DirectIntelect Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Greetings to all! I am currently overseas now on business, and has my sister ship me over a 04 Shee i bought on Craigslist. In spite of her lack of knowledge, i based the purchase on the description and images i saw. With that said, yesterday was the first time i tried out this bad boy. To my surprise i see a few aftermarket parts, which i am not sure what they are. I am new to Banshee's and want it to run at its full potential. Below are some pictures of the parts i could not figure out the model/manufacturer. Is there anyway to tell what has been done internally without a dissassembley of the top end? Here is a list of first day issues which is causing grey hairs already, any help would be more then appreciated. Problems: 1. Hard to kick-start (Bottom of my feet hurt, due to so many attempts) 2. When started sounded like is was going to die. Eventually did die, and would not idle 3. Slow acceleration, unpredictable power gain at anytime 4. Bogs down very frequently 5. Leaking fuel valve 6. Possible leaking head, as i see signs of coolant on the engine 7. Swing arm looks shot Again , thanks in advance for the identifying these parts for me, not much Banshee owners where i am in the world! (Morocco) Not sure what this is, as it seems to be attached to the radiator via an inlet and the outlet is left hanging on the frame Now the only things i do know is that it has v3 Reeds, Pro Circuit Pipes, 2-1 Carb Set Up. I opened the carb, and tried to find out the jetting and the number on the main said 160. I also took out the plugs, how do these look? Would these plugs cause a no start/Bogging down condition? Thanks guys so much for the help... I am all ears need all the tips i can get..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coryv4 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 im guessing the blue cylinder is similar to this http://www.csr-performance.com/shop/product.da/csr930-new-1-pint-catch-can---3-inches-x-4.5-inches Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2ks Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sounds like you have a jetting problem. What was the elevation where you got the shee from.? What is your elevation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
y2ks Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sounds like you have a jetting problem. What was the elevation where you got the shee from.? What is your elevation? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirectIntelect Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Sounds like you have a jetting problem. What was the elevation where you got the shee from.? What is your elevation? I got it from PA, mean elevation is 1100ft, i am assuming it was jetted for that range. Where i am now is around 243ft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hp2000 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Nice pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirectIntelect Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Nice pictures! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickedcarbine Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 From the pictures of those plugs the it appears to be very rich! What size is that PWK? As for the internals, you can get a decent indication by pulling the pipes and looking up inside at the very inner shape and height of the exhaust port. Might not be much to go off but a goofy shape or oblong oval might mean its got a little work, but having a 2/1 and PC pipes is usually the trend for fellas not to familiar with banshees yet so it might not be ported. You could rip the intake and reeds off and look in that way, but ultimately you would know everything about it by simply popping that head off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guns4children Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Looks like you are leaking some out of the head. I would put 2 new plugs in and see how it runs. Also doing a compression test will tell you alot about how much life the motor has left and also give you a clue as to why its so hard to start. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troyzstang Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Looks like you have the chariot 2 into 1 set up with a 35mm Keihin. Most members here prefer two carbs. I have had both set ups. Used to swear by 2 into 1 set up. Now I run Lectrons and love them. As others have suggested change plugs , do a compression test and also order a new o-ring kit. ( you'll need them sooner or later). If it were me I would pop the top off anyway and have a look. Drain all fluids and start off fresh. Take your time and do it right the first time. It's time well spent. Oh by the way I would also replace that air filter or at least oil it down. Good luck Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwinnraptor Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Looks like you got a single carb 39mm Keihn Pwk carb intake. Plugs show youre running very rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirectIntelect Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Wow, you guys are awesome.... Thanks so much for the responses. Yea, i figured it was running too rich. I don't know how it was running before me, but i doubt my elevation could have such a drastic impact. Apparently when my sister went to look at the quad, guy started it up on first kick on a cold engine! Weird, but its more difficult because i know i was not there to actually test for these things at purchase so i have to go off the ill experience of my sister and a possible misinformed and/or dishonest seller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirectIntelect Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Looks like you have the chariot 2 into 1 set up with a 35mm Keihin. Most members here prefer two carbs. I have had both set ups. Used to swear by 2 into 1 set up. Now I run Lectrons and love them. As others have suggested change plugs , do a compression test and also order a new o-ring kit. ( you'll need them sooner or later). If it were me I would pop the top off anyway and have a look. Drain all fluids and start off fresh. Take your time and do it right the first time. It's time well spent. Oh by the way I would also replace that air filter or at least oil it down. Good luck Troy Ok, called the company, and its actually a 39mm Carb. Why would would one go with a 39 as opposed to a 35? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starwriter Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 The carb isn't seated in the intake boot. Maybe it got knocked loose in shipping and you have an air leak. Definitely oil that filter and get an outerwear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirectIntelect Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 The carb isn't seated in the intake boot. Maybe it got knocked loose in shipping and you have an air leak. Definitely oil that filter and get an outerwear. Will do! BTW love your avatar.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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