Prime Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Hey guys, soon I'll be the owner of a '92 banshee. It's my dad's banshee right now, but I'll be buying it soon. You're probably wondering why the title says "what's first?", well I'm trying to figure out what to do with it first. I've found out that I don't like to leave anything alone. Right now it runs on 104 octane, meaning it probably has a smaller dome head, (probably 19cc) but it's a stock head. So what I'm thinking, is the first thing I'll get is a cool head w/21cc domes, so that I can run 93. I would run 104 if it was readily available, but it's a pain in the ass to get it. I am unsure of any internal mods on it, other than obviously a cut head, but it has somewhat rusty fmf gnarly pipes and 30mm OKO carbs. I would like to change at least the pipes if not the cheap carbs too, but am unsure what to go with. I do a lot of open riding (fields, railroad tracks, wide trails) and am wondering what pipe/carb combo might be best. I'm 16, so remember, I'm on a budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYUK Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 if it runs, go ride it have fun, leave it alone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenyboy Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Budget + banshee = fail As above just have some fun on it, get a feel for it and you'll soon start to pick up on things you want to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Budget + banshee = fail As above just have some fun on it, get a feel for it and you'll soon start to pick up on things you want to change I've already ridden it, and it's pretty quick. My concern is fuel. I'd like to be able to run 93. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted May 29, 2012 Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Do a compression test so you know where you're at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted May 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 29, 2012 Alright, I'll do that as soon as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willardwright59 Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 timing plate is pretty cheap and is a good mod. porting is a huge gain in performance. but its not so cheap. 200-500$ depending on type/builder. and pistons. go pro lite by wiseco. or if ur not getting ported right away a vitos superstock piston is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ticktock Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 Timing plate and new rings and ride it. Save your money for girls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytech Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 get some sos pads and clean them pipes up, and chrome polish. do a timing plate. find a used stock head on here. rember the more you mod the more you'll want to mod,it's never ending. get a good helmit and a set of riding boots. go ride it. no matter how much money you spend on your banshee it will still be cheaper than girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheesandrider Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 The first thing you do is fix anything and everything that is wrong with it. Then you should spend some money making it as reliable as possible- remember your bike can travel farther in 1/2 hour than you can walk ALL day. Weld the crank, billet impeller, pancake bearing, TORS elimination, PB rev limiter elimination, make sure your suspension is setup for your riding and in good shape. Some things to make it easier to ride- modded shift star or EZ shift kit, modded shift shaft, handlebars that fit you, better lighting, move the footpegs, the list goes on forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted May 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I'm not new to the 2 stroke game. Just got out of blasters. I'll probably go ahead and do the timing mod. What's the general timing advance for a shee? Blasters generally take +4 degrees. I figured for reliability, I'll do cooling mods like oversized rad, cool head, billet impeller. Anyone disagree? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
decon Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 your budget will tell us what your able to do as far as mods go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nieskes Posted May 30, 2012 Report Share Posted May 30, 2012 I started with almost the same setup when I was 15, Im 19 now. I was on a buget like you, so I shaved my stock head .020, rebuild the top end, timing plate and got a decent suspension set-up. Rode the shit out of it for a while, Then it turned into a money pit and this pit just keeps getting deeper....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I'm on a budget, but not as tight a budget as you might think. I have money to spend, I just want to get the most out of my money. I know porting is the way to go for extra power, but I don't have the money for the supporting mods. On another note, suspension wise, will yfz450 shocks fit on a stock suspension shee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prime Posted June 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 122 psi in both cylinders. I should be ok to run 93. But what I'm wondering, is if at some point this thing actually needed 104, and that maybe this needs a new set of rings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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