Is it possible to build a four wheeler that will out run most cars and street bikes?

Rebuilding a Yamaha Banshee 350!

Blake Newcomer

About Me

I race dirt bikes in the SORC series. I have always enjoyed the thrill of riding four

wheelers and dirt bikes. For my senior project I was

interested in the engineering of all-terrain vehicles.

My choice of all-terrain vehicle was a 2002 Banshee 350 four-wheeler.

I am hoping to attend Chattahoochee Technical College to study in the First Responder Medical field.

Research Paper

I based my research paper on a wide range of information about the Banshee.

It includes: Different types of mods. Statistics History My research paper mainly just informs

you of the machine I worked on.

Product

My product is a rebuilt Yamaha YFZ 350 Also known as the Yamaha Banshee

Product

I chose this as my Senior Project because I enjoy riding all-terrain vehicles.

I wanted to be prepared to fix them if they break.

I am also interested in All-Terrain Vehicle repair in the future

Disassemble Top End• Head• Cylinder(jug)• Pistons• Rings

Disassemble Bottom End • Split cases• Remove crank• Transmission gears• Shifter Slide

Powder Coat

Sniper Coating-Engine Cases Goats Coats-Swing arm, Frame

Transmission & Crank

Carbs

Throttle pin Jets

Project Facilitator

My project facilitator was Kris Walker. I chose him as my project facilitator

because he has been rebuilding and modifying these types of vehicles for 18 years and is very educated in motors.

Problems

Mechanical Problems:

Jetting issues: it wanted to run rich

Electrical problem: voltage regulator did not want to regulate voltage properly Personal Problems:

Time management

Time with my project facilitator

School and Work

Problems Solved By…

Voltage Regulator: The VR is located on the rear of the

frame near the exhaust. Motor bog, and headlight issue. Their was a bad wiring connection at the

VR that needed to be rewired, which fixed the problem.

Problems with Expenses

I was planned to completely redo the Banshee.

Plastics, Frame, Suspension, A-Arms, Fuel Injection.

What I Learned

Diagnose a engine or electrical problem. Set rings and pistons Set transmission gears How to adjust to fuel mixtures

Follow a Future in this Field?

After experiencing all that is implied in rebuilding small engines and building modified engines, I have realized I would like to pursue in small engine engineering.

There is a lot more for me to learn about these machines.

Conclusion

After being involved in this project I would definitely let this be a choice in my future.

All-terrain vehicles have a long future ahead of them.

More and more mods are being invented And better machines are being built What is next for the all-terrain vehicle

world?

Thank you for your time!

Questions?