applejax95 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I recently bought a 96 banshee and it starts 2nd kick. i let it warm up for a good 5 mins before i ride. It rips great in first and second gear. Once i hit third it seems like the engine isnt getting fuel. No matter how much throttle i give it, i cant hit the powerband. This happens almost everytime. There have been few times where i hit the powerband and then go into 4th gear and then bogs. I took off my carbs and cleaned everything, i also removed the TORS system from it. I have been looking and cant find anything besides rejetting and TORS removal. I am wondering if the reeds are sticking. I am running klotz @ 32:1. With untouched gap NGK B9ES plugs. I am also running sea foam for cleaner. Also i am runnig unleaded, should i run premium, would that make a difference? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdod101 Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 I'm pretty new to reeds so I won't answer that. But you should run B8ES plugs, those are stock, I would also run regular 87 octane with synthetic oil at 50:1. Also check to make sure you did the TOR delete properly. I know I had to double check mine. When you cleaned the carbs did you blow out all the holes with compressed air ? And did you use new main jets or old ones ? If they were old throw em away and get new ones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoppedupandcutdown Posted March 28, 2013 Report Share Posted March 28, 2013 Run premium. take off your gas cap and blow in the vent hose to check it is free. pull your petcock check for crud in the bottom of tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 x2 on the checking your gas cap vent. Also what mods are on your bike? what main jet is in it and what temp, and elevation are you at? everything but the vent cap part is important to know when it comes down to starting on tuning your carbs. also....did you unplug the little black box under the left side of your gas tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheedemon Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 50:1 is way rich. 32:1 is good. and yeah premium 91-93 octane minimum. they say run premium right on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheedemon Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 also i have heard to be careful running seafoam as it can lean out your mix quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdod101 Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 50:1 is way rich. 32:1 is good. and yeah premium 91-93 octane minimum. they say run premium right on them. Sorry dude but 50:1 is leaner than 32:1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Torque Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Something similar hapends to mine when it needs new plugs ..Buy new plugs and make sure they B8ES ... I use these with 32:1 Premium. . Never fails .. If still give you problem look at your carbs and make sure they properly sync.. Just my 2 cents ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
applejax95 Posted March 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 How would you properly sync the carbs? Also, i am now running 32:1 premium, amsoil synthetic with NGK B8ES @ .030 gap. Carbs are clened with carb cleaner no compressed air. I will double check the TORS removal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bansheedemon Posted March 29, 2013 Report Share Posted March 29, 2013 Sorry dude but 50:1 is leaner than 32:1 lol yeah i got it backwards on accident. my bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdod101 Posted April 1, 2013 Report Share Posted April 1, 2013 How would you properly sync the carbs? Also, i am now running 32:1 premium, amsoil synthetic with NGK B8ES @ .030 gap. Carbs are clened with carb cleaner no compressed air. I will double check the TORS removal. I hate to say it but when you clean the carbs you really should blow all the passageways out with compressed air. If your like me and don't own a compressor goto the gas station and use the tire pump. It works just as well 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.