350TwinDeathBed Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 I hate to admit it, but I've been having some troubles with my deathbed and I know you guys are the ones to ask about it. It's a 99, never been rebuilt (I know that sounds crazy) but it doesn't have a ton of hours on it and hasn't been hammered. I just put some Fatty's on there and it doesn't seem to be getting the power that it should, among other problems. At the beginning of the summer, I had trouble with the radiator and it would pour coolant out of the overflow if I let it idle or was riding for a little while. The problem seemed to work itself out after a little while and after fluids were checked and such. Two rides ago, about a week ago, the thing was running mint, I could stay in the powerband for forever and wind through the gears without any delay or bogging down. I took it out again yesterday, and from the second I put it into first gear, it felt groggy. I started hearing a rattling that seemed to come from the new Fatty's and would get louder the harder I revved it and would stop when I put pressure on the pipes. I kept riding and tried to ignore the rattle. One of the times that I stopped it to sit and listen to the rattle, it started leaking the coolant again. This time it was pretty bad. It started revving really high, and then just puked coolant ALL over the Fatty's and I immediately shut it off. I let it sit for a little while and started it back up about 15 minutes later. Here is where the real trouble started. When I put it into first, there was NO power. It would bog down all through every gear, and I mean every gear. The only time it wouldn't bog down was when I was at the top of the gear and was winding on it. At that point it would immediately open up and take off, but getting to that point felt absolutely awful. I don't understand it, I've had the coolant/overflow problem all summer and multiple trips to the cycle mechanic have resulted in no conclusions; they say it's fine. What does this sound like to you guys?? PLEASE give some advise, any advise, just please don't tear me or my bike apart, it's hard enough as it is. Do I need a new rebuild, (I would think that would be the case only if there was no power at all, but shee's putting out power but at the wrong time) a new rejetting like they had jetted it too thin, radiator tweaking or thermostat? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350TwinDeathBed Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420banshee Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 (edited) to help your cooling problem first thing is take every cooling hose off, sounds like a pain but do it , i had the same cooling problem, and just check and inspect every last inch of all of them, then replace the cap they are cheap enough that just incase it could be part of the problem and definitly check your overflow hoses and tank oh and check your waterpump it could be not working correctly Edited August 24, 2005 by 420banshee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 I'm almost wondering if your impellar gear got jammed up or something and quit turning; which wouldn't flow coolant and cause it to get real hot, etc...Have you checked the compression yet? If you've had it for 6 years and no rebuild, I'd be willing to bet your getting really close if not already needing one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellison445 Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Word, Six year no rebuild Dont leave your banshee just setting there turned on unless you are heating up the motor. A banshee needs to be moving in order to cool the motor. You will overheat almost everytime you just leave it sitting there. That rattle you mentioned, Did you happen to take a peak at the kickstarter?? Sounds crazy But I had the same rattle coming from mine I'm almost wondering if your impellar gear got jammed up or something and quit turning; which wouldn't flow coolant and cause it to get real hot, etc...Have you checked the compression yet? If you've had it for 6 years and no rebuild, I'd be willing to bet your getting really close if not already needing one. 407861[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
420banshee Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Word, Six year no rebuild Dont leave your banshee just setting there turned on unless you are heating up the motor. A banshee needs to be moving in order to cool the motor. You will overheat almost everytime you just leave it sitting there. That rattle you mentioned, Did you happen to take a peak at the kickstarter?? Sounds crazy But I had the same rattle coming from mine 407866[/snapback] i have the same rattle also my damn kickstart, lol, trust me u aint crazy everyone of my friends banshees do the same, maybe just a banshee thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fixitrod Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 I didn't see where it was rejetted for the fatty's. That will cause your pwr problems and overheating issues. Have you tried moving the coolant bottle to the front. I use to have to fill the damn thing after every ride. Now, with it up front, it needs a top off once or twice a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350TwinDeathBed Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Word, Six year no rebuild Dont leave your banshee just setting there turned on unless you are heating up the motor. A banshee needs to be moving in order to cool the motor. You will overheat almost everytime you just leave it sitting there. That rattle you mentioned, Did you happen to take a peak at the kickstarter?? Sounds crazy But I had the same rattle coming from mine 407866[/snapback] Thanks A LOT guys, I appreciate the consideration. I think I've figured it out now, though. As for the 6-year-no-rebuild, believe it or not the last time the compression was checked (2 weeks ago) it was mint. I've babied the thing for the years that I have had it and it doesn't need a rebuild believe it or not. As for the rattle, I took care of the kick-start rattle years ago with a zip-tie loop. Apparently it IS a Banshee thing! I would suggest that every do this; just loop a zip-tie around the frame long enough to hold the starter in place. I really don't know what the other rattle is. Ellison445 said what my problem is right there and I realized that about 30 minutes ago. I fouled the plugs because I didn't revv it enough when I was warming it up. When I was letting it idle (which I will never do again) only because I wanted to listen to the rattle, I let it sit too long. I'm assuming the plugs are fouled and aren't allowing it to burn off the fuel like it should. Does my diagnosis sound right? It makes sense to me and my mechanic agreed. Thanks again for all the help guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Only way to truly find out is to change your plugs and see what you got....if that doesn't work, let us know and we'll get you where you need to be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
350TwinDeathBed Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Only way to truly find out is to change your plugs and see what you got....if that doesn't work, let us know and we'll get you where you need to be. 407899[/snapback] Thank you VERY much. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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