KX250 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 I have a KX250 Dirt Bike and have had a Blaster in the past. I love Dirt Bikes and four wheelers. The only reason I dont have a four wheeler is because i love two strokes and love the look of the banshee. Now with all that in mind i talked to some people and imediatley they talked me out of it. They claim if you dont run them wide open or if you do it will foul plugs. IS this true. Is there any major tuneing needed out of the box. I do trail riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Blue Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Dont listen to who ever told you that they obviously dont know what they are talking about, when i bought my first atv i listened to what everybody else said and i regret not buying a banshee in the first place, go ahead and get one youll be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KX250 Posted January 28, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 So did you ever foul plugs, even riding slow. When I ride on the trail I hold a constant pace of about 10 to 15 on tight trials. Does it ever foul plugs. Because the motorcross dirt bikes do if you dont run them hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 I ride nothing but trails and rode on one set of plugs for 8-9 months...When I'm in the trails I average about 10-20 MPH, never get above 2nd gear unless I hit a wide open area...Hope this helps!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dextreme Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 So did you ever foul plugs, even riding slow. The only time my shee fouls plugs is when riding at high alt (4000+) when it is jetted for sea level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee_rider95 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 Yeah...dont listen to what the other peope have to say...once u go banshee u will never go back...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 It all depends on the setup. Motocross bikes are setup to run hard and hot under acceleration and cool when they are off the throttle somewhat so it helps keep the bike from burning up. Under that setup, if you back off the throttle, as you would on the trail, then the bike will be running too rich for that type of riding. My lt250r was setup that way, I really had to watch idling and slowpoking around. If you set it up for trail riding or less agressive riding, you won't have the top end so lean and you won't have the bottom end so rich, it will be a happy medium. If your letting a shop do the work, just tell them how you like to ride and that you will be riding trails and your concerned about the fouling plugs issue. They can easily set it up so you'll never have a problem. I've had my banshee for awhile now, and I have never ever ever fouled a plug. That sounds strange even to me but I haven't. Right now, in the winter, it smokes a little on startup (due to the Castor 927) when its cold, but it doesn't foul plugs. There is absolutely no reason it should foul plugs. If you set it up with performance accessories that help the midrange, as I have, and you will have a great trail performer. Good luck with your purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoin39 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Share Posted January 28, 2004 It doesn't matter what it is as long as it is jetted right it will run at any speed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superchicken Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 personal story-never had a banshee,let alone a two stroke except for a chainsaw and a weedwacker.12-01-03 seen a banshee at the local bike shop for sale,remembering all the negetive things ive heard from friends and family,but i had to see it,kinda of a guilty pleasure kind of deal.eyed it up for a while,the store owners son came out and gave me an education on banshees.i thought ok just salesmen B.S. so we talked for a bit,he asked me if i wanted to hear it run-kinda dum question.well one kick fired up.and WOW i was in love.the mechanic came out to see what was up.we talked for a bit more,and i left my number with them if.whent home did a little more research,found the HQ read a bit.12-14-03 bought my first banshee,needed to work some bugs out of the carbs,and im hooked. bottom line if you have a little knowledge of basic mehcanics you shouldnt have a problem with one.if you like to giggle at the sounds of screws being turned unnecicarily a banshee is not for you.banshees have a stigma of being a pain in the ass to keep running but it isnt true at all. sorry for the long post,just venting a bit hope it helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 people are so fucking stupid. banshees only foul plugs when they are not tuned right. there is a reason soo many people have them, and i can assure you its not because they foul plugs. if you have any doubts about a banshee then you should just buy one and see how badass they can be. then go to your friends and show them how badass it is. then they will all be buying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Duece Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 does your 250 foul plugs when you ride it?....sheeesh you have some morons for friends......i can lugg my bike all day and it still revs clean......you need to consider the source.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwill Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 My banshee is such a pain in the ass-I got another one and working on a third-I have fouled three plugs in 5 years of riding them-with a banshee,you could be the NEW SHERIFF in Town to all your friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy301 Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 There are over 12,000 regesterd users on this site. I'll bet just about all of them have one banshee and I've read that more than a few have TWO. Now, If they all fouled plugs I really dont think that this site would be in existance today. I agree with what alot of people say If it aint tuned or jetted properly you gonna have problems and Im sure its gonna be more than a fouled plug. Before I bought mine I heard the same thing," Man you cant ride that on the trails, thats a wide open machine,its way too fast for the woods" To hell with them!! they are just jealous cause you are gonna get a DAMN good quad!!!!!!!!!!!! Timmy301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Duece Posted January 29, 2004 Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 when you are slowing down on your shee all you need really do is kinda feather your clutch as you ride, to keep the r's up just like you do on that 250, your just kinda riding with a finger on the clutch lever working it like it was a fine woman, riding a shee fast is all touch, have you looked into the 400EX?..... i hear its one hell of a nice machine...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KX250 Posted January 29, 2004 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2004 Exactley thats all i do with the 250 is the feather the clutch. I never rode motorcross and the highest i ever jumped is a foot. But im intending to buy this banshee new and not put any after market parts on it. And also i am not a mechanic at all. Will i have problems. I cant work on shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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