TroyBrock Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I recently bought a 1987 banshee. The kid I bought it from said it wouldn't kick start but it would pop start. I figured it was just low compression but I just tested it and got 105 psi on the left and 103 psi on the right. The spark plugs were real black when I pulled them out. Any suggestions? The motor is all stock as far as I know but the carburetors have moose racing slides on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 what is your jetting? Is the small vacuum tube (choke tube) plugged in between the two carbs? How about the throttle over-ride system? (TORS) Look under your gas tank and on the left side there should be a small black box......disconnect the wiring to it. After all that......then check to see whether you have spark or not. Report all your findings.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyBrock Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 Update: I did get it pop started I have no idea what the jetting is, although I believe it's running way too rich. The choke tube clean is clean. I checked the start which is where I'm puzzled. I got it pop started but when I kick it over I'm not getting any spark at all. Unplugged the TORS system and still no luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyBrock Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I checked the spark* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jereme6655 Posted September 4, 2013 Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 time to get out the volt meter and grab a Clymer manual.....sounds like you could have an electrical component that is starting to go weak. Make sure you also check the resistance of the spark plug wires as they have been known to go high with resistance also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroyBrock Posted September 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2013 I'll order one tonight, any suggestions of where I should start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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