Ronnie Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Hello, I just got a 1999 Banshee and checked the gear oil and its grey? Anybody know why it would be like that? Also it doesn't smell like gear lube. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotta_goatsfast Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 I take it the oil wasn't this color when poored in? Gray, white, or milky colored oil is the result of water or coolant. Pull the water pump and inspect/replace gaskets. Edit: its new to you so you wouldn't know what oil went in.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotta_goatsfast Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 it is shiny? if not, the oil has never been changed. meaning that engine has never been taking care of. If its gray because its never been changed.... If its gray and has "curdled" like a bad dairy product or has lots of varnish or sludge then you have a very abused banshee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) If its gray because its never been changed.... If its gray and has "curdled" like a bad dairy product or has lots of varnish or sludge then you have a very abused banshee. What kind of oil should i use to change it and how much does the bike take? I got it from a mechanic and the engine has like 50 hours on it the clutch was replaced too. Edited September 4, 2012 by Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotta_goatsfast Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Its been a while since I've dealt with stock banshee motors but I believe 1500ml for a factory clutch cover. Gear oil is common, I just use a 30w synthetic MC oil designed for gears and wet clutches. A little thinner than gear oil but lasts longer than ATF. I'd run it for a tank and change it again to see what you come up with. If the bike is new to you, I'd do a complete inspection and tune up also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ban565 Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 10/30 oil and the amount is on the side case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
registered user Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 oil goes grey pretty fast if you got aluminum clutch plates. just a normal thing 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colby Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 1.6 quarts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 10/30 oil and the amount is on the side case How much is 500 CM in quarts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
registered user Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) cm is not a measurement of liquid volume in your situation. most likely it says cm3 if you look again. which only means cubic centimeters or cc. 1 cc is 1 milliliter. you should be able to figure it out from there Edited September 4, 2012 by registered user Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) cm is not a measurement of liquid volume in your situation. most likely it says cm3 if you look again. which only means cubic centimeters or cc. 1 cc is 1 milliliter. you should be able to figure it out from there I just looked again it says 1500 cm3. I am not good with measurements so when I goto the store in the morning i need to know what to buy and how much to put in. This is my first 2-stroke. I don't want to under or over fill it. So do you know how many quarts 1500 cm3 is? Also its bored .020 over if that helps. Edited September 4, 2012 by Ronnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
registered user Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) 1.6 quarts what this guy said. .20 over dont matter unless you be pouring it on the pistons Edited September 4, 2012 by registered user Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 what this guy said. .20 over dont matter unless you be pouring it on the pistons When I pull out my choke it goes right back in and I have to hold it till its warmed up is this normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toytech Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 When I pull out my choke it goes right back in and I have to hold it till its warmed up is this normal? the detent on the choke is worn out they all do it. I believe fast racing has new choke assy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 I was doing some inspecting today and I found electric tape around a piece of the axle. What is this about? I cannot upload my pic it says its too big of a file. Its on the left side and covers what appears to be 2 nuts to secure the axle right next to the sprocket. Why would he tape that off and how worried should I be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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