RACxEMxWILLIE Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Hi, Im new to this forum. I was wondering if anyone knew of this problem. I am currently in the process of buying a 04 Banshee that is bone stock. The guy says that it cranks and will idle all day long but when you go to put it in gear it bogs down and cuts off. Now, I've asked a few of my mechanic friends and they say it sounds like the carburetors maybe clogged, spark plugs may be bad. The guy did tell me that he thinks a wire may have been cut or disconnected. My question is, what do you guys think is wrong with it and would it be an easy fix based on what info I've given you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Parking break or tors or carbs clogged. If the price is right buy it. These bikes are easy to work on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACxEMxWILLIE Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Parking break or tors or carbs clogged. If the price is right buy it. These bikes are easy to work on. Yeah thats what I'm thinking. I just talked to the guy and he said "It cranks but once you hit the gas it cuts off like it loses pressure." I don't think its the compression because it cranks and its not the plugs because of the same reason. Only problem is i haven't worked on a quad in some years and my quad i have now is a 400ex. But the price is $1900 and I just didn't want to spend that money and this thing be a pain in the ass. Thanks for you input man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACxEMxWILLIE Posted June 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I also forgot to add, he said a wire was removed and this is what caused all this trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Fuck that guy. Its a stock bike that barley runs. Offer him 700. Bring a compression tester to check that. This guy needs to be realistic. He put no money into it since its all stock and doesn't run right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheeboi Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Yeah thats what I'm thinking. I just talked to the guy and he said "It cranks but once you hit the gas it cuts off like it loses pressure." I don't think its the compression because it cranks and its not the plugs because of the same reason. Only problem is i haven't worked on a quad in some years and my quad i have now is a 400ex. But the price is $1900 and I just didn't want to spend that money and this thing be a pain in the ass. Thanks for you input man. 1900 and it cuts off nall tellem you got a stack can call it a day. money talk bullshit walk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyzstang Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 I agree with the rest. $1,900 for a stock bike with issues. You can do much better. Good luck Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 $1000 TOPS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmdesertbansheeryder Posted June 12, 2012 Report Share Posted June 12, 2012 Agree 1000 no more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACxEMxWILLIE Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Well I'm negotiating down to 1500. Plus the Banshee is getting really hard to find and everyone that i have found is either just been sold or does not even reply. I live in Georgia so i figured there would be plenty but they are legitimately hard to find. I just found one that for 1900 that has a raptor body on it for some reason and was just freshly rebuilt but i don't want to get it because of the body. But if anyone can maybe give me an idea of what the problem is would be helpful. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Tors, parking break, clogged jets, low compression, it could be a shit load of problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightmare Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Well I'm negotiating down to 1500. Plus the Banshee is getting really hard to find and everyone that i have found is either just been sold or does not even reply. I live in Georgia so i figured there would be plenty but they are legitimately hard to find. I just found one that for 1900 that has a raptor body on it for some reason and was just freshly rebuilt but i don't want to get it because of the body. But if anyone can maybe give me an idea of what the problem is would be helpful. Thanks Its just a bolt on kit. You can put oem plastics back on iy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickson483 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 My advice, don't pay more than 1100 if you REALLY REALLY want it. It's just not worth that much. New pipes will run you $600+ or $300+ used on here for something in good shape. These are simple machines but will eat a hole in your wallet in a hurry. $1900 is a pretty decent banshee that already had all the bolt ons. Also, as hard as it is to do, don't rush this. Take your time, do the research, and be patient. Rushing a buy usually just leads to regret. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RACxEMxWILLIE Posted June 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 Just found another one that is 2800 and has "a fresh rebuilt top end and bored .30 over. There are a few mods on this ATV including and orange powder coated frame, upgraded suspension (adjustable upper and lower control arms), upgraded axle (lonestar), good tires and no to mention it is VERY FAST and will start on the FIRST KICK!!!! I don't want to get rid of it but my wife complains about it taking up garage space." This is straight from his post about his quad. Im thinking either this one or the one with the raptor body. Also, how much does an OEM banshee plastic kit usually run at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickson483 Posted June 13, 2012 Report Share Posted June 13, 2012 First thing, never trust anyone selling a quad. The only way to test how "fresh" the rebuild is, is to do a compression test. A fresh rebuild is going to be on the 140 psi range. If he won't let you do the test, walk away. Maybe here in Michigan prices are way lower, but a 2800 dollar banshee is a pretty bad ass machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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