$800 Banshee Fixed In 10 Minutes

[@jeffelsliger7276]

Love bringing these old machines back to life. There is no greater feeling when they fire up.

[@peterphillips1493]

Except when the guy that couldn’t get it running is behind you when YOU get it running

[@jdretiree2433]

That was the longest 10 minutes of my life.

[@chadwildclay2151]

It literally took 31 minutes and like 5 seconds

[@pure_offroad_roleplay]

Yea but he coulda started it in 10 minutes but he was smart and checked compression put new oil in it new gas cleaned the carb better

[@ronalddaub9740]

​@@pure_offroad_roleplay If you're that smart you don't need a compression tester. To determine if something will run only newbies like this guy and he is a newbie snowflake

[@RonaldDaub-xi5jz]

That's fine he should put it on the thumbnail and not lie about it and give false information​@@pure_offroad_roleplay

[@doctamu9961]

Ss btw

[@Ooshwink82]

Needed this video 10 yrs ago. Night before big snow storm in pa..doesn't happen too often..luckily I fired up my 660 raptor to make sure it was ready and thought it was good until carbs started leaking. No way to get any parts. I took n apart and cleaned em several times. I was up all night researching on the forums until about 3am found a mention about the seat o ring. I didn't know they existed..didn't have any of course so had to go to sleep but go up early went to bros shop got him to meet me to open up and grab an o ring bout an inch came down at this point. Got home threw it together in perfect time to go out riding on the roads all night..was great time

[@POWER-LINKS]

I ride my Banshee year round, especially in the winter (lots of warm clothes=lots of crash protection without the sweat, lol). Powercore 2 exhaust, Trinity 2 into 1 high rise carb setup (absolutely bulletproof, rarely need to use the choke and starts good, even in cold weather), Cool Head w' just the right amount of mild cylinder porting, ALL brakes in working order w' triple rate front shocks for control and safety (ALWAYS HAVE BRAKES EQUAL TO H.P. OUTPUT). With my 300+ lbs. and 22" tall GBC Dirt Devil mud tires out back (a snow game changer), I was going right up some hills that 4x4 ATV guys were struggling with. HUGE snow roosts and just gone. My Banshee has taller gearing in the sprockets and with the taller rear tires, I don't even shift in to 6th gear until 55+ mph. Those big mud tires are surprisingly stable at very high speeds. All you sport quad guys should stop parking your quad for the winter and get you some 22" GBC Dirt Devils for the rear and a pair of handlebar mitts (around $20 and another game changer), and ride all year long.

[@1977heavyhalf]

bro what magical place has 800 dollar banshees 😭

[@n2vxc]

You know how rednecks are..exegerate everything. Buy at 800.00 that thing is still clapped out..

[@THatChevyguy91]

Out where I live tweakers get ahold of thses things .and think they are fixing them .then some body will buy it on the cheap.

[@M.TTT.]

@@THatChevyguy91 yeah, those poor old quads, tractors, etc. Thankfully some of use go out and rescue them from that torturous life.

[@charleslauderdale3102]

Not California

[@JorgeT8976]

That’s what I’m sayinnn 😂🤔

[@bigman-adv]

I've been delaying for a few months changing a counter sprocket seal on my 701 Enduro ... But, after watching a bunch of your videos in the last 2 weeks I went out and replaced it like a "pro" lol It's so satisfying to fix an issue.

[@MoistTacos27]

Man, ever since I found your channel I have been wanting to find a non running bike and fix it. You make it look too easy 🤣🤣

[@3shells3ducks35]

Stock pipes is nuts

[@lucascady4992]

$800 for a J-arm?! 😍 In 1996" I bought a 88" RM 250 for $200 because it had a broken spark plug wire.. took it home and had it running in 10 minutes!! I was 15 yrs old but knew a thing or two about 2 strokes!! Excellent job on the diagnosis!

[@darrylmarbut47]

Lotta bikes floating around like that if you look, especially near racetracks/riding areas,Im about 20 mins from Redbud Buchanan Michigan, great area to find bikes,/quads.

[@darrylmarbut47]

Banshee= screaming midrange blast,Yammy should of used the YPVS off the road bike!!

[@lucascady4992]

@@darrylmarbut47 I'm also in Michigan, about 45 minutes North of Silver Lake Sand Dunes!

[@benmiller5015]

​@@lucascady4992 that would put you somewhere between ludington n Manistee. I'm in pentwater. Small world lol

[@JayRoss11]

The absolute best sounding machine in my opinion....especially with pipes. But in general...love the sound of banshee

[@DanteM-l5d]

I love that the title says in 10 minutes but we get a good 45 minutes. 🙏🏽💯 love a good detailed video they help out so much

[@patrickrooney5130]

This guy is the man who can get you back on the road. Good job buddy.

[@ATVsRme]

Do you have any idea of a way to contact him? He is awesome and shares the same passion as I do for these machines

[@MOUSEBOWEN]

Best videos ever. I’m addictive to watch his videos. Perfect videos. Natural no annoying music. No annoying guys . Best videos ever

[@MIdaffy502]

When lubricating electrical switches of this nature, you may want to use CRC 2-26. Its safe on plastics and cleans and lubes the contacts. I use WD-40 to remove road tar from lower body panels in the summer time.

[@bdog4u2]

Pb blaster works great on road tar and old sticker goo

[@user-ds6uc2hx3f]

Your really digging deep with these latest finds!😂👍🇺🇸

[@IamBATMAN2024]

Just a bit!? Is this staged!? 😂

[@kennynelson2269]

Joe your channel has become the only one i watch lately.. thanks for all the hard work man!

[@BigPoppieSeed]

This guy is amazingly immune to carbon monoxide... great vid's ... gettin paid by y/t, right on!

[@Robboned]

Would love to have that for $800...a diamond in the rough for sure just waiting to be polished & I've always wanted a first-year Banshee, nice find!

[@shee4sand]

Great video it's good to see youngster's working with their hands and not needing a lap top to fix everything

[@ronalddaub9740]

Yeah but you can watch this guy give Kickstarter 10 kinds of hell with a 20lb boot

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Haven't watched it yet but I'm already stoked for a great fix. What a find! That is worth way more than $800.

[@jordanhowell3870]

I disagree.

[@AL4N.]

It's worth about 300$

[@stomp4423]

The motors worth more than $800! These guys are jealous asf.

[@AL4N.]

@@stomp4423 no one wants a 2wd, 350cc quad around here. Gotta be atleast a 500 4x4 with a plow. Edit: not to mention the other money for the plastics and everything else it needs. Might be worth the 300 if your going to part it out online.

[@M.TTT.]

Such a classic quad, hopefully can ride one in some dunes one day, bucket list trip. That spark plug wire is a tricky one, I don't always think to check that first, but its happened a couple times now.

[@CamrynBarnes-f5y]

What a great restoration project!. Always loved the design of the Banshee..

[@keithparady2594]

That’s one of the best sounding banshees I’ve heard in a long time

[@IamBATMAN2024]

It sounded like a 600cc sports bike

[@reedburns6100]

It sound terrible stock pipes suck

[@keithparady2594]

@@reedburns6100 it sounds amazing stock pipes Rock lol

[@bikebreak4523]

It sounded like a bag of shit in the lower rpms 🙈😅

[@robrobinette]

Love watching you troubleshoot. Great work.

[@johnhicks735]

Yes I'd check those spark plug boots like you said also. Just for good measure on it all. It helps out with your diagnostic's on the not getting consistent spark.

[@stephenmaw6482]

Crushing the content and finds lately! Why can't I find a $800 banshee lol

[@jordanhowell3870]

Because your not looking hard enough

[@Wild_rift]

i bought my 2003 banshee for 800 dollars (before maybe 18 months), and it was in a good condition .actually its ready to ride !

[@memehub9920]

I had an idea of the issue right away but great job marking things off your list I actually came back to see how to check a kill switch

[@markarmstrong3394]

I love watching your videos when I can.

[@MPDano]

I had the same year banshee, had to sell it this year due to finances. I have always used 32 to 1 on all my 2 strokes and that always gave good smoke. Not seeing much smoke out your 40 to 1 premix makes me nervous. Another great find on the plug wires, initially I also thought it was CDI.

[@jedidiahvette3924]

Newer synthetic oils can be ran at 40 or 50:1. When I had a banshee that’s what they recommended i run with the oil i was using.

[@karldettling5981]

Some outboard motors run up to 250 to 1 with their oil injection.

[@mikespain8655]

Clymer manual specifically states 32:1 on pre-mix.

[@dylantaylor1681]

They make smokeless oil

[@speedysteve9121]

Fixed in 10 mins. 45 minute video. Low quality clickbait. Shocking. Incredible. Amazing.

[@StefanMailey]

The connectors are usually taped to help keep moisture out. Well... thats their thought anyways. I was waiting for this puppy to run in the 10 mins you mentioned.... Lol. Come on. you're slacking! Great video ,brother.

[@levitrap6072]

Lmaooo 8:35 the camera was holding on for DEAR LIFE 😂

[@cjackfly]

Always loved the design of the Banshee.

[@kernelbadness]

Good fix bud. I believe you can unplug the kill and ignition switch to rule out. Test/ohm oem stator use it if in spec. Definitely going to be lean. Running stock Jets with aftermarket K&N filter and cold Temps will need to be jetted/tuned. Quick test to check needle seat is to connect tube to fuel intake and blow through tube (using your mouth and holding float) while turning carb upside-down allowing float to close, no air should pass if ok. Set float height to spec. Oh and I didn't notice if the tors delete idle screws were installed. Don't adjust idle using throttle cable.

[@Hyngyynj]

If you use an air compressor wouldn’t the air be strong enough to push the needle up

[@kernelbadness]

@@Hyngyynj don't use a compressor use your mouth.

[@metrobadger]

What a great restoration project!

[@sparty94]

you are a very competent mechanic. the issues with these old machines can be very tough to figure out.

[@Karrotdiff]

I admire your patience with the electrical time after time, I just don’t have any lol

[@ronalddaub9740]

He's one of those mechanics that has spasms

[@davebarrowcliffe1289]

Instead of pouring gas into the carb, just blow into it. It should blow through. Then turn it upside down. It should shut off and not let you blow through it. Much less messy! ☺ 👍

[@mikepee3962]

Don't you wish they were all that easy ?!?!? Hey bud, thanks for taking your time and actually showing us what you're doing and how you're doing it!

[@jimbob2013]

My guy 2vintage is slept on

[@tylerford7117]

Fixes in in 10 mins but the videos over 40 mins 😂 love the video man

[@jeremydoblinger3609]

He got a smoking deal on that for 800$ wow! Great repair on this one... that would be a great machine to now take down and clean all up,maybe powder coat frame really nice and do all new bushings/bearings.. that seat looks great.. cant wait to see that one when its done.. golden era of sport machines in my opinion.. .

[@robertsrbell7811]

You do good work awsome I've been doing this for 40 and some years spot on keep up the good work.

[@robbieanderson649]

Man. I think you should do a complete restoration on something I would definitely watch and I think it would get a million views at least. You know your machines for sure.

[@ronalddaub9740]

He's not capable of full restorations he hasn't the patience he's always in too big of a hurry and he breaks too many kickstarter's . He doesn't know that much he's just lucky and has a lot of $

[@lbdrummer3]

Twin 2 strokes sound so wicked! That's going to be an awesome ride.

[@jordanhowell3870]

Yes they do

[@jimmymartin1902]

Like a chainsaw with wheels.

[@Hamiltondynasty]

Love all your videos. You're great at what ya do. I have a older quad here needs work just don't know what to look for.

[@craigmorgan4676]

Joe u sure fix things fast brother, wow!😮👁👌👊💪💪💪

[@jimmymartin1902]

A friend of mine had one of these in the late 80's or early 90's can't remember. What I do remember is nobody really liked to ride it because it was scary fast for 13 year olds. LOL!

[@reggiexp69]

they still scary fast once they hit power

[@FrankRizzo-ts6gt]

I would just like to say- I subscribe to your channel and have been watching your videos for a while now. You are, a super talented small engine mechanic and have amazing content! Keep up the amazing work young man (no disrespect)

[@accuracyxl2357]

Great explantion in the video and detailed! You don't get good videos like this, didn't need this for ref for anything just stumbled across it. Great job keep up the good videos, that shee sound always gives ya the chills heh

[@baileysunday7987]

Good work joe!

[@nickolasvaughn667]

Seat looks amazing

[@nickgruber2593]

Such a badass quad

[@johnbest4320]

For $800 bucks mostly stock Banshee what is not to love great find by your friend hope he does the bike the justice is deserves great video Joe have a great week mate 👊💨

[@erikm2003]

I’m fully restoring that banshee this winter. It is in good hands of someone who appreciates it.

[@jaredbauer3058]

A lot of doofuses not watching the video. Not his quad, he didn't buy it. He's working on it for someone else. Try watching, THEN COMMENTING

[@dmboy179]

Ten minutes huh the video was 45 alone .. Doesn’t matter you did an excellent job on your trial and error and seeking out the problem. I love watching you.

[@smokeyou812]

Nice job Joe! I will say you need to stop putting 10 minute fixes in the title when it's 20 minutes in...after editing that it's diagnosed, but I'll let it slide cuz your the man.

[@tct72]

That aftermarket piece on the intake is called a boost bottle. It replaces the crosser over pipe and was supposed to do a bunch of things but really didn't do shit. They were a waste of money.

[@jutormann8125]

bro that was great just so you know thanks to your videos i was able to fix a polaris trailblazer 👍👍🤙

[@mathewsieker7092]

That's nice of you to help out that guy you're awesome

[@peteraitken6494]

Pretty cool quad great fix joe your the man 🔧🔧🔧🔧👍👌

[@historiclp4577]

You know what?? I have been meaning to ask as well.I watch this channel all the time..Awsome channel , and im amazed at the prices for some of these machines..like the Banshee…I have been looking for years, and $3500 for a rust bucket does not even seem possible..more like in the $4k range not in very good shape…who knows

[@bapasrcadventures3619]

Best sound ever! I had a rd 400 love that thing.

[@Wisconsin-boys]

Awesome! Love the vids❤

[@dubiousf00d]

J arms were available for the first few years if im not mistaken. 800 bucks is so unheard of. Very cool

[@timledwith9052]

Thank's Joe!!!! Great Fun!!!

[@danafair3340]

Thank you so much for this video, I learned a lot about my banchiee

[@youngblood2]

I learn so much, watching your channel!

[@uriahpolite1594]

Fixed in 10 mins makes a 45 min video 😂😂😂 im dead 😅

[@rideallegretto1933]

Yep click bait

[@n2vxc]

@@rideallegretto1933 I only watch cause my garage is too cold. Not for the amazing repairs

[@M.TTT.]

@@n2vxc get a heater, I got a free kerosene torpedo heater cause it lost spark, but I fixed it. Things amazing how much heat it puts off, if only my garage was insulated.

[@stevehall7372]

More like halfday🤣🤣

[@greathornedowl3644]

Love the channel, the detail, and the pointers. Why does seeing Quad stripped down to the frame reminded me of a homemade go-cart?

[@TheInteligenceOvWar]

Good job man! I need to get my 78 Yamaha Dt 400cc in the shop.

[@peytonjulander724]

You should do more full engine rebuilds

[@M.TTT.]

if it ain't broke, don't fix it lol

[@Stefan_38]

@@M.TTT. literealy

[@kylebeach2316]

@@M.TTT. I think I have too fix my quad before I have too find/buy a new engine case 🤣🤣🤣

[@Golden-69]

Oh, memories. My brother had that year. J arm got love them. Right now, I'm working on 99 banshee it's been sitting 14 years in storage. So I pull it out for my son. When he gets off the bus, ask me every day you are done. Carburetors were nasty. Parts are on order. The rear brake line is clogged up. tried air nothing. For your life buy new.

[@fw1421]

I’m envious of you. Looks like you’re getting snow flurries. It’s 107 in Fort Worth today!🙀🙀🙀

[@johnhicks735]

Hey Joe check that CDI box.& The voltage regulator rectifier box to on it.

[@Taebean92]

Why go to school for motorcycle wen we can just learn from 2 vintage love form Raleigh NC love your channel been following since I was 25

[@RT-vo2vh]

You should put Chuck on a fast quad and have him "send it" across yer field and play "rock roullette" wearing full football gear... thats what little brothers are for 😉

[@premepurpp9274]

That thing sounds mint for what it is!

[@anthonyfrederick2188]

I can't believe how good it runs even the condition that wings will be a gem restored

[@erikm2003]

I restored it over the course of last winter. I am the owner of that banshee. I wish I could post some pictures on here of what it looks like now 😂

[@tshoreproductions9184]

Bought my ‘87 banshee for 5k last June from the original owners! Almost completely stock too

[@johna6968]

Very cool.. Why do these things have thumb throttle as opposed to regular bike style throttle tube?

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

You can't touch one of those on the east coast for less than 5k. Awesome deal! Nice job!

[@kennethbouch7796]

Sad part is I bought one brand new for $5100. Now the same year in good condition sells for more than I paid for it. I wish I still had it.

[@alittlebitofeverything5090]

@@kennethbouch7796 I know right, I just looked at a couple for sale online before you posted your comment. I really want one for some reason. Sucks to look at your Banshee in hindsight, but I get where you're coming from.

[@renkemam]

Like we say here concerning trouble-shooting: check the last action of the mechanic first! Yes, the shortening of the sparkplug wires in this case. 😀

[@coastalcleaningandmaintena2884]

Cdi or rectifier for sure. Never ise the kill switch as they have brass connectors inside. Also use the key if it has one. A kill switch is for emergencies when u roll or are pinned under it.

[@diernosaj]

Question. Between TRX450r, Banshee, LT500r, YZF450r, Raptor, TRX250r, all the popular gofast sport quads. Which one is the easiest to restore and build? Which one would be the cheapest to restore and rebuild with aftermarket parts?

[@bluephoenix383]

TRX400ex ,TRX 450 Honda stuff still probably the easiest to find

[@That_TSLA_Dude]

I use to ride 350 Banshee and that was a rocket! So fun to rip

[@Drum3rboy14]

i was guessing a ground issue due to it only seeing to spark when you were really kicking it. question did you use continuity test to better suite the video? i would have ohmed everything instead gain more information.

[@VargasPedro-t3m]

Dude I love ur vids n ur da reason y I work on bikes learned alot watchin ya thx bro big ups big ups

[@stanleystewart6204]

Man that a nice one what great find wish I could find a good banshee got 2 motors for one trying to find one at a deal.

[@norcal8718]

Bro get yourself a legit spark tester it will make your life so much easier!!! Even a cheap one will do just fine, maybe like 12 bucks. Thanks for your videos they are pretty cool 👍🏻

[@TafferBoyElvis]

He should do a top end rebuild. Had a Yamaha Blaster in similar condition that ran mediocre when I bought it, but turned into a little rocket when I did a top end rebuild. Deleted the 2 stroke oil reservoir and pre-mixed all my fuel after that. Heard horror stories from Yamaha owners who relied on the 2 stroke oil reservoir to work, but they clogged sometimes.

[@NicholasChirico]

Y

[@terrywilkins5266]

Joe, do you sell on once you have got everything up and running ? If so where do you sell them ?

[@2vintageDeamonFan]

Great video as always

[@danburque7555]

The boost bottle is a add on. Stock there was aluminum cross over tube 16mm.

[@landonmezger2464]

My dream atv. I can't even find one where I live. Guess I'd have to win the lottery to get one of those...lol

[@yetti4life974]

she got the ole six pack holder grab bar! love these old bikes

[@pollo13951]

Awesome video!! What 2 stroke oil do you use?

[@coltondorr1849]

Clutch safety switch also causes intermittent spark also

[@jordanhowell3870]

They seriously had that I mean cmon yamaha

[@derekkennedy7346]

Yeah that took a hell of a lot more than 10 minutes anyways love your videos keep up the great work😊❤

[@CLP2102]

love the videos, is there a reason why you use wd-40 instead of deoxit at electrical connections?

[@Mizman76]

Yes, because he doesn't know any better.

[@CLP2102]

@@Mizman76 no need to be a cunt, I was wondering if there was an advantage to wd-40.