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300exdragracer
06-16-2004, 04:58 PM
my banshee is only 2 weeks old n has nothing done to it yet. It is reving really really high so i was wondering if anyone knew what i should do or if i should just take back to the dealer and have them fix it

LilDacktyle
06-16-2004, 05:33 PM
do you mean the idle is high? if thats the problem, take the seat off, and look down on the carbs. there should be like a little screw on each one. its pretty big and easy to see. mine had a little slot in it to put a flat head screw driver. turns those and that will set the idle higher or lower. make sure when you twist one, you twist the other one the same amount. you should twist one a half a turn and then the other a half. just twist them until its right. i think if you turn them clock wise that it lowers the idle and counterclock wise will make it higher. i might be wrong on that tho. make sure the banshees running and make sure that the motor is all warmed up. good luck. i hope this helps.

310Rduner
06-16-2004, 05:49 PM
I am copy pasting this:

Mechanical Problems
The process of jettingÑchanging air or fuel jets in order to fine-tune engines' performanceÑis very simple. Jetting becomes complicated because mechanical problems sometimes mimic improper jetting. This causes you to waste time and money trying to correct the problem with expensive carburetor jets.

Before you ever attempt to jet a carb, make sure the engine doesn't have any of the problems in the following list. If you are in the process of jetting a carb and you are stumped with a chronic problem, use this section as a guide to enlightenment!

Crankcase air leaksÑAir leaks can occur at the cylinder base, reed valve, or the magneto seal. Air leaks make the throttle response sluggish and may produce a pinging sound. That sound occurs when the air-fuel mixture is too lean.

Crankcase oil leaksÑThe right-side crankcase seal is submerged in the transmission oil. When this seal becomes worn out, oil can leak into the crankcase. The oil is transferred up to the combustion chamber and burned with the air-fuel mixture. The oil causes the spark plug to carbon-foul. This mechanical problem makes the jetting seem to be too rich.

Coolant-system leaksÑCoolant systems leaks commonly occur at the cylinder-head gasket. When the coolant leaks into the combustion chamber, it pollutes the air-fuel mixture and causes a misfire or popping sound at the exhaust pipe. Check the engine's coolant level frequently. Hondas and Kawasakis have characteristic coolant leaks because they use steel head gaskets. Yamahas and Suzukis use O-rings to seal the head and cylinder. Coolant-system leaks lower the engine's peak horsepower. It makes the engine run as if the air-fuel mixture is too rich.

Carbon-seized exhaust valvesÑThe exhaust valves sometimes become carbon-seized in the full-open position. This mechanical problem can make the engine run flat at low rpm and make the slow-speed jetting seem lean. The carbon can be removed from the exhaust valves with oven cleaner. Clean the exhaust valves whenever you replace the piston and rings.

Blown silencerÑWhen the fiberglass packing material blows out of the silencer, excess turbulence forms in the silencer and the turbulence causes a restriction in the exhaust system. This restriction makes the engine run flat at high rpm.

Broken reed-valve petalsÑThe petals of the reed-valve can crack or shatter when the engine is revved too high. This mechanical problem makes the engine difficult to start and can also have a loss of torque. Expert rider should switch to carbon fiber reed petals because they resist breaking at high rpm. Novice riders should use dual-stage fiberglass reeds (Aktive or Boyesen). These types of reed petals provide an increase in torque.

Weak sparkÑWhen the ignition coils deteriorate, the engine performance will become erratic. Normally, the engine will develop a high-rpm misfire problem. Check the condition of the coils with a multimeter.

Clogged carburetor vent hosesÑWhen the carburetor vent hoses get clogged with dirt or pinched closed, the jetting will seem to be too lean, so the engine will run sluggish. Always check the condition of your carburetor vent hoses. Make sure there is no mud in the hoses and that the hoses are not pinched between the suspension linkage.

Carburetor float levelÑWhen the float level is too low, the jetting will seem to be too lean, so the engine performance will be sluggish. When the float level is too high, the jetting will seem to be too rich.

Worn carburetor fuel-inlet needleÑWhen the fuel-inlet needle wears out, excess fuel enters the float bowl and travels up the slow jet and into the engine. This makes the carb jetting seem to be too rich. Replace the fuel-inlet needle and seat every two years.

310Rduner
06-16-2004, 05:54 PM
Here is a list of what carb components effect jetting at specific throttle positions.

Closed to 1/8 throttle: air screw and pilot/slow jet.
1/8 to 1/4 throttle: air-screw, pilot/slow jet, needle clip position.
1/4 to 1/2 throttle: needle clip position and jet needle.
1/2 to full open: jet needle (different needles have different sizes, like jets)needle clip position, main jet.

300exdragracer
06-16-2004, 06:07 PM
thanks everyone i'll see if it works

300exdragracer
06-16-2004, 06:12 PM
thank you i got it man

310Rduner
06-16-2004, 06:43 PM
Originally posted by 300exdragracer
thank you i got it man

What was it? Airscrew?