weird?

[bansheerider4]

so yesterday i went to take my banshee for a ride after i started it i gave it throttle maybe 3 times to get it to idle and to warm up....then before i was about to go i gave it gas again and i heard this weird sound coming out of the silencer (the left one)so i put my hand behind it pushed the throttle and it wasnt a steady flow of air it like popped out in a burst but then i was like maybe it was cuz i just washed it and waters still in it so i started to go but i heard nothing...then when i let it sit for a bit it started doing that again

so does anyone ever have this problem or know what it is or is it just nothing to worry about?

[bansheexcracer2]

mine did that, so I replaced the packing an dit took care of the problem. Open your silencer and see if your packing is bad.

[bansheerider4]

im new to this so how will i know if its bad?

[yellowzo3]

make sure you didnt foul any plugs and your carbs are clean as well.

[bansheerider4]

umm how will you know if you fouled a plug?(sorry not real big on the engine stuff yet)

[yellowzo3]

well it could be a variety of different colors. heres a chart that may help you out.

http://www.verrill.com/moto/sellingg...colorchart.htm

if you havent replaced your stock plugs in a while i recommend replacing them anyway. oh, and also make sure your air filter is clean.

[bansheerider4]

thanks and when you clean the air filter dont you have to use kerosene or something cuz i heard water rips it?

[bansheerider4]

mine did that, so I replaced the packing an dit took care of the problem. Open your silencer and see if your packing is bad

well i went to do that and there were two problems one-when i tried to unscrew them me and my dad couldnt undo them and then it looks like someone welded them together and two-idk what it will look like if i need to repack

[yellowzo3]

you can buy cleaner for air filters at your local dealer. i recommend using the cleaner and just follow the directions. i always rinse the filters using water.

[bansheerider4]

so i took your guys advice and i looked at the air cleaner(a bit dirty)then i checked the spark plugs.....WOW!!!i took the cap off the right one then i went to take it off the left one and smoke started comin out of it then it stopped..then the part on the top(that you have to set a certain about from it was completely brown and half gone and smelled horrible)i mean im not good with motors and stuff but i think thats not supposed to happen