarl Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Nice thanks for the info, really useful info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 when i got my bike it sat for a year and comp was at 90 after riding it for four hours went up to 130 sometimes ya get luck and the rings were just stuck to the piston and they reseat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 115 is fine......after a rebuild your more than likely only going to come up with 120-125 as a reading... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06specialedition Posted February 6, 2012 Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Nice ride! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleauCarl Posted February 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2012 Ok nice, so i will run that think out while i buy all my engine part to make a beast when compression will be to low. Thanks for advice guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktock Posted February 7, 2012 Report Share Posted February 7, 2012 Welcome to the forums!! I am originally from lower Quebec - you know Vermont. Lol, I grew up on a dairy farm in Berkshire. If you need anything let us know we're here to help. Adam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelleauCarl Posted February 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2012 Hahaha thanks, i dont know Vermont but im sure its a nice place I have drained old fuel, clean carbs and sync them. Add new gaz 32:1 change sparkplug and that thing fired up at second kick.Ill make a leakdown this week end and some jetting before taking here first ride. Thanks! Now its time to visite all those awesome sponsors websites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.