BrandosBanshee Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hello all, I'm picking up my first banshee this weekend and need to know what I should do to get it running. First let me give you some history on it, it was my best friend Brando's banshee(how I got my screen name) and he passed away 12 years ago at the age of 20. Well now his parents sold it to me and it's been sitting for 12 years. But in the 12 years his dad and I have rode it around the block a couple of times. I'm not new to bikes, I got a yz250 and Renegade 800 now and had tons of bikes my whole life, but just not a banshee. Not to sure on everything that done to it, but I know it has a single carb, Toomey t5's, k&n, cool head and not to sure if it's a stock bore and stroke. I know he ripped it down and rebuilt. It's been in the garage and looks like it did when he last parked it, it's just covered in dust. I'll post a pic I have of it when he finished building it. So my questions are what to do to bring this banshee back to life... 1. Drain gas and flush coolant 2. Clean carb and air filter 3. Lube up the cylinder's with what before starting(oil,wd40,etc) 4. New plugs 5. Check all bolts, hoses, wires, etc 6. Maybe Drain brake fluid If this sounds right and if I missed anything please let me know what I need to do to get her running again. I would say that since he did the rebuild when he got it, it has no-more then 10 hours tops on it. And it's been sitting at least a good 5 years without a trip round the block. Were both really picky about how we care for our toys and if I don't care for her right he would put his foot in my a$$. So any help, tips or tricks that you would like to share would be great. Thanks guys..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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camp0429 Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 While you have the gas drained wouldn't hurt to pull the fuel petcock out and clean it. There's a fine screen on it that likes to plug up. Make sure something hasn't made it's home in the pipes and silencers. New fuel lines, make sure fuel tank cap and vent line are not plugged with something. New trans oil, grease everything 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 U would pull the exhaust and have a look at the inside of the cylinders. If there's any sign of rust might as well start taking it apart. I just got done redoing one that sat for 5yrs, rusted solid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandosBanshee Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 (edited) U would pull the exhaust and have a look at the inside of the cylinders. If there's any sign of rust might as well start taking it apart. I just got done redoing one that sat for 5yrs, rusted solid. Well that sucks, I hope I don't have to go down that road because I can't leave anything stock and if I have to go in there I see a bore and 4 mil crank in my future. It was in a garage so I'm hoping it's all good in there. Fingers crossed..... Edited June 21, 2016 by BrandosBanshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandosBanshee Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 While you have the gas drained wouldn't hurt to pull the fuel petcock out and clean it. There's a fine screen on it that likes to plug up. Make sure something hasn't made it's home in the pipes and silencers. New fuel lines, make sure fuel tank cap and vent line are not plugged with something. New trans oil, grease everything Thanks for the help. It was in a garage so there should be no creatures that made a home out of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Shee Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) Mice love those little pipes. Edited June 22, 2016 by Larry's Shee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandosBanshee Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) Well I changed all the fluids and she fired up on the 2nd kick. Took her out for a ride and she rips. Thanks guys Edited June 27, 2016 by BrandosBanshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandosBanshee Posted June 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) I Edited June 27, 2016 by BrandosBanshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheerider11 Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 DO NOT GET RID OF THAT PLASTIC/ GRAPHICS KIT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawa110 Posted June 27, 2016 Report Share Posted June 27, 2016 ^^^^this Those graphics and seat cover look mint!! Don't peel them off... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jodowii2 Posted June 29, 2016 Report Share Posted June 29, 2016 that thing looks minty fresh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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