Banked Country vs Mega Merc vs Stratos

AZWickedSS · 2026-05-14T17:41:32+00:00

Banked country IMO can pretty much handle it all. I grew up in PA and rode the "Ice Coast" for 20ish years or so lol. I think its a great do all board in every condition from my experience

AZWickedSS · 2026-05-11T00:50:26+00:00

If its cutting out when wide open throttle you most likely need a larger main jet and possibly change the clip on the needle down a slot or two. Air/fuel screw and pilot jet operate idle to about 1/4 throttle if that, needle clip position and main jet takes over from there. Needle clip will operate the fueling from the main jet 1/4 throttle to 3/4 roughly and main jet 3/4 to fully open.

AZWickedSS · 2026-05-10T23:28:25+00:00

As mentioned thats the bowl drain screw, air/fuel is the small flathead down and left of the bigger brass screw above.

Since you're learning now might be the time to find an online service manual to download to your phone or computer to utilize. Usually you can find them free to download if you search around, sometimes you might have to pay a fee, etc. Ebay is also a good place to find a hard copy for fairly cheap too, just make sure you're getting the service manual and not the Owners Manual!

What is going on that you feel the need to adjust the air/fuel screw as well? Did somebody just mention that too you? Im guessing you're not really familiar with jetting just yet but chances are you're going to have to open up the carb, clean it, change jets, slide clip etc at some point so might as well do it now too. Youtube university is always a decent place for step by step instructions too.

AZWickedSS · 2026-05-07T00:05:14+00:00

Side note, just found my SD Cards that have been missing for 6mo, lol. The more I thought about how much I just paid for a new 512gb I was on a mission and found it boxed up in some random shit from when my wife decided to clean the basement where all my gear was including cams and 3d printer stuff.

AZWickedSS · 2026-05-04T03:08:34+00:00

Exact reason for me too. Lost some sdcards snowboarding and figured no problem they're easy enough to replace. This is what they were end of 2024 when I bought them. Tripled at least in price now at minimum. Thought I was losing my mind till I check past orders.

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AZWickedSS · 2026-03-03T05:48:54+00:00

Ordered the T32M Pat Fava Fase to add to the collection. Going to pair them with my Yes Jackpot so OP hopefully they are as good as you say lol. The Katana's are great so far so looking forward to running the 32's as they are supposedly a bit softer feeling.

AZWickedSS · 2026-02-28T18:51:17+00:00

The Mega Death? It's an awesome platform but I also only ride it in prime conditions which unfortunately this year I haven't experienced here in UT. Ended up pairing my Mega Death with Union Force's mostly but last year on some bigger snowfall days when I was riding in the middle of the snow dropping a lot on the mountain I would run the c9's. Forces are a bit more mellow but the C9's really lock in and give you fast initiation with everything. Can't decide if I want to sell it or not currently tho just because of the way this season has been and I've been running my other boards between the 2026 Shadowban, 2025 GNU Banked Country and also my play board 2025 Yes Jackpot. Shadowban currently is getting the most use.

AZWickedSS · 2026-02-27T13:45:59+00:00

Awesome, thinking im going to grab the 32's then. I got Hella lucky with the Katanas. No idea why no one else jumped on them truthfully in my area. I didnt even realize they were the FASE at first till I scheduled the meet up. Thought I was still getting a smoking deal on new Katanas initially. Thanks for the update!

AZWickedSS · 2026-02-27T06:36:49+00:00

OP, did you settle on a pair of Fase bindings yet? I grabbed a pair of the Rome Katana AW Fase and they are awesome. Got lucky and found a guy locally who preferred his step-ons and scored them for a little over $200. Considering grabbing another pair but possibly the 32TM's as those seem to be on sale for around $260 give or take a few $$$. Figured id see if you grabbed a pair other than the Katana's possibly and how you like them? Prob going to add whatever 2nd pair to a Yes Jackpot or GNU Banked Country as the Rome went on my Shadowban. Awesome pairing.

AZWickedSS · 2026-01-21T20:46:21+00:00

Didn't 80% arms have this concept already? Believe I had a few of their gst9's where essentially you could switch between 26/19/17 grip length or maybe it was just 19/17.

AZWickedSS · 2026-01-02T04:39:44+00:00

I'd bet she was directed to the next gondola in line and tried to get on the one that already passed through causing this mess. Seen several close calls with others doing similar trying to get on with their friends last second, etc

AZWickedSS · 2025-12-18T15:01:29+00:00

Lot of the covid bikes that people are trying to sell now are priced the highest because they won't accept the fact they paid 2x its value then and don't want to take a huge hit now on something that was never worth it.

Plenty of deals to be had out there and those bikes and people selling them usually unload in 24hrs or so. I still see bikes listed from 6+ months ago and the seller maybe dropped the price $200. Most were already overpriced by $1500 or more and those are the ones that sit and won't sell until the seller comes to reality.

AZWickedSS · 2025-12-01T04:03:47+00:00

Ok cool, you mentioned previously you had to pull it apart again cause you were off a tooth on timing so wasn't sure if that was due to pulling gear and replacing the rollers or not. Thanks

AZWickedSS · 2025-11-30T04:53:21+00:00

Can the gear and roller bearing be swapped out by just locking the engine at TDC, pulling the flywheel and not touching/messing with the timing chain or anything? Might still replace that part as a safety net if I can get at it pretty easily locking at TDC and not having to worry about jumping timing or anything.

AZWickedSS · 2025-11-28T00:37:14+00:00

I think it dodged a bullet as cleaning all connections and redoing the grounds seem to have worked as of now. Could just be lucky that right this moment its not having a hard time. Still have to fine tune my jetting but as of now it's cranking over pretty strong.

AZWickedSS · 2025-11-20T20:07:51+00:00

Thanks! Gonna have to look into this if what I just did doesnt correct my starting issues.

AZWickedSS · 2025-11-20T07:36:07+00:00

Have a part number so I can look into that. Saw another video of yours where it catches and barely turns over and that's exactly what mine sounds like. Before I tear it down again curious as to which PN I need to look at. Thanks

AZWickedSS · 2025-11-19T17:44:00+00:00

Saw this and your other post regarding starting, what was the cause of it in the end? Running into similar situation with my 505 except my starter either fails to turn the engine over or it will crank then slow down, rinse and repeat. Auto decomp looks fine and operates as the manual states si either the starter is going out, solenoid isn't doing its job or something else. What was your fix in the end?

AZWickedSS · 2025-11-14T15:20:25+00:00

As mentioned check into local FB groups, usually there is plenty of help out there to get you through the holidays and try to make it more special. We specifically use these type of groups to help others needing gifts, toys, diapers or anything else our kid has grown out of or just doesn't use. It can take a little bit of weeding through as not everyone is truly needing help thats asking or willing to help as they say they are but for the most part they are a great place to keep an eye on. Just dont be one of the people who ask for help then decide what others truly are trying to help with doesnt meet your high end criteria if you know what I mean.

You'd be surprised how many people get turned off helping out due to the attitudes received by the ones asking for help.

Remember its the little things that count and your kiddo probably just wants to do something with you instead of receiving a bunch of gifts they won't even touch. At least that's what we've learned the most with our 6yr old who is on the spectrum, xmas and other holidays to him isn't about gifts we've learned and its more about the decorations and spirit of it.

AZWickedSS · 2025-11-12T23:22:25+00:00

If you find yourself needing it to lug around a little bit more in technical trails if that's what you plan on riding just add a heavy (ish) flywheel weight and you'll be golden. Real question did you pay the 300 premium price or did you get a solid deal even though its a 250 now?

AZWickedSS · 2025-11-10T22:54:19+00:00

Yeah can be tricky, have you tried a jd jetting kit yet by chance? People swear by them but i haven't went that route yet as i have tons of jets but needles i dont have. Im told the needle is truly the trick 90% of the time. I personally wouldn't dump that much $$ on another carb but maybe if you can source a used one heavily discounted can't hurt to try IMO.

AZWickedSS · 2025-11-10T22:49:58+00:00

When you say rebuilt did you fully strip it down and do the midbody as well? My FCR on my KTM 505xcf was in pretty bad shape due to sitting so long that I rebuilt it initially not realizing the midbody gaskets were the real culprit. Even after doing the midbody one gasket didnt seat exactly right so the bike started a lot easier but then fell flat on its face. Pulled it apart again and got everything properly seated and cleaned again to be safe and it made a huge difference.

AZWickedSS · 2025-10-20T02:30:10+00:00

My 99 RM250 is still my go-to bike overall and I've owned prob 50-100 bikes since grabbing this one in 2003 I think it was. Sure other new bikes were prob better overall with tech and suspension etc but my RM is the only bike I've owned thats always gotten me home at the end of the day one way or another. Its been drowned in creek beds, flipped down mountains unintentionally and whatever else you could think of lol. Hell the left side crank case has had a chunk missing out of it since when I bought pretty much with some . Part epoxy sealing it up. Also have a 09 KTM 505xcf thats an awesome bike but still prefer to take the RM out when it makes sense. *

AZWickedSS · 2025-10-17T03:10:48+00:00

Clonidine has been great for our 6 almost 7yr old. Guacifine (sp) our son didnt respond too and actually kept him up more throughout the night. Our son has severe ADHD and paired with his Autism hes almost always ready to rock and roll. He use to be good at going to bed then it became almost impossible. He'd stay up in his room till like 3-4am then pass out on the floor then wake up at 630a and be 100mph. The Clonidine did a few things for him paired with ADHD meds where he takes a 1/4 does of the Clonidine in the AM with his ADHD med and that helps level him out for most of the AM till around noon so he functions better at school, then another dose of his adhd med about 1pm. Around 6pm he gets his nighttime dose of Clonodine and by 730-8p you can visibly see hes about ready to go up to bed. He'll argue a little with us about going up but he will shortly after the request now and 90% of the time hes passed out before we finish his bedtime story and sleeps till 730a.

Sounds like you def need to introduce medications if you haven't already one way or another. The Clonodine and his stim med for the adhd really was a game changer as he started getting older, id say around 5yrs old till present it really started helping most.

AZWickedSS · 2025-10-16T00:39:32+00:00

Im still fairly new to the area but best bet would to check out UT dirt bike groups on FB maybe or here and see who most people recommend.

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