Chadwick Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 First time posting. I bought a barn find 2003 Banshee. Carbs were off so I rebuilt them and did the tors delete. Unplugged everything not needed. I seem to have spark but doesn't even attempt to fire even with starting fluid or a little fuel in the cylinder. I don't know much about it other than it has a cool head and T6 exhaust. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Otherwise I'll be looking for a banshee mechanic in Omaha Ne. Ha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 If with starting fluid or fuel doesn't attempt to fire, it's gotta be electrical...assuming you checked compression, exh. For rats nest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted March 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 I didn't pull exhaust. Spark seems to be blue and not orange. So assuming that's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n2otoofast4u Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Choke crossover tube connected in the right spot? Make sure the slide move with the idle screws, zero them and as soon as they move go 3/4 to full turn. Pilots not plugged? There’s very little to these shit boxes, it won’t be hard to figure out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 ...Slides in backwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 I didn't pull exhaust. Spark seems to be blue and not orange. So assuming that's OK. Not if you put fuel to it & it didnt try .. unless it sheared the key & outa time or cant breathe Sent from my SM-A505U using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caleb90 Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Pull exhaust, check compression, check timing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted March 7, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Should I be able to see the key? Flywheel feels tight. No slop. Carb slides are in correctly. Half moon to the back. Tried to add picture but said it was too big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted March 7, 2022 Report Share Posted March 7, 2022 Probably not, but pick up should be close to tit on flywheel, when piston is up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted March 8, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 8, 2022 Welp guys. Tried two things tonight. Re seated the ground on the rear and moved the pickup closer to the flywheel. A business cards worth. She fired right up!! Only thing now is left side seems a little cold coming out of the tailpipe but otherwise runs good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted March 14, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 So after it sat for less than a week I can't get it started again. It ran fine other than bogging a bit in second gear. Checked the pick up again and it hasn't moved. Re-seated the ground on the regulator again. Nothing. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted March 14, 2022 Report Share Posted March 14, 2022 Could be cdi, If you don't have a spare, i'd set pick up to proper spec. & test stator, coil, wiring. Since you said before adding fuel/spray didnt help You turn fuel off last ride? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted March 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 @375hp banshees I reset the pickup gap. I had previously tested the resistance on all the things. Sounds like i need to get a new CDI. Appears they can cause intermittent issues? I shut the fuel off but didnt let the carbs run out of fuel. Is that a must? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
375hp banshees Posted March 15, 2022 Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 Reset to spec, or business card? ...No Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadwick Posted March 15, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2022 I used the business card again since that seemed to get it started last time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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