Kenny907 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Well, I finally broke in and picked up a banshee. I got it last night and am curious in what I can do with it before season. I'm planning on oil change. Clean air filter. Compression test and leak test. Not really looking into adding anything to it, more or less just make sure I maintain the health of the engine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sstaton1983 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 When i buy a craigslist special I remove the reeds and pipes to get good look at the pistons and porting. Note what jets are in the carbs. compression test and leak down test. Also i cant help but pull the clutch cover to see if theirs any goodies inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swhitey917 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Well, I finally broke in and picked up a banshee. I got it last night and am curious in what I can do with it before season. I'm planning on oil change. Clean air filter. Compression test and leak test. Not really looking into adding anything to it, more or less just make sure I maintain the health of the engine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Def check which jets are in the carbs, if its anything like the indiana weather, it might run fine now but by the time warmer riding season comes around you will be changing those quick. I would go ahead and stock up on a few sizes smaller than what is currently in it for when it warms up. Throw a new plug in it and one thing I usually do if I buy a quad off craigslist is drain the gas tank out. I never trust what octane fuel the previous owner might have used knowing they are getting ready to sell it or if the quad set for a period of time and feel better knowing i'm pushing the correct and fresh fuel through it. Other than those couple of things and the items listed above, good luck and have fun. You might not be looking to add anything to it yet but the urge (addiction) will come soon so get the wallet ready. Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty121 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Def check which jets are in the carbs, if its anything like the indiana weather, it might run fine now but by the time warmer riding season comes around you will be changing those quick. I would go ahead and stock up on a few sizes smaller than what is currently in it for when it warms up. Throw a new plug in it and one thing I usually do if I buy a quad off craigslist is drain the gas tank out. I never trust what octane fuel the previous owner might have used knowing they are getting ready to sell it or if the quad set for a period of time and feel better knowing i'm pushing the correct and fresh fuel through it. Other than those couple of things and the items listed above, good luck and have fun. You might not be looking to add anything to it yet but the urge (addiction) will come soon so get the wallet ready. Shawn I live in Indiana too the whether make 2 stokes hard to keep jetted Damn right I ride a yamaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Before you buy any jets, find out what you have, list ALL known modifications, elevation and temps you will ride at, and someone will make sure you are close. Support bike under engine @ frame, wheels off ground. Check front suspension and wheel brgs., check swing arm, shock linkage, carrier brgs. Check/lube all cables, chain, grease arms, maybe swinger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Jetting for weather ain't that hard. From perfect jetting, add or subtract one size for every 20*f change, Micuni carb, plug check/chop to confirm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaz-spray Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Is this the same 1 you put up for sale yesterday in the complete bike section? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swhitey917 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Jetting for weather ain't that hard. From perfect jetting, add or subtract one size for every 20*f change, Micuni carb, plug check/chop to confirm. I know jetting isnt that hard. I mentioned the Indiana weather comment because temperature changes extremes. Last week we had days were it was high 30's and then hung around the single digits the first of this week and then woke up this morning to -14. Supposed to be back in the twenties next week. That's what me and hursty mean by making jetting hard cause we are constantly doing it do to weather changes being so uneven. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swhitey917 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I live in Indiana too the whether make 2 stokes hard to keep jetted Damn right I ride a yamaha You should try to make the HQ badlands trip in Attica that we have planned in April. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty121 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Heck ya I will totally try to get there just let me know a date and I'll try if no school Damn right I ride a yamaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty121 Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 You should try to make the HQ badlands trip in Attica that we have planned in April. yea have you guys thought about a date and is there a topic about this Damn right I ride a yamaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swhitey917 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 yea have you guys thought about a date and is there a topic about this Damn right I ride a yamaha i see that you found the thread. Got you added, Sorry for the hijack OP.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hursty121 Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 What does hijack op mean sorry Damn right I ride a yamaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 What does hijack op mean sorry Damn right I ride a yamaha changing topic or sidetracking thread. Understood about weather, not worth changing jets every other day. Come on spring !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gusto Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Change your top and bottom swing arm bearings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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